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Gokyo to Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Overview
Gokyo to Mt. Everest base camp trek is one of the best Himalayan adventure treks in the Planet. This trek has various unique features which attracts with its amazing mountain landscapes, 5 glacier lakes, best panoramic view of high mountains which cover four highest mountains over 8,000 meters including Mt. Everest (8,848 meters), one high passes, 2 best view point etc. Besides this, Himalayan flora and fauna is miraculous which includes rare species of wild animals such as Musk Deer, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and various kinds of herbal plants.
This Gokyo to Mt. Everest base camp trek is designed for 20 days which is total time in Nepal part. The trip starts with welcoming you to Kathmandu and after briefing take you to introduce Nepalese culture with welcome dinner. You will have next day luxury guided sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley. We take a flight to Mountain airstrip in Lukla then keep continuing trek up to Gokyo valley and Mt. Everest base camp. During the trip you will pass through beautiful Sherpa villages, wonderful River and Mountain scenery, meet the local Sherpa and experience with its culture. Gokyo part is amazing with its 5 glacier lakes, one best view point called Gokyo Ri and long glacier attracts everyone. A big challenge crossing the Cho-la pass (5367m/17604ft) is another interesting part of your adventure. The historic Mt. Everest base camp and amazing view point of Kalapathar is another part of attraction during your adventure holiday to Himalayas.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02: World Heritage sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 06: Trek to Dole
Day 07: Trek to Machharmo
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo
Day 09: Explore day at Gokyo
Day 10: Hike to Gokyo Ri and trek to Thaknak
Day 11: Thaknak to Cho-la Pass to Dzongla
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep
Day 13: Trek to EBC and Gorakshep
Day 14: Kalapathar hike and stroll back to Dingboche
Day 15: Trek to Tyangboche
Day 16: Trek to Namche
Day 17: Trek to Lukla
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Leisure at Kathmandu/Flight reserve day
Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu
Service Cost Includes on
- 4 nights twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast in your requested categories
- All land transportation by suitable private vehicle (car, van, bus) in Kathmandu as per group size
- Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu before and after the Gokyo to base camp trek
- A day sightseeing in Kathmandu as per itinerary with tour guide, vehicle & entry fees inclusive
- Kathmandu to Lukla and return flights including trekking guide flight
- All meals - full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the Gokyo trek as per given itinerary
- Twin sharing teahouse/lodge accommodation during the Gokyo to Mt. Everest base camp trek
- Gokyo to Mt. Everest base camp experienced trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco-trained), one Sherpa porter (per two clients) and one assistant guide (in a group) included salary with insurance
- Sagarmatha National park entry fee, TIMS permit, plus all major permits and entry fees inclusive
- Sleeping bag with liner, down jacket, Gokto to Mt. Everest base camp trekking map, printed itinerary etc.
- Safe drinking water purified by Iodine tablet/sterilized by Steripen
- Complementary company duffel bag during Gokyo to Mt. Everest base camp trekking and company t-shirt
- Comprehensive medical kit bag (First Aid bag)
- All required government and local taxes etc.
Service Cost does not Includes on
- Nepalese visa fees and international airfare
- Excess baggage charges (Domestic plane allow only 15 KG maximum)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except mentioned
- Travel and rescue insurance (Book your travel insurance in advance cover air rescue too)
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills, hot shower, battery recharge & extra porters
- Tips for driver, trekking guide and trekking Sherpa and trekking porter
- Any extending trips besides 20 days Gokyo to Mt. Everest base camp trek
- Any services doesn\'t include in service inclusive column
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft) Namaste & welcome to Himalayan region of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport or Bus Park HPA representative welcomes you and manage to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After Hotel check in you may have time to get refreshed depends on your arrival time, then evening bring you at our office located in central Thamel and brief about the program. This evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant and overnight at Hotel.
(Welcome dinner & requested categories hotel accommodation included)
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