Itinerary
Day 01: Depart Kathmandu fly to Lukla (35 minutes) walk to Phakding (2,800m/9,186ft) 2 to 3 hours
Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5 to 6 hours
Day 03: Namche Bazaar (acclimatization day)
Day 04: Namche Bazaar (acclimatization day)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,973m/13,034ft) 3 hours
Day 06: Phortse Thanga to Dole (4,090m/13,418ft) 2 hours
Day 07:Dole to Machhermo (4,410m/14,486ft) 2 hours
Day 08:Machhermo to Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) 4 hours
Day 09:Gokyo to Kala Pattar peak (5,357m/17,575ft) 2 hours
Day 10: Gokyo to Phortse (4,400m/14,435ft) 6 hours
optional mountaineering expedition across Cho La (5,240m/17,191ft) technical experience and equipment needed (3 extra days needed)
Day11: Phortse to Namche Bazaar (3,973m/13,034ft) 3 to 5 hours
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) 6 hours-Fly to Kathmandu through Lukla
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Trip Details
Duration
12 Days
Accommodation
Locally run guesthouses in a variety of price ranges available. Budget to luxury accommodation available in Kathmandu.
Activities
Stunning views of Everest from the Gokyo valley. Trekking thorugh Namche Bazaar, the sherpa capital of the world. A high altitude trek in the heart of gorgeous glacial pastures
Trip Grading
Medium difficult
Trip Type:
Medium trek
Group Size
one to twelve people
Start From
Lukla
Finish In
Lukla
Trip Dates
Contact us with your schedule for trip depature dates
Highest Altitude
5,350m/17,552ft
Best Season
May to December
Trip Highlights
Stunning glacial ice ridges, incredible views of Everest and surrounding peaks, the thrill of a high altitide trek through sherpa country
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Trip Notes
Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu (35 minutes) or walk from Jiri (10 hours by bus) from Kathmandu.
The altitude on this trek requires proper acclimitization (minimum 3 days in Namche Bazaar) to insure that AMS (acute mountain sickness) doesn't effect you. Please follow the advice of your sherpa at all times.
Trip Rates
Contact us with your budget for trip rates
Inclusives
Sherpa and porters, accommodation, camp equipment, food, tea/coffee, local transporation, Conservation area and national park fees, trekking permits
Exclusives
Alcohol, beverages, snacks, personal items and gear, international travel, visa, meals in Kathmandu
Permits & Fees
A fee of 1000Nrs. ($15USD) for foreign nationals and 100Nrs. ($2) for SAARC country nationals (Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives) for Everest region is required for trekking permits
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