Nepal Sanctuary Treks EVEREST BASE CAMP WITH GOKYO LAKE TREK Table of Contents Trip overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Trip Highlights .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Trip Facts ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Testimonials .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Why Nepal Sanctuary Treks? ............................................................................................................... 5 Detailed Itinerary ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Inclusions ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Exclusions ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Terms and Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 13 Visas and Entry Requirements ........................................................................................................... 14 Customs ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Temperature ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Accommodation ..................................................................................................................................... 18 City Hotels ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Tea house Lodge ................................................................................................................................. 18 Meals ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 1. Meals at Teahouse ....................................................................................................................... 19 2. Meals at Hotels ............................................................................................................................. 20 3. Cater meals ................................................................................................................................... 20 4. Meals Package .............................................................................................................................. 20 Drinking Water ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Health ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Safety and Security ............................................................................................................................... 21 Vaccination .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Travel Insurance ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Local Flights ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Laundry ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Money Exchange .................................................................................................................................... 23 Bank Hours .............................................................................................................................................. 23 1 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Language .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Communication ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Time Zone................................................................................................................................................. 24 Tipping information ............................................................................................................................... 24 Optional activities .................................................................................................................................. 24 Additional Costs ..................................................................................................................................... 24 Hotel Transfer on Arrival ...................................................................................................................... 25 Stay alert from scam porter at airport .............................................................................................. 25 International and Domestic Departure ............................................................................................. 25 Feedback Form ....................................................................................................................................... 26 Blog ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 Cultural and Environmental Considerations .................................................................................. 26 Environment ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Economy .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Cultural Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................ 27 Social ..................................................................................................................................................... 29 Sustainable Practices when visiting National Park/ wildlife habitat ........................................ 29 Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 31 Clothing Etiquette .................................................................................................................................. 31 Packing Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 32 Clothing and Equipment Rental ......................................................................................................... 33 Purchasing branded trekking clothing ............................................................................................. 34 Recommended Restaurants ................................................................................................................ 34 Clinic .......................................................................................................................................................... 35 Recommended Reading List ............................................................................................................... 35 Background Reading ............................................................................................................................ 35 Illustrated ................................................................................................................................................. 36 2 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Trip overview The great Himalaya region with the world's highest peak Mt Everest & its exquisiteness makes always people much blissful where people dream convert into reality with touching and experiencing enormous snow-capped mountain by themselves. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp combines with Gokyo Lakes, is an exhilarating trek that offers the fantastic views of the snow-clad mountains, rich culture of the Everest region, backdrops of tranquil turquoise glacial lakes, diverse flora and fauna. Gokyo trek provides some tremendous high altitude trekking and a visit to the second largest glacier in the World. From the top of Gokyo Ri, there are spectacular mountain views including Mt Everest. As you climb up to Gokyo RI, you will be rewarded by