Everest Base Camp – Gokyo Valley Trek

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu via various airlines and transfer to hotel.

• Reaching Kathmandu received by our staff and guide
• Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks transfer to your respective hotel
• Explore around the streets of Kathmandu and Thamel area.
• Trek briefing includes welcome dinner in authentic Nepalese restaurants with culture programs of the country.

Day 02: In Kathmandu options for sightseeing tour and trek preparation.

• Time Kathmandu preparation for Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley trek
• Options for sightseeing tour around Kathmandu at places of interest.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m (35 mins) and walk to Phakding 2,654 m- 04 hrs.

• As per morning flight time transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal
• Fly to Lukla of 30-35 mins scenic flight with views of Everest and other high peaks
• From Lukla walk to Phakding on downhill trail with few short ups.
• After 3-4 hrs of good scenic walks overnight in Phakding village

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.

• From Phakding follow Dudh Kosi River upstream to Monjo and into Sagarmatha
  National Park
• Walk to Jorsalle and climb high to reach at famous Namche Bazaar after lunch at Jorsalle.
• At Namche Bazaar for two overnights with afternoon free to relax and enjoy Views

Day 05: In Namche for rest and acclimatization with short hike.

• At Namche rest day for acclimatization and short hike to scenic view-point
• Suggested walk above Namche to national park museum with grand views
• Other options climb high to Everest View Hotel for best views of Everest.

Day 06: Trek to Dole 4,110 m - 05 hrs.

• Walk uphill above Namche and climb to Mong Hill and enjoy views of peaks with
  Everest
• Downhill to Phortse-Tenga near Dudh Kosi River within forest surrounding
• Lunch at Phortse Tenga and climb for few hours to reach Dole for overnight stop

Day 07: Trek to Machhermo 4,470 m - 4 hrs.

• From dole leaving tree lines behind for barren country to Machhermo
• Uphill with gradual climb towards Luza and on top Machhermo hill with views of Cho-Oyu and downhill to Machhermo for lunch with overnight stop
• Afternoon at leisure and rest and enjoy the views of mountains.

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,810 m - 04 hrs.

• Morning walk short up and on gradual uphill path and climb towards Goyo first
  Lake after few hours from Machhermo
• Reach the third main lake of Gokyo after walking second lake.
• At Gokyo for lunch and overnight stop with afternoon free for leisure walks.

Day 09: Hike to Gokyo-Ri afternoon walk to Thangnak 4,645 m - 04 hrs.

• Morning hike up to Gokyo Ri for fabulous panorama of world’s highest Mountain with sunrise views
• Enjoy scenery of Gokyo valley and lakes with Ngozumba glacier below.
• Walk to Gokyo for breakfast and lunch with afternoon slow walk to Thangnak at the base of Chola pass (Tsho-la) for overnight stop.

Day 10: Cross Cho-la pass 5,430m descend to Dzongla 4,830m-07 hrs.

• Early morning start climb over rocks and moraine and reach the top of Cho-la pass
• Enjoy views of Nirekha, Lobuche peaks, Cholatse and walk downhill to Dzongla for overnight stop after great hard day over Cho-la pass.

Day 11: Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m - 05 hrs.

• Morning walk on good uphill path to meet the junction trail of Cho-la and Thugla
  to reach at Lobuche for overnight stop in a nice cozy lodge with views of
  Mt. Nuptse.

Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m and at Gorakshep 5,180 m-06 hrs

• Trek to Everest Base Camp with refreshing rest at Gorakshep
• From Gorakshep walk further east through rocks, moraine and glacier
• Reach Everest Base Camp and enjoy views of Khumbu Ice-Fall and glacier
• Walk back to Gorakshep for overnight stop after a great exciting day

Day 13: Climb Kalapathar 5,545 m and walk to Pangboche 3,900 m-06 hrs.

• Morning climb on to Kalapathar and enjoy close views of Everest and Pumori
• Descend to Gorakshep and walk back to Lobuche and Thugla
• From Thugla route diverts to Pheriche valley unto Pangboche for overnight stop

Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

• Retrace the journey back to Namche Bazaar via Thyangboche
• Overnight at Namche with afternoon free for rest and short walks

Day 15: Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.

• From Namche downhill to Sagarmatha National Park unto Phakding
• After Phakding few hours walk with last final climb to Lukla
• On reaching Lukla transfer to nice cozy lodge for last night in Khumbu and Everest region

Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

• Morning after breakfast fly to Kathmandu
• Reaching Kathmandu transfer to hotel with evening free at leisure
  (Flight of 35 minutes to reach Kathmandu from Lukla on scenic air journey)

Day 17: In Kathmandu for individual activities or short sightseeing tour.

• Free and spare day in Kathmandu to relax from Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Valley trekking
• Rest or join for optional sightseeing tour at places of interest
• Enjoy individual activities and shopping souvenirs with last day in Nepal.

Day 18: International Departure homeward bound or respective countries.

• Depart from the hotel as per your time for international flights.
• Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks guides and staff transfer you to Kathmandu International airport
• Farwell with grand memories of Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley trekking adventure of great experience

Is it really tough walk on Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley Trek?

Good physical fitness with good medical background and doing some exercise before the trek will add to an advantage for this wonderful adventure, on this trek itineraries designed with flexible days to cope with acclimatization before reaching our main highlight destinations.

Walking is not tough except for some long hour days on crossing Cho-la pass and from Namche to Lukla, actually it is not a big problem only with long days walks.

When can I book for Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trekking?

Depending upon your time and duration for the trek you can book this trip at least 2-3 weeks ahead from our departure dates for the trek, with advance payment as per the norms and rules of the company.

Make sure that you have checked your medical and physical fitness before signing the trip and as well purchasing medical and travel insurance which is very important for this kind of adventurous treks in Nepal Himalaya.

How many people will be in the group?

From minimum 3-4 person in the group with maximum of 10-15 persons in the group, in some cases we do allow booking for single person as well, running independent at extra cost than in groups.

Which is the best time for Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trekking?

As per the season wise, best time from March to May, when most of the day is clear with minimum temperatures of 0° to 20° Celsius depending upon the altitude and areas.

Where most of the morning till mid days clears for views and walks, sometimes afternoon can get overcast with chances of light rains and snow.

March to May will be lively with wild-flowers in full bloom especially various species of rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) from trees to short bushes.

What type of facilities to expect on lodge and Tea-House on Treks?

Tea-House and Lodge on route trekking standard and good lodges with nice room accommodations, serving excellent food menu as per altitude and season wise.

Higher area above 4,000 m where lodges are available but due to freezing cold temperatures in night and morning time where they have toilets are outside, with some inside as common bath rooms and rest rooms. All rooms and dining are warm with fire place to heat makes it cozy to make your stay much pleasant and enjoyable.

What about electricity and network for cell-phones?

Most places have electricity on trekking run by hydro and solar power after Namche and Thyangboche, where much of electric supply are private and individual of the lodge owners with sun / solar power to activate electric just for the lodge and as well for customers to charge their computers and cell-phones.

Some places do have networks for cell phones and as well for internets like Wi-Fi above Dingboche and some areas due to high peaks and hills, the networks are disturbed in deep areas like around river gorge areas.

At present all local people in villages do have cell-phones with good network connection just in bad weather where line can be disturbed sometimes due bad weather and at places located in deep gorge area.

What happens if some is sick and have to break the trek?

AAG guides are expert with good knowledge for emergency and medical purpose, depending pon the seriousness of the victims if it is much critical where nearest medical attention needed, we call for immediate evacuation for Helicopter services to reach the victims to nearest medical station and hospital.

For light AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), resting and drinking enough fluid leaving an extra guide to take care of sick clients till he / she recovers on route treks or help them to descend to safer areas and taking an advance flight back to Kathmandu.

How are meals in lodges and hygiene wise on treks?

Meals are prepared according to your choice of menu items, all foods are carefully prepared with much hygiene concern, avoiding from complaints and reputation of the lodges, as they have been serving for more than two decades to world-wide travelers.

Do people could get sick while on treks and why?

To be on healthy side before and after treks get advice from your guides what will be the best food to order while on treks, we strongly suggest staying away from meats items in the first place, as it is not hygienic could be stale meat of a week time or more. If you go with vegetarian for sometimes will be the best options to stay healthy till you get immune to local environment and culture.

What happens if some is sick and have to break the trek?

In this situation where our guides are well equipped with knowledge for emergency and medical purpose, depending upon the seriousness of the victims if it is much critical where nearest medical attention needed, we call for immediate evacuation for Helicopter services to reach the victims to nearest medical station and hospital.

For light AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), resting and drinking enough fluid leaving an extra guide to take care of sick clients till he / she recovers on route treks or help them to descend to safer areas and taking an advance flight back to Kathmandu.

Where do Sherpa come from?

Sherpa a tribe of Himalaya spread out throughout Nepal and in Northern India as well, where most are concentrated in Solu and Khumbu district of Mid-East Nepal a Tibetan origin, in Tibetan language Sher means East and pa for people.

Meaning East People of Tibet migrated to Nepal more than past 500 years of history, Sherpa men are the pioneer in mountaineering and guiding on treks and mountains, they are born mountaineers, where history shows late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who first conquered Mt. Everest in May 29th 1953 with British Expeditions. At present many mountaineering expeditions are fully depended on Sherpa climbers to leads the climb to various mountains summit around Himalaya.