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A combination of our Gokyo Lakes and Call of
Everest treks, involves a traverse of the Cho-La
– a famous pass link between Gokyo and Base
camp. The treks take in all the highlight of our
Gokyo Lakes and Call of Everest trek. After
visiting the Sherpa homeland, we will ascend to
Gokyo valley; here will be climb Gokyo Ri for a
marvelous view of Everest and its neighboring
peaks. Then we will traverse via Cho la pass to
rejoin the classic route Everest Base camp. The
trek includes spectacular view of Everest from
Gokyo Ri and Kalapattar as well as spectacular
views 360 degree view of the innumerable peaks
and glaciers. On our return we will visit famous
Tengbouche monastery – a spiritual center of
Sherpa. |
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Trip Code : LENGE
Trip : Ex. Kathmandu
Trip Length : 24 days
Trek Length : 20 days
Trail Head : Lukla
Access : By flight from
Kathmandu
Trek Style : Camping with
full portage
Staff : Group Leader &
Appropriate local staff
Maximum Altitude : 5,540
m (Kalapattar)
Maximum Altitude (halt) :
3,867 m (Gokyo)
Best Season : Early March
and November
Group Size : Minimum 04,
maximum 16
(A team of above 4 person can program own dates)
Trek Grade : Moderate to
challenging |
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Loben Expeditions trips are designed for
flexible, energetic people who like to be active
and have a spirit of adventure and a positive
attitude. We rate this trip as a “ultimate
challenge.” You should be an experienced hiker
in good physical condition. Most days are spent
at altitudes above 3500 m with cross of high
altitude pass & up hill climb of Gokyo Ri,
Kalapattar and Chukkuing Ri (the highest
elevation on trek is the hike to the Kalapattar
at 5548 m), and our hikes will be between five
and six hours most of the day but couple of days
have long walk of 6 to 7 hours., each day will
be broken up by a nice rest and a hot lunch.
Porters or pack animals carry most of the gear
and camp supplies, leaving you free to hike with
only a light day pack. Even so, trekking at high
altitudes is strenuous. Exercise at high
altitude compounds the physiologic stress. In
addition, high altitude may create discomfort
and symptoms of illness that you do not
experience while exercising at lower elevations,
such as shortness of breath, restlessness or
sleeplessness at night, and headaches. You need
to be in excellent health and top physical
condition to enjoy such an experience, with
adequate cardiovascular endurance, muscular
strength, and excellent balance. No technical
climbing or other special abilities are
required. |
