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Everest Base Camp Trek Via Lakes

Introduction

Everest Base Camp trek via is a combination of the Gokyo Lakes (4700m/15420 feet) and Everest Base Camp (5364m/17598 feet) by cross over the Cho-La pass (5368m/17612 feet). Namche Bazaar, Syangboche, Tengboche, , 5th Lake, Chola Pass, Everest Base Camp, Kalapather are the major attraction of this trek.

Everest Base Camp trek via Gokyo Lakes starts after flying to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,828m) from Kathmandu. The Namch Bazaar is a big city of this area. They have market day every Saturday. The mountain views are great from here. After the Namche Bazaar, we ascend Gokyo trail. A visit to Gokyo Ri (5330m) offers magnificent majors mountains Cho Oyu( 8201m), Everest (Sagarmatha) (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m) ,Nuptse, Amadablam , Pumori and others mountains. We then cross over the Chola-Pass (5368m). Over the Chola-Pass has snow all the time. It is considering as a challenging pass. The trekking is continuously rewarded to Everest base camp and Kalapather (5550m/18209 feet, view point) close view of Everest and other mountains. A visit to Everest Base Camp trek will give you the chance to have a closer look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall. We trek along a high traversing path where we have good views of Everest and others mountains then head towards down Tengboche Monastery, Namch bazaar and Lukla at Last night. This trekking in justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest Mt. Everest (8848m) but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages great variety of culture and traditions, colorful festivals and monasteries and flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lakes can be done by clock wise or anti-clockwise. We can organize it as your desire and requirement clock wise or anti-clockwise. We have other trekking option in Everest region, they are

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Gokyo Lakes Trek , Everest Base Camp Trek , Everest 3 Passes Trek, Everest View Trek and Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek. Note: Due to the air traffic in Kathmandu Airport, All the flight will be operate from Ramechhap to Lukla and Lukla to Ramechhap in the peak season from March, April, May, and October and November. Other time of the year, you will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes Highlights

Syangboche, Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam and others view. Gokyo Ri, Best View Point of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and others Himalayas view. 5th Lake, close view of ChoOyu, Mt. Everest and others Himalayas view. Cho La Pass, an adventure Pass Everest Base Camp, closer view of Khumbu ice fall. Kalapather, close view of Mt. Everest View and other Himalayas view.

Trip Facts

Trip Duration 17 Days Trip Grade: Strenuous Best Season Mar-May & Sep-Nov Per Day Hiking: 4-7 hrs Elevation 5550m (Kalapattar) Accomodation Lodge Transportation Flight/Car/Jeep/Bus

Cost Includes

What is Included?

1. Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus. 2. 2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan. 3. Sagarmatha National park permits and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fee. 4. Both way flight tickets Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu with airport departure tax. 5. One English speaking experience guide and Trekkers 2:1 porter. 6. All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with Lodge accommodation during the trek. 7. Duffel Bag. 8. Fingertip Pulse Oximeter ( we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to minimize high risk ). 9. Nepal Hidden Treks and Expedition T-short. 10. Guide and porter's food, lodge, flight, insurance, equipment, salary etc. 11. Local fresh fruit like apple and pomegranates etc. 12. First Aids Kid. 13. 13% Government VAT and official charge.

What is Excluded?

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International airfare and visa fees ((15 Days US$30 and 30 Days US$50). Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu. All the drinks such as tea, coffee, coke, beer, mineral water. Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue. Your Trekking gears, Hot shower, and Battery charge. Tips for your guide and porters etc

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).

Day 02: Fly to Lukla and Trekking

Day 03: Trekking

Day 04: Acclimatization day

Day 05-07: Trekking

Day 08: Climb up to Gokyo Ri (5330m) and 5th Lake explore

Day 09-11: Trekking

Day 12: Trekking to Gorak Shep and explore Everest Base Camp (5364m)

Day 13: Climb up to Kalapather (5550m) for close view of Mt. Everest and trek down to Pheriche

Day 14-15: Trekking

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu (1350m).

Itinerary Details

1. Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).

Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) you will meet with me then transfer to hotel by private vehicles then stay at the Hotel. If you do not have your trekking gears, you will rent or buy in Kathmandu.

2. Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding

Our guide will come to pick up at your Hotel early in the morning and drive to Domestic Airport in Kathmandu. You will fly to Tenzing Hillary Lukla Airport (2828m, 30 minutes). From Lukla,

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trek to Phakding. The trail is mostly downhill. You will pass monasteries, Buddhist prayer Stone with Matra written, mane walls, and Chheplung, Ghat villages and view of Kusum Kangaru, Konde and Khumbila etc. You will hike 3 hours today. Phakding is located 2610m elevation, overnight at Lodge.

3. Phakding-Namche Bazar

Today, you will trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. The trail from Phakding to Jorsalle is easy. The trail from Jorsalle to Namche is mostly climbing. Monjo is Sagarmatha entry point. Your guide will check in your Permit. When you climb half way from Jorsalle, you will have first view of Mt. Everest and other mountain such as Thamserku, Kangtega, Konde etc. Phakding to Namche takes 5-6 hours walk. Namche Bazar is located at 3440m elevation, Overnight at Lodge.

4. Acclimatization rest day at same place.

Today is acclimatization day. This morning, you will hike up Syangboche, Everest View Hotel and village. The Himalayas views including Thamserku, Mt.Everest (world highest peak), Mt. Lhotse, Konde, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Tawoche are excellent from Everest view Hotel. This round trip will take 4-5 hours walk. In the afternoon, you will take a rest or walk around Namche Bazar.

5. Namche-Dole

Today, you will trek from Namche to Dole. The trail from Namche to Kyanjuma is nice and easy. Trek from Kyanjuma to Mong La is all climbing. You have to trek down to from Mong la to Phortse Tenga and climb up to Dole. The views are great from Kyanjuma and Mong-La and if you are lucky, you have chance to see wild animal musk deer. The trek from Namche to Dole is 6-7 hours walk. Dole is located at 4230m elevation. , overnight at Lodge.

6. Dole-Machhermo

Today, you will trek from Dole to Machhermo. You will have nice Mountain View during the trek. Dole to Machhermo takes 4-5 hours walk. The trail is slowly uphill to Machhermo. Machhermo is located at 4470 m elevation, Overnight at Lodge. In the afternoon, you will climb title bit more than Machhermo for acclimatization.

7. Machhermo-Gokyo Lake

Today, you will Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo Lake. The trail from Machhermo to Gokyo Lake is nice and easy. You will have nice view of Cho oyu, Cholatse and other mountain view during the trek. Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo Lake takes 4-5 hours walk. The Gokyo Lake is located at 4790 m elevation, Overnight at Lodge. In the afternoon, you will explore around and Gokyo lakes.

8. Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes

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This morning, you will hike up to Gokyo Ri (5330m) for the best view of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Nuptse and many other mountain with nice view of Gokyo Valley. After that, walk back to Gokyo Lake (4 hours walking). In the afternoon, you may walk around 4th or 5th Lakes for another nice and close view of Mt. Cho Oyu or take a rest, Overnight at Lodge.

9. Gokyo Lake-Thannak

Today, you will trek from Gokyo Lake to Thannak. The trail is nice and easy. You will walk all the way on Ngozumpa Glacier. It takes 3-4 hours walk from Gokyo Lake to Thannak. The Thannak is located at 4700 m elevation, Overnight at Lodge. This afternoon, you will take a rest. You need to save your energy for Chola Pass.

10. Thannak-Dzongla

Today, you will have breakfast early in the morning and start the trek. Today is one of the hardest day. The trail is all the way climbing up to Chola Pass. From the pass, you will have nice Mountain and valley View. The Chola-pass is located 5368 m elevation. After that trek down to Dzongla. Thannak to Dzongla takes around 8 hours walk. Dzongla is located at 4800 m elevation, Overnight at Lodge.

11. Dzongla-Lobuche

Today, you will trek from Dzongla to Lobuche. The trail is nice and short. Dzongla to Lobuche takes only 3 hours walk. You will have view of Nuptse, Pumori, Nirekha, Lobuche Peak, Ama Dablam , Cholatse etc. Lobuche is locate at 4930m elevation, Overnight at Lodge. In the afternoon, you may walk around Italian Pyramid or Khumbu Glacier.

12. Lobuche-Gorak Shep-Everest Base Camp

Today, you will trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5100m). The trail is slowly uphill to Ghorak Shep. Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep takes around 3 hours walk. You will check in at the Lodge. After that, you will have Lunch and hike to Everest Base Camp (5350 m,). Ghorak Shep – Everest Base Camp – Ghorak Shep round trip takes 4 hours walk. You will have nice and closed view of Khumbu glacier then back to Gorak Shep, overnight at Lodge.

13. Gorak shep- Kalapattar-Pheriche

Today, you will hike up to Kalapattar (5550 m) early in the morning for Closed view of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and other mountain then back to Ghorak Shep for Breakfast. After that trek down to Pheriche . The trail from Ghorak Shep to Pheriche is all the way down via Lobuche and Thokla. Ghorak Shep – Kalapather- Ghorak Shep – Pheriche takes 7-8 hours walk. The Pheriche is located at 4200 m elevation, overnight at Lodge.

14. Pheriche-Namche

Today, you will trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. The trail is from Pheriche to Namche is

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mostly downhill. You will have many small villages such as Shomare, Pangboche, One of the biggest Tengboche Monastery, Phunki Tenga, Kyanjuma during the hike. The trek from Pheriche to Namche takes 6 hours walk. It is located at 3440m elevation, overnight at Lodge.

15. Namche-Lukla

Today, you will trek from Namche to Lukla. The trail is mostly downhill. You will pass many villages such as Jorsalle, Monjo (Sagarmatha National Park check post), Banker, Phakding, Ghat, Chheplung etc. The trek from Namche to Lukla takes 6-7 hours walk. Lukla is located at 2828 m elevation, overnight at Lodge.

16. Lukla-Kathmandu

You will take an early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning (30 minutes) and check in at the Hotel in Kathmandu. In the afternoon, you have free and shopping day for family and friends.

17. Departure to your home country

Final departure to international airport to fly your home country.

FAQS

1. I am traveling alone. Do you have group to join ? If you are alone , you will trek with a guide cum porter at the same price. The guide cum porter will carry your backpack and lead this trek. He also communicate in English. If you take a this option, you can start any dates.

2. What kind of accommodation do we expect during the trek ? We provide one twin bed private common room for 2 people. You have to share Toilet and Bathroom.

3. Do we need sleeping bag? The Lodges or Tea Houses do not have enough blanket, you have to take sleeping bag with you.

4. Internet or WIFI available on this trek? Yeah, Internet or WIFI is available on this trek. But you have to pay to use WIFI .

5. How hard is this trek? The highest point of this trek is Gokyo Ri (5530m), Chola Pass (5368m),Kalapather (5550m) and Everest Base Camp (5368m).We give this trek grade 5. Grade 1 is easiest and grade 5 is hardest trek.

6. Drinking water

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There are available of natural spring water. You can use the spring water by putting water purifying tablet. It is also possible to buy mineral water and boiled water.

7. Is electricity available on this trek ? Electricity is available in all the places. You can charge your Camera and Mobile Phone.

8. How do we respect the local culture ? Ask permission to photograph people. Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal. Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.

9. Hot Shower Hot Shower is available on the trek. You can have shower by paying extra charge.

10. Bank or ATM or Money Exchange Lukla and Namche bazaar has Bank , ATM machine and Money Exchange. After that , no any Bank or ATM or money exchange during this trek. It is better to take extra Nepali rupees from Kathmandu.

11. Buy a Nepali Sim Card ? You can buy Nepal NCELL or NTC Sim Card on the arrival of Airport. You can use Base Camp side. There is no reception on Gokyo Valley.

12. Can we do private trek with family, friends ? If you are more than 2 people, we organize private trek at your desire date. The price will be same as group joining.

13. What is the Tea house or Lodges like? What kind of room does we aspect? Trekking or walking or Hiking activities will do out of cities. The accommodation is basis compare to City Luxurious Hotel or Resort. The room is basic with single, Double, Triple, Twin Beds etc. There will be Beds with Mattress, Bed cover. The bathroom is sharing basis. You have to bring Toilet paper, Shampoo, Soap and Towel with you. WIFI is available with extra charge.

14. Are there any services available by your company to store extra luggage while on the trek? You will take necessary gears with you on the trek. The remaining gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or in my office in Kathmandu. It is free of cost.

15. What is process of booking? We are so pleased to organize your trek. Please, kindly scan or photo of passport copy, passport size photo by email or WhatsApp +977-9851196388 and deposit 25% of total amount. We will confirm your booking.

16. How do we pay the deposit? We have different options to make the deposit. You may choose according to your convenient. They are Bank Transfer, Credit card payment, Western union etc. For the online credit card payment, kindly go through this link of Nepal Hidden Treks , this is the easiest way to make the payment. If you use bank transfer, I will send it you by email.

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17. Just want to ask if we can make the remaining payment by card or is it cash only? I prefer the remaining payment cash US dollar, Euro , Pound Sterling, Nepali currency etc. If you pay by credit card, it takes some time to collect in my bank account and you will charge extra 4%.

18. we prefer to take Helicopter on the way back from Everest Base Camp ? Is it possible ? After the main highlights Gokyo Ri, Cho La pass, Kalapather and Everest Base Camp trek, you have a option to take a Helicopter back to Lukla from Everest Base Camp. This will be extra activities of the trek with amazing experience. If you want, you have this choice on the way back with extra cost.

19. We want to do Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour from Namche , is that possible combine with this trek ? Some trekkers desire to see the whole trail of Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Himalayas view from Helicopter. You can do Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley tour by Helicopter from Namche with extra cost. This will be the life time experience with amazing Himalayas views and chances to see all the trail where you have been.

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