Jiri Gokyo Lake and Kalapathar Trekking
Jiri Gokyo Lake and Kalapathar Trek in the region top of the world, Everest , Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chhomolongma in Tibetan is a popular destination for trekkers, explorers and climbers. It is also famous for its sherpa villages, monasteries and culture. Trekking in this area varies in 5 days trek to month long among them Everest Base Camp Kalapathar and Gokyo lake treks are very popular.Another attraction is Sagarmatha National Park for those people who are interested in the wildlife. The route passes through spectacular forests of blooming rhododendron in March April, blue pine and fir.
Trek in Everest region is breathtaking and requires a good walking experience and a good physical health condition. This trek is very interesting walking with its panoramic view of Everest 8848m, Cho Oyu 8152m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu 8463m and Ama Dablam 6456m. through the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, Khunde Khumjung etc. Settlement of mixed ethnic group Brahman, Chhetri, Magar, Tamang in the low land and Sherpa in highland of Solukhumbu Everest region.
The trek itinerary passes through the high mountains of the Khumbu, villages of the Sherpas to magnificent lakes of Gokyo and ascension of the Gokyo Peak 5480m, and proceeds to of the Kala Pathar 5545m via Chola pass.