Everest Base Camp and Gokyo via Dole and Machermo
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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The tough but worthwhile Everest Base Camp and Gokyo via Dole and Machermo trip takes you through some of the most beautiful Himalayan vistas. You will take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the entry point to the Everest region, before starting the trip. You will hike to Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Dole, and Machermo from Lukla. Before moving on to Gokyo, where you will get the chance to hike to Gokyo Ri, a high point that provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including Everest, you will first acclimate to the altitude in Machermo. You will descend to Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and Everest Base Camp from Gokyo by way of the Cho La Pass. You will leave Everest Base Camp after a few days and return to Lukla before taking a flight back to Kathmandu. A decent level of physical fitness is necessary for the physically challenging Everest Base Camp and Gokyo via Dole and Machermo trip. It's crucial to properly acclimate because the altitude can be difficult. The benefits of this journey, though, are tremendous. Reaching Everest Base Camp is a remarkable accomplishment, and the scenery is stunning.
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 Phakding — Kathmandu - Ramechhap via Road - Lukla via Air - Chheplung - Ghat - Phakding
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Day 3Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) — Phakding- Monjo - Jorsale - Namche Bazaar
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Day 4Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar — Namche - Khumjung - Khunde - Namche
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Day 5Trek to Dole (3,800m/12,467ft) — Namche Bazar -Mon La - Phortse Tenga - Dole
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Day 6Trek from Dole to Machermo (4,400m/14,435ft) — Dole - Machermo
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Day 7Trek to Gokyo (4,800m/15,748ft) — Machermo - Gokyo Lake
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Day 8Rest 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 9Trek to Thagnak (4,700m/15,419ft) — Gokyo - Thagnak
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Day 10Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m/17,782ft) and Trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,846ft) — Thagnak - Cho La Pass - Dzongla
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Day 11Trek to Lobuche (4,930m/16,175ft) — Dzongla - Lobuche
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Day 12Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m/16,863ft) and Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) — Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep
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Day 13Hike 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 14Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche — Lobuche - Dughla - Pheriche - Shomare - Pangboche
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Day 15Pangboche to Namche(3,440m/11,283ft) — Pangboche - Milinggo - Deboche - Tengboche - Phungi Thanga - Leushyasa - Kyangjuma - Namche Bazaar
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Day 16Namche To Lukla — Namche - Lukla
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Day 17Drive to Ramechhap and fly to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft) — You’ll need to fly back to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu. After reaching, we will transfer you to a hotel. In the evening, you can go shopping for souvenirs, trying Nepali or Newari Cuisine (Ethnic group and native people of Kathmandu Valley. We will organize a farewell program for you to create memories with us.
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Day 18Departure from Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft) — If your flight is in the evening, we will take you for sightseeing in one of the Buddhist stupa; Boudhanath/Swayambhunath which is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, Our representative will receive you from hotel and drop you at the airport for your return journey back home.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Airport Pick up and Drop off
- Airfare to and From Kathmandu to Lukla
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner with a bottle of beer on both occasion
- Transportations and Hotel with Breakfast in Kathmandu for two nights
- City Tours and Entrance to Heritage Sites, National Park Permits
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and afternoon Tea/Coffee
- Guide Insurance (Mandatory Government Requirement for guides and porters)
Not included
- International Air Fares
- VISA fees
- Porters (Costs additional $300 per porter for the trip if requested)
- Soft Drinks, Alcoholic Beverages, Bakery Products and Machine Coffees
- Extra Meals besides Breakfast
- Lunch and Dinner
- Tips/Gratuities
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
September 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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