Trip fact
Destination : Everest Region
Ultimate Himalayan Adventure: Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trek in 17 Days
Overview Of Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trek
The Gokyo and Everest Base Camp trek is an exhilarating adventure that takes you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Everest region of Nepal. This 17-day trek combines the highlights of both the Gokyo Valley and the Everest Base Camp routes, offering you an unforgettable journey amidst the towering Himalayan peaks.One of the most challenging routes in the Everest Himalayas which is Gokyo via Everest Base camp where you need to pass high altitude of Chola (5330m), known as Everest circuit. It is a major alternative route where only fully fitness with adventure seeker used to desire for this trek. There is no any other destination that has such picturesque scenario from the initiation to the end of the route. Leading towards sacred sanctuary of Buddhist monasteries, spinning prayers wheel s, lifestyle of legendry Sherpa then finally you will reach at world highest peak.
Landing at Lukla then passing Dudhkoshi you will arrive at beautiful town called Namche Bazzar where we acclimatize, the classic trial through glory of Gokyo then passing by toughest altitude of Chola which is mesmerizing in its geographical landscape there we reach at base camp of Mount Everest. Overall life is unfulfilled for adventure lovers until you didn’t climb this trial.
Other Information
- Highlander lakes heritage as a Tokyo Valley.
- The best view point at Tokyo valley and Kala Panther.
- Milky water at Dudhkoshi River.
- Historical Buddhist monastery
- Richness in vegetation as well various rare species.
- Recharged monastery at Tengboche with perfect background view of high mountains.
- While on Route we have possibility of close up view of MT. Longed (), Mt.Lotse (), MT Nuptse (), Mt Pumori (), Mt Ama Dablam (), Mt Everest () and many more.
- Sherpa unique cultural heritage.
- Largest Sagarmatha national park.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu internation airport and treasfer to hotel
Day 02 Morning flight to lukla (2827 meters) it takes 35 minutes overnight at Phakding.
Day 03 Trek to Namche Bazar (3438meters) from Phakding 5/6 hours walking ovdrnihgt at lodge
Day 04 Rest day in Namche Bazar (3438meters) for Acclimatization morning hike to Everest View Hotel.
Day 05 Trek to Dole (4200 meters) from Namche Bazar 7 hours
Day 06 Trek to Machhermo (4470meters) from Dole 5hours
Day 07 Trek to Gokyo lake (4790 meters) from Machhermo(4470 meters)4/5 hours
Day 08 Hike up to Gokyo Ri (5360 meters) and back to Gokyo lake side(4790 meters 6/7 hours
Day 09 Trek down to Thangnak (4680meters) from Gokyo 4 hours
Day 10 Trek to Dzongla (15939 ft) Cross High Chola La Pass (5367m) from Thagnak 7/8 hours
Day 11 Trek to Labuche (5940m) from Dzongla 2/3 hours
Day 12 Labuche to Gorakshep (5170m) after lunch visit Everest Basecamp (5364m)6/7 hours including lunch break at Gorakshep
Day 13 Morning hike to kalapathar (5545m) for good view and back to Gorakshep for breakfast and trek down to pangboche
Day 14 Pangboche to Namche Bazar 6/7 hours
Day 15 Namche Bazar to Lukla (2860m) 6/7 hours
Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla
Day 17 Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 18 Fly back to your beautiful country
Cost Includes
- Two nights accommodation with breakfast (room with attached bathroom) in kathmandu
- Accommodation during the trek.
- All meals during the trek ( breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
- Government-licensed trek guide
- Porters for trekkers luggage (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
- Guides and porters costs – meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
- Sagarmatha National fee charge Rs 3000
- khumbu municipality entry fee Rs 2000
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee Rs 2000
- All government and local taxes
- Rescue operation arrangements in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
- Pure Sherpa Adventure duffle bags
Cost Exclude
- International flight costs
- On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30,
- Travel insurance
- Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee) drinks, cold drinks, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for guide and porters
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond company control like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, political instability, etc
