Everest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit
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- No booking fees
- duration 19 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7877
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Kathmandu, Nepal +11
- Enjoy a circular trek via the quieter Gokyo Valley
- Stay beside the azure glacial lake at Gokyo
- Climb Gokyo Ri for magnificent views of the Himalaya including four 8,000m peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu
- Cross the Ngozumpo Glacier and conquer the Cho La pass
- Ascend Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri for views of Everest and other Himalaya giants
- Trek to Everest Base Camp and stand at the foot of the highest mountain on Earth
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This circular Everest Base Camp trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland, from Namche Bazaar to the Gokyo Valley, crossing the glaciated Cho La pass and onto the classic route to Everest Base Camp used by the great climbing parties. Allowing ample time for acclimatisation, we can explore this high mountain wilderness, the quieter Gokyo Valley plus the main Everest trails. Our goal is Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier with the chance to climb Kala Pattar (18,190ft/5,545m) for fabulous close-up views of Mount Everest.
Why trek with Exodus? One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days Established protocol for Lukla flight delays Exodus annually commissions independent air-safety audits on domestic carriers in Nepal and only use those approved as part of the audit Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselves
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Day 1: Start Kathmandu
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Day 2: Early morning transfer to Manthali for your flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding
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Day 3: Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar
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Day 4: Acclimatisation walk to Kunde and Khumjung; descend to Kyanjuma
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Day 5: Cross the Mong La into the Gokyo Valley and trek to Dole
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Day 6: Continue to Machhermo
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Day 7: Trek to Gokyo Lake, a small settlement of lodges on the shores of a blue lake. Afternoon, optional walk up the hill behind camp for incredible views of the Ngozumpo Glacier
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Day 8: Climb Gokyo Ri
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Day 9: Walk across the Ngozumpo Glacier to Thangnak
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Day 10: Cross the Cho La and enter the main Khumbu Valley; trek to Dzongla
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Day 11: Continue the ascent to Lobuje
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Day 12: A long day to visit Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Gorak Shep
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Day 13: Climb Kala Pattar (5,545m) for classic views of Everest; descend to Pheriche
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Day 14: Trek to Thyangboche and visit the famous monastery, descent to Phungki Tenga and ascend to Kyanjuma
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Day 15: Trek back to Namche and further down to Monzo
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Day 16: Return to Lukla
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Day 17: Fly to Manthali; transfer to Kathmandu
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Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu
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Day 19: End Kathmandu
- Three nights in hotels and 15 nights in teahouses
- All breakfasts
- All listed transport and activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)
- Morning bed-tea on trek
- Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
- Full porterage throughout trek
- Exodus kitbag
- Trekking permit and national park fees
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu only)
- Visas and vaccinations
- Sleeping bag (possible hire in advance through Exodus)
- Down jacket (possible hire in advance through Exodus)
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Everest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 04 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceEverest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Everest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.
