Everest Base Camp - Gokyo Lake Trek in Nepal (17 days)

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Everest Base Camp - Gokyo Lake Trek in Nepal (17 days)
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Complying with the footsteps of Hilary and Tenzing, the journey you find yourself in is indeed virtuous with every exciting thing coming straight to you. The handful of splendor of the snow-capped mountain peaks in the Gokyo Lakes Trek and Gokyo Valley Trek Map stays with you for a millennium.

provides you with some of the most breathtaking mountain vistas you will see in your life. You get to visit Gokyo Ri, Gokyo Valley, and Gokyo Lake; that’s why the trek’s name is famous as Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp Trek. The most magnificent part about the whole trek is your time in Kala Patthar and Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri with Everest Base Camp. The 360-degree view of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar is one of the images whose memory will never leave you.

Moreover, you get to explore the nature trails and the cultures of the locals. You will dive deep into the rich Buddhist culture along with the culture and lifestyle of Sherpas. Visiting the tourist hub of the Himalayas- Namche Bazar will be another enthralling experience to have. Sipping tea at Namche Bazar and watching the face of Mount Everest is a perfect way to forget all the tiredness and get prepared for the journey ahead.

Gokyo Lake to Everest Base Camp Trek, as already mentioned, is not only about the naturally breathtaking sceneries, but you find yourself surrounded by rich Sherpa and Buddhist culture. Visiting monasteries with prayer flags and chortens gives you a whole new vibe. The sweet smell of the incense sticks and the loud prayers make the environment serene and pure. Warm food and comfortable accommodation after a hard day of hike in the Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Valley Trek make you even more pumped up for the next day. Suppose you want to explore the different sides of Everest and be fascinated by the greatness of nature around the world’s highest peak: Mt. Everest. In that case, Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trek is indeed a fascinating choice. 

This trek kicks off from the capital city Kathmandu where you get to visit several heritages. Inside Everest, the first-rate alternative to the classical treks is the most effective. You explore the different monasteries, lush vegetation, swing bridges, and local settlements inside the hike. You can take enough time to enjoy watching the highest peak smile at you.

Taking you to the turquoise Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Valley, and Gokyo Ri, you experience the unique Everest landscapes and the gorgeous Himalayas that Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek offers a gift you always want to adore and keep safe. The immense Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo Lake, and Gokyo Ri excite you and make your heart race via their magnificent beauty. All in all, trekkers who want to experience the rock backside camp of Everet can indeed come to Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trek and have an experience of a lifetime. Even though the trek calls for physical strength to complete, you can indeed complete it with good preparation. With proper preparation for the expedition, there is a minimum chance of having any problems.

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Accommodation in Kathmandu in the best three-star hotel on twin/double sharing.

Daily Breakfast in Kathmandu.

Ground Transportation (Airport picks and drop).

Flight ticket of Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu.

Entrance fees in Kathmandu sightseeing place.

Three times meals at the trekking route(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Accommodation in a Tea house or lodge on the trekking route.

Government-licensed English-speaking guide.

Porter (one porter for two people and carrying 20 kg).

Sleeping Bag in the Trek. 

All necessary paperwork like Permit and TIMS card (Trekkers information management system).

Travel and rescue arrangements.

Twenty-four calls assistance by our office representative.

Farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant.

Meals in Kathmandu.

Visa.

Any type of insurance.

Any type of international flight fare.

Personal nature expenses like bar bills, water, tea coffee, shower, laundry, wi fi in trekking route.

Tips.

Any extra cost which is not mentioned in Cost includes column.

Extra day for natural calamities like flood, landslide, flight cancellation.

Flight Information on Kathmandu and Lukla during the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek


There are flights from Kathmandu to Lukla in the morning which marks the beginning of the trek. Operated by home airlines, small planes like Twin Otter and Dornier are scheduled every morning, or you can charter a plane. Lukla Airport Tenzing Hillary Airport (LUA) is another small home airport at 2860m, the only port of entry to the Everest area for the fixed wings.

The airport has very confined facilities, unlike different airports inside the country. Due to the constrained geographical, mountainous weather conditions and limited airport facilities, flights are not on time or cancel.Suppose the disease persists in staying additional nights in Lukla, even as on any hiking program, the trekkers must buy a different day for the lodging and food, which can honestly be paid for by yourself in Kathmandu or Lukla.

If Kathmandu airport is closed or behind schedule due to heavy air visitor situations and your trip timetable is tight, there may be every other choice. We can drive from Kathmandu to Ramachhap, where flights are scheduled for Lukla. The Ramechhap airport is placed 130km east of Kathmandu and takes approximately 4 hours of driving. If you want to avoid a flight from/ Ramechhap to Lukla to Ramechhap, another alternate desire is to charter the helicopter for five humans.

Generally, the Helicopter price is around US$ 500 ++ per individual for one way. Helicopter constitution service isn't guaranteed because it calls for earlier confirmation due to their tight timetable. If you confirm for this reason, or the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trekking or other Everest Trekking Packages applications through Helicopter, we'll start coordinating with the Helicopter Company on your chartered flight and get everything prepared in your easy and snug transportation.

The meal which is provided in the trekking area is included breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We provide breakfast and dinner where you stay overnights, and our guide will choose a restaurant for lunch on the way. Our guide and other staff always give priority to serve delicious, hygienic and each place special food. We recommend you bring water purification tablets.

We provide in the City area the best three stars (above three stars is on client requested) and lodge/teahouse during the trek. A Teahouse/lodge is the combination of a guest house and restaurant where rooms are usually decorated and available bed, pillow, and blankets. In every trekking route, we provide only a teahouse/lodge because there is no availability of a deluxe hotel. Therefore, the single supplement charge will cost an additional USD 220.

Day pack (rucksack)

Lightweight and warm trousers.

Socks.

Sun hats and gloves.

Full- sleeves t-shirt.

Warm jackets.

Waterproof jacket, trousers and bag cover.

Lightweight cotton clothing.

Waterproof or windcheater jacket.

Knee supports.

Sunglasses.

Sun cream and lip protector.

A one-liter hard Water bottle.

Batteries

Flashlight

Down jacket

Trekking shoes or boots.

A pair of sandals.

Passport and Visa:

The first thing for traveling anywhere, you need a valid passport with at least six months. You can obtain a visa for Nepal from Nepalese consulates or on arrival in Kathmandu or other borders, or the most reliable source of information is currently the Department of Immigration Nepal if you fill online form and bring it with you. It would be easier to get a visa at any Nepal border.

Insurance/Rescue/Evacuation for Everest Base Camp Trekking:

In the trekking route, sometimes there was a bad accident due to high altitude sickness or causality. If something happens on the trekking route or when you are in Nepal, you can contact your guide or office staff. We facilitate our client's spot at the hospital by air or ambulance. Therefore, we suggest to our client please do insurance and forward it to our company with your other document.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Meet our Himalayan Asia Treks representative at the Kathmandu airport (TIA) and transfer to the hotel. Our representative will assist in the check-in at the hotel process. There will be a short briefing about the upcoming program. You can take rest and get refreshed. In the evening, you can take a walk around Thamel (tourist hub of Kathmandu) area. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Kathmandu to Lukla, Lukla to Phakding (2610m - 4 hours)

At early morning, transfer to the domestic airport for the flight to Lukla (2860m). This will take half an hour to reach Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla airport, your guide will give you another briefing regarding the trekking itinerary and introduce you to other staff as well. We will start our first day of the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek descending towards Dudhkoshi River, from where we can join the main trail to Namche Bazar. Today, walking is easy. Passing a village named Ghat and after a short walk, we will reach Phakding. We will call it for the day here in Phakding.

Overnight in Phakding.


Day 3

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m - 6 hours).

We will start the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek after a warm breakfast in Phakding. Today, we will walk through Dudhkoshi River, where we will encounter exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags frequently. View of snow-peaked Kusum Kanguru (6369m) and Thamserku (6623m) will soothe our trail on enroute. The trail continues upstream to generally flat terrain, crossing back to the right bank, to the confluence of the Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi River. From here, trail ascents to the renowned town of the Khumbu region called Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is called the gateway of Mt. Everest.


Overnight in Namche Bazar.


Day 4

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.

Today after breakfast, we will acclimatize to the altitude and start off our hiking 3 to 4 hours climbing up from the Namche, up to 3,500 meters around the village. While we get acclimatized, we will get acquainted with the village as well. Traditionally, the village was a trading post, with locals bartering yak cheese and butter for agricultural goods grown at lower altitudes. The village also boasts three small museums, a stupa, monastery, several cafes (locally known as bakeries) and many well-stocked stores. Head back to the teahouse/lodge and get some rest.


Overnight in Namche Bazar.

Day 5

Trek to Dole (4045m - 5 hours)

Breakfast in the morning. Today, we will follow the route which follows the trails with ups and downs, displaying the magnificent view of snow peaks at Shanasa. After 3 hours of walking, we will reach Mongo la pass from where we can see spectacular views of Mt. Khumbilla, Kantega, Mt. Amadablam and many more. We will pass some villages along the trail. Finally, we will reach our final destination of the day at a village called Dole.


Overnight in Dole.

Day 6

Trek to Machherma (4400m - 5 hours)

Our destination today is Machherma. Today, our trek will be a comparatively easy and short one. From Dole, the trail descends to a stream and cross wooden bridge. We will reach Lapharma village and after 2.5 hours of walk, we will reach another village called Luja. With spectacular views of snow peak mountains alongside, we will reach Marchherma. Explore Machherma.

Overnight in Machherma.

Day 7

Trek to Gokyo (4800m - 5 hours)

We start off our trek after a warm breakfast, with a climb at the ridge for an exotic view of Kangtaiga down the valley. The trails will follow Pangkha and descend to the river bank and pass a metal bridge. After 3 hours of walk, we are finally welcomed by Gokyo land. Around the afternoon, we reach Gokyo. We will explore Gokyo and walk up the hill behind for incredible views of the Ngozumpa.


Overnight in Gokyo.

Day 8

Explore Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri (5360m)

Today, we will explore Gokyo, where we can enjoy the magnificent views around. We will move towards the fourth Lake of Gokyo. After an hour, we will move towards the fifth Lake of Gokyo. From the fifth lake, we can observe a spectacular view of Mt. Everest. After taking lunch, we will move towards Gokyo Ri. From Gokyo Ri, we can see a panoramic view of Gokyo. We can also enjoy the amazing view of Mt. Everest and other snow-capped mountains.


Overnight in Gokyo.

Day 9

Trek to Thangna Kharka (4700m - 5 hours)

Our trekking route for today is Lobuche to Everest Base Camp traverses through Gorakshep with a pretty easier walk than the earlier day. En route we will encounter Khumbu Glacier and ice slopes at the base of Mt. Everest. Upon arrival at Everest Base Camp, we take a rest and enjoying the charismatic view around. We Later, we trace back to Gorakshep for overnight stay.


Overnight in Gorakhshep.

Day 10

Trek to Dzongla (4830m - 5 hours)

We will move towards Dzongla after breakfast. Today, we will hike through the fields and steeps easy but the probably snowy trail will lead to the summit of the south Cho-la pass (5380m) in 2 hours. Cho-la pass is a flat glacier plateau with magnificent views of the east and the west. Descending the snow-covered glacier to a beautiful glen will take us to Dzongla.


Overnight in Dzongla.

Day 11

Trek to Lobuche

After breakfast in Dzongla, we will hike towards Lobuche. Today, we will trek only 3 hours so it would be easier. After reaching Lobuche, we can explore Lobuche and enjoy the breathtaking views of mountains like Nuptse, Pumori, Nirekha, Lobuche, Ama Dablam , Cholatse, etc.


Overnight in Lobuche.

Day 12

Lobuche - Gorakshep excursion of Everest Base Camp - Gorakshep (5360m - 5 hours)

After breakfast in the morning, we will move towards the Everest Base Camp (EBC). Today is one of the most memorable days of our life and in Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek as well. Three hours of uphill hiking and down trek on the glacier moraines extended from Khumbu icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. If it is a peak season of the expedition, we can see colorful tents at the base camp. Back to Gorakhshep.


Overnight in Gorakhshep.

Day 13

Trek to Pheriche (4250m) via Hiking Kala Patthar (5545 - 6 hours)

Early morning, we will start our trekking towards Kala Patthar. After walking for three hours, we reach the top of the Kalapattar. This is the highest point, 5545m, we will ascend throughout the trek. Thus, we can expect a bit of strong wind here. Kala Patthar is one of the best locations for a wonderful view of Mt. Everest. After another amazing time, we will head back towards Gorakhshep and take some rest with a warm meal. We start our trek towards Pheriche with keeping memories of Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.


Overnight in Pheriche.

Day 14

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m - 5 hours)

Now, there could be a tendency to rush, particularly as we are walking downhill. But there is still much to see. We will descend to Pangboche and visit its historic old monastery, thought to be the oldest in the Khumbu region. Continue on our trail towards our private permanent camp at Deboche, then track towards Namche Bazar.


Overnight in Namche Bazar.

Day 15

Trek to Lukla (7 hours)

Today, we will trek down towards Lukla. On the way, we will pass different villages viz Jorsalle, Monjo, Banker, Phakding, Ghat, Chheplung, etc. Today is the final day of Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek, so we can enjoy the last night in the Everest Region with our staff.



Overnight in Lukla.

Day 16

Fly to Kathmandu

At early morning or as per our flight schedule, we will take flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. This will take half an hour to reach Kathmandu airport provided no traffic holds. After arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel. In the evening, we will offer a special dinner at one of our cultural restaurants to celebrate our successful trek to the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes.

Overnight in Kathmandu.


Day 17

Departure

This is the final day of the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Trek program. After breakfast at the hotel, Himalayan Asia Treks staff will pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. We offer our farewell for your onward flight and offer our sincere gratitude to you for being with us and letting us serve you.

Hope to see you soon. Thank you very much!

Namaste!

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Things to keep in mind

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Activretreats acts as a Booking Agent for travel and trekking in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The Payment of act Travel and Trekking services offered by Activretreats, authorized to do business as Activretreats, constitutes a contractual agreement between the Customer and Activretreats. Booking Terms and Conditions are accurate at the time of printing and subject to change before booking. Before confirming the booking, please check the latest version of the Terms and Conditions of the Company.

Booking Confirmation:

After making an advanced payment, please send us any proof or transfer receipt through email. After getting your payment voucher, we will send Guide, Hotel and Transport detail Voucher.

Complaint:

If you have some misunderstanding or problems during your holiday, please inform the Guide or relevant supplier immediately. If they cannot resolve the matter, contact us, our Tour Co-Manager, by email or call. If you fail to inform us timely, we will not be permitted the opportunity to investigate your complaint and fail to solve your problem. So we request to our Customer to the criticism on time. We are always try to make your holiday fruitful and amazing.

Note:

Activretreats means us. Customer means who buy our travel-related services.

In the event of any conflict, the terms and conditions herein shall prevail.

Luggage/Bag pack in Everest Base Camp Trekking:

For main luggage, we will provide one porter for two-person. So we suggest you make two bag packs for trekking. One is for you to put cash, mobile, passport, sun cream, water bottle or light things you need every time and another one where you can put your clothes, spare jacket, and other heavy items. Domestic airlines provide fifteen kg, including your handbag; excess weight is chargeable around USD one per kg.

Weather:

Nepal's climate varies with its topography and altitude. The low land Terai area has a hot and humid climate that can rise above 40 degrees Celsius during summer, middle region weather is pleasant almost all the year, and northern region temperature is always cold.

Nepal has four seasons:

Spring: Mar-May: The temperature is suitable in this season, and many flowers blossom and best season for trekking.

Summer: (Jun-Aug): Monsoon season in Nepal, weather is hot and wet at times.

Autumn: (Sep-Nov): This is the best season for tours and treks in Nepal. At that time, the weather is delightful so are the mountains and Himalayas. This season is also the season of festivals as Nepal celebrates the most significant festival Nepali name Dashain and Tihar.

Winter: (Dec-Feb): This season is known as the Cold season, so it's not a good time for high altitude trekking time.

Best Time to Go Trekking in Nepal:

The best to do trekking in Nepal is in September to November and March to May. December and January are also possible to trekking, but the winter season would be cold and snowfall; we can suggest the lower part of mountain trekking. On the other hand, June, July, and August is the raining season, so we recommend contacting us for the best trek.

Personal Expenses Everest Base Camp Trekking:

Personal expenses mean which is not covered your package column cost include. Usually, you have to pay for table drinks (alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages), snacks (on the trek), tips, souvenirs, hot showers, and extra days if a flight is canceled or any other natural disasters.

Some do's and do not's Everest Base Camp Trekking:

Respect local culture and people:

The Nepalese people are friendly and hospitalize by nature, so you do not have difficulty adjusting here.

While entering Temple, check in some temple not allowed to enter for non-Hindus. If there is permitted to join, please do not wear leather things and walk in Temple and Stupas clockwise. Before taking a photograph, please ask the authorized person for permission.

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