Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking

Details Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels

     On reaching Kathmandu via respective airlines well received by company guides and staff for a short drive in the hub of Kathmandu city where your hotels are located.After checking into your lovely rooms and getting refreshed join in at the Hotel lobby for a group briefing regarding treks and other useful information to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable and pleasant. 

Day 02:  Fly to Lukla 2,830 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m - 04 hrs.
     Starting early morning transfer to domestic airport for the short scenic flight to reach Lukla to begin our lovely walk, where a small aircraft (Twin Otter or Dornier) takes you high above of 30 minutes on air facing views of Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest, as the plane lands at Tenzing & Hillary airport in Lukla. From here starting our first-day walk of the adventure on the pleasant trail past Sherpa farm villages with neatly terraced fields with views of Kwangde and Kusum Kanguru peaks, and then reaching the first overnight stop at Phakding accommodation in the nice and cozy lodge by the Dudh Kosi River.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs. 
     Walk today leads to the famous Namche Bazaar morning walk begins on the gradual path following the Dudh Kosi River upstream and crossing bridges to enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village. Sagarmatha is the word for Everest in Nepalese, and Sherpa calls Chomolungma in both languages translated 'Great Mother', after a nice stop, the walk continues towards the river bed and then climbs for a few hours within forested areas with views of snowcapped peaks, then reaching Namche Bazaar after a good hard walk of the day. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04:  Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion.
       An important rest day at Namche Bazaar for necessary acclimatization, before heading higher area an ideal spot for the free day at this height above 3,440 m high. In Namche spend the day with the scenic hike to viewpoints on top Namche facing Mt. Everest-Amadablam and other range of peaks, afternoon explore the streets and shops, Namche holds a colorful and busy Saturday Market once a week. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Trek to Dole 4,110 m - 06 hrs.
        The morning walk starts on a gradual path to reach above the main trail near Sanasa village than with the steep climb for an hour to reach Mong Danda (ridge) offering grandeur views of mountains with Everest and majestic Ama Dablam, from here on the downhill to reach at Phortse Tenga by the Dudh Kosi River. The afternoon walk leads up into the cool shade of the forest of rhododendron pines and oak trees to reach Dole for another overnight stop, a nice small spot with few good lodges facing the north side of Khumbila peak. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06:  Trek to Machherma 4,470 m - 04 hrs.
     As our adventure progress gaining high elevation, where walk leads to a slow start to reach at Machherma of 3-4 hours of good scenic walks, as morning starts with a climb to a ridge and then walking on the pleasant winding path for some hours facing views of Mt. Cho-Oyu (world’s 6^thhighest peak at 8,201 m / 26,906 ft). From the high ridge descend to a valley where Machherma is a small settlement located with a member of nice lodges to stay with time in the afternoon for short walks. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07:  Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,800 m - 04 hrs.
      Today's walks lead to our main destination at Gokyo Lake as our route follows high with a climb leaving the tree lines behind with more views of mountains at close distance reaching the first lake and second then entering by the third lake of Gokyo our final destination. Gokyo Lake was also known as Dudh Kund considered holy by Hindus and Buddhists, hereafter checking into a fine lodge with time to marvel at the views of surrounding mountains with Mt. Cho-Oyu. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08:  Hike to Gokyo-Ri 5,357 m afternoon walk to Na 4,630 m or further - 04 hrs.
       Morning a climb of a few hours to reach our highest point of the adventure on top scenic Gokyo Ri at 5,357 m high offering tremendous panorama from Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu covering four world's highest mountains at one glance with series of smaller peaks. Enjoying the views head down to Gokyo for lunch with easy short afternoon walks to Na a small settlement located beneath the massive Ngozumba Glacier. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09:  Trek to Dhole 4,110 m - 05 hrs.
     After a wonderful and exciting time around Gokyo valley and the lake, morning an easier walk downhill to reach a sleepy and quaint Phortse village, where few trekkers seldom pass this way an interesting Sherpa village away from mainstream trekking trails. At Phortse with ample time for short walks around the village and viewpoints which are above the Dudh Kosi River. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10:  Trek to Namche  - 05 hrs. 

       We descend on a steep trail to Phortse Thanga admiring rhododendrons, wildflowers, and waterfalls. We also come across mountain goats, musk deer, pheasants, etc. From Mong, we can admire a good view of the Khumbila peak. On our way to Namche, the view of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega mountains are ours to admire. After walking for a while, we reach an intersection where the trail from Sanasa meets our trail. We walk on a trail that clings to a forested slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. After reaching Namche army camp hill, we look back to see Lhotse, the tip of Everest, and Tengboche for one last time. About a kilometer from here in Namche Bazaar.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Trek to Lukla and transfer to respective lodges after more than06 hrs walk.
      On our last day walk of the great adventure, the morning starts with a long descent towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance at Monjo village and then crossing a long bridge to reach Phakdin From Phakding a few hours to Lukla with the last climb for an hour to reach at Lukla for last overnight stop around Khumbu and Everest region.   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: From Lukla Fly to Kathmandu 1,345 m and get transferred to respective hotels.
    After a wonderful experience around high mountains and hills, transfer to Lukla airport for the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu after an awesome s  with great experience and nature on Everest Base Camp trekking, transfer to your hotels with the afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 13:  International Departure for Homeward Bound.
        Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable experience and adventure on Gokyo Lake - Everest trekking, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to the airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries. Meals included: Breakfast

THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICE

Physically  condition & experience requirements
For physically fit people of all ages with sound health who have done moderately to strenuous walks and activity before or at present. This type of trek involves long ups and downs and the length of walking will be from 5 - 7 hours every day with rest and break in between.  The whole trip goes from a week to two weeks or more in the high altitude. This trip is for well-experienced people who have done previous long high hills or mountainous trekking in and around the Himalayas or other mountainous areas on rough terrains, this trip involves walking in snow and ice conditions sometimes and encountering high of over 4,000 meters passes, as for moderate people can join on this type of trips as long they are super physically fit and a mind with positive and determinations. Past hiking experience is a must but no technical skill is required for this trip .participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform well plan trekking before booking the trek. we also recommend that you consult your doctors before the trip.

Accommodations  on the trek

In Kathmandu, we use the deluxe hotel to ensure a comfortable stay and a relaxed environment before and after your adventure. All breakfasts are included at the hotel in Kathmandu. Rooms are generally twin share - depending on group size and room availability, the triple share may be offered at your request. A single supplement room is available at an additional cost. And on request single supplement will be charged US$200.well plan trekking will arrange clean and comfortable rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. also, note that single rooms are available in the trekking regions at the lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.

Meals  during the trek

In the city, only breakfast is included in the trip itinerary. While on the trek, we provide good quality food in sufficient quantities from Tea Houses/Mt. lodges. We provide all meals on full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and tea & coffee) from the teahouse menu during the trekking period. Various meals include noodles items, soups, bread, rice item, curries, spaghetti, pizza, egg items, potatoes item, pasta, the fresh vegetable so overall you have a different choice of food on the trek.

Drinking Water

Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at the altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 3-4 liters per person per day. We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on the trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal’s trekking areas.
All tea houses will provide cold water free of charge if requested. Although this should not be drunk untreated, we recommend that you bring a reusable bottle with a wide opening (Nalgene or similar) with you and use a SteriPEN to treat it with. A SteriPEN is a handheld UV water purifier – small, lightweight, and battery powered so easy to pack for a trek. In Nepal’s trekking regions most of the bottled water isn’t strictly ‘mineral water’ anyway but is UV treated, so it’s exactly the same technology. It’s quick to use, far more effective than purification tablets, and the water is ready immediately. It’s fine to use a SteriPEN on non-boiled water so long as it isn’t cloudy or full of sediment (which is uncommon in these regions).

TRAVEL & MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE 

Before you book any of our trips we strongly suggest that you buy medical and travel insurance to make you stay and while traveling in Nepal Himalaya or neighboring countries, which will help and support you, in case medical and travel problems arise and situations beyond companies control. If such a situation arises with emergency evacuation, where your medical bills on using transportation services by Helicopter or other means of which you can directly claim from your insurance, which is to be paid by you or by your insurance company on the spot.

Where Well Plan Treks will obtain a strong letter of the incidents that occurred so that you can claim from your insurance agents. In case of mishaps and accidents or severe illness, we will contact your insurance company if it is okay to use Heli or other immediate life-saving processes and transportation to the nearest medical post and hospitals, where your insurance company will directly pay related expenses accordingly as per situations and conditions of the victims. For all trips with us, we need your contact address as well as your next to kin, family members, close relatives, or friends in case of emergency purposes.

Climate and Weather
The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to May, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good, the days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters.

Everest Base Camp trek is likely to have a wide range of temperatures depending on the altitude and the time of day. In the mountains up to 3,500m, the nights will be cool, normally around 5 degrees C, and during the day temperatures sometimes rise to 25 degrees C. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20 degrees C to -15 degrees C.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST

This list is a guide to help you pack for your trip. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list; rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel necessary for your comfort and convenience .we also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.

Head

• A warm hat that covers your ears
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Headlamp with extra batteries

Upper body

• T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or sweater
• Fleece wind –stopper jacket
• Waterproof shell jacket
• Down vest and /or jacket (optional)Hands
• Lightweight gloves (water /windproof)
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

Lower body

• Underwear
• Hiking trousers
• Fleece or woolen trousers
• Lightweight thermal bottoms
• Lightweight cotton pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric )shell pants Feet
• Thin lightweight inner socks
• Heavy poly or wool socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and sandals)

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C de 14 degrees F)
• Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)Toiletries
• Toothbrush /paste
• Multi-purpose soap
• Nail clippers
• Deodorants
• Medium-sized quick-drying towel
• Face and body moisturizer
• Small mirror
• Female hygiene products

Personal hygiene

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue/toilet roll
• Antibacterial hand wash

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
• A cough and /or cold medicine
• Anti –altitude sickness pills; Diamox or acetazolamide
• Stomach antibiotic

Extras /luxuries

• Reading book
• Trail map /guidebook
• Journal and pen
• Travel game(chess, backgammon, playing cards etc)
• Modest swimsuit
• Binoculars
• Camera