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2. Gokyo Lake Explore Trek-16 days
Trip Introduction: The trek begins with a short flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where you will proceed to Phakding on the day of arrival for an overnight stay. The next and more scenic day will be spent trekking up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), a colorful Saturday market while interacting with the Sherpas known for their warm- heartedness. A full day will be spent in Namche Bazaar, important for the acclimatization of climbers. The subsequent days will see you pass through Phortse Tanga and Machhermo where the mountains are more spectacular while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Ngozumba Glacier, the largest of its kind in the Nepal Himalayas. Passing through these villages will also give you a chance to have a look at the lifestyles of high altitude dwellers. The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes and on the ridge above Gokyo, the four peaks above 8,000m (26,246ft) of Cho Ou, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu expose themselves. If that is not enough have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho ou and Gyachung (7,922m/25,991ft), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, 5,420m (17,782ft)-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft). The descent is made through Phortse Tanga with a chance to visit Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft), home to the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world and also considered the best spot in Nepal to take a look at and photograph Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft) and its neighboring peaks. You will have another chance to capture the vibrant Namche Bazaar on your way down to Lukla where a flight back to Katmandu awaits you. Trekking Itinerary :Day 01 : Arrive at Kathmandu
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