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Nepal
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Central Development Region
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Bagmati
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Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass
18 days
About this activity
Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival; Airport pickup, hotel transfer. Enjoy welcome dinner
Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation;Guided tour of 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Day 3 40 mins flight Lukla, 4 hrs trek to Phakding (2,651m); At Cheplung village we have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft), a sacred mountain which has never been climbed
Day 4 Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 6 hrs; Pass Chumoa-Monjo-Jorsale village
Day 5 Acclimatization Day-Namche Bazaar (3,440m); Hike to Sagarmatha National Park for a views of sunrise & the Everest, Ama Dablam, & so on. Day hike to Khumjung village
Day 6 Namche Bazaar-Phortse Thanga (3,680m) 6 hrs; There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3973m which descends from Mt. Khumbila (5761 m).
Day 7 Phortse Thanga-Machhermo (4,470m) 5 hrs; Pass through Tongba Village, Dhole, Labarma & Luza village to reach Machhermo
Day 8 Machhermo-Gokyo (4,800 m) 5 hrs; ;Become mesmerized by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun.
Day 9 Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day 4 hrs; take pleasure in the lake’s serene beauty
Day 10 Gokyo-Thagnak (4750 m) 5 hrs; Trek through the Ngazumpa. Next, traverse along the edge then meander into Thagnak.
Day 11 Thagnak-Cho La pass (5,367m)-Dzongla 8 hrs; The pyramidal Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south even as Cholatse soars to the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rises sharply to our right.
Day 12 Dzongla-Lobuche (4940 m) 3 hrsDescend from Dzongla and walk through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak.
Day 13 Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5,170 m) visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 7 hrs; Pass rocky dunes, moraine & streams to reach EBC. Alternatively, visit Kala Patthar today instead of next day as the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more stunning than the sunrise view.
Day 14 Gorak Shep-Kala Patthar (5,545m)-Pherice (4,288m) 8 hrs; At Kala Patthar we see 360°up-close formidable views of Mt. Everest. Those participants who will visit EBC today will start early
Day 15 Pheriche-Namche Bazaar 7 hrs; Enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku & Nuptse mountains.
Day 16 Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,860m) 7 hrs; Rest day at Lukla
Day 17 Fly to Kathmandu; Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner
Day 18 Final departure; Escort to airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule.
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Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation;Guided tour of 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Day 3 40 mins flight Lukla, 4 hrs trek to Phakding (2,651m); At Cheplung village we have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft), a sacred mountain which has never been climbed
Day 4 Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 6 hrs; Pass Chumoa-Monjo-Jorsale village
Day 5 Acclimatization Day-Namche Bazaar (3,440m); Hike to Sagarmatha National Park for a views of sunrise & the Everest, Ama Dablam, & so on. Day hike to Khumjung village
Day 6 Namche Bazaar-Phortse Thanga (3,680m) 6 hrs; There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3973m which descends from Mt. Khumbila (5761 m).
Day 7 Phortse Thanga-Machhermo (4,470m) 5 hrs; Pass through Tongba Village, Dhole, Labarma & Luza village to reach Machhermo
Day 8 Machhermo-Gokyo (4,800 m) 5 hrs; ;Become mesmerized by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun.
Day 9 Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day 4 hrs; take pleasure in the lake’s serene beauty
Day 10 Gokyo-Thagnak (4750 m) 5 hrs; Trek through the Ngazumpa. Next, traverse along the edge then meander into Thagnak.
Day 11 Thagnak-Cho La pass (5,367m)-Dzongla 8 hrs; The pyramidal Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south even as Cholatse soars to the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rises sharply to our right.
Day 12 Dzongla-Lobuche (4940 m) 3 hrsDescend from Dzongla and walk through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak.
Day 13 Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5,170 m) visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 7 hrs; Pass rocky dunes, moraine & streams to reach EBC. Alternatively, visit Kala Patthar today instead of next day as the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more stunning than the sunrise view.
Day 14 Gorak Shep-Kala Patthar (5,545m)-Pherice (4,288m) 8 hrs; At Kala Patthar we see 360°up-close formidable views of Mt. Everest. Those participants who will visit EBC today will start early
Day 15 Pheriche-Namche Bazaar 7 hrs; Enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku & Nuptse mountains.
Day 16 Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,860m) 7 hrs; Rest day at Lukla
Day 17 Fly to Kathmandu; Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner
Day 18 Final departure; Escort to airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule.
Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Himalayan Glacier’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The Itinerary details is in brief due to word constraints. Please visit Himalayan Glacier website for more details.
- During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.
- Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for this trip.
- In difficult treks you are likely to walk for 6-8 hours, cross steep hilly terrain and occasional high passes with daily ascend and descend of around 500-1000m. You are likely to be on a remote environment with extreme weather in some days where you might be facing high altitude air with low level of oxygen and only basic facilities on some nights. Previous trekking experience, physical fitness and positive attitude are therefore essential.
- Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required. Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We also organize Helicopter rescue in such conditions, if it is available and upon request by our clients. The helicopter charges around USD 3500 and it can lift 4-5 persons per flight. Still, we suggest you to be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra buffer days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have a few days of your buffer days left then you may even engage yourself in optional activities which can be arranged by Himalayan Glacier upon request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping, etc. In case the flight delay/cancellation happens at the start of trip and it goes so long that it disturbs your onward travel schedule, you are free to choose an alternative trip such as a trek in the Annapurna, Langtang, or any other region. If you are not interested in the alternative trip and would rather wait for your original preferred trip, you are welcome to wait in Kathmandu for as many days as it takes to get a flight to Lukla. However, please note that there will be no refund, if you lose time waiting at the airport and do not take an alternative tour or you only do a short trek later due to time limitation. If the cancellation happens before the trip, we will provide you accommodation and lunch in a guesthouse in Kathmandu. In case of the flight delay/cancellation after finishing of the trek, you will be responsible for all your expenses. Please also note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, flight, etc.) included in the package that you would not use later.
- We will be accommodated in Yatri Suites & Spa or Hotel Moonlight or Similar in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 515. Himalayan Glacier will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
45%
Original
25%
Sport
20%
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