Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Spectacular Gokyo Ri And Everest Base Camp Trek

By Mac Maquist


One of the most spectacular treks in the world is the Everest Base Camp Trek. This journey will take you through jaw dropping scenery within souring Himalayan peaks, as well as Buddhist monasteries to the highest mountain in the world, Everest.

The trip can either begin at Jiri by foot, or by flying to Lukla airport from Kathmandu airport. The journey from Jiri is spectacular and will take you through Nepali villages at the start of the high Himalaya. Once reaching the town of Namche Bazarre, the high Himalaya can really be enjoyed.

It is very wise to spend a couple of days at Namche Bazarre to help acclimatize. It is also a good idea to take a walk to the Tyangboche Monastery and return to Namche in one day; this will help the body deal with the high altitude.

There are a few different treks in this region of Nepal. One is to head directly to Everest Base camp and back. Another way is to head to Gokyo Ri from Namche Bazarre. Gokyo provides better views over the Everest massive, trekkers can then head over the Chola pass for more magnificent views and connect with the base camp trail; head to base camp and return to Namche from there. The whole trek will take between one and two months, although trekkers can stay there for longer if they want to explore further.

A guide and porters can be arranged in Kathmandu at a variety of reputable trek organizers. It is also possible to trek independently, but it is not recommended to go trekking to Gokyo Ri and the Chola Pass individually.

Do an online search for Everest Base Camp Trek companies in Kathmandu, as they will be able to provide further advice and help to prepare a truly spectacular experience.




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