Gokyo with Everest Base camp Trek

gokyo with everest
At a Glance

    Nepali name of Mt. Everest is Sagarmatha. Mt. Everest is renouned name of the tallest peak in the world. Mt. Everest lies in the boarders Nepal and China. Gokyo and Everest base fall in the Everest national Park. The area occupied by Everest National park is 1148 square km. While we trek in Gokyo and Everest base camp we come across Sherpa people who lived in the region for years. So, in this trekking we get an opportunity to explore Sherpa people, Sherpa village and their lifestyle. The view of Himalaya is also stunning.

    When we combine Gokyo region and Everest Region Trekking the trek becomes perfect. As we get proper acclimatization with altitude. The view is spectacular.

    Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Highlight.

    Tour in Kathmandu with tour guide.

    • Accommodation in Three star standard hotel at Kathmandu and local tea houses while Trekking.
    • Scenic flight to Lukla and back.
    • scenic view of Himalayas, it keeps changing each day.
    • Explore and feel the Sherpa peoples, their cultures and customs.
    • Reach at Gokyo Ri and get the best view of Himalayas like Cho Oyu, Mt, Lhotse and Mt. Everest.
    • Visit Everest base camp and also climb Kalapatthar (the best view point in Everest region.)
    • First we go to Gokyo Ri/ valley and than trek towards Everest Base camp, it will help to acclimatize.

    Gokyo with Everest Base camp Trek (Cho-La Pass 5420m).

    Gokyo Trek with Everest Base camp trek, cho-la pass 5420m gives stunning views of Himalayas. We can see many mountain including Mt. Everest. We meet glacier and we also meet forest, river and green lush farmland. Chola pass and Kalapatthar provides great view. We also meet monasteries, lots of Buddhist shrine, colourful Buddhist prayer flag all along welcome us. We come across village where Shepa people lives. Sherpa people are renowned climber. They are supporter helping people submit the Everest and other Peaks. The view is amazing, beside Mt. Everest we can see Thamserku, Lhoste, Nuptse, Pumori and Ama Dablam.

    Gokyo is the best view point, it is picturesque valley. It is situated in Solukhumbu in the lap of Himalayas. Gokyo valley is moderate trek that lies in western part of Khumbu region. It is less crowded than Everest base camp. Gokyo valley (4750m) is the highest settlement in Nepal. It is pastureland for Yaks in summer.

    Suggestion while doing Gokyo trek with Everest Base camp Trekking (Cho-La pass)

    Trekking in Gokyo trek with everest base camp trek is all about trekking in high altitude. We cross the Chola pass. In winter Crampons is compulsory. We will have rest day before heading to Cho La pass. On the rest day we hike up to hill and come and sleep at low altitude. We have to go slow in the altitude. We can also upgrade the accommodation in most of the places. We have option of travelling back by heli after trekking to base camp of Everest.

    Weather, Equipment, Guide

    Weather is cold in Gokyo and Everest Base camp trek. The Chola Pass is 5420m. Towards high altitude the temperature is very cold and windy. So, we have to carry good warm equipment. We can get all trekking equipment at Thamel, Kathmandu. We can buy all trekking gear in Kathmandu itself. We have professional guide to make your trip successful. We have all good guide to lead your trip.

    Single trekkers for Cho-La pass (5420m).

    We can leave to Cho-La pass, Gokyo with Everest base camp any day you want when you are single. The guide will be going from Kathmandu whereas supporter will join you when you are in Lukla. But to join a group you have to compromise the date of departure. In the high altitude where there are less tea houses you might have to share a room.

    Join a group on Gokyo with Everest Base camp (Chola Pass 5420m)

    When we have a group you can join the group. It cost will be little cheaper. Our guide is supporter are hardworking and honest, you will have safe, joyful and memorable trip.

    Itinerary
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    Our airport representative will meet you at airport and bring you at hotel. Just look for your name and Supporter Treks and Tours name plate at airport. / Shopping and repack to fly to Lukla tomorrow.

    In the peak season you will fly to Lukla from Manthali airport/ Ramachhap airport. So, drive early morning to catch the flight from Manthali airport. Or we will drive to Kathmandu airport to fly to Lukla and we will walk down to Phakding with all supporter team.

    Walking along the Dudh Koshi lead us to Namache Bazar, it is a village which has chortens, monasteries and Buddhist prayer flags. We will check our permits. The view are amazing. We will get the view of Kusum peak , Lhotse, Kangaru peak a nd Kusum peak. Namche is the place where we spend night.

    We will hike to Khumjung village. We hike to higher altitude than Namche and come down and rest in Namache. This will help us to acclimatize in high altitude. In Khumjung there is monastery, we can explore monastery. We have great view of Himalaya today. We will explore Namache bazaar the home of Sherpa people, we can see the culture and their traditions. Overnight at Namche Bazar.

    After breakfast at Namche Bazaar we will climb up hill and again descend downhill. At Mong the view of Amadablam, Thamserku, Tawache and Khumbila is amazing. We will than descend to Dudh Koshi River and climb towards the forest of Rhododendron. We spend a night at Dole.

    Today we might see wildlife including Pheasant, mountain goats and musk deer. We will go steady up where we can have view of Thamserku, Cho Oyu and Kantega. We bypass Luza and small village and we will reach Machhermo. We can visit Himalayan Rescue Hospital and be presence the class given by doctor of altitude sickness. We halt a night at Machhermo.

    We will pass Long Pongo, Dudh Pokahari and Raboche Tscho before heading to Gokyo. We will pass a few monasteries as well as Chortens. We will get the view of Khumbu Himalayas before arriving Gokyo Lake. We meet various lake today and we will be spending night at Gokyo valley.

    Today we will hike to Gokyo Ri. We will climb the ridge and the views of mountains are spectacular. We will see Mt. Everest,Cho Oyu, Nupstse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang and Lhose. We will today ascend and descend. We will finally climb gradually to the Dragnag, here we spend the night.

    We wake up early morning to walk over Cho La Pass. Today we will walk from Dragnag to Dzongla. Comparatively today is long day of walk. There is ups and downs today’s trek. We will meet snow most of the time so crampons is most essential to carry with you. The view is amazing today.

    The view is nice in the clear sky weather. Today is a short hike. The trial is ascending to Lobuche. Trial is now connected Everest Base Camp. Lobuche has great view of Ama Dablam.

    We hike to up to Gorakshep. The hike is ups and downs. Today we will also hike up to base camp of Everest. You will see lots of tents being pitched on the ground. Actually being in base camp of Everest is only yes I have been here type. View wise you see less views. So, tomorrow you will get to hike to Kalapatthar, it has the great view.

    Today we will first walk to Kalapatthar before we head to Pheriche. Kalapatthar has excellent view of Mt. Everest. From Kalapatthar you can see clear view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Pumori, Lobuche, Taboche, Kangtega, Chumbu, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. So, it is worth visiting Kalapatthar.

    Mostly the path is descending today. The Sherpa who died while climbing Everest there memorial can be seen along the way. From Pangboche you can see the great view of Amadabalam. Tengboche is home to largest and oldest monasteries of Khumbu region. Today we will spend night at Namche Bazar, gate way to Everest.

    From Namache we first descent and climb up to Manjo. We can se lots of mani stone on the way. We walk to Phakding and we finally ascend to Lukla village.

    From Namache we first descent and climb up to Manjo. We can se lots of mani stone on the way. We walk to Phakding and we finally ascend to Lukla village.

    Sightseeing in Kathmandu, visit Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur.

    Before 3 hour of flight time we will drive you to international airport to make you fly home.

    It is good to keep few days spare as the flight in the sector Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu can be cancelled. To be on safe side and not to miss international flight better to keep few days extra. On that case you can do other tour and trek.

    Cost Details
    Includes
    • An English speaking guide and supporter to carry Luggage.
    • Clean and comfortable lodges while you are on trek.
    • Three meals a day ie Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. (For the lunch and dinner, soup and main
    • course is included).
    • One way flight from Lukla to Kathmandu included.
    • Airport Pickup while you return from Lukla and drop to hotel.
    Excludes
    • Wifi cost, delay due to weather, drinking bottle water and bottle beverages, tips to guide and supporter.
    Essential Information

    Altitude Sickness

    Altitude sickness can happen to anyone. We have to take precaution. Medicine called Diamox is used to overcome altitude sickness. It is good to take one day before. You need to drink plenty of liquid. In lunch and dinner you need to order soup and drink it. Plenty of water need to be drunk while you are trekking. There can be some symptoms of altitude sickness like you might be dizzy, headache and vomiting. In that case you have to return ie come down to low altitude as quick as possible. Alcholic beverage and smoking should be avoided. If you turn serious heli evacuation should be done. We do the evacuation but bill comes to you.

    Weather, Guide and equipment

    Weather is pretty nice in March, April, May, September, October and November. Rest of other season we have to plan well. Like there can be snow in winter so you have to carry warmer gears and you need to carry crampons. In rainy season we have to carry good rain coats. It is cold in night so, you need to be prepared for it. We can buy all trekking equipment here in Nepal. We have well experience guide. They know the trail and local people. Professional guide is must important.

    Single Trekkers for Gokyo Trek

    We can take you to Gokyo trek when you are single. But if you want to join the group you may join the group. For that we also should have group. So, you can join the group and go for Gokyo trek.

    Accommodation in the trip.

    Accommodation in the city is medium standard hotel. It can be of 3 star standard. If you want to upgrade it we can upgrade it as well. Accommodation in Gokyo is nice, simple neat and clean. Rooms are based on twin sharing basis. There might not be attached bathroom everywhere. In a peak season there might not be space at tea houses in that case we need to sleep in dining hall.

    Food in the Trip

    Food will be of your choice. There is menu and you can choose to have meals as per your choice. In the city like in Kathmandu Lunch and dinner is not included. But in the mountain breakfast, Lunch and dinner is included. In the mountain it is good to remain on vegetarian diet as the meat are not very fresh.

    FAQs

    There is chance of getting altitude sickness. You never know who gets sick in altitude. Even those people who have climbed Everest for more than 25 times can have sickness in 26th time. We can take precaution by taking medicine called Diamox. More over you have to drink plenty of water, juice and soups. Please quit drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking habit you you are with it. Keep updating your situation with guide and supporter. In case you see symptoms of altitude sickness we have to down in low elevation as soon as possible. Next is we have to have rest days and hike up and come down that also keeps you fit in altitude.

    17 days is total in Gokyo with Everest Base camp Trek but still it is good to have 2-3 days. In case the domestic flight gets cancelled you can play with those days. While you are trekking and in case you are sick those space days will help you a lot. You trek will be completed and you can catch the international flight too.

    As we walk short and time duration is also short. But altitude wise you go high fast. The chance of getting altitude sickness is more. We need to rest and go and you have to read your body and inform guide. In case you get altitude sickness we have to come down and you will recover quickly. 

    Off course you are giving job to them and they will be very helpful and help you in the case of emergency. Guide and supporter should be compulsory in the trekking area. As they are well experienced and educated too. You have to share your things to them and they will give you good decision too. In the case of hard and difficult time guide and supporter will carry you and rescue you.

    it is safe to travel. There are good tea house, good hygienic food, the helpful guide. In case of emergency guide and supporter you are along with you will help you a lot. There are helipad and helicopter flying almost everywhere. The guide will arrange it.

    In comparison to camping trek this trek is less costly. In term of tea house base trek this trek is expensive as there is no road access and everything has to be carried by human or mule. Even sometimes heli carry the goods. So, things are quite expensive in Everest region.

    Accommodation wise also you have choice in hotel. You get very good and decent hotel in Everest Region. We will be using medium standard tea houses.

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