- Duration
- 18 days
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Group size
- 1–11
- Region
- Everest Region
- Trip style
- Everest Region
Overview
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley Trek is considered a traditional trek that offers magnificent views of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier– the largest in Nepal’s Himalayas.
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley Trek is considered a traditional trek that offers magnificent views of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier– the largest in Nepal’s Himalayas. The view of this region is associated with the soaring views of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8,000 m such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri above Gokyo Lake. One of the most remarkable features is the views of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2,922 m) located in the Khumbu region.
After a 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu landing at Lukla’s tiny airstrip, the adventure really begins. We spend the next few days trekking and interacting amongst the mountain people also known as Sherpa’s, we stay at local lodges and trek into the heartland of their villages. Everything is organized in conjunction with local Sherpa guides. Along the trek, we will pass Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains getting closer by the day. We will have rest days in the villages of Namche bazaar that will allow us to explore the region and acclimatize, which is very important. After trekking to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m), we return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.
A THING TO BE NOTED: Before or during the trip, there are certain factors like weather and political situations that are unexpected barriers and out of our control, which will compel us to change your itinerary. In such a case, please try to understand these barriers, but our purpose will always be to follow the itinerary that has been listed in this website that you have gone through before booking the trip.
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Highlights
- Seizing the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the great climbers that have summited Everest.
- Led up the mountain by my good friend Santosh. He is the best sherpa on Everest!
- Eating, sleeping and drinking in native guesthouses along the way and feeling the warmth and love from the people of the Everest Region restores hope in the human spirit and inspires us all to be better stewards of the environment.
- Thrilling mountain flight to & from Lukla.
- Hike up to Kala Patthar (18,205 ft), Everest Base Camp (17,600 ft) & traverse through Khumbu Glacier.
- Inspiring views of Mount Everest & other 23,000 – 26,000 ft peaks along with the Khumbu Icefall.
- Walk past the scenic Sagarmata National Park & experience Sherpa culture.
Itinerary
Welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport by our representative with company name on placard and direct transfer to hotel in Kathmandu (3 star). Our guide will brief you about next day plan on hotel.
On this day, cultural city guide will meet you at hotel and he/she will guide you around the Kathmandu valley and you will visit to world heritage sites Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and other cultural and traditional areas after completion of city tour we will return back to office and meet the team and other participant members and discuss over the trip and we will give you a briefing about tour and we will make sure your all the equipments are ready and in fine condition.
This is the day where all the treks to Everest begins J .Your guide will meet you at hotel and you will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International airport and take early morning flight to Lukla which is about 30 minutes from Kathmandu. In Lukla we will meet other staffs there we will set luggage for porters to carry. After that we will have a walk through the stone trails and forest observing the local villages and reach Phakding and stay overnight. Note: All the flights to Lukla are scheduled early in the morning however sometimes due to weather problem flight may be delay at those situations we would like you to have patience.
On this day we will take breakfast at nearly 7:30 am and without out any further delay we set out for another 5-6 hours walk to Namche Bazar.On the trail we will pass through various suspension bridges and cross the Dudh Koshi river.We will encounter villages like toktok, banker and monjo, Monjo is the getway to Sagarmatha National Park our guide will complete all the necessary formalities to enter to the Sagarmatha National Park. After 15 minutes walk we will arrive at Jorsale and will take lunch there after that we walk alongside the trail of Dudh Koshi river and Bhote Koshi river and steep trails of hills. Overnight at Namche Bazar.
Although this is a rest day but actually after breakfast we will hike to Everest view point so as to keep ourselves active and adapt to climate moreover from Everest view point we will be able to view the scenic beauty of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Kongde and so on then we will return back to Namche Bazar and have lunch then if you are interested you can take a short tour of Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is the biggest and colorful bazaar of Everest or Khumbu region, it is the hub for all the travellers and local people. There are cafes, cyber, pub, ATM’s and other local businesses. Overnight at Namche.
On this day after breakfast we set for another 5/6 hours walk to Tangboche from Namche. On the trail we can explore various flora and fauna and also experience the amazing view of mountains. In between we encounter Kangjuma village which is he junction and it divides the trail to Gokyo Valley and Everest base camp and cross the suspension bridge to reach Phunkitanga and there we will have lunch .After lunch we take the steep trail through the jungle of pine trees and rhododendron. Tangboche is very famous place for its Monastery and form there we can take the closer look of Mt.Everest, Lotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and so on. Overnight at Tangboche.
After taking breakfast we will set for another hike. At first we will take a mild hike downhill for about 30 minutes to Debuche and from there we hike through the shady and lushly forest of rhododendron and pine trees. We cross river through wooden bridge and ascend up towards Pangboche village. Pangboche is Sherpa village we walk through lower Pangboche village we can see Chorten and Mani walls on this trail. From there we reach Somare village there we will have lunch and have mild walk to Dingboche.
On this day we will hike up to the distance of 4600 meters for acclimatization. We can see beautiful glimpse of mountains like Makalu, Lotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and so on. We take a tour of Dingboche village.
After having breakfast we walk through the wide pass towards Dughla passing glaciers and Khumbu khola. On reaching Dughla we sit down for lunch after that we take the steep route for about one hour to reach Dughla pass where we can see stone graved memories of climbers who died in mountains. From there we take a one hour hike to reach Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.
Now we are very close to Everest Base Camp. After having an early breakfast we set for another 2-3 hours hike to Gorakshep. In between we hike through wide pass and walk through the glaciers and rocky terrains. After reaching Gorakshep we will have lunch we keep our luggage in hotel room and we take necessary items like down jacket, gloves, sunglasses, water and some snacks and hike through the glaciers and rocky terrains to Everest Base Camp. The base camp is stunningly beautiful and we can view the amazing scene of Khumbu glacier, Khumbu ice fall, and mountains like Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori. Overnight at Gorakshep.
On this day we will wake up early in the morning and move to ascent Kalapathar. Kalapathar meaning black rock in Nepali Language lies at an altitude of 5,644.5, which gives a view point to watch the majestic view of Pumori. Kalapathar also provides a perfect position to watch Mount Everest. Then we will take a rocky trail, steadily descending to Lobuche and from lobuche after a 2 to 3 hours walk we will reach Dzongla. On the way we will encounter with various lakes, rare flower, birds etc. The day will end with 5 to 6 hours of walking and then we will stay at guest house to gain energy for next day.
On this day we will wake up early in the morning and leave Dzongla for more excitement and adventure in our endeavor ahead. At an altitude of 5360 meters we will encounter with one of the popular and challenging mountain pass know as Chola pass. It is really challenging to cross chola and our guide will provide instruction to cross it. Crossing chola pass will add a new memory of adventure to you. Then we will descend to Dragna which lies at an altitude of 4600 meters. From Dzongla via Chola pass to Dragna a total of 6 to 7 hours of walk will exhaust ourselves to our maximum limit, to get relaxation from our fatigue we will stay at guest house in Dragna.
After breakfast we move to Gokyo, crossing Ngozumba Glacier, which is the biggest glacier of all the Khumbu region and is also the source of Dudh Kosi river. Reaching Gokyo we will take lunch and after lunch we will explore Gokyo.Overnight at Gokyo.
At day 13 we will leave dragna after having breakfast. We will move toward Gokyo ri. Gokyo ri is sitated at an altitudeof 5383 meters. It is a popular hamlet with stone houses and considered to be as one of the highest settlement in the earth. From Gokyo ri we will get to see many peaks with an altitude above 8000 meters like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.Then we have to leave Gokyo ri to reach our schedule destination “Dole”. Dole lies at an altitude of 4040 meters. It’s an amazing naturally fulfilled place and it will cost 6 to 7 hours of walking from dragna. At dole will stay at guest house for rest and dinner.
On this day we take breakfast and buckle up to reach Namche. It will take 6 to 7 hours to reach Namche. On the way we will pass the forest and if we are lucky then we can see musk deer, damphe and other rare mountainous flora and funna. Then we ascend ourselves up to reach at Mongla. Then we will descend from mongla and reach to Kanjuma which is the place that we left before on the way to Everest. After that we will gear up ourselves to Namchebazzar. Overnight at Namchhebazzar.
After breakfast we are set for the last hike to Lukla. We hike mostly down the hill crossing multiple suspension bridge following the trail of Dudh Koshi river and enjoying the surrounding environment and local villages. We take lunch at Phakding after that we hike to Lukla with a comfortable pace. Overnight at Lukla.
We take early breakfast and are ready to fly back to Kathmandu. Arriving Kathmandu you will be escorted to hotel from our vehicle. At evening we will have farewell dinner in Nepali Traditional Restaurant.
Our trek ends here, we would like to thank you for visiting Nepal and it was great for our company to do a wonderful trek with you. Our guide will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport 2-3 hours before the scheduled flight time.
What the price covers
Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights only) including breakfast.
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley by a private tourist vehicle.
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (4 nights only).
- Local Nepali expert guide (english speaking).
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (One porter for every two guests).
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Free duffle bag and sun hat provided by Santosh.
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses.
- Arrival and Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per Everest base camp trek itinerary.
- OPEN and CHOICE Full board meals while Everest base camp kalapathr trekking.
- Responsible trekking policy of One trekker : 0ne porter
- Accommodation at clean and comfortable tea house or lodge.
- Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
- Professional local trekking group leader well trained in Wilderness First Aid.
- Personal Sherpa Porters to carry all trek personal gear while on base camp trekking.
- Insurance of all staff including porters in base camp Kalapathar hike.
- Warm clothing and required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket /trousers, trekking shoes, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen shocks, sun glasses etc.
- Complementary Mountain Ascend treks Everest base camp trek T-shirts.
- Comprehensive per-departure information and trip dossiers
- TIMS Trekking permit, Everest national park entry fees for Everest base camp trekking.
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
- International airfare and airport departure tax.
- Nepal entry visa – you can get it on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Multiple-entry tourist visa fees: 15 days US$25, 30 days US$40, 90 days US$100 (or the equivalent in foreign currency). Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (you will absolutely want to show your gratitude to your sherpas and porters).
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section).
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