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Nepal: Gokyo, Kala Patthar & Everest Base Camp Trek (19 Days)
15 days trekking and 4 days in Kathmandu
On this page: Overview |Itinerary | Pricing
Overview
The ultimate challenge for the ambitious trekker. This moderate to challenging trek takes to you to the foot of Mt. Everest traversing across the high Cho La pass at an elevation of 5420m/17344ft.
Also included is the opportunity to trek to the summit of both Gokyo Ri (5340m/17088ft) and Kala Patthar (5554m/17772ft) for magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. A visit to Everest Base Camp will give you the chance to have a closer look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall.
2009 Trip Dates
- Oct 05 - Oct 23
Itinerary
| DAY 1: | Arrive in Kathmandu. Hotel |
| DAY 2: | Sightseeing in Kathmandu. |
| DAY 3: | Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2656m/8499ft] |
| DAY 4: | Trek to Namche [3450m/11040ft] |
| DAY 5: | Namche rest and acclimatization. Optional day hike to Thamo. |
| DAY 6: | Trek to Dole [4084m/13068ft] |
| DAY 7: | Trek to Machermo [4410m/14112ft] |
| DAY 8: | Rest day in Machermo |
| DAY 9: | Trek to Gokyo [4750m/15200ft] |
| DAY 10: | Rest day - Ascent of Gokyo Ri [5483m/17545ft] |
| DAY 11: | Trek to Thagnag [4690m/15008ft] |
| DAY 12: | Trek to Zongla [4800m/15360ft] via Cho La pass [5360m/17152ft] |
| DAY 13: | Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m/16588ft] |
| DAY 14: | Trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m/17142ft] and return to Gorak Shep |
| DAY 15: | Optional summit of Kala Patthar. Trek to Pangboche [3985m/12752ft] |
| DAY 16: | Trek to Namche [3450m/11040ft] |
| DAY 17: | Trek to Lukla [2800m/8960ft] |
| DAY 18: | Fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 19: | Depart Kathmandu |
Pricing
2009 Prices
- 2-5 pax: USD 1660 per person for land only
- 6-9 pax: USD 1510 per person for land only
- 10 & above: USD 1360 per person for land only
- Single room supplement: USD 150 per person
Cost Includes:
- Airfare for the sector Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
- 3 nights twin sharing accomodation in tourist class hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu
- 14 nights twin sharing accomodation in simple lodges during trek
- All meals on trek
- Sirdar during trek
- Necessary Sherpas during trek
- National Park Fees for Sagarmatha National Park
- Necessary porters during trek
- Porter and support staff insurance
- 4 nights in Hotel Manaslu in Kathmandu on twin sharing and B/B basis
- All internatinal and domestic arrival and departure transfers
- 1 full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with cultural guide and transfer.
- Trip leader will be provided for groups of four person and above
Cost Excludes:
- Lunch and dinner in Kathamandu
- Sleeping bags
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks including bottled water
- Nepalese visa
- Costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances like landslides, political unrest, cancellation of flights, flood, rain etc
- City and monument entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Excess baggage cost for domestic flight (baggage allowance is 15 kgs per person).
- Tips and personal natured expenses, laundry, medical kits, rescue evacuation and personal travel insurance of the clients