Trip Facts
Duration
12 Days
Max. Altitude:
5,357 at Gokyo ri
Group size
2 to 12+
Best Time for Visit
Spring & Autumn
Activity
Trekking/Hiking
Meals
Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
DIFFICULTY
Moderate plus
LOCATION
Gokyo ri / Everest Base Camp
Trip Ends
kathmanu,Nepal
The Goyko trek offers an alternative trek to the normal Everest Base Camp trek. People who do this trek say the views of Mount Everest are better than the more traditional viewing spot of Kala Pattar. The mountains are definitely spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is very special and the largest in Nepal. From the ridge above Gokyo four 8000-meter peaks can be seen (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu). The view of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang (7922m) is one of the most dramatic panoramas in the world.
Always Himalaya trek provides you Hiring guides and porters cost for trekking depends on the region, the difficulty of the trek, the season, and other factors. However, we can provide a general idea for popular trekking regions like the Himalay’s Nepal which is a common trekking destination in Nepal.
Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, upper mustang and Kanchenjunga many more.
Guide daily cost: $25 to $40 per day
This may include their accommodation, food, and insurance. Some guides may charge a bit more for specialized services or if they have extensive experience.
Porter daily cost: $20 to $25 per day
A porter typically carries up to 20-25 kg of your gear, and this price usually includes their food, accommodation, and insurance.
Itinerary
Airport pick up / transfer to your hotel / welcome and tour briefing.
free day
Accommodation
Phakding
Fly to Lukla good views/ From Lukla / trail climbs to Ghat (2590) and on to Phadking. In Phakding at the top of the gompa there are some fine views of the mountains .
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar
Start trek after breakfast / good views of Thamserku peak on the way / trail climbs to Chomoa / an agricultural project / interesting place / gain an insight into the farming way of life of the people / from Chomoa trail again climbs to Monjo (2840m) / enters the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148sq km, established in 1976) / continue some distance up hill to reach Jorsale (2830m) / long climb with views of Mt. Everest peeking over the ridge of Nuptse (7879m) / trail reaches Namche Bazaar / overnight
Rest day / side treks / hike to the Everest View Hotel / ideal place to overview Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse etc.
Today we walk from Namche to Dole / overnight
Altitude
4790 m
Altitude
4010 m
Altitude
2740 m
Altitude
2860 m
Altitude
1310 m
Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service, by private vehicles
- Three nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (two stars) with BB plan
- Transportation includes flight fares for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu or Ramechhap-Lukla-Ramechhap Guest and Guide. If the flights are from Ramechhap to Lukla, a private car or sharring jeep,hiace is included for both the journey to Ramechhap and the return
- Three meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided, along with one cup of tea or coffee per meal. You can choose from the menu, but only one item per meal is allowed.
- Seasonal fresh fruits will be provided every night after dinner
- Accommodation will be in tea houses during the trek, with basic twin-sharing rooms
- An experience English Speaking trained, Government license Holder Guide
- Porter, we assign one porter for every two trekkers, a porter typically carries 20 to 25 kg
- An extra assistant guide is provided for groups with more than 6 participants
- All trekking permits, including Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees and Khumbu Pasanglyamu Rural Municipility entrance fees
- All applicable taxes as per government rules and regulations
- First Aid medical kit, Oxy meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms
- Guide and porter salary, food, accommodation and insurance during the trek
- If you need a duffel bag to pack your trekking gear, we provide one free of cost. However, it must be returned after the trip is completed.
- Farewell dinner with traditional Nepali music and cultural dance will be held at a local restaurant
Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee $50 USD for 30 days visa on arrival
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and other than itinerary as well as extra trekking days
- Travel insurance and Mountain rescue service (covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation)
- Personal nature expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, donations, shopping, extra porters, hot shower etc.)
Equipment
General
- Puffy down jacket (We have rental jackets available for rent
- Four-season (zero degree) sleeping bag (We have rental sleeping bags available form an additional cost
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap
- Knitted hat/Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower Body
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the teahouses
- Waterproof/windproof outer shell pants
- Hiking shorts
Hands
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
Feet
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
- Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Ice Cleats /Micro Spikes (For trekking from November to March, it's recommended to include Ice Cleats/ Micro Spikes to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces.)
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters (lightweight for dust or heavy for snow in colder months)
Undergarments
- Technical fabric/quick drying is best for underwear (opportunities to launder during the trip)
- Sports bras (women)
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
Optional
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
Peak climbing gear
- Climbing boot
- Crampons and harness
- Hiking boot,slippers
- Carabiners 4 pes (2 lock 2 onlock)
- Ascending device jumar
- Descending device ACT and figure of 8
- Helmet ,ice axe and sleeping bag
- Hiking sucks and warm wool sucks
- Warm expedition gloves and thin treking gloves
- Wind proof pant and jacket
- downsuit,expedition bag 50 ltrs for more then 7000 mt
- expedition down jacket for more then 7000 mt
Customer Reviews
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