EBC and Gokyo Lake Trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Everest Base Camp is in everyone's bucket list but adding Gokyo is a complete EBC trip complemented by one of the most revered and beautiful high altitude lakes in the Himalayas. It is also physically challenging as you will traverse a high pass called Chola Pass at 5420m above sea level. Guests will hike the Everest Base Trek with a Certified Guide. A Porter will be arranged if desired. In order to acclimatize properly, from 3000 meters onward, you will not ascend more than 500 meters per day. Additional rest days are allocated in Namche and Dingboche. This itinerary is just a reference and we can deviate several times from our schedule. We will be flexible.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our representative at the airport and taken to the hotel. You will meet your guide, discuss the trek program, and make final preparations for the trek. If you have an early arrival, we will take you for a sightseeing trip in the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and later, in the evening, you’ll have dinner in the hotel.
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Day 2Drive to Ramechhap (474m/1555ft), Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and Trek to Monjo(2700 m/8858.26ft) — Kathmandu - Ramechhap via Road - Lukla via Air - Chheplung - Ghat - Phakding - Jorsale - Monjo
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Day 3Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) — Monjo - Jorsale - Namche Bazaar
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Day 4Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar and a day hike trip to Thame — Namche - Theso - Thamo - Thame - Namche
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Day 5Namche Bazaar to Pangboche(3900m/12,795ft) — Namche Bazar – Kyangjuma – Leushyasa – Phungi Thanga – Tengboche – Deboche – Milinggo – Pangboche
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Day 6Pangboche to Dingboche (4400m/14,435.7ft) — Pangboche - Shomare - Dingboche
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Day 7Dingboche to Chhukung (4700m/15,419.95ft) and Back — Dingboche - Chhukung - Dingboche
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Day 8Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900m/16,076.12ft) — Dingboche - Dugla(Thukla) - Lobuche
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Day 9Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,100m/16,732.28ft) Trip to Everest Base Camp(5,340m/17,519.69ft) and Return — Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Lobuche
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Day 10Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192 ft) in the Morning and Trek back to Lobuche (4,930m/16,175ft) — Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar - Gorak Shep - Lobuche
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Day 11Trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,846ft) — Lobuche - Dzongla
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Day 12Cross Cho La Pass(5,420m/17,782ft) and Trek to Thangnak (4,700m/15,419ft) — Dzongla - Cho La Pass - Thangnak
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Day 13Trek to Gokyo — Thangnak - Gokyo
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Day 14Rest day in Gokyo (4,800m/15,748ft) — This day is spent acclimatizing and exploring Lake Gokyo and other lakes in Gokyo Valley. Early in the morning, you can hike to Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding mountains. It is one of the best place to see the Everest in the trek. We recommend following options (doing both can be very tiring):
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Day 15Helicopter ride back to Lukla and Fly back to Kathmandu Via Ramechhap — A helicopter will receive you and take you to Lukla and then, you’ll fly to Ramechhap through any domestic airlines. You’ll have your lunch in Ramechhap and proceed for Kathmandu where we will take you to your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a farewell party for you and make your journey memorable and beautiful.
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Day 16— Departure from Kathmandu
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis
- All accommodation during trek (Lodge/Tea house)
- Domestic flights: Ramechhap - Lukla - Ramechhap
- Vehicle cost from Kathmandu to Manthali and back, if the flights are operated from Manthali, Ramechhap
- Certified and experienced guide and his expenses
- Potters to carry maximum 10 kg per person on trek
- Sagarmatha National Park fees and TIMS permit
- All permits as required as the itinerary
- Oximeters to determine oxygen level in body
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
- Travel insurance of guides and porters
- Welcome and farewell dinner
Not included
- Your international airfare
- Nepal Visa
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (Required)
- Other expenses of a personal nature.
- Rescue Flights (We recommend you to carry a good trip insurance)
- Extra meals not included in itinerary
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
July 1
What to bring
- ESSENTIAL GEARS
- Trekking Backpack 55-60 liters
- Two comfortable walking pants or Trousers
- Rain proof Layer or a Goretex layer to wear outside of down jacket or fleece
- Thermal wear/Base Layers two sets, Preferably Merino or smart wool
- 5 sports underpants and 6 pair socks
- A pair of Winter Gloves and light fleece gloves
- Gore Tex Hiking Shoes and one light pair trekking shoes (HOKA/ALTRA/LA SPORTIVA)
- Trekking Poles
- Cat 3 or 4 Sunglasses that protects from UV rays and Cap and Warm HAT (Topi)
- One Down Jacket
- One Fleece Jacket or Mid Layer
- Full sleeve dry fit t shirts 2
- 1 litre Nalgene water bottle (also to keep us warm at night)
- MEDICINES
- Sunscreen 1 tube + Lip Balm 1 small tube
- Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 mg 24 tabs
- Advil/Tylenols/Nyquils
- Enough pack of Electrolytes
- Pepto Bismol or other Ant Diarrhoeal Medicine
- Vitamin C tablets and Vitamin B 12 enough for two weeks
- SNACKS
- A pack of Jolly Ranchers and Trail Mix
- Cliff Bars or Protein BAR
- Beef and Turkey Jerky, Salamis, Cheese Sticks etc
- HYGIENE PACKS
- Trekking Towel
- Travel size body wash and shampoo (hotel type)
- Toothbrush and Paste
- Small pack of refreshing face wipe (We will get toilet paper in Nepal)
- Deodrant Stick (not spray) small sick
- Small clothe wash tube to wash socks and underpants
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