Day 9 Thangnak To Dzongla - EBC & Gokyo Lakes Circuit - Himalayan Trek, Nepal 2022

After an superb day climbing Gokyo Ri and crossing the Ngozumpa glacier to Thangnak, I took a turn for the worse. I woke with a headache and a loss of appetite. After squeezy down a little porridge I battled my way through one of the longest days of the trek, climbing the Cho La pass at 5361m. Finally we arrived at Dzongla, but I still wasn't out of the woods.
The Gokyo Lakes & Everest Base Camp circuit is a slightly longer route than the traditional EBC trek. It detours from the normal route and heads up the Gokyo valley to Gokyo. Here there are stunning blue lakes, and a steep climb up Gokyo Ri at 5347m, with some of the best views of Mount Everest you will find. From Gokyo you cross the Ngozumpa glacier (longest glacier in Nepal) and the Cho La pass (5361m) back into the Khumbu valley, and then head for base camp (5364m) via Gorak Shep.
I travelled with Exodus Travels, a UK travel company, and our local team were Footloose In The Himalaya, both of which I can thoroughly recommend. Our group was a group of 13, all of whom were wonderful people, and a fantastic mix. I thank them all for their friendship and sharing the experience.
November 19th 2022
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