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Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar & Gokyo Lakes EVEREST BASE CAMP, KALA PATTHAR & GOKYO LAKES NEPAL EVEREST BASE CAMP INTRODUCTION The trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain is Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and a distant Makalu the panorama is justifably the most popular and perhaps the greatest of all the truly spectacular and provides unprecedented vistas as an awe- trekking itineraries around today. The trek is a magic blend of inspiring reward. fascinating culture, stunning scenery and strenuous endeavour The next day we reach Everest Base Camp where we have a whole that never fails to impress. It will always be one of our most day to explore this important staging point for those heading for rewarding treks. the summit. From here we proceed to the Gokyo Valley, a stunning The trek follows a gentle acclimatisation regime with plenty of rest area close to the Everest region but hidden away west from here days. It allows us to enjoy the trek’s many unique places at our and separated by a snowy pass. The Gokyo area ofers quiet leisure. We start in the vibrant city of Kathmandu where our senses contemplation and refection, especially if you visit the serenity and will be delighted by the vast blend of religions, cultures and scenic beauty of the Five Lakes. Make it to the Fifth Lake and you are experiences. We stay in the relative tranquil haven of a centrally rewarded with magical views of Cho Oyu, the ‘Turquoise Goddess’ located hotel, so even though the city literally vibrates around us feeling as though it is within touching distance across the border a relaxing time can be found by those wanting to recover from the into Tibet. fight or those wanting to explore the city a little at a time. The majesty of Everest still graces this area and the journey to the The next day we fy to the spectacularly located mountain town top of Gokyo Ri ofers a more western view of Everest, something of Lukla (2,800m) where our trek into the Khumbu valley begins. which few others get to see and exemplifes the changing faces of We follow an ancient route that will take us through tiny villages, the mountain. Enjoy these views whilst in the knowledge that the remote valleys, impressive monasteries and over high mountain area you are in is set by the largest glacier in Nepal and possibly the passes. The views grow more spectacular daily until we are whole of the Himalaya, the Ngozumpa Glacier, one which you have rewarded with stunning views of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, Lhotse the opportunity to explore. and the mountain scenery of the Khumbu. This is a stunning journey that combines breathtaking mountain After a strenuous few days our eforts will culminate in an ascent vistas with exciting cultural experiences and the satisfaction of of the non-technical Kala Patthar (5,550m) from whose summit having achieved a physically demanding route. the world’s highest mountains lie, literally, at one’s feet. Mt Itineraries These are subject to minor change depending on fight arrival and departure times, weather, group dynamics and ftness and so on, but the itinerary outlined provides an excellent indication of the trek and what you will experience. Trek queries: [email protected] | 0207 1834 360 EVEREST BASE CAMP ITINERARY Hiking up to Kala Patthar (5,545m) and overnight Depart London Heathrow at Zongla (4,710m) DAY 1 DAY BLD DAY 11 DAY Trek to Thagna (4,500m) via the Chola La pass Arrive Kathmandu (5,420m) Dinner DAY 2 DAY BLD DAY 12 DAY Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and trek to Phakding (2,610m) Trek to Gokyo (4,790m) BD BLD DAY 3 DAY DAY 13 DAY Hiking up to Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and trek down Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,400m) Marhhermo (4,480m) BLD DAY 4 DAY BLD DAY 14 DAY Namche Bazaar (3,400m) - Acclimatisation day Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) BLD BLD DAY 5 DAY DAY 15 DAY Trek to Tengboche (3,860m) Trek down to Lukla (2,804m) BLD BLD DAY 6 DAY DAY 16 DAY Trek to Dingboche (4,300m) Fly to Kathmandu early morning BLD BD DAY 7 DAY DAY 17 DAY Acclimatisation day at Dingboche (4,300m) Kathmandu BLD B DAY 8 DAY DAY 18 DAY Trek to Lobuche (4,900m) Arrive UK BLD B DAY 9 DAY DAY 19 DAY Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,363m) and back to Gorak Shep (5,153m) BLD DAY 10 DAY Trek queries: [email protected] | 0207 1834 360 EVEREST BASE CAMP We recommend the following kit. It is not an exhaustive list and there are some items which are more luxury than necessity. If you want to discuss any kit requirements please feel free to contact us. It is possible to leave bags with clean clothes etc. at the hotel prior to departing for the mountain. You can also hire kit from our partners Outdoorhire.co.uk Weight allowance on the trek is no more than 15kg for your main bag to be carried by the porter. Bureaucratic Dry stufsacs — nylon rolltop bags (or even just large plastic bags) that keep Passport — Don’t forget this! It should fresh clothing and other important items be valid for the dates of your trip to at like passports and iPods dry in the event least 6 months before expiry of a total downpour that seeps into your kitbag. Good for quarantining old socks Scan of passport picture page Small kit bag or light bag – this is for Passport photographs — You will need any kit you intend to leave at the hotel this for visas and other bureaucratic DOCUMENTATION and could even simply be a heavy duty 4 impediments. For Himalayan countries plastic bag a copy of your passport photo is needed for your expedition permit Padlocks – For use on your kit bag for 2 travel and on the expedition plus your Visa — granted on arrival, it costs $50 hotel bag USD for 1 month stay, $ 90 USD for 3 month stay; subject to change, you will Sleeping need one passport photo to staple to Getting a good night sleep on an expedition your visa application upon arrival such as this is all-important. It’s better to Money — We recommend you take at be too warm than too cold least US$200-$300 onto the mountain in Sleeping Bag 4 season — you should small denominations. This will allow for c. get a sleeping bag rated to -20C and $160 tip money plus any extras such as choose a sleeping bag that functions satellite phone calls and emergency funds. within the comfort rating of this Small denominations are recommended temperature. A silk sleeping bag liner will as it may be diffcult to obtain change and enhance this rating on the coldest nights it will be easier to divide tip money Sleeping bag liner — Silk is best for keeping Copy of own travel insurance details - the bag clean and you a little warmer EVEREST BASE CAMP KIT LIST And relevant contact numbers. Please ensure you have appropriate insurance Head and Face for your intended trip to include medical The weather can be extremely changeable at evacuation and coverage up to an altitude so the ability to cover up is essential. altitude of 5,550m. Getting sunburn on the mountain is not a Packing good look CLOTHING Most of your kit is likely to be bulky so make Warm Headgear — this can be a warm sure you can ft everything in before you go hat, beanie, balaclava, anything to reduce the heat loss from your head Dufel Bag 90 - 120L — a duffel bag is strong, soft, weather resistant bag Wide Brimmed Hat – keeps the sun off without wheels but with functional straps exposed areas like ears and the nape PERSONAL KIT for carrying. A duffel bag is recommend of the neck over a rucksack as it is easier and more Buf or scarf – Essential for protection comfortable for porters or mules to carry. from the sun and dust on the trail Suitcases are not recommended Sunglasses – worth spending money Small daysack — approx 40 litre on good UV flters capacity. Your day to day pack that you carry with your daily essentials (see Sunblock – buy the highest SPF you FAQ’s later), ftted with shoulder straps can fnd as UV intensifes with altitude and importantly a waist belt Lipsalve – Sun cream will not work on Waterproof rucksack cover your lips and they are very susceptible to burn without proper protection Trek queries: [email protected] | 0207 1834 360 EVEREST BASE CAMP Upper Body Lower Body Trekking trousers – these tend to be There are many options for your upper body polyester so they dry quickly after a with some people preferring synthetic clothing 2 shower and weigh little in your pack. whilst others prefer merino wool. The ability to Consider perhaps a pair with detachable layer your clothing in diferent combinations is lower legs as an alternative to shorts key to being comfortable. Too hot: take a layer of, too cold: put a layer on. Our panel on the Softshell trousers - windproof or following pages explains the benefts of some thermal lined trekking trousers for of these important layers higher altitudes and the summit phase. Thermal leggings can still be worn underneath if necessary Base layers — Lighter weight layer that can be worn on its own or underneath Long Johns — thermal insulation for 3 other layers. Wear either synthetic the lower body or merino wool for their wicking properties. Cotton is not suitable Waterproof overtrousers – like the jacket, an essential piece of kit to stay Mid Layer — A slightly heavier weight dry and should also be Goretex for greater warmth that can be worn 2 Underwear – merino or wicking over a base layer.
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