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TREKKING EVEREST-GOKYO, Día 11: Los Lagos de Gokyo, 15 Oct

Blanca sobre la morrena lateral del glaciar Ngozumba, mirando el Cho Oyu y toda la divisoria fronteria que la sigue a su derecha y que separa Nepal de China

TREKKING EVEREST-GOKYO, Día 11:
Los Lagos de Gokyo

Blanca de las nieves y Jorge

15 Octubre 2012

El día anterior llegamos a Gokyo, este singular lugar situado a 4.790m donde suele hacer mucho frío, salvo en las horas centrales del día en que el sol calienta un poco.

Hoy Champi, Marie Claude, Jesús y Ana se bajarán a tierras más templadas, en busca de zonas de campos, bancales y paisaje menos árido.
Blanca y yo nos quedaremos un día aquí para subir por la morrena del Glaciar Ngozumba hacia el norte y ver los lagos de Gokyo. Además, desde el fondo parece que se vuelve a ver el Everest.

Salimos sin peso y sin prisas, pues se trata de un paseo de poco más de 200m de desnivel suave. Sin embargo, yo noto el cansancio acumulado de haber subido2 veces al Kalapattar (que ya me vale) y, sobre todo, por la larga etapa de ayer, en que pasamos el Cho-La (5.420m) y luego tuvimos que cruzar el Glaciar con sus continuos sube y baja.

Blanca va tan tranquila, caminando como Pedro por su casa. Yo, en cambio, me canso en cada subida, por pequeña que sea. Qué flojo estoy! Estaré malo??

Aun y todo, disfrutamos de un paseo por una zona de alta montaña, sin vegetación, árida pero espectacular.
Nada más levantarse uno en Gokyo, lo primero que ve es la mole del Cho Oyu, ese ochomil que preside el valle. Desde él se continua toda la cordillera que separa Nepal del Tibet. Divisoria que apenas está por debajo de los 8.000 metros y que termina enlazando con el Everest.

Salimos de Gokyo, donde está el 2º lago. Una hora después pasamos por el tercer lago, el Thonak y, ya al final, llegamos al cuarto y quinto lago. Los Ngozumba (con el mismo nombre del glaciar).
En un tramo en que la senda se mantiene alta sobre el valle, se puede ver el Everest a través del collado del Changri La (5.812m).

Volvemos a Gokyo, donde pasaremos el resto de la tarde leyendo y hablando con la familia que lleva el Snowland Lodge. Son encantadores. Al día siguiente bajaremos del tirón todo el valle de Gokyo, en una jornada de vistas espectaculares.


Ahí van unas fotos, donde comento alguna cosilla más de esta familia


 Mapa turístico con el recorrido realizado este día


 Cho Oyu (8.201m)


 Gokyo y sus lagos


 Blanca me sacó esta foto caminando por uno de los lagos de Gokyo


 Blanca de las nieves y la divisoria entre Nepal y Tibet, sobre el Glaciar de Ngozumba


 El tercer lago de Gokyo


 Blanca, con el Cholatse y Aramktse detrás

 Un poco de boulder a 5.000m...


... para homenajear a Sendero Límite


 Everest


 Everest y Nuptse, a través del Changri La


 Panorámica del glaciar y la divisoria nepalí-tibetana


 Los seismiles Cholo (6.089m) , Kangchung (6.063m) y al fondo Nirekha (6.145m)


 El cuarto lago de Gokyo o Ngozumba, a 4.990m


 Volvemos a la aldea de Gokyo


 Esta era la encantadora famila del Snowland Lodge de Gokyo.
En ese momento el padre estaba fuera haciendo algo y sólo pude fotografiar a la madre con los niños.
Nima, el de 11 años, ayudaba a todas horas con un increíble entusiasmo y desparpajo. Hablaba inglés, pues en invierno baja 6 meses a la aldea de Khumjung, de donde era Tenzing Norguey y donde Hillary construyó una escuela.
Entre la madre, el padre, el hijo y a veces la hija, se ocupaban del bebé, que tenia entonces unos 5 meses

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Un mes más tarde, nuestro amigo Enrique Lardiés completó el Trekking de los 3 Collados (Kagma-Chola-Renjo La) y se alojó en este mismo lodge, entregándoles la foto que les habíamos hecho semanas antes.
Muchas gracias por el detalle Enrique!!


 En Gokyo por las noches la temperatura caía en la habitación a los 0º (en octubre). Aquí marca +2ºC.
Enrique, que vino en noviembre, sufrió temperaturas mucho más frías que las nuestras


Una de las claves del peso en la mochila en este trekking es llevar un saco que abrigue pero que no ocupe.
Al igual que el año pasado, repetimos con el Raid Adventure de TrangoWorld. Pesa 650g y no ocupa nada.
Te permite dormir bien hasta los 0ºC (Conform +4ºC, Límite -2ºC). Es una maravilla. Se puede llevar a cualquier parte y, salvo fríos extremos, te mantiene caliente sin problemas.



Para ver el resto de las fotos, podéis pinchar aquí


Al día siguiente bajaremos todo el valle de Gokyo, en un día de bellos contraluces y cambio de paisaje a medida que vayamos perdiendo altura.
Una de las etapas más vistosas del trekking.

Continuará...

10 comentarios:

  1. ¿Qué podemos decir sobre el Annapurna trekking? Fue fantástico, increíble, la gente, el paisaje, nuestro guía Sum y Zorus porteador, muy profesionales y amables. Estamos muy contentos con su amabilidad y hospitalidad. Suma siempre buscaba encontrar las mejores habitaciones y casas de campo para nosotros y Zorus estaba cuidando de nosotros para no caer. Recomendamos agencia Kabi Raj para todos los excursionistas. Habla Inglés y un poco de español Sum también habla muy bien chino Gracias por todo! Esperamos volver pronto a Nepal. Namaste!



    Mar y Paco, Spain
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  2. Everest view trekking Everest view trekking
    This trek close-up view of Mt : Everest and time among the village of Sherpa. This trek easy and beautifully trekking in Nepal explore Sherpa life style and view of the Mt : Everest and visit Khumjung Village ,
    This Route into the Everest region is one of the best view trekking in Nepal . After exciting flight into Lukla ascend the Dudh Kosi Valley to the Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar . A Days Walk through lovely forests to the famous Buddhist monastery of Tengboche is rewarded with view of Everest region behind the Lhotse / Nuptse wall the stunning peak of Ama Dablam . the peaceful Village of Khumjung provides a glimpse of traditional Sherpa life.
    This trek ending point same way back to lukla fly to Kathmandu .

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  3. There is no substitute for personalized attention. I traveled to Nepal to visit Everest Base Camp. I traveled alone and had certain trepidation about traveling on my own, but I also knew I wanted to escape the pressures of trekking in a large group. Altitude and safety are paramount on mountain treks and I did not want to end-up hyperventilating trying to keep-up with faster, fitter, trekkers.
    Even though, I have altitude experience, I relied heavily on my guide's advice regarding what to eat, pace, and hydration. I have climbed and summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro, so I was confident I could complete this trek, but nothing can prepare you for the terrain of the Hymalayas. It is truly a humbling experience.
    Mr. Adhikari came highly recommended by other trekkers, who were only too willing to write positive and detailed letters of recommendation. I found that all their recommendations were more than true. Mr. Adhikari has been to Everest Base Camp more than 50 plus times, as a woman traveling alone, I found his level of professionalism refreshing. I cannot count the times, Mr. Adhikari truly saved me from my inexperienced trekking self. He ensured I would
    not be run over by a Yak, horse, or donkey, kept me focused on the difficult terrain, and somehow ensured I stopped long enough to enjoy the scenery (in spite of my exhaustion). I shudder to think what my trek would have been like if I'd been just another trekker in a large group. I have to comment that I have never been so healthy-stomach wise at altitude.
    Mr. Adhikari explains that when organizing for larger groups, he makes provisions for trekkers like me who tend to walk at a slower pace. I thought for sure that, this time, my ambition had superseded my ability, but thanks to Mr. Adhikari, my long time dream of seeing Everest Base Camp first hand came true. I was able to spend time in the rarified air and observe camp life, took plenty of pictures, and asked Mr. Adhikari numerous questions about his experiences around the area. I so wanted to see the famous "ice fall." it was helpful to have a guide who spoke Nepali and who is so friendly. At a time when all one's body wants to do is rest, it was nice that my guide struck-up conversations with other climbers. He pointed out that some of the people passing me were not base camp visitors, but climbers in training-those hoping to summitt Everest. They use the road to base camp and the surroundings as a sort of conditioning track.
    I was very aware of the economic implications of traveling with a Nepali Operator vs. a foreign trekking company. I wanted my trip not to only be a self-serving adventure, but numerous travel books suggest that traveling with a Nepali Operator does ensure more of the money goes and stays into the Nepali economy. I was unsure how the whole experience would unfold, but I am staying here and going to Annapurna Base Camp with the same operator. Mr. Adhikari seems to be grounded on the mountain community ad well as in Kathmandu. It was reassuring to see he has good and long standing relationships with other guides and the mountain community.

    I need to add that you should come prepared and bring a permanent marker. There is a large boulder marking the entrance to Everest Base Camp. The boulder is covered with trekker signatures. The smaller boulders and stones are covered with messages from those lucky enough to have been there.


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  4. Рекомендации гида похода в Непале Sanjib – отзыв ... - TripAdvisor
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  5. Trektochten Gids Aanbevelingen in Nepal Sanjib ... - TripAdvisor
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  6. Trekking in Annapurna
    The Annapurna trekking Landscape comprise Mountain peak , Alpine Pastures , trans – Himalayan Valleys, forest lakes, glaciers , rivers caves and cultivated lands. Along with the highest peaks in the Annapurna rang the Virgin peak of festal(6993m) stand majestically in the area ,
    The area offers the most fascinating routes for trekking . the 17 days Annapurna circuit trek takes the visitors right around the Annapurna rang giving them an unforgettable experience of the cis- Himalayan and trans – Himalayan ecosystems . it is also takes the visitors across Thoruung La pass(5416m)
    www.nepalguidetrekking.com/Annapurna-Region/trekking-in-annapurna-region.php

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  7. Everest Base Camp Kala Pattar Trek (14 Days )
    Trekking in Everest Base camp
    Trekking Guide Team offers an adventure to Everest Base Camp including the high scenic point at Kallapatthar at 5,545 meters journey begins with a short scenic sweeping flight to Lukla the gateway to Everest region, as Everest area is scenic and one of the most visited trekkers, mountaineers destination and adventurer as it leads to some of the most exciting and memorable trekking routes.
    Everest Base Camp with Trekking Guide Team is an amazing trip we give ample time to marvel the beauty of the surrounding area and to immerse with its picturesque scenery. Everest Base Camp adventure with Trekking Guide Team combines most of the scenic, traditional and cultural spots which include Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar, outstanding scenery and view point Kala Pattar at 5,545m and the popular spot Everest Base Camp with exceptional views of Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse. This is completely a lifetime achievement to be in the worlds highest mountain and hiking to the top of another amazing viewpoint for the panorama of gigantic peaks and of Everest at a stone throw distance of mere 2 k.m. distance as the crow fly a wonderful adventure in the midst of rich Buddhist culture, warm-friendly locals, traditional village, land of worlds heritage, high alpine valley's in the shadow of the world number one peak Mt.Everest.



    After this wonderful adventure and a memorable journey the walk leads back to Lukla for the scenic short flight back to Kathmandu.

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  8. Los lagos son una auténtica pasada y lo has sabido transmitir con las fotografías ^^
    Es una aventura sin igual hacer trekking en el Everest.

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  9. Namaste and Warm Greetings from Himalayan Country Nepal!!!

    My name is Sanjib Adhikari. As an independent trekking guide and tour operator in Nepal, I would like to welcome everyone in my motherland country, Nepal. With the keen interest in the adventure tourism, I have been involved in this field at a very young age. Pursuing my career in different capacities as porter, assistant guide, I have developed myself as an independent trekking guide and leadership in various outdoor activities. Licensed and fully certified from the Government of Nepal, we plan and guide for exploration and adventure throughout Nepal
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  10. me gusta subir las montanas siempre estoy buscando las montanas mas famosas del mundo .Gracias por este blog excursiones en estambul

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