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HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the legendary Everest Base Camp
- Visit the awesome Gokyo Lakes
- Hike along the Khumbu Glacier
- Climb Kala Pattha (5550m) for amazing views of Everest
- Trek amongst the highest mountains in the world

OVERVIEW
There are just too many superlatives to describe the Everest region of Nepal. Magnificent, awesome, awe inspiring are amongst a few. The Everest region has the highest mountains in the world and it is for this reason that visitors come here. However there are far fewer visitors than one would imagine as the Annapurnas take the lion share of trekkers, so the Everest region remains remote and largely unspoilt. We offer 3 challenging expeditions to Everest Base Camp. All include the must do climb to Kala Pattha with its legendary views of Everest itself. These expeditions are a challenge to all as altitude can play a part in ones enjoyment of the region. For those who want to see Everest, it's summit and the Khumbu Glacier as well as understand the Sherpa way of life, then our Everest Base Camp expeditions are for you.

Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes (23 Days)
This 23-day Everest trek has everything: the incredible mountain views from Chukung, Kala Pathar and Gokyo Ri. Popularly known as "The Ultimate Trek," it includes all that the Khumbu has to offer including the fascinating villages and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the culture and hospitality of the Sherpa people, who will surely win your hearts. After starting with a flight to Lukla (2,805m/9,200ft) we trek up to Kala Pathar view point (5,550m/18,200ft) and then veer off the main trail to cross the Cho La pass (5,422m/17,783ft) into the Gokyo Valley. To top off this unique trek we climb Gokyo Ri (5,488m/18,000ft) for a panoramic view of the greatest mountain scenery in the world - including five 8000+m/26,000+ft giants and myrid other peaks of the Khumbu Himal.

Moderate to strenuous trekking from 2,805m (9,200ft) to 4,940m (16,200ft) with one pass crossing of 5,422m (17,783ft) and day hikes up to 5550m (18,200ft). Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families. The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu and includes all meals, services of experienced Sherpa trek guide and porters to carry luggage. Clients carry a light day-pack only and walk at their own pace.