HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a circular trek via the quieter Gokyo Valley
- Stay beside the azure blue glacial lake at Gokyo
- Cross the Ngozumpo Glacier and conquer the Cho La Pass
- Ascend Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri for views of Everest and other Himalayan giants
- Trek to Everest Base Camp and stand at the foot of the highest mountain on Earth
KEY INFORMATION
- 3 nights standard hotels and 15 nights teahouses
- 15 days point-to-point walking with full porterage
- Group normally 4 to 16, plus tour leader and local staff. Min. age 18 yrs
- Altitude maximum 5545m, average 4100m
- Travel by private minibus and 2 domestic flights
- Staff carry oxygen and a first aid kit on trek
- 13 April 2023 led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
- Countries visited: Nepal
Itinerary
Day 1 Start Kathmandu.
Day 2 Fly to Lukla (2800m); trek to Phakding
Day 3 Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- All breakfasts
- Morning bed-tea on trek
- Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
- 3 nights hotels and 15 nights teahouses
- All listed transport and activities
- Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Full porterage throughout trek
- Exodus kitbag
- Trekking map (provided locally)
- Trekking permit and national park fees
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu only)
- Visas and vaccinations
- Sleeping bag (hire in advance from £76)
- Down jacket (hire in advance from £54)
- *Hire package incl. sleeping bag & down jacket from £90
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