Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu(1340M) and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Preparation day for the trek
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2840M) & Trek to Phakding (2800M) - Approx.4 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440M) - Approx- 6 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05: Trek to Syangboche, Rest/Acclimatization and Back to Namche Bazzar- approx 3 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06: Trek to Portse Tanga (3790M) - Approx 4/5 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07: Trek to MachherMo (4470M) - Approx 5 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo RI (4750M) – Approx 4 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 09: Trek to Gokyo Peak (5463M) and Back to Gokyo Ri- Approx. 4 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 10: Trek to Portse (4200M)-Approx 4/5 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11: Trek to Tengboche (3860M) - Approx.4/5 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 12: Trek to Manju (2800M) - Approx 5/6 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 13: Trek to Lukla- 5 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel, (B/B)
Day 15: Free day
Day 16: Departure to Airport and Back to Home. (B)
B/B = Bed & Breakfast, B = Breakfast,B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
What is included
- KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure Transfer by Private Comfortable Car/van/ Hiace
- Total 4 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing in Kathmandu
- Airfare for round Trip( KATHMANDU-LUKLA- KATHMANDU) for Guests & Guide
- Airport tax for domestic flight
- Round Trip Land Transportation( Hotel- Domestic Airport- Hotel) by private Comfortable Car/Van/Hiace
- English Speaking experienced Sherpa Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide,Assist Guide(4person: 1) for whole Trek
- Porter (1 porter Between 2 Person basis, Max 30 KGS per Porter) for Whole Trek
- All neccessary permit like Everest National Park Trek Permit, TIMS card & other Official Documentation
- Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner- Self Lodges Menu Choice) as per above Itinerary
- Selected Tea house Lodge/Guest house Accommodations in Twin Sharing during Trek
- Daily wages,insurance, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
- First Aid Kid Box( for Normal Treatment only)
- Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees
Note: Extra single room Supplementary charge is applicable if Guest does not have partner to share room together or in the case if no one want to Share room together or He/she prefer to have single room.
What is not included:
- Nepal Visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet,laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, shower etc)
- Beverage like (Soft and hard drinks) on the way
- Tips for guides and porters(not mandatory but expected)
Note: if you would like to accommodate yourself at your own preferable Luxury or Budget hotels in Kathmandu city, please kindly write us hotel name, so we can update accordingly.
The Trekking Group
For the Gokyo Valley Ri Trek, there will be one Guide, assistant Guide (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers:1 porter) maximum weight is 30kg per porter. This arrangement ensures that should any body in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek for group of any size, but generally we include maximum of 14 people, as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to make a group booking for more than 14 people together, we can arrange this too.
Accommodations
All accommodations for Gokyo Valley Ri Trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service and food, location, etc. There are two styles of accommodations during our trekking. You will spend four nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and during your trekking you will spend nights in standard teahouse/lodge/hotel in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. We provide attached rooms as much as possible, however teahouses/lodges of some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. If you are a solo traveler, you will share a room with someone else of same sex of your group. If you prefer a single room, you may indicate your preference and get single rooms on request by paying single supplement There are several places that do not allow single accommodations in the Everest Region. On paying single supplement, you will get single room in Kathmandu but it is possible only up to Namche Bazzar during the trek. Above Namchhe Bazzar single accommodation is not always feasible. However, we will try our best to provide you with single rooms in all places if possible.
Meals
During your Gokyo Valley Ri Trek, you can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) from pizza and Chips to apple pie. You can even enjoy hot chocolates, variety of breads, variety of drinks, and snacks. Breakfast of a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menu where you spent your night. Lunch will be served on the way to destination, dinner and breakfast in the teahouse where you will spend the night. A welcome dinner, a farewell dinner and breakfasts will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.
Health and Experience Requirements
Gokyo Valley Ri Trek is a moderate high trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 4-7 hours a day with a light rucksack. In some days we might even need to walk 8 to 9 hours. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is vital that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Everest Base camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform sPORT ADVENTURE before booking the trek.
Travel Insurance
It is a condition upon joining any of Sport Adventure's trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs).
Best Season
Mid September- December & Mid February –June are the best seasons for the Everest-Three High passess Trek. The weather during day is sunny and warm with outstanding views but nights are cold and can fall to freezing in higher elevations. Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) is also good for Gokyo Valley Ri Trek, only issue is cold (obviously). Trekking in summer/monsoon(June, July) will be affected by rain but summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist. The trekking routes are crowded during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather best of nature.
Environmental Concerns
The Everest region is stunningly beautiful, but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do. Hence, the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. SPORT ADVENTURE employs a 'zero impact' policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live at the travelled places. We enforce a number of do's and don'ts. So you have to be very careful on the way about garbage.
AMS- Acute Mountain Sickness
Altitude sickness often known as acute mountain sickness (A.M.S.) in general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes of over 3000 m. We ensure minimal risk by building in rest days into our trekking itineraries. Most people will feel some affect of altitude, shortness of breath and possibly a light headed, which is fairly common. Acute mountain sickness is very different and normally involves a severe headache, sickness and loss of awareness. In almost every potential case there are enough warning signs to take appropriate action.
Our expert and trained guides will advise you about any health requirements and also altitude sickness while you are trekking, so you should not worry about it, we do however recommend you get advice from your travel doctor or health advisor before you leave. The following information gives you an idea about high altitude sickness and how to minimize the affects.
