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Jiri Gokyo and Lukla trek is classic, popular and adventures trekking route in Nepal. The first part from Jiri to Lukla is less crowded. We explore the village life, cross many different ridgeline and the passes. We have chance to explore the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the world famous Sherpa ethnic community. The Trek to Gokyo offers an alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp. The mountains are more spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in Nepal Himalaya and from a ridge above Gokyo, and four 8000m peaks (Cho Oyu - 8153m, Everest – 8848m, Lhotse – 8501m and Makalu – 8463m) are visible at once. We have also panorama views of Pumori (7165m), Changatse (7553m), Ama Dablam (6814m), Thamserku (6618m) and many other peaks.
We follow the same route which was followed by Tenzing Norgey Sherpa and Edmund Hillary made their successful summit to the Mt. Everest in 1953. We have beautiful sceneries through the foothills of the mountains from lowland to the glacial lakes, peaks, Himalayan floras and faunas, traditional villages and ancient Monasteries. The trekking starts from Shivalaya or Bhandar, the gateway to the Solukhumbu and follows the classic trail to Everest Base Camp and explores the Gokyo Valley.
Duration: 21 days
Grade: Strenuous
Maximum elevation: 5350m (Gokyo Ri)
Best season: October to December, February to May
Hotels: Very good
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m)
Our representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. He or She will brief you on the immediate arrangements and escort you to your hotel. The trip leader will hold a short briefing in the hotel regarding trek arrangements and general orientation to Kathmandu.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Today, we visit the most historical and Spiritual attractions in Kathmandu which are also listed in world heritage sites. We visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), Bouddhanath, which is one of the largest Stupa in the world and the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.
Day 3: Drive to Shivalaya (1810m / 8-9 hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1905) takes about 7-8 hours by small vehicle. Jiri is situated at 187 km north-east of Kathmandu. We drive along the Arniko highway through Bhaktapur then leave Kathmandu valley and passing by the old Newar towns of Banepa, Dhulikhel and many other interesting small towns and villages. We can have an excellent panoramic view of the eastern Himalaya, including Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung and Dorje Lakpa. In Jiri (1905m), there is a cluster of shops and hotels. From Jiri the road is very rough and difficult drive to Shivalaya. Shivalaya (1810m) is a small Bazaar, there are several lodges and shops.
Day 4: Trek to Bhandar (2150m / 5 hrs)
From Shivalaya we cross a stream and steeply climb up to the Sangba danda (2150m). The trail climbs less steeply past several houses then become level and descends a bit. Crossing a small stream, the trail ascends steeply again in forests to another tea shop at Mabir, cross another stream then makes a final climb through forests. On the pass at 2705m, there is a long Mani wall. There is a sweeping view of the Likhu Khola valley and Bhandar, a large Sherpa settlement far below in a hanging valley. The settlement on the pass is called Deurali, there are several good lodges. From Shivalaya to Deurali it takes about 3 hrs. Just below the pass, we take the left hand trail towards Bhandar. It is steep descends for 1 hr to Bhandar. Bhandar is a beautiful place here are several good hotels, shops and camping ground.