Gokyo Lakes Trek

Trip Overview
Itinerary
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Trip Overview

Gokyo Lake Trek is a scenic trekking adventure to beautiful Gokyo Valley and its emerald glacial lakes in the beautiful, scenic and cultural Everest region

Gokyo Lakes Trek begins with a panoramic short flight to Lukla, where a walk leads you on the main scenic trail within Dudh Kosi River gorge visiting nice Sherpa villages with rows of prayer Mani walls to reach the high and famous Namche Bazaar.

At Namche with a rest day to support acclimatization in this scenic large village-town with all kinds of facilities that you can explore where every week on Saturday a colourful and busy market takes place. From Namche head towards quiet and sleepy villages of Khunde and Khumjung and then on a quiet beaten trail towards beautiful Gokyo valley, once a Yak grazing summer pasture due to its beautiful location, where trekking is famous and popular around Gokyo after Everest base camp.

Slowly leaving green tree lines to reach the arid and mountainous country at Gokyo with its beautiful glacial lakes, at Gokyo with ample to merge with its beautiful surroundings and climb on top Gokyo-Ri for an awesome panorama of the world’s highest mountains.

After Gokyo’s return journey leads to quiet areas of Phortse village to reach scenic Thyangboche and its interesting monastery surrounded by an array of peaks with magnificent Amadablam and Everest. With an enjoyable time at Thyangboche and a visit to the monastery on the downhill walk to Lukla for a short scenic flight back to Kathmandu after a most wonderful experience and adventure on Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking.

Everest Gokyo Valley Trek is an adventure of two-week duration where you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the world’s four highest mountains with number one Everest, 4 Mt. Lhotse with 6th the high Mt. Cho-Oyu and 5th highest Mt. Makalu with an array of adjoining peaks.

On Everest Gokyo Valley Trek leads you away from the main flow of trekkers avoiding the busy Everest base camp trail, as our route takes you to the hidden and enclosed valley of beautiful Gokyo with its simmering glacial lakes surrounded by high mountains.

An adventure to Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking where all types of people and age-group can join in this marvellous walk, the program and itinerary that we have designed with enough times for trekkers to enjoy views and explore local Sherpa culture of great interest.

The Gokyo lakes are located at an altitude of around 5000m and are considered to be among the highest lakes in the world. The lakes hold both cultural (sacred to Hindus and Buddhists) and environmental importance as they are considered Ramsar sites (wetlands). The Gokyo Valley is within the Sagarmatha National Park.

Gokyo Lake Trek Itinerary

Day 01: On arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,340m) and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: At Kathmandu with options for the sightseeing tour with time for trek preparations.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,820m) – in 30 mins and trek to Phakding (2,635 m) – in 4 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – 6 hrs.
Day 05: At Namche Bazaar rest day with a short hike to support acclimatization.
Day 06: Trek to Khunde (3,800m) and Khumjung village (3,640m) – 4 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dole (4,110m) past Phortse Tenga – 5 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Machherma (4,470m) – 4 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Gokyo Lake (4,800m)- 4 hrs.
Day 10: At Gokyo Lake an option for a hike to Gokyo – Ri (5,357m).
Day 11: Walk to Na (4,760m) – 3/4 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Phortse village (3,880m) – 4 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery (3,867m) past Pangboche – 6 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Monjo (2,825m) via Namche Bazaar – 6 hrs.
Day 15: Trek to Lukla – 4 hrs.
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel with a free afternoon.
Day 17: International departure for homeward bound.

Internal Flight Delays: Due to the geographical diversity and unpredictable climate in the Himalayas, internal flights are often delayed or cancelled. Weather conditions like heavy rainfall, storms, or fog can disrupt flights. So, it is wise to spare an extra day or two as buffer days, in case of flight delays and cancellations. Likewise, it is also necessary to note that the weather conditions are great during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. If you have enough time, you can also choose road transportation in such cases.

Note: Due to the Air Traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport, all flights to and from Lukla will now be operated from Ramechhap Airport, which is a 4-hour drive from Kathmandu. The transportation to and from Ramechhap will be provided by the company. Thus, it’s good to keep a few extra days after a trek in case of flight delay or cancellation.

Highlights
                        Enjoy the view of Mt. Everest (8848m) along with other mountains in the Everest ranges
Explore the Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy its biodiversity
Visit the Gokyo lakes and hike Gokyo Ri (5360m)
Relish the Sherpa culture and traditions
Exciting mountain flights with an ever-present view of Everest.

                      

Itinerary

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Day 1 On arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,340 m meet our staff and transfer to hotel.

Landing at Tribhuvan international airport, where your guide or staff receives you for the short drive to your respective hotels in Kathmandu.

After checking into your nice rooms with rest after a jet lag, and then rendezvous with another group member of Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking, where your tour operator will shortly brief you with useful information regarding the treks, hotels and lodges with Nepalese culture, do’s and don’ts.
Day 2 At Kathmandu with options for tour with time for trek preparations.

At Kathmandu, a free day where one can join in our interesting sightseeing tour as options, as the capital Kathmandu of Nepal is steeped with historical and religious monuments of world heritage sites. Afternoon at leisure and preparation for Everest Gokyo Valley trekking, starting the next early morning with a flight to land at Lukla.
Day 3 Fly to Lukla 2,820 m (30 mins) and trek to Phakding 2,635 m - 04 hrs.

Your flight time for Lukla usually happens early morning when a short drive takes you to Kathmandu airport, after checking in at the respective airline’s counter with security then board a small aircraft for a scenic short of 30 minutes to land at Lukla’s small airstrip. During air grand panorama of Himalayan peaks with Everest and Makalu at a close distance as the plane heads to the runway to stop at the parking area at Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla. With time here for refreshing stops and then walk starts accompanied by our native guide and porters, beginning with a pleasant start on downhill past Lukla town to reach Dudh Kosi River valley with Sherpa farm villages as our route leads further encountering prayer walls and spinning bells to reach our first overnight stop at Phakding village.
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 05 - 06 hrs.

Our second-day walk is quite long due to the increase in heights as morning starts beyond Phakding entering a river gorge and crossing over a bridge to reach a nice lovely village at Monjo with views of Thermasarkhu peaks. From here short descent to enter Sagarmatha National Park, where all trekkers have to obtain National Park permits, as TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems) pre-obtained in Kathmandu. Sagarmatha is a Nepalese name for Everest, whereas local Sherpa of Tibetan origin languages calls Chomlungma in both words means Great Mother.

From here cross over a bridge to reach Jorsalle the last village before climbing to Namche Bazaar, at Jorsalle for possible lunch stops and then walks lead towards river banks into lovely woodland of pines and rhododendron after crossing a last high suspension bridge with a gradual climb on the winding road facing views of Kongde-Kusum Kanguru with Everest and Lhotse to reach famous Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar is located 3,440 m high with amphitheatre landscapes adorned with a number of well-built houses serving as hotels, lodges and resorts.

At Namche for overnight stops with grand views of Kongde and Thermasarkhu peaks and time for short walks around the lines of its streets with well-stocked shops and stores and many restaurants and fresh bakeries.
Day 5 At Namche Bazaar rest day with short hike to support acclimatization.

At Namche Bazaar for a rest day to support with acclimatization at this right altitude of above 3,000 m high, this day take a short hike to Everest View Hotel above Namche Bazaar, the first Porsche hotel or resort of the Khumbu area. Offers grand views of Everest and Amadablam peaks with other adjoining peaks within beautiful green woodland of tall rhododendron and silver fir trees. Other options will be walking high above Namche at the Park Museum area facing mighty views of Everest, Lhotse and stunning looking Amadablam peaks, with time to visit the museum of great interest with full information of the Khumbu areas for Sherpa culture and history.
Day 6 Trek to Khunde 3,800 m and Khumjung village 3,640 m - 04 hrs.

After pleasant and refreshing overnights in Namche Bazaar, today is a short day walk which helps you to acclimatize better along with the glorious mountain panorama, as the morning walk leads to a steep climb for an hour to reach a ridge at Syangboche with an old small airstrip.

From Syangboche enjoy bird’s eye views of Namche Bazaar with a sweeping panorama of high Peaks, and then our route leads gradually up to reach a scenic valley where Khunde and Khumjung villages are located.

At Khunde visit its only hospital of Khumbu built by the late Edmund Hillary and the Himalayan Trust Foundation, after interesting information about the area walks downhill to Khumjung for Overnight stops. At Khumjung tour, its old monastery believed to be of more than 500 years old, where you can witness a scalp believed to be of Yeti, rest of the afternoon free to marvel at the close views of Khumbila peak (the patron God of Khumbu Sherpa) with Amadablam and Everest.
Day 7 Trek to Dole 4,110 m past Phortse Tenga - 05 hrs.

From Khumjung morning gradual scenic walks near the trail of Namche and Thyangboche where our route diverts heading for a climb for a few hours to reach a high hill and a scenic ridge at Mong facing superb views of Everest with magnificent Amadablam. After a short refreshing break walk downhill within the cool shade of woodland to reach Phortse Tenga a village in the shade of Dudh Kosi River valley, and then a slow climb takes you to an overnight stop at Dole, a small quiet spot with a few nice lodges to stay.
Day 8 Trek to Machherma 4,470 m - 04 hrs.

The morning walk leads to much higher on leaving the tree lines for alpine short bushes and shrubs of juniper and Burberry, a short climb atop Dole then on nice pleasant scenic trails above Dudh- Kosi River to reach a hill above Machherma facing views of Mt. Cho-Oyu towards the north, enjoying views as walk leads downhill to a valley where a nice settlement of Machherma situated for overnight and lunch stop.
Day 9 Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,800 m- 04 hrs.

Today is a short walk like the previous day, but with many scenic views in the morning, trek to reach our main highlight of the adventure, where the walk leads to a short climb with views of Cholatse and Cho-Oyu peaks as our route leads past summer settlement and pasture fields of Yaks. A steep short up to reach the first lake and then on a gradual path to reach the second and then Toward the main third Lake of Gokyo, also called Dudh Kund considered a holy glacial pond by Hindu and Buddhist followers, where most of the nice lodges situated nearby the lake with stunning views of high Mt. Cho-Oyu.
Day 10 At Gokyo Lake with hike to high scenic Gokyo-Ri 5,357 m.

A wonderful spot for a rest day where you can enjoy views of the surrounding high mountains that Reflects on its glacial lake, early morning before breakfast climb up for a few hours to high and Steep uphill to reach on top Gokyo-Ri, the highest point of the adventure at 5,357 m rewards you with a super panorama of world’s four high mountain range from 6 to highest Mt. Cho-Oyu, number one Mt. Everest, 4 the highest Mt. Lhotse with 5th high Mt. Makalu lined with an array of peaks. After a fabulous moment with breathtaking panorama and sunrise views descend back to Gokyo with the rest of the afternoon free at leisure to marvel at the stunning surrounding views.
Day 11 Walk to Na 4,760 m or further of short day walks of 3-4 hours.

Leisure and short morning walk on leaving Gokyo’s third main lake heading towards east near the end of Ngozumba glacier, as walks lead past 2nd, and the first lake to reach a small settlement of Na, depending upon the availability of good lodge, walking further around the quiet place with few good lodges to stay for overnight stops
Day 12 Trek to Phortse village 3,880 m - 04 hrs.

From this small settlement with few lodges, a morning walk leads on a wide path above Dudh- Kosi River downhill reaching back into woodland at the quiet and sleepy village Phortse, a moderate size village for lunch and overnight stop, with time to explore this nice and quiet interesting village.
Day 13 Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m past Pangboche-06 hrs.

After Phortse’s walk leads to a short climb on a rocky ridge path facing views of Thyangboche Monastery, as the walk progress reaches the higher village of Pangboche with an old monastery, probably with a lunch stop. After Pangboche downhill to reach a bridge over the Imjatse River where a walk takes you to a climb into the cool shade of the forest and then reach a small plateau at Thyangboche with an amazing panorama of mountains with Everest in views.

At Thyangboche visit its colourful and impressive monastery and witness the priest-Lama and monks active in prayer with the grand surrounding of tall trees and mountains. Thyangboche is a scenic and beautiful spot where once a year in the month of mid-October or November a festival is held called Mani-Rimdu, where you can observe monks adorned on different deity masks wading evil spirits.
Day 14 Trek to Monjo 2,875 m via Namche Bazaar - 05 hrs.

The morning walk leads on the easy downhill to cross a bridge over the Imjatse River, where the walk leads to a steep climb for a short while then walk towards Namche Bazaar, where long descent leads you to the confluence of Imajatse and Bhote Kosi rivers that makes and joins to Dudh Kosi River. A pleasant walk leads to Jorsalle with the last short steep climb to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, after passing the area reach a nice and lovely village at Monjo for overnight stops.
Day 15 Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs afternoon free at leisure.

Our last walking day of the adventure, where the walk follows the Dudh Kosi River all the way to Phakding village and then headed towards Ghat and Tade-Kosi small areas with the last climb to reach the main gate of Lukla. After a final climb of the journey rest of the walk is easy going through Lukla town and its markets place to our overnight stop in a nice lodge at Lukla, with time in the afternoon for short walks.
Day 16 Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon.

As per our normal morning flight schedule for Kathmandu, transfer to Tenzing and Hillary Airport terminals and then board in respective airlines plane for the sweeping and panoramic flight back to Kathmandu, overlooking tremendous views of mountains as our air journey ends at Kathmandu airport. After checking out then transfer back to your respective hotels with time in the afternoon for leisure moments and individual activities.

What's Included

Included

Arrival airport pick-up transfer to the hotel
Welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural program
3 Nights at 3-star standard accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with one tour guide.
Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax, and domestic airport transfer
Teahouse/Mountain Lodge accommodation during the trek
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Tea or Coffee) during the trek /cost of a guide (government certified experienced, fluent English speaker, first aid and eco trained).
Porter’s cost (one porter for every two members in a group)
Everest trekking permit/Sagarmatha National Park fees
All Government and Local body taxes as applicable
4-night will provide an attached bathroom with the hot shower during the trek
Purified drinking water while on a trek and Down Jacket and sleeping bags (upon request)/duffle bag and a T-shirt (as a souvenir)
Group medical Kit Box (Diamox and other first-aid medicine carried by a guide)
Farewell dinner with official staff(HNA)
Adventure certificate (after completion of the trek)
Final departure transfer to the airport

Excluded

International Airfare/Nepal Visa
Monument fees sightseeing place in Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome/farewell dinner
Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies) and additional hot drinks /bottled drinks/boiled and mineral water
Electronic device re-charge/Hot shower/Wi-Fi and Personal expenses
Tipping to driver and trekking crew
Anything other not mentioned in 'Service included' section

Equipment List

Travel document: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher, and a passport-sized photo.
Hand Sanitizer
Reading/Writing materials
Binoculars
Travel games, like chess, backgammon, scrabble
First-aid kit (containing lip balm, aspirin/ paracetamol, Band-Aid, bandage for sprains, iodine or water purifier, Moleskin for blisters, antiseptic for cuts, anti-bacterial throat lozenge, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for diarrhea, re-hydration powder, Norfloxacin or Ciprofloxacin, antibiotic for Giardia, Diamox and any extra prescription drugs you are currently taking)
Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruit, candies, and snack foods
Money-Cash
Swiss Army Knife
Sleeping Bag
Lightweight towel
Swimsuit
Toiletries (quick drying towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, multipurpose soap, deodorant, nail clipper, face, and body moisturizer, feminine, hygiene products, small mirror
Day pack (with waist straps)
Alarm clock and torch/flashlight/headlamp
Lighter
Insect repellent
Ear plugs and eye mask
Small padlock
Refillable water bottle
Sun hat Sunglasses, Scarf
Bag Liner
Sewing kit
Wind and waterproof shell jacket and trousers (preferably breathable fabric)
Running shoes or sandals
Comfortable walking shoes
Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination
Lightweight thermal gloves
Underwear and shorts
T-Shirt 2 Or 3
Long sleep shirt
Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces
Lightweight long trousers (no jeans)

Usefull Information

Meals and Accommodations:

In major cities like Pokhara and Kathmandu, you will get multiple options to choose from, from cheap lodges to extravagant 5 stars hotels. Likewise, you will also get to choose from a wide range of cuisines while in the major cities. However, once you move away from the cities, the options for meals and accommodations in Nepal will become limited. During the treks, the best accommodations available are lodges and teahouses. They provide basic facilities for dining and lodging. These places mostly serve traditional Nepali food “Daal Bhat Tarkari” (rice, pulses, and vegetables). Similarly, there are several other food varieties like Momo, Thukpa, and Thakali food available across Nepal.

Banking, ATM’s, and Money in Nepal:

Nepalese Rupees is the official currency of Nepal. The banknotes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 whereas coins of 1 and 2 are available in Nepal.
While travelling to Nepal, banking and money exchange are not a huge deal in big cities like Pokhara and Kathmandu. When you head to rural areas, the availability of banks, ATMs, and money exchange booths becomes fairly scarce. So, it best to withdraw enough cash and exchange the currency at major cities.

You can also exchange foreign currencies into Nepali Rupees at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You need to be updated about the exchange rates which are available at the official website of Neal Rastra Bank at https://www.nrb.org.np/fxmexchangerate.php.

Sightseeing Tour:

We will brief you about your sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and trekking and we will be giving you information file, and importantly introduced with your tour/trekking guide.

Trekking Crews:

You will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who has to acknowledge about responsible tourism flew of areas and eco-friendly tourism
We also provide an assistant guide (call is Sherpa) if you’re on the group 4-5 people, who are ready to help you with every your situation. Also provide one porter is every two members of the group, and he will be carrying bag pack not more than 25kg. We get our crews’ life get insured.

Documentation:

After your trip is over, we will provide you (HNA) adventure certificate =region.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of minimum 2-10 people. In case you want to travel alone, please do not hesitate to write back to us. We will plan consequently. In the case in your group more than ten people, please let us know so that we can make advance require and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking on the Everest Region much more difficult as it is even more technical. We give you special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have planned an itinerary to allow you to get acclimatize naturally. We know a particular location where you need to stay for rest to acclimatize, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly pace study and so on. In case you get AMS, we have to crews who know how to deal with, it effectively and smartly.

Altitude Sickness:

While trekking in Nepal is extremely satisfying, altitude sickness might get a better hold of you at times. The air pressure and oxygen concentration decrease the higher you travel. As such, altitude sickness is an illness that the human body suffers from due to these reasons. The symptoms of the sickness include lack of appetite, nausea, weakness, lightheartedness, sleep disturbance, tiredness, and headache. These symptoms generally appear when moving upwards of the height 2,400 meters from the sea level.

You can adopt different measures to avoid altitude sickness like a walk with a slow and steady pace, avoid smoking, and stop at different stations to acclimatize. Before beginning your trek, make sure you have a first aid kit with ibuprofen or paracetamol and Diamox. If anyone falls victim to altitude sickness, it is necessary to inform the trip leader and descend to a lower altitude. In extreme cases, it might also be necessary to perform Heli rescue and emergency evacuations.

Travel Insurance:

Accidents can happen anywhere so, it is recommended for all the tourists to get travel insurance before visiting Nepal. Depending upon the insurance policy and the company, the insurance will look after tragic like theft, loss or accidental damage of gears and other belongings, baggage, and medical emergencies. Likewise, the insurance should also include helicopter evacuation and any kinds of mishaps that might occur during adventure sporting like bungee jumping, rafting, and zip-lining. No one is capable of foreseeing the accidents, but each individual can by themselves an insurance policy to lessen the effects of the accident.

Internet and Communication:

It is quite easy to access the Internet in Nepal. Using Wi-Fi is a widely used way to communicate and use the Internet. Wi-Fi is easily available in major cities and even in some remote destinations. When trekking to remote locations, Wi-Fi might not always be available; so, using cellular data is the best way to communicate over the Internet. You can buy a Sim-card in Nepal at a reasonable price which allows you to make an international call. Also, you can use mobile data while you are in the areas without Wi-Fi. Telephone, Fax, and newspapers are a few other forms of communication in Nepal.

Pre-respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please consult your physician Please keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
• Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other
• Please do carry Diamox (Acetazolamide

Popular Destinations to Visit:
There are numerous travel destinations in Nepal; each with a unique identity and story of its own. Kathmandu is one of such destinations, with dozens of sightseeing to do, eateries to try out, and handicrafts to shop. Next up is Pokhara which enchants its visitors with its serene lakes and the enthralling views of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Fishtail ranges. Similarly, Lumbini, Chitwan, Bandipur, and Palpa are a few other destinations which are ripe for tours and leisurely vacations. Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park are two of the most popular destinations for jungle safari and wildlife exploration.

As for adventure sports, Kathmandu and Pokhara offer plenty of choices including rafting, bungee jumping, zip-lining, and paragliding. Likewise, the Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions stand out as prominent destinations for treks, peak climbing trips, and expeditions.

Things to do in Nepal:
The nation is considered to be a paradise for trekkers and grants an exciting number of choices. On these treks, you will witness the grand views of the Himalayas and the cultural prosperity of the ethnic communities along the trails. Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek are two of the most popular treks in Nepal.

For those who are not satisfied with just gazing up to the mountains, you can go for a mountaineering expedition and peak climbing. While expeditions take you to mountains above the height of 6,500 meters, the destinations of peak climbing trips are low-lying peaks which can be summited even by amateurs. Everest (8848m), Annapurna (8091m), and Ama Dablam (6856m) are popular expedition sites whereas Island Peak (6189m), Mera Peak (6476m), and Pisang Peak (6091m) are the notable peak climbing destinations.

Short tours and sightseeing in Nepal are also quite popular among travellers in Nepal. Likewise, adventure sports like rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, canyoning, rock climbing, zip-lining, and mountain biking are also among the things that can be done in Nepal.

Trekking Seasons in Nepal:
The country lies on the temperate zone and has four distinct climates: spring, summer (with monsoon), autumn, and winter. Normally, the best time to trek in Nepal is in March-May (spring) when the skies are clear, trails are filled with blooming flora, and the temperature is just the right.

Another appropriate season is mid-September to November (autumn), during which the temperature is moderate, skies are clear, and mountain views are stunning. The summer season (June – August) is occupied by heavy rainfall increasing the chances of landslides in the hills, while the winter season brings in harsh weather conditions and extreme cold. However, there are treks which can be done during winter and monsoon as well.

Upper Dolpo and Upper Mustang regions lie in the rain-shadow area so, they are ideal trek destinations during monsoon. Likewise, easy and low-altitude treks like Ghorepani Poonhill and Tamang Heritage Trek are perfect during the winter season.

Fixed Departure

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Faq

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When can I book for Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking?
Depending upon your time and duration for the trek you can book this trip at least 2-3 weeks ahead of our departure dates for the trek, with advance payment as per the norms and rules of the company. Make sure that you have checked your medical and physical fitness before signing for the trip and as well purchasing medical and travel insurance which is very important for this kind of adventurous trek in Nepal Himalaya.
How many people will be in the group?
From the minimum 3-4 person in the group with a maximum of 10-15 persons in the group, in some cases we do allow booking for a single person as well, running independently at extra cost than in groups.
How is the weather in Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking?
The season-wise, where the best time is from March to May when most of the day is clear with minimum temperatures of 0° to 20° Celsius depending upon altitude wise and area. Where most of the morning till mid-days clears for views and walks, sometimes afternoon can get overcast with chances of light rains and snow. March to May will be lively with wildflowers in full bloom especially various species of rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) from trees to short bushes.
How are the lodge and Tea-House on Treks?
Tea-House is the word used in the early days when there were smaller numbers of lodges on route trekking, at present each village has more than 10 to 20 good lodges with pleasant room accommodations, serving excellent food menus as per the season wise. Higher above 3,000 m the lodges are good but due to freezing cold temperatures at night and morning time where they have toilets on the outside, with some inside as common bathrooms and restrooms. All rooms and dining with warm heating and cosy facilities make your stay much more pleasant and enjoyable.
Are there electricity and network for cell-phones?
Most of the places do have electricity on route trekking run by hydro-power after Namche and Thyangboche, where much of the electric supply are private and individual of the lodge owners with sun / solar power to activate electricity just for the lodge and as well, for customers to charge their computers and cell phones. Some places do have networks for cell phones and as well for internet like Wi-Fi above Dingboche and in some areas due to high peaks and hills, the networks are disturbed in deep areas like around river gorge areas. At present nearly all people in Nepal including remote villages do have assistance with cell phones with fine network connections only in bad weather the line can be broken, otherwise it is fine and in working order.
What happens if some is sick and have to break the trek?
In this situation where our guides are well equipped with knowledge for emergency and medical purposes, depending upon the seriousness of the victims if it is much critical where nearest medical attention is needed, we call for immediate evacuation for Helicopter services to reach the victims at the nearest medical station and hospital. For light AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), resting and drinking enough fluid leaving an extra guide to take care of sick clients till he/she recover on route treks or help them to descend to safer areas and taking an advance flight back to Kathmandu.
What to expect on this journey?
Scenic views of the world's highest mountains with Everest-Lhotse with world 6 the highest Mt. Cho-Oyu and 5th high Mt. Makalu also include magnificent peaks of Amadablam, Kangtenga with other lesser mountains, where walk leads you around Buddhist country interwoven with old traditional life and custom similar to Tibetans. Visiting lovely Sherpa villages and encountering many prayer walls and spinning bells on walks with the visit of its interesting colourful painted monasteries.
Who are Sherpa people?
Sherpa a tribe of Himalaya spread out throughout Nepal and in Northern India as well, where most are concentrated in Solu and Khumbu district of Mid-East Nepal a Tibetan origin, in Tibetan language Sher means East and pa for people. Means East People of Tibet migrated to Nepal more than past 500 years of history, Sherpa men are the pioneer in mountaineering and guiding on treks and mountains, they are born mountaineers, where history shows late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who first conquered Mt. Everest on May 29th 1953 with British Expeditions. At present many mountaineering expeditions are fully dependent on Sherpa climbers to lead the climb to various mountains summit around the Himalayas.

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Testimonials

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   kelly c 
 2024-04-17
 
 
 Verified Great hospitality
Heaven Nepal Advantures had taken a good care of us during the trek. Prepared all the required accommodations and recommendations required for the trek. Thank you for the hospitality and will definitely come back for other Nepal treks
  
 
       
   Heng E 
 2024-04-09
 
 
 Verified Mount Everest Base Camp adventure
The views were amazing and the team from Heaven Nepal Adventure were great in guiding and taking care of us while on the Trek. Flexible and accommodating to meet our needs. KUDOS to the Heaven Nepal Adventure team
  
 
       
   Trish 
 2024-02-03
 
 
 Verified EBC Family Adventure
If you are thinking about a holiday in Nepal and want a hassle-free experience, I would highly recommend Heaven Nepal Adventure! Thanks so much to Shusil Khanal for all your help organising our amazing trek you were always there to help any hour of the day! We were also so happy to have the very experienced Binod Rana Magar looking after us and making sure we had a great experience. Meeting Binod at the airport was so good after having our luggage lost by the airline. It had been 26 years since my wife and I had been to Nepal. I never thought I would fly into Lukla airport twice let alone with my family and using a trekking company. However we are so glad that we chose Shusil at Hevan Nepal Adventure. It just made everything flow so easy. Such a big thankyou to Binod Rana Magar, Kamal Magar and Shambu who were such fun to be around the entire trek.
  
 
       
   Narcisa C 
 2024-01-04
 
 
 Verified Heaven Nepal Adventure , Deepak Thapa and Prajwal Karki
Went to EBC in November 2023 and it was amazing. Special thanks to our guide Deepak Thapa and Prajwal Karki for their help, their patience and good mood every day. Totally recommend.
  
 
       
   Manuela M 
 2023-12-03
 
 
 Verified Heaven Nepal Adventure and Deepak Thapa the best companions for us!
Special thanks to Deepak Thapa and to his crew for helping us to complete an amazing trip to Everest Base Camp. We would not succeeded without their competent help.
  
 
       
   Daniela L 
 2023-12-03
 
 
 Verified The best trekking!
I've been there - Everest Base Camp. Views are wonderfull, trekking well organised, weather was appropriate ( no clouds ) and 8K could be seen in all their glory ( especially ( Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam). Special thanks to Deepak Thapa - Our guide! He was the best! He gave us the confidence that we can manage the trekking in order to reach our goal! The best experience!
  
 
       
   Leila A 
 2023-12-03
 
 
 Verified A great experience
We had a wonderful experience in the Himalayas, hiking for 10 days towards the Everest base camp, mostly because of our wonderful guide and sherpas that took care of each one of us and had the patience to wait and uphold each until the very end. Totally recommend.
  
 
       
   Flyer11071930519 
 2023-11-29
 
 
 Verified Awesome experience!
Went to EBC with a group of 10 persons in November 2023, it was an outstanding experience. The routes were magnificent , the guides and the expedition staff was very professional, always smiling, helpful and resourceful. They went every time beyond the call of duty to provide us with everything needed and constantly monitoring our mood and altitude acclimatization. Fully recommend!
  
 
       
   Cristian L 
 2023-11-28
 
 
 Verified Just amazing!
The view was amazing! Split of tracking by days very well balanced. Very good accommodation Deepak very good guide with a lot of experience and humble. He was able to understand and motivate each of us to achieve EBC and back. Thank you Deepak! Thanks to you're entire Team.
  
 
       
   Nicoleta V 
 2023-11-25
 
 
 Verified More that I expected
I am a tour operator in Romania and I booked with Heaven Nepal, Everst Base Camp trek and return with helicopter for my group of 10 people. I choose for luxury accommodation and everything was well organised! The guide Deek Thapa was very calm and he explain us very day the plan for next day! Porters was very nice and they take care of us. Nobody was alone, all the time a porter was close to help. Very nice team and good collaboration between them.