Long Everest Trek, Gokyo Lake, Basecamp Camping, 20 Days
Itinerary in details
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. Overnight at 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). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 8; The trail climbs steadily up valley on forested hillside and through open pasture. There are several refreshment halts en route to our camp at Machermo (4465m). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 9; Acclimatisation day at Machermo. It is possible to climb quite high on the nearby ridge for magnificent views of Everest and Makalu. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12; A big day crossing the Cho La pass (5420m) and descending to the yak grazing area of Dzongla (4830m). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 14; Today we reach Everest Basecamp, firstly on moraine, then on the Khumbu Glacier itself. We retrace our steps to Gorak Shep (5140m). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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). Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
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. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 18; Mostly downhill today following the fall of the Dudh Kosi River, but there's a sting in the tail as we make the final short climb to Lukla. Stay overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 19; Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu, we will have plenty of time after lunch for further sightseeing or shopping. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 20; SNFT group package services end after lunch. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
* 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu as per above program.
* 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.
* 16 nights accommodation in the tent on the trek.
* Trekking camping equipments (Tent, mattress, pillow, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent,
table with chairs, all kitchen gears/utensils etc.)
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa, porters (1 porter between 2
people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
* Round Trip flight to & from Lukla & Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
* All transportation by private car.
* First Aid medical kit.
* Sagarmatha National Park permits and other necessary permits.
* Government taxes.
* Office Service charge.
Doesn't Include
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu).
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Horse renting and additional porters used during the trek.
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance,
and strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
NOTE: 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 clients themselves.
Grade:
(Strenuous) [ Explain ]
USD
EUR
SFr
3,240.00
2,592.00
2,945.45
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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.