Everest Gokyo Lake and Kalapattar Trekking
Adventurous journey to the top of the world Everest Base camp and Gokyo Lake Trekking is a fantastic and lifetime experience for those travellers who are intersted to see the Mt Everest and make a circuit in Everest Himalaya. The points Kalapattar where the Nepal government organize world Highest Cabinet meeting on 04 December 2009, The another sport Cho- La Pass where you will see the surrounded hundreds of mountain views. The trekking is not only for mountain views and high passes but it is also worth able by the friendly sherpa community, colorful buddhist Monasteries and Prayer flags and Many more.
18 Days most excellent and picturesque Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking started from Kathmandu with the 30 monute flight to Lukla. The Lukla airport is the top ten dengerous airport in The world. 2 days walking we reach NAMCHE BAZZER one of the old trading city of Khumbu Region. EVerything is avaliable here for the tourist. Every one who are aheading to Kalapattar and Clo -La pass they make Acclimatizationd day here to mantain the altitude.
Lukla Flight
For Everest region trekking often twin Otter is the primary mode of transport form to Lukla. The flight is depend on the weather. Sometime flight (to and from Lukla) may be canceled due to the bad weather condition of mountain or technical problems. In such case the Option is helicopter charter.
Accommodation during the Trekking
Normally in mountain area there are no star hotels. During the trekking you should adjust in Local mountain lodges which are available in our trekking route. Please note that single rooms are not available during the main trekking season. Though there are blankets available at the lodges, we recommend bringing your own sleeping bag.
Regarding the meals, Most of the lodges, you can enjoy in continental, Italian, Tibetan and local cuisines except while crossing the passes.
A Typical Trekking Day
While we are in trekking our day starts with warm wake up tea/coffee. After refreshing ourselves, we pack our luggage and proceed for the breakfast. As day sets off, considering the altitude and acclimatization, we walk slowly towards our next destination. The group will be guided and accompanied by our trained government licensed holder guide. Throughout the day, we will take frequent rest breaks to take photographs, treasure the landscape, confront the culture and admire the fascinating mountains and sceneries. A 1 to 2 hour relaxing lunch break is usually taken except when crossing the passes. After the lunch break, we will at least spend 2 to 3 hours more on the trail before reaching the next lodge. Before the dinner, we might enjoy a short walk through the local village, photographing etc. After the dinner, you will be briefed for the next day program by our guide and sleep.
Health and Experience Requirements
Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking is a moderate trekking suited for all those passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 5 to 6 hours in a day. Some days even we need to walk 7 to 8 hours. Walking in high altitude is really difficult so it is more physically demanding then walking in the lower altitude. However if Traveler have excellent health condition and fatness, self-confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trip successfully. We recommended that regularly exercising and jogging for some we is better for trekking. No experience and any technical skill is required for this trip.
Best Seasons
Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are the best season for the Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking. The weather is perfect in this season. The sunny day is outstanding for the clear mountain views. Winder (December to February) is also the good season but only the Issue is cold. Trekking in summer or monsoon (June to August) will be affected by rain. SO this is not the particular season for the trekking.
Altitude Sickness
Travelling in Himalaya Altitude sickness is the main problem. Normally it occurs from altitude over 3000 meters. Due to the high altitude Everest Gokyo Lake trekking is also the risk trekking route for altitude sickness. We ensure minimal risk by building in rest days into our trekking itineraries. Most people will feel some effect of altitude, shortness of breath and possibly light headed, which is fairly common. Acute mountain sickness is very different and normally involves a severe headache, sickness and loss of awareness.
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