Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri 5,545m 23 Days

Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake is an adventure that is for the lovers of long trekking trips. This trip is an amazing walking adventure in the Everest Region, in addition to breathtaking sceneries of the beautiful mountain range.

An ideal trekking package for the adventurers, Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake takes us to the Mt. Everest base camp traversing across the Cho La pass at an altitude of 5420 m.

Explore the Magical Glacial Lakes and Mountains on Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake

The trek also gives us the opportunity to climb a little summit of our own, Gokyo Ri at 5340m, a big feat for amateur mountaineers, and also through the famous Kala Patthar, one of the very last physical landmarks on the way to Mount Everest, located at 5554m. The area gives you the most breathtaking view of mountains, with peaks Mount Everest, Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse, and Mount Cho Oyu all in a single view. Also, you get a closer look at the Khumbu Icefall.

The trail takes us through the banks of Dudhkoshi River, one of the fastest flowing mountain rivers in the country, the Ngojumba glacier, Gokyo-Ri valley, Gokyo Lake, and the best of it all, the Everest Base Camp. It is an ideal trek to the Everest region, for it showcases everything that the region has to offer.

Itinerary

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What's included

• All pickups and drops from and to the airport by private vehicle.
• All hotel charges in Kathmandu on BB plan.
• A guided city tour in Kathmandu.
• All Standard meal during the trek. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
• English Speaking Local Guide who holds Government License.
• Twin sharing accomodations in lodges. (all during the trek)
• Ground transport by express bus to Jiri and on the way back domestic air ticket from Lukla to Kathmandu.
• Required local staffs and porters for your assistance during the trek.
• All required fee in national parks and conservation areas.
• Food, accommodation, equipment, salary, insurance, medicine for all trekking staffs.
• Required Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag. (needs to be return after the trek)
• All surface transfers from and to Kathmandu.
• All Official Expenses.
• Farewell Dinner.
• All Government taxes of Nepal.

What's not included

• All Lunches and Dinners whilst in Kathmandu as well as other major cities.
• All International Airfare and airport departure tax.
• Travel insurance required for emergency rescue and evacuation.
• Nepal Entry Visa, which can be obtain easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu.
• All sightseeing or monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
• Personal Trekking Equipment.
• Tips for trekking staff and driver. (well, tipping is expected)
• All alcoholic and other drinks . (hot and cold)
• Any other expenses, which is not mention on Price Included section.
• Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances is beyond Adventure Himalaya Circuit.

Good to Know

 
When you are going on this adventure, make sure you are packing these essentials in your luggage.

The basic essential for the trekking adventure

 

• Duffel bag, rucksack or backpack for the trek
• Daypack (25-30 liters)
• Sleeping bag (-20 above)
• Sweat absorbing T-shirts or Shirts
• Thermal layers and inner layers
• Warm woolen sweater, fleece or jacket
• A waterproof and windproof jacket or pullover with hood
• Casual clothing to wear when you are at tea house
• Stretchable and breathable trekking Pants
• Long Trekking pants (Convertible to shorts)
• Cotton Pants
• Down Jacket (-20 above)
• Warm mittens and/or gloves
• Liner gloves
• Instant hand warmers (optional)
• Lightweight Shoes (Running/tennis shoes for camp, around town, etc)
• Waterproof and broken-in trekking Boot
• Gaiter (seasonal)
• Sandal (optional)
• Socks (liner socks, synthetic and heavyweight woolen socks)
• Bandana or head scarf
• Warm woolen or synthetic hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Neck warmer and Ear Muffs (optional)
• Quick drying towel, toothpaste, brush (preferably biodegradable)
• Multipurpose soap or hand-wash
• Face and body moisturizer
• Nail clippers
• Wet wipes and sanitizers
• Tissue/toilet roll
• Sunscreen (SPF 40 recommended)
• Lip balm (SPF 20 recommended)
• Water purification tablets or Polar-pure crystals
• Luggage locks
• Plastic garbage bags, refillable water bottles
• Trekking Poles
• Book, dairy, pen, pencil, etc.
• Snacks
• Sleeping bag liner
• Hydration bladder with drinking tube and tube insulator

 
 
Apart from these essentials, you can pack things as per your need. However, while trekking in the high mountains, keeping your essentials to the bare minimum is highly recommended. 

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