Overview
In Nepal, the Everest and Gokyo lakes trek is one of Nepal's most famous trekking circuits, set amongst breath-taking high mountain scenery, through the Khumbu - Sherpa country. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we follow the Dudh Koshi valley to Namche Bazaar. The trekking trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements we reach the Gokyo lakes where we climb Gokyo Peak (5480 m) and enjoy one of the most beautiful mountain scenery of Nepal including Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo. From this point there are two trekking trails to Lobuche: through Cho La or south to Phortse and on to Pheriche. After the ascent of Kala Patthar (5545 m) and the impressive up-close view of Everest, our return trekking route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery. We rest here and savor the incredible scenery of Nepal Himalayas , including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m), to name but a few.
Itinerary
Everest and Gokyo lakes details itinerary
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, meet and transfer to hotel and evening well come dinner.
The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. It consists of three main towns of great historic, artistic and culture interest: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The Kathmandu valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles. It is situated 4223 ft. above sea-level.
Day 02 Sightseeing in Swoyambhu, Pashupati Boudhanath. and ktm Durbar square
Swoyambhu.
The history of the Valley, according to the legends, begins with Swoyambhu, or The “the self-existent”. In times uncharted by history, Bodhisattva Manjusri Came across a beautiful lake during his travel. He saw a lotus that emitted Brilliant light at the lake’s center, so he cut a gorge in a southern hill and drained The waters to worship the lotus. Men called it the Kathmandu Valley. From then On, the hilltop of the Self-existent Lord has been a holy place.
Pashupati:
One-day lord Shiva got tired of this glittering palace on Mt. Kailash, his armies Of ghosts and spirits, and even Parbati – his beautiful wife. Through his cosmic powers, he searched for a perfect place where he could holiday. Without telling anyone, he ran away from his palace and came to live in Slesmantak forest in the Kathmandu valley. He gained great fame here as Pashupati – Lord of the Animals – efore other gods discovered his hiding place and came to fetch him. The Pashupati where he stayed has received the attention of worshippers for at Least fifteen hundred years; it is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal
Boudhanath
Boudhanath is among the largest stupa in south Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Boudhanath. They established many gompas, and the “Lit the Tibet” of Nepal was born. This “Little Tibet” is still the best place in the valley to observe Tibetan lifestyle. Monks walk about in maroon robes. Tibetans walk with prayer wheels in their hands and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their lord.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the seemingly uncountable monuments in the Kathmandu Durbar Square. The house of the Living goddess, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey god, and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the square! The building here is the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty, and they resulted from the great rivalry between the three palaces of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The valley was divided among the children of Yaksya Malla. For visitors today, and for the Nepalese, it was serendipitous that they, and later their off springs, began artistic warfare trying to outdo each other in splendid constructions. Kings copied every thing their neighbors built in an even grander style. A visitor who wanders around the Square will see a round temple in the Pagoda architectural style, the temple of goddess Taleju (who played dice with King Jaya Prakash Malla), and an image of Shiva and Parbati sitting together among the many monuments.
Day by day details itinerary
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla (2800 m) by plane then trek to Phakding (2600 m) in 3h.
Great sight of the Kusum Kangru (6369 m).
Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m), Sherpa capital of the region, in 6 h. Climb Up on the right bank of the Dudh Koshi, surrounded by summits rising above 6000 m.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar. Acclimatization day which gives us time for a sightseeing tour Or an excursion towards the village of Thame or Khumjung.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar - Phortse Thanga (3600 m) in 5 h. Beautiful view of the Tengpoche monastery and the verdant Phortse plateau on east. Stunning vista of the Thamserku (6608 m) and Kang Taïga (6685 m) on south-east and the Taboche (6367 m) on north-east.
Day 07: Phortse Thanga - Dole (4040 m) - Machhermo (4410 m) in 5 h. Rhododendrons
Forests give way to junipers and tall conifers. After Dole the landscape gets rocky and only a few trees are left. First sights of the Cho Oyu (8153 m).
Day 08: Machhermo - Gokyo (4750 m) in 4 h. We follow the immense frontal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier to the Gokyo lakes. Climbing up we will discover one by one those emerald drops lost into black rocks and snow.
Day 09: Gokyo lakes. Optional ascent of the Gokyo Peak (5480 m) in 5 h. A breathtaking 360 º view with Lhotse,Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, four of the forteen 8000 m on earth, dominating the myriad lesser peaks.
Day 10: Gokyo - Phortse (3840 m) in 6 h. The trail goes through the east side of the valley.
Day 11: Phortse - Pheriche (4250 m) in 5 h. Descent towards Imja Khola river, then climb up to Pheriche passing by Pangboche which houses the oldest monastery in the Khumbu. Ama Dablam seems almost at touching distance and shines with majesty.
Day 12: Pheriche - Lobuche (4920 m) in 5 h. Progress along the river and carry on Through moraines. Beautiful vistas of the Nuptse situated north east and on the Taboche, Chola Tse and Lobuche on the west side.
Day 13: Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5100 m) in 3 h. We continue along the side of the Khumbu glacier, the path becomes rocky and awkward as we keep climbing across the moraine. The sugar loaf dome Pumori (7145 m) lies directly ahead, on the right the Nuptse rises in a sheer spire and behind it an elusive sight of the Everest.
Day 14: Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar (5545 m) - Lobuche in 7 h. An intricate route threading its way between crevasses and almost translucent ice pinnacles and undulating over moraine ridges. Unforgettable panorama from the Kala Pattar: Ama Dablam, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse and the impressive black pyramid of Everest. We then retrace our steps to Gorak Shep and return to Lobuche.
Day 15: Lobuche- Dingboche (4410 m) in 5 h.
Day 16: Dingboche - Tengboche (3870 m) in 5h.
Day 17: Tengboche-Namche Bazaar (3440m) in 5h
Day 18: Namche Bazaar - Lukla (2800 m) in 6 h. Numerous ascents and descents Through the forest, among rocky cliffs and sheer drops overlooking the river.
Day 19: Lukla - Kathmandu by plane.
Day 20: Kathmandu. Day at leisure. Safety day for your international flight.
Day 21: Kathmandu. Hotel - airport transfer.
Or stay longer or for short tours such as game drive at National parks safari, do some wild-water rafting, a Tibet tour or even mountain biking, etc- please ask us).
Fixed group departure 2016:
8th, 17th, and 25th March 2016.
10th, and 22nd April 2016.
7th and 12th May 2016.
5th, 13th and 18th June 2016.
12th 20th and 26th September 2016.
9th, 13th, 18th, 25th and 27th October 2016.
6th, 16th, 24th, and 30th November 2016.
Fixed group departure 2017:
29th February 2017
16th and 27th March 2017.
6th, 12th, and 25th April 2017.
5th, 11th and 18th May 2017.
15th June 2017.
19th, and 27th September2017.
3rd, 15th, 21st and 29th October 2017.
16th and 25th November 2017.
For the convenience of our travelers to Nepal and fallow up the fixed departure itinerary of Explore Alpine adventure guarantees all fixed group departures dates.
Group Departures are for an adventurous individual person willing to join a small group of other travelers. We can arrange group trekking tours or individual trekking tours, to suit your requirements. Please you can choose any dates which will be suitable for you and please match your arrival in Kathmandu and departure from Kathmandu.
Include/Exclude
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation in lodge during the trek period.
- Necessary Domestic air tickets and airport tax as per itinerary.
- English speaking local expert guide, porters
- Accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu/ Pokhara on double sharing with breakfast as per itinerary.
- All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu/ Pokhara and entry fees as per itinerary.
- Airport transfers and escort
- Insurance of the guide and porters as per itinerary.
- All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement if necessary.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
- All government taxes.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International flight & departure tax
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal Trekking gears (available on hire in Nepal)
- Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance
Equipment's
Equipment List for trekking:
FOOT WEAR
- Trekking boots: (one pairs), Thick socks (4 pairs)
- Light socks (3 pairs)
- Camp shoes (1 pair)
- Sandals (1 pair)
CLOTHING
- Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
- Fleece jacket or pullover ( 1)
- Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
- Shirts and T-shirts ( 4 pieces)
- Lightweight cotton long pants ( 3 pairs)
- Long under wear (2 pieces)
- Short under wear (4 pieces)
- Sun hat or scarf ( 1) Woolen hat (1)
- Sunglasses (1)
- Lightweight gloves (1)
- Rain coat(1)
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
OPTIONAL
Insect repellent, toilet articles, note book & pen, toilet roll, laundry soap, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Sleeping bag (4 seasons) 1
- Down jacket -1
- Day pack – 1
- Water bottle – 1
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Flash light with spare bulbs, batteries, lip salve, gaiters.
Conditions
Booking & Payment Conditions
Explore Alpine Adventure and Alpine Explore Nepal tour and trek is a well-known government licensed trekking and touring company in Nepal. We accept your bookings under the following terms and conditions.
1. When you confirmed trip, we need photo copy of your passport and 30% down payment of the total price for advance flight tickets, hotel booking and permit process.
2. Payments can be wired by bank transfer to our company bank account or Master Card and Visa Card. but we give preference bank transfer to our company account.
Please inquiry for bank accounts for your convenience.
3. Bank service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit.
4. In addition, payments can be made by Cash, Travels Cheque, Master Card or Visa Card as well. If you would like to make the payment by Master Card or Visa Card, the cards payment handling bank service charge 3.5% will charge to the card holder.
5. After receiving photo copy of your passport, and 30% advance form you, we send you final confirmation receipt.
6. Remaining balance can be made after your arrival in Nepal. Full payment should be made before trip departure. Be mindful, we also reserve the right to cancel your trip provided full amount is not paid in time.
7. Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour or Trek to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.
8. If you wish to arrange your travel insurance from our Company, we will arrange travel insurance for you.
9 Cancellation by the Client: Cancellation of a confirmed booking must be made by the Client in writing either in written documents or on an email. Cancellation shall valid with approval from the company after receiving document. Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and as a cancellation charge, 30% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.
10 Risk & Liabilities:
We are committed to providing the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey in this connection, we perform our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & pleasant. However, the entire programs in Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of theirs’ own policies.
There for Explore Alpine Adventure and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance such as govt. restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots.
Thank you for choosing Explore Alpine Adventure. We look forward to meet you In Nepal and serve you better.
