EVEREST BASE CAMP WITH GOKYO LAKE TREK (NEPAL)

Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures. A hub for the adventure-lovers and home to Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest peak.

This destination in eastern Nepal lies in Solukhumbu district at an altitude of 5,360 meters. Everest Base Camp trek route with the relatively unexplored wonders of the Gokyo Lakes region, this 17-day adventure is one that cannot be beat.

Nestled in a hidden valley of the Khumbu region, Gokyo village is one of the Himalayas’ unsung treasures. In this trek experience the scenic beauty of the world’s highest freshwater lake system, the high peaks, the gigantic glaciers, huge wild stream and many more.

  • Region – Nepal
  • Duration – 16 Night / 17 Days
  • Grade – Difficult
  • Season – Mid Mar-May, Sept-Dec
  • Max Altitude – Around 5644 m
  • Cost – On request (ex Nepal )

Day 1 – Arrive at Kathmandu airport-. Transfer to hotel -Briefing and preparation

Day 2 – Flight from- Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m – 35 min), then trek to Phakding (2652m – 3 hrs)

Day 3 – Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3 440 m – 7 hrs)

Day 4 – Acclimatization at Namche – Short Hike

Day 5 – Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4038m – 7 hrs)

Day 6 – Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4470 m – 4 hrs)

Day 7 – Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4800 m- 6 hrs)

Day 8 – Gokyo to 5th Gokyo Lake

Day 9 – Trek from Thangnak after hiking Gokyo Ri (5357m – 7 hrs)

Day 10 – Trek from Thangnak to Zongla via Chola Pass (5368m – 7 hrs)

Day 11 – Trek from Zongla to Lobuche (4940 m – 4 hrs)

Day 12 – Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5164 m ) and visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m – 8 hrs)

Day 13 – Trek from Pheriche (4371 m) after Kala Patthar hike (5645m – 8 hrs)

Day 14 – Trek from Pheriche to Namche – 7 hrs

Day 15 – Trek from Namche to Lukla – 7 hrs

Day 16 – Flight from lukla to Kathmandu

Day 17 – Departure Transfer to Airport for onward journey

  • Expert mountaineering Instructors Certified guide.
  • Airport pick up and drop for international terminal.
  • Nepal domestic airport transfers.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights) lodges / Tea House (12 nights).
  • Domestic return flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu).
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Expenses for evacuation and rescue operations due to natural calamity, mishaps, injury or any health problem.
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation.
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
  • Trek completion certificate by Nepal Govt.
  • Please Note: For single trekker we provide porter cum guide.
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city (supplement charge)
  • Food and drinking water throughout the trip
  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, or flight. cancellation, health or any other reason.
  • Doctor on call
  • Toiletries, towels.
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusion
Overview

Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures. A hub for the adventure-lovers and home to Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest peak.

This destination in eastern Nepal lies in Solukhumbu district at an altitude of 5,360 meters. Everest Base Camp trek route with the relatively unexplored wonders of the Gokyo Lakes region, this 17-day adventure is one that cannot be beat.

Nestled in a hidden valley of the Khumbu region, Gokyo village is one of the Himalayas’ unsung treasures. In this trek experience the scenic beauty of the world’s highest freshwater lake system, the high peaks, the gigantic glaciers, huge wild stream and many more.

TRIP FACTS
  • Region – Nepal
  • Duration – 16 Night / 17 Days
  • Grade – Difficult
  • Season – Mid Mar-May, Sept-Dec
  • Max Altitude – Around 5644 m
  • Cost – On request (ex Nepal )
BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrive at Kathmandu airport-. Transfer to hotel -Briefing and preparation

Day 2 – Flight from- Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m – 35 min), then trek to Phakding (2652m – 3 hrs)

Day 3 – Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3 440 m – 7 hrs)

Day 4 – Acclimatization at Namche – Short Hike

Day 5 – Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4038m – 7 hrs)

Day 6 – Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4470 m – 4 hrs)

Day 7 – Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4800 m- 6 hrs)

Day 8 – Gokyo to 5th Gokyo Lake

Day 9 – Trek from Thangnak after hiking Gokyo Ri (5357m – 7 hrs)

Day 10 – Trek from Thangnak to Zongla via Chola Pass (5368m – 7 hrs)

Day 11 – Trek from Zongla to Lobuche (4940 m – 4 hrs)

Day 12 – Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5164 m ) and visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m – 8 hrs)

Day 13 – Trek from Pheriche (4371 m) after Kala Patthar hike (5645m – 8 hrs)

Day 14 – Trek from Pheriche to Namche – 7 hrs

Day 15 – Trek from Namche to Lukla – 7 hrs

Day 16 – Flight from lukla to Kathmandu

Day 17 – Departure Transfer to Airport for onward journey

INCLUSIONS
  • Expert mountaineering Instructors Certified guide.
  • Airport pick up and drop for international terminal.
  • Nepal domestic airport transfers.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights) lodges / Tea House (12 nights).
  • Domestic return flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu).
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Expenses for evacuation and rescue operations due to natural calamity, mishaps, injury or any health problem.
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation.
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
  • Trek completion certificate by Nepal Govt.
  • Please Note: For single trekker we provide porter cum guide.
EXCLUSIONS
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city (supplement charge)
  • Food and drinking water throughout the trip
  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, or flight. cancellation, health or any other reason.
  • Doctor on call
  • Toiletries, towels.
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusion

Trekking Grade
These are subject to individual fitness levels and could differ from person to person.

Grade 3 : Difficult to Strenuous
From an altitude of 4000m to 5550m is considered a strenuous trek or grade 3. Most of the trekking of Nepal is in grade 3. You need some previous trekking experiences and have decent physical fitness. Climbing and descending are very usual experiences for these types of trekking and you may have to cross small glaciers as well. This kind of trekking gives you an experience of a lifetime, has very beautiful walking surrounded by spectacular mountains