Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your trip day starts today when you arrive to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our representative at the airport. He will be carrying a signboard with our company’s name on it. Then you will be transferred to the tour hotel and checked in. A trip briefing will follow later today and the time will be notified to you by the representative who picks you up from the airport. We will come to meet and brief you about the trip at the fixed time. Until then just relax or explore a bit of surrounding.
Day 2
Heritage Tour of Kathmandu
We take you for a day tour of cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley after breakfast. The tour will give you a mixed insight of history, culture, art, architecture and spirituality of Kathmandu valley. The sites include;
Swoyambhunath aka Monkey Temple: The oldest of all sites in Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhunath is an important Buddhist spiritual site having the history over two thousand years old. This site has gained a popular name as monkey temple as this small forested hill is a good habitat for hundreds of monkeys. The visit there will heighten your spiritual and cultural experience.
Patan City including Patan Durbar Square: A tour to medieval city of Patan gives you a great insight about ethnic Newari culture, Budhhist spirituality, religious harmony, art and architecture while you stroll around the charismatic alleys taking you to magnificent local community squares known as Bahal and eventually leading you to an incredible medieval palace square. The monuments and skill of the local artisans displayed on those monuments in the square will stun you with their unbelievable charm.
Boudhanath Stupa: The largest of its kind in the world, this magnificent stupa is a very important center of faith for the people following Tibetan Buddhism. This place is nice Circular Square with the stunning stupa in the middle of it which spreads a lot of spiritual vibrations around the atmosphere.
Day 3
Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding
Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu airport to Lukla. The flight is a scenic Himalayan panoramic flight to the gorgeous mountain town of Lukla, the gateway to Everest trekking. After landing at the Lukla airport, take some time to prepare for the walk of the day. Start the trek for the day today to Phakding, a beautiful town on the bank on Dudhkoshi River. Approximately four hours of gentle walking on the Everest trail takes you to Phakding to spend overnight at a tea house.
Day 4
Phakding – Namche
After taking breakfast at the tea house, you start the trek to astounding Sherpa town of Namche today. The walk today is mostly uphill making you cover a good distance of elevation. You will come across lots of yaks, Buddhist prayer flags, and many trekking adventurers like you and several other beautiful things. Once you arrive at Namche, you praise the charm of the town and the Himalayan view from there more. Check into a hotel and relax.
Day 5
Acclimatization Day at Namche
Already at the elevation of 3440 meters above sea level, you need to acclimatize with the high altitude atmosphere. Thus it is an extra day at Namche to acclimatize doing some uphill side hikes. Once you return back to Namche from the hike, you will have some time to explore the charming town of Namche as well.
Day 6
Namche – Doley
Today, you are taking a route to Gokyo region, a different one from the usual route to Everest Base Camp. The stopover destination today is Doley situated amidst the mountains. Passing through scenic trails, the trek for the day comes to an end after about five hours at Doley.
Day 7
Doley – Machhermo
From the 4050 m elevation of Doley, you are walking higher to the elevation of 4464 m at Macchermo, a village in the Gokyo region trekking trail. The trekking today, which starts after breakfast, will be of about four hours.
Day 8
Machhermo – Gokyo Lake
The walk today to Gokyo Lake is an epic one as it boasts some excellent views of mountains. The trek goes through diverse landscapes trailing up the mountain and a glacier. The view of the first of the Gokyo lakes and of the surrounding area brings such an incredible experience to you which remains with you forever. Stay at the small but beautifully settled Gokyo on the bank of a beautiful lake.
Day 9
Gokyo Exploration -Thangna 4700 meter
Today weak up early in the morning hike up to see the Gokyo-re at the elevation of 5360 meters which is just above the Gokyo village. Once at the top of Gokyo Ri, a spectacular view of the high mountains including Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu enthralls you. The view of the Ngozumpo glacier, the longest one in Nepal, is another incredible thing that you see from there. After spending some effort worthy quality time at Gokyo Ri, return back to Gokyo, have lunch and trek via second lake continuous gradual down to Thangna today gives you a fantastic view of glacier overnight at tea house in Thangna.
Day 10
Thangna - Zongla
An early morning at first around 20 minute gradual down walk and soon walk up the mountain towards Cho -La pass 5400 meter is an effort demanding activity up high at the altitude. But the effort is well worth taking After about three hours glacial way you will be at one of the high mountain passes Chola pass in the world. Trek steep down to Zhongla overnight stay at Zongla.
Day 11
Zongla – Lobuche Gorakshep
After breakfast in Zongla we continuous walk in alpine zone to Labuche where another route combine. take lunch in Labuche another gradual walk via glacial way over-viewing Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep stay overnight at tea house in Gorakshep.
Day 12
Gorakshep – Kalapatter and EBC
Today another changeling day weak up early in morning to see the sunrise view over the Himalaya spectacular view point is waiting on you at Kalapatthar. Back down to Gorakshep enjoy the Lunch in high elevation at tea house in Gorakshep then hike and explore to Everest base camp The walk goes along the Khumbu glacier, highest glacier in the world,after back from EBC stay overnight at Gorakshep.Another spectacular view point is waiting on you at Kalapatthar. Start your hike there early in the morning to catch up with the stunning sunrise view over the Himalayas. Once you reach Kalapatthar, you will be wonderstruck by the view of the mountains and the sunrise. After spending quality mountain time, return back to Gorakshep for breakfast. Trek down to Pheriche after breakfast.
Day 13
Gorakshep – Labuche – Pheriche Dingboche
After enjoying the morning breakfast in Gporakshep start your hike onward down to Deboche it is long walk but easy down hill on the way down pass many beautiful sherpa village and overnight at Deboche.
Day 14
Deboche-Manjo
Take your breakfast and walk up 30 minute monastic village to Tengboche. visit Tengboche monastery which is large monastery in Khumbu.then after continous down to fungi thanga and again up to Sanasha continous walk gradual down to Namche from where you had taken a diffrent rute to Gokyo.take lunch in Namche and continous down to Manjo overnight at Manjo.
Day 15
Monjo- Lukla
Walk another six hours back to Lukla today after your breakfast. The walk passes through Phakding where you had spent you first night in the mountain. Reach Lukla and spend some leisurely time there.
Day 16
Lukla -Kathmandu
Take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. You will be picked up on your arrival at the airport and then transferred to hotel. You have a free afternoon to relax or explore. We will meet in the evening to go for farewell dinner.
Day 17
Free day in Kathmandu
Spend your free day in Kathmandu exploring around.
Day 18
Departure
We will drop you to airport three hours prior to your flight time.
Is Everest and Gokyo trekking suitable for me?
Trekking to Everest is obviously for all with fair fitness level. If you love outdoor adventure; do not have problem with trekking long hours for multiple days in high mountains; can survive with basic necessities and sometimes without them; and finally if you love the serenity of mountains and uniqueness of local culture and lifestyle, yes, this trip is definitely for you.
How do we get to Everest?
We fly to Lukla from Kathmandu for about half an hour on a small plane. Although the plane is small, the flight brings beautiful sights of mountains. Then we trek for multiple days up and down the trail towards the Everest amidst the marvellous mountains.
How fit do I need to be to trek to Everest?
Fitness is the key requirement to trek to the Everest region as it involves walking up and down the mountains and goes pretty high in altitude. You definitely have to be in good physical fitness along with strong mental toughness.
Do I need to do any special training to trek to Everest?
Although you need a good level of physical fitness to be able to trek to Everest, you do not need to take any special training. However, a regular preparation for at least six months before the trek starts is highly advisable. You can go for regular jogging, short hiking trips – up and down the hill if possible, cardio workout and workout on improving overall fitness.
Apart from physical fitness, you also need to prepare yourself to survive with just bare essentials in the mountains.
How many hours do I need to walk on the trek?
You can expect to walk six hours on average every day during the trek however the trek duration is completely dependent on your pace of walking.
Will there be any rest day along the trail as we trek?
Yes, the trekking will have certain designated days as rest and acclimatization days as we trek up towards the higher elevation. The breaks are designed in accordance with the elevation gain and further days and elevation to go.
What kind of trail do I have to walk?
As trekking in Nepal is all about traversing up and down the mountains, you will have to walk the trail that goes up and down all the way through. Even the trek that is graded as ‘easy trek’ might feel difficult for some trekkers because of the winding trails up and down the mountains.
But as the trail passes through the wonderfully scenic region and villages along the way, the feeling of difficulty vanishes in the ocean of joy that the mountains and surroundings bring to you.
What do I need to take with me on the trek?
We advise you to get ready with a proper pair of waterproof trekking shoes, worn a few times already is even better. For a detailed list of things to bring, please refer to our Equipment List.
What can I expect to see on this trek?
An exhilarating adventure up in the mountains is for sure on this trek. Apart from that, you can enjoy incredible views of Himalayan vistas including the Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and many other mountains. A wonderful cultural and lifestyle experience of the Sherpa people living in the region is another inspiring attraction that you come along while trekking in the Everest.
What is the chance of me getting the altitude sickness?
As the trek goes to pretty high altitude, anyone, who treks there, is prone to the altitude sickness. However, this risk of altitude sickness can be lessened by drinking enough water; walking on a slow and gradual pace, enjoying the views, taking enough breaks along the walk and practising some breathing exercises.
What if I get sick up in the mountains?
Getting sick up in the mountains during the trek is certainly not a good thing to happen to anyone. But it happens sometimes and it is good to come prepared to face any situation while doing this adventure trip. If you, unfortunately, get sick up in the mountains, our guide and the team will take the best care of you and take the most appropriate step for your safety. Those steps might include from denying you the further journey up to rescue you by helicopter. But before taking these big and last steps ahead when there are no other alternatives left, your situation will be carefully observed and the best possible will be done to make you able to continue on the journey.
It is always advisable to come prepared for any situation because the high altitude is too unpredictable.
What kind of foods can we get in the mountains?
Although there may not be as many choices of foods in the mountains as in Kathmandu, you will get a food menu with some varieties of foods. However, the famous Nepali dish, Dal Bhat, fills your plate for most of the time and other times you can have food of your choice from the choices available in the menu.
How safe is drinking water up in the mountain?
When you are trekking in the mountain, there are three different options for drinking water. First, you can buy bottled water that is safe to drink although price gets more expensive as you trek higher. The second option is to ask the lodge you stay to fill your bottle with boiled water, which might cost you some money. And the third option is to buy water purifying tablets or rod and take it along with your on the trek. You can fill tap water along the trail and you can use the water purifying tablet or rod to turn it into safe drinking water that is the cheapest of all.