Trekking in Nepal : Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek
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| 23 days - Moderate Plus | Max Altitude: 5545m / 18,300ft |
| Trek Name: Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek Trek Code: EVBCG |
Max Group Size: 12 |
| Kathmandu - Lukla - 18 day Everest Lodge Trek to Gokyo & Everest Base Camp | Cost: $US 1,892 |
| Is this trek for you? | |
| Designed for those wanting to incorporate the best of the Everest region! It offers magnificent views of the world's highest mountains, beautiful glacial lakes, monasteries, wildlife, summits of both Kala Patar and Gokyo Peak, and the option of a high pass for an even more challenging experience. A good level of fitness and stamina is required, since the trek is long and more time is spent at high altitudes. Be prepared for 3-8 hours walking per day. | |
A series of shorter walking days sees us safely acclimatized by the time we reach our lodge at Gokyo, beside the Ngozumpa glacier. It is well worth a morning climb up Gokyo Peak, as all of the 8000+m peaks in the area (including Everest and Cho Oyu) can be seen spectacularly from here. The tranquil lakes can be dazzlingly blue and during a good freeze in winter, provide a novel opportunity for some skating!
From Gokyo we trek into the Khumbu Valley via Phortse, Pangboche and Dingboche. A more challenging option, weather conditions and group fitness permitting, is to cross the Ngozumpa glacier and take the Cho La pass to join the main Everest trail near Lobuche. We follow the trail up to Gorek Shep, our highest lodge. An afternoon is spent walking the rugged trail to Everest Base Camp. Our climb up nearby Kala Patar, at the base of Pumo Ri (7165m), is best done in the early morning. It is short but steep and tough, and our efforts are rewarded by a brilliant close-up view of mighty Everest from one of the best vantage points around.
Our return trek to Lukla takes in the famous Thyangboche Monastery. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to pause and absorb the immensity of the Himalayas, spread out in a magnificent 360-degree panorama around us. We farewell our trekking crew and the Khumbu region in Lukla, and fly back to Kathmandu where there is time to relax, shop, and sample more of the fascination of this exotic city.
| Itinerary: | |
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel Day 02: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing tour Day 03: Phakding (2600m) Day 04: Namche (3446m) Day 05: Namche, rest & acclimatization Day 06: Mong La (3892m) Day 07: Dole (4084m) Day 08: Machhermo (4465m) Day 09: Gokyo (4750m) Day 10: Gokyo, rest & exploration Day 11: Dole (4084m) Day 12: Pangboche (3985m) Day 13: Dingboche (4360m) Day 14: Lobuche (4930m) Day 15: Gorak Shep (5160m) Day 16: Gorak Shep, rest & exploration Day 17: Buffer day Day 18: Thyangboche (3875m) Day 19: Monzo (2835m) Day 20: Lukla (2827m) Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu Day 22: Kathmandu, shopping in Kathmandu Day 23: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast) |
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| Trips Start Dates: | |
| 2010: Feb. 1, 15 ● Mar. 1, 15 ● Apr. 5, 19, 26 ● Sep. 20 ● Oct. 4, 18 ● Nov. 1 ● Dec. 6 2011: Feb. 7, 14 ● Mar. 7, 14 ● Apr. 4, 18, 25 ● Sep. 19 ● Oct. 3, 17 ● Nov. 7 ● Dec. 5 |
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| Price from Kathmandu (US dollars): | |
| Trip Price - $US 1650 Domestic Flight - $US 242 | |
| Included in your trip: | |
| ● Airport transfers ● Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu ● Domestic flight to/from Lukla & domestic departure taxes ● All other transport ● Services of experienced leaders, trekking guides & porters ● All accommodation (twin share, 4 nights hotels, 18 nights trekking lodges) ● All meals on trek (22 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 18 dinners) ● Trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, kit bag, down jacket) ● Sagarmatha National Park Permit ● Specialized Medical Kit including medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber ● Insurance for all Local Staffs |
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● Visa
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