Everest long trek - Jiri Gokyo Kalapattar Trekking

(Trekking in Everest Region)

Jiri Gokyo Kalapattar Trekking (Everest Region)

Best season :	Sep - Dec, Mar - May
Trekking duration :	24 Days.
Trekking grade :	C (Strenuous)
Mx. altitude :	5,545 m.
Starting from :	Jiri –Gokyo Ri – Chola pass – EBC – Kalapatthar
Ending Point :	Lukla (Fly back to Kathmandu)
Culture :	Brahmins at lower, and Sherpas communities at higher
Mode of Trekking :	Popular in Tea house style(lodge trek). But the trek can be operated in both tea house style and camping trek on request.
Himalayan Sights :	Everest, Ama Dablam, Nutse, Lotse, Thamserku, Mt. Pumori
Highlight :	The trekker will be highly rewarded with spectacular views of Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu , Ama Dablam and other great peaks. As we climb towards Gokyo we have superb views down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu

Brif Info

This is high altitude trek recommended for the very fit with previous experience of high altitude trekking. The trekker will be highly rewarded for his/her efforts with spectacular views of Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu , Ama Dablam and other great peaks. We commence our journey overland following the route of the first pioneers to Jiri a market town and the gateway to the Solu Kumbu region or Leaving Kathmandu to Lukla by flight and climb again to Phakding. Crossing the Dudh Kosi river four times, a steep ascent to Namche bazaar is made. From here the trail passes through many Sherpa settlement with tremendous scenery. As we climb towards Gokyo we have superb views down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu. The views at Gokyo are spectacular with the best being obtained after a short climb above the lake. On the way down we follow the valley's eastern side to Phortse offering more spectacular scenery. From here the trail descends to namche and then to Lukla, from where

Itinerary ( Note : Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday )

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1:	Arrival In Kathmandu This is the first welcoming day that we meet upon arrival at the Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on your arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 2.	Sightseeing / Cultural Day In Kathmandu Valley Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. Q/N in Kathmandu.
Day 3 - 6:	Jiri - Junbesi (2675 m.) One crossed the rivers Khimti Khola and Likhu. Dekhimti Khola gone up to the collar deurali (2700m), one is now in Sherpa country in the area of Solu. De rather difficult Kinja one day or it will be necessary to climb the collar of Lamjura La (3800m) Descent towards Junbesi.
Day 7 -11:	Junbesi - Nunthala – Khari Khola – Puiyan - Namche (2675 m.)
Day 12.	Namche - Acclimatization Day (The capital of the Sherpa country) To hand with our acclimatization, we will spend a second night in Namche. During our second day here we will go to the Sagarmatha National park where we get our first views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After lunch we hike up to Kumjung to see the famous "Yeti" skull and the gompa then to Khunde to see the Hillary Hospital.
Day 13.	Namche Bazzar – Phortse Thanga The trek climbs the hill to Khumjung and descends to the valley of Dudhkoshi and arrives at Phortse Thanga (3,500m)
Day 14.	Phortse Thanga – Dole This will be another short day trek to aid acclimatization to the altitude. The trail climbs steeply out of valley through rhododendron forest and juniper and large conifers appear as the elevation increases making the trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through kharkas and summer settlements to Dole (4,200m). The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.
Day 15.	Dole – Machhermo (4,410 m.) Today the trek is through steep climbs in most of the places and through kharkas where there are flat spots to reach Machhermo (4,410 m.)
Day 16.	Machhermo – Gokyo The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. A few lakes appear on the trail and finally reach to Gokyo (4,750m), which is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of large lake. The mountain views in the Gokyo region are spectacular. A two-hour climbing on Gokyo Ri (5350m), the small peak above the lake provides panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, cholatse and Tawache.
Day 17.	Gokyo - Excursion to Gokyo Ri (5357 m.) Trek to Thagnag Kharka (5025 m.)
Day 18.	Cross Cho-La pass (5330 m.) Descend to Dzongla (4830 m.) The trek through Cho La Pass requires some mountaineering experience and well equipped. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing. An ice axe, crampons and a rope are often necessary for crossing a small icefall at foot of the glacier on the other side of the Pass, although in ideal conditions, there are no technical problems and there is a trail in the rocks besides the icefall.
Day 18.	Dzongla -Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 19.	Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5140 m.)
Day 20.	Gorak Shep - Dingboche (4343 m.)
Day 21.	Dingboche - Tyengboche (3867 m.)
Day 22.	Tyengboche - Namche Bazaar (3446 m.)
Day 23.	Namche Bazzaar – Phakding (2652m.)
Day 24.	Phakding - Lukla (2840 m.) Last night of the trek in a bustling town and a celebration dinner.
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