Everest(Gokyo), Natural Hazard & Climate Change Trek, 20 days
Other topics: Renewable energy, culture (Sherpa), geology
Duration: 20 days
General information: High altitude trek(extra caution); every evening after dinner brief
introduction to the next days programme.
At all places we will do scientific stops.
Tour is guided by a renowned professor of Tribhuvan University or Trichandra Campus.
Day 1; Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided. SNFT group
package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2; A free day in Kathmandu. Optional guided sightseeing
tour of the city's main attractions, which include
colourful Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples. Hotel.
Day 3; An early start for the dramatic flight through the
mountains to Lukla. After lunch we have a short trek to
our first night's halt at Phakding(2610m).
Day 4; Following the Dudh Kosi Valley upstream, we cross and
re-cross the river before making a final steep climb to
the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar(3440m).
Day 5; Acclimatisation around Namche. Hiking options include a
short, steep climb to the Museum of Sherpa Culture, or a
longer day visiting the Sherpa town of Thame.
Day 6; Leaving Namche we trek via the Sherpa villages of
Kumjung and Kunde to Kangjuma(3620m). An easier option
on a contour trail which avoids the climb to Kunde and
Kumjung is available.
Day 7; Crossing the Mon La(3900m) we enter the Gokyo Valley
which is the main drainage for the glaciers of Cho Oyu
(8201m). We trek as far as Dole(4050m).
Day 8; The trail climbs steadily up valley on forested hillside
and through open pasture. There are several refreshment
halts en route to Machermo(4465m).
Day 9; Acclimatisation day at Machermo. It is possible to climb
quite high on the nearby ridge for magnificent views of
Everest and Makalu.
Day 10; Today we climb past the first and second of Gokyo's five
lakes to reach our campsite on the shores of the third
and biggest lake at an altitude of 4800 metres.
Day 11; An early start for the short ascent of Gokyo Ri(5360m).
We descend to a late breakfast before crossing the
Ngozumba Glacier to Dragnag(4700m).
Day 12; A big day crossing the Cho La pass (5420m) and
descending to the yak grazing area of Dzongla(4830m).
Day 13. We descend to join the main Everest Basecamp track at
Lobuche Village(4910m). From here we ascend the ablation
valley of the Khumbu glacier to reach Gorak Shep
(5140m).
Day 14; Today we reach Everest Basecamp, firstly on moraine,
then on the Khumbu Glacier itself. We retrace our steps
to Gorak Shep(5140m).
Day 15; Our camp is at the foot of Kala Patar and we make an
early morning ascent of this classic Everest viewpoint.
Afterwards we descend to Pheriche(4350m).
Day 16; Our return trek follows the main Everest Trail via
Pangboche to Thengboche where we visit the monastery.
After lunch we descend to the Imja Khola before a final
steep climb to Kangjuma.
Day 17; From Kangjuma we have an easy morning's walk to Namche
where we have time for some souvenir buying and lunch
before a steep descent and final short climb to Monjo.
Day 18; Mostly downhill today following the fall of the Dudh
Koshi River, but there's a sting in the tail as we make
the final short climb to Lukla.
Day 19; Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu, we will have
plenty of time after lunch for further sightseeing or
shopping. Hotel.
Day 20; SNFT group package services end after lunch.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
Tour Package Includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car/ Van/ Bus.
- Accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive.
of all entry fees, tour guide, car/ van.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot
water during the trek.
- lodge to lodge accommodation in the mountain.
- 1 experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters(1 porter
between 2 people),scientific guides, their food,
accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance
- Round Trip flight to Lukla/ Kathmandu/ Lukla
Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
- First Aid medical kit.
- Sagarmatha National Park.
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- Government taxes.
- Office Service charge.
Doesn't Include:
- Travel insurance(highly reccomended), actually not optional
- International air fare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 50 or equivalent foreign currency.
You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan
International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Items and expenses of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, mineral water bottles, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Trekking Equipments(down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in
Kathmandu,
- Tips for guide, porters, driver...
DISCOUNT FOR UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS
Up to 6 participants no discount
7-10 participants 3%
11-14 participants 6%
15-19 participants 10%
20-24 participants 15%
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B : The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
USD
EUR
SFr
USD
EUR
SFr
2,440.00
1,952.00
2,218.18
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.