Everest Base Camp with Chola Pass via Gokyo Lake



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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Kathmandu
- Enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas
- Visit Machhermo
- Visit Gokyo Valley
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Activities
Trip includes
- Airport pickups and drops by private vehicle
- 3- Star catagory hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse/Lodge accommodation including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trip
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu (4 – 6 hr)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Itinerary
Upon your Arrival in Kathmandu you will be picked up by one of our representative and you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
The Kathmandu valley comprises the three ancient Royal cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu having their own palaces and ornate palace squares each listed as World Heritage sites. There are cobbled lanes of the palace squares with a fascinating maze of temples, sh...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a su...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We climb the Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading to the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns north. There are two trails and our guide will choose the best option for us to follow. There is a chorten on the ridge top at ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From Phortse Thanga,we climb to Machhermo following on a trail alongside a rhododendron forest and pass through a waterfall before reaching Tongba Village. We continue our uphill trek and pass through Dhole, Labarma and Luza v...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We begin today by climbing a ridge for an excellent view down the valley to Kangtaiga and also up towards Cho Oyu (8153 m). The valley now widens as the trail passes through Phangkha, where an avalanche in 1995 killed 40 peop...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We can spend this day taking a rest in the Gokyo Valley or hike to the 5th lake. If the weather is good, another option could be to climb Gokyo Ri, a popular viewpoint to enjoy stunning views of the mountain vista. We walk 3 ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
If we did not climb the Gokyo Ri the previous day, we can do that today. Climbing to the top of Gokyo Ri is demanding as it is steep and takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach the top. But the scenery of Gokyo village, on the edge...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is going to be one of the toughest days of the trip. The Cho La pass is not itself difficult, but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the r...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This will be a very short trek so we have a lot time to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. We climb down from Dzongla and walk through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak. The trail curves throug...
We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we come across the Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. The path from here can be misleading; hence, it is important that we follow our lead Sherpa diligently. The...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We prepare for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus, there is always the potential for chilly winds which are quite common. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through pine ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk cautiously as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail ...
Meals: Breakfast
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel. We take you for a cultural dinner in the evening.Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast
Our driver will transfer to the airport to connect your international flight.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Tour Guide and Entrance Fees for Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- 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 Dinner in Kathmandu
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, Bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, Tea, Coffee, Alcoholic drinks, hot and Cold drinks, WiFi, hot shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Accommodation
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
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