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This is a challenging high altitude trek created for those with a background of regular mountain walking. You will be able to see the main mountains of the Everest group from different perspectives and visit an area that gets far fewer visitors than standard treks. We break away from the main trail to Everest at Khumjung and hike up the Gokyo Valley, noted for it's clear Himalayan lakes and remarkable mountainscapes. From Gokyo Ri (17,990ft) there is an unrivalled panorama of the major Himalayan peaks, we then descend into the upper Khumbu valley. On top of Kala Patta (18,193ft), near the site of Everest base camp, we can enjoy the classical close quarters views of the south face and west ridge of Everest and the awe inspiring Khumbu icefall, including the famous South Col. All the major villages and monasteries of the Solu Khumbu are visited in the course of the trek, which does need a fair degree of stamina.
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Everest
- the word itself has connotations of challenge and achievement and, as
the world's highest peak, it inevitably exerts its own particular
attraction. The region is also the home of the Sherpas and an outpost of
Tibetan Buddhism with many fascinating monasteries. If it is the mountains
that draw the trekker, it is the people, their villages and way of life
that will ensure lasting memories. Our portfolio of treks is designed to
appeal to all levels of walking experience. Some give greater emphasis to
the people, their villages and the culture, others provide a really
challenging mountain experience.
