EVEREST BASE CAMP & Gokyo| 20 days

Price: USD $3500 P/P

Difficulty: Easy/Normal ( Beginners\Novice trek)

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Overview

Book Everest base camp trekking online that covers all the mesmerizing beauty of the Everest region. The head of Dudh Kosi Valley, Gokyo Lakes region provides a great opportunity for those, who are willing to enjoy Everest base camp trek. The trek through Sherpa heartland is indeed most tranquil and provides opportunities to take pleasure in mountain panoramas from our permanent campsite. The highlight marks the ascent of Gokyo Region and everything that includes summit at over 5000m where you can capture amazing views of Everest and 8000m peaks of Cho Oyu in Tibet and Lhotse, Makalu. Trekkers believe that it is one of the amazing views in the Himalaya especially the Everest that dominates the skyline. Late afternoon is the best time to start climbing above the flickering lakes and capture the stunning views of the sunset.

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Why choose Namas Adventure team. (More on about us)

  • Client safety is our primary focus and is implemented in all decision we make on our expeditions.

  • We assemble best qualified Sherpa and guiding team on all our expeditions.

  • Use of highest quality gears and equipments on all treks and expeditions. ( i.e. Tents, ropes, climbing gears, base camp essentials)

  • Best experienced team to help you achieve your one of the greatest adventure.

  • Creating a fun memorable experience and target successful summit on all our expeditions.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival

Day 2 Kathmandu Trip Preparations

Day 3 Lukla / Monjo

Day 4 Namche Bazar

Day 5 Acclimatisation Day in Namche

Day 6 Tengboche

Day 7 Dingboche

Day 8 Acclimatisation Day

Day 9 Lobuje

Day 10 Everest Base camp / Gorakshep

Day 11 Kalapatthar / Lobuje

Day 12 Dzongia

Day 13 Cho la /  Thagnak

Day 14 Gokyo

Day 15 Gokyo Ri

Day 16 Dole

Day 17 Namche

Day 18 Lukla

Day 19 Kathmandu

Day 20 Departure

Trip dates 2021/22

Spring / Autumn

*Note - You can request your own travel dates. Minimum 2 bookings required. Guaranteed departure.

Useful informations

+ Included in the trip

  • Local Sherpa and Guide leaders
  • 1:4 Sherpa Guide ratio (Certifited guides)
  • Arrival hotel in Kathmandu
  • All trekking permits (Khumbu Region Permit and TIMS)
  • All internal-local transportation to and from the trekking trail head
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on trek days. (one meal order)
  • Lodge accommodation during the trek
  • Porter services
  • Arrival pick up and departure
  • Internal flights
  • Basic First aid kit
  • Welcome/Farewell leave Dinner

+ Not included in the trip

  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Entertainment and food ( Kathmandu )
  • Bottled drinks and beverages
  • Evacuation (will be done in your account)
  • Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
  • Single supplement Charges
  • Laundry, Phone services, Personal expenditure transactions
  • Optional trips
  • Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
  • International flights to Kathmandu

+ Equipment/Gear list

Footwears

  • Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
  • Gaiters
  • Midweight thermal socks: 5 pairs
  • Liner socks or equivalent: 2 pairs

Body Layers

  • 1 merino base layers: top / bottom set
  • Quick-dry sports bra (for women)
  • 1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
  • Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
  • Convertible hiking pants
  • Hooded Soft Shell jacket To be worn over other layers
  • Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
  • Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
  • Insulated Down Jacket
  • Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs

Headgear and Hand wear

  • Wool hat (ski hat)
  • Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day
  • Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
  • Under helmet Balaclava
  • Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
  • Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
  • Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind

Personal Gear

  • 20-30L Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
  • Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -10 to -20C. Goose down or synthetic
  • Compression stuff sacks: 2 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
  • Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
  • Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
  • Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
  • Lip balm with sunblock
  • Water bottles: 1 wide mouth bottles with 1L capacity
  • Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
  • Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitiser and small towel
  • Hand warmers & toe warmers
  • Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
  • Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
  • Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
  • Travel Clothes
  • Duffel bags (1) with locks
  • Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, books, smart phone, etc
  • Cell phone in waterproof case
  • Cell phone charging cable
  • Local SIM card for cell phone (purchase in Nepal)
  • Portable power device (for recharging phone or other electronics)
  • Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, energy gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
  • Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
  • Toothbrush (travel size)
  • Toothpaste (travel size)
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal wipes
  • Women’s hygiene items
  • Pee bottle
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Deodorant
  • Dental floss
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Skin lotion
  • Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone*

+ Total no. of days

20 Days

+ How many in a group?

Min 1 - Max 12

+ When is the best time to trek everest base camp & gokyo?

March - May. Note* - Everest region gets extremly busy during the month of April from mountaineering expedition teams.

September - November. October is the busiest month during autumn.

+ Who is this trip for?

All Adventure travellers, 18+

+ Can I request another trekking date?

Sure, we would be more than happy to arrange trekkings for your on your prefered date. email us at - namas@namasadventure.com