Duration: 15 Days
Grade: Hard
Max-Altitude: 5,480m
Accommodation:
Tea House
Country: Nepal
USD 1,315
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Overview
The Everest region is one of the world’s most popular and spectacular trekking destinations and is famous for its spectacular mountain peaks, including Mt. Everest (8,848m) and several other giants.
The Gokyo lakes region at the head of the Dudh Kosi valley provides a great alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp trek. It is a more peaceful trek through the Sherpa heartland that affords more time for acclimatization with opportunities to savour the mountain panoramas from beautiful alpine campsites. The rich Sherpa culture and their friendly nature are an added extra bonus on this awe-inspiring trip.
The highlights of the trek are our ascent of Gokyo Ri. From the summit we gain superb views of Everest as well as the 8000m peaks of Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-Oyu and the crossing of Cho La pass glacier (5,380m). Gokyo lake – located at an altitude of 4,700m – is the main lake in this area. It lies in Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park, a natural heritage site. The park includes Mt. Everest (8,848m) and other high peaks such as Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Cho-Oyu, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Kangtega, Gyachung Kang, Thamserku, Kwangde, to name but a few, and is rugged with deep gorges, glaciers with its ice and rock faces.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Flight to Lukla (2,840m) and hike to Monjo (2,835m)
Day 03: Monjo to Namche bazaar (3,440m)
Day 04: Namche Bazar – Acclimatisation day
Day 05: Namche Bazar to Kunde (3,860m)
Day 06: Kunde to Dole (4,000m)
Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,410m)
Day 08: Machhermo – Acclimatisation day
Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,794m)
Day 10: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,480m) and back to Dhole
Day 11: Dhole to Namche Bazar
Day 12: Namche Bazar to Lukla
Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 14: Kathmandu – free day
Day 15: International departure
Includes
The trip cost includes:
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Flight to Lukla (return)
- English-speaking government license holder trekking guide
- Porter
- Trekking guide’s and porter’s insurance during the trip
- TIMS trekking permit
- National park fee
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Accommodation during the trek
The trip cost excludes:
- Meals & drinks during the trek and in Kathmandu (unless stated otherwise under ‘The trip cost includes’)
- Personal trekking equipment
- Travel/medical insurance
- Emergency rescue evacuation
- Phone calls
- Internet
- International air ticket
- Tips for your trekking guide & porters at the end of the trek
- If you’re forced to extend your trek due to bad weather or natural disaster circumstances, we are not liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses you may incur
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘includes section’
Equipment List
- Rucksack (40-55 litres) & small rucksack if the big one is going to be carried by a porter
- Rucksacks rain cover
- Sleeping bag – 20 above (3/4 season)
- Sleeping bag liner if you hire a sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Water/wind proof jacket
- Raincoat or poncho
- Light-weight fleece (1-2)
- Trekking trousers (1-2)
- Nylon wind trousers
- Trekking water-proof boots
- Pair of trainers or comfortable footwear (to rest your feet after the trekking)
- Flip-flops
- Trekking T-shirts (2-4)
- Long-sleeve T-shirts (2-3)
- Trekking socks (2-4 pairs)
- Thermal T-shirt and pants
- Woollen or warm socks (to keep your feet warm after the trekking)
- Gloves
- Woollen hat
- Neck gaiter
- Sun cap
- UV-protected sunglasses
- Poles
- Personal towel (medium-size quick-drying towel)
- Water bottle
- Flash light
- Carabiner clip
- Batteries (if needed)
- Adaptor
- Medical & First-aid kit
- Sun cream
- Lip balm
- Your toiletries (shampoo or multi-purpose soap, toothbrush/paste, deodorant, comb, nail clippers, feminine sanitary towels, etc)
Departure Dates
| Trip Date | Trip Cost | Availability | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2018 - Oct 30, 2018 | USD 1,224 | Available | Book Now |
| Oct 23, 2018 - Nov 06, 2017 | USD 1,224 | Available | Book Now |
| Nov 25, 2017 - Dec 10, 2017 | USD 1,224 | Available | Book Now |
| May 16, 2018 - May 31, 2018 | USD 1,224 | Available | Book Now |
| Jan 13, 2018 - Jan 28, 2018 | USD 1,224 | Available | Book Now |
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