EBC And Gokyo Glory- 18 Days

Package Overview

An incredible journey under the shadows of the omnipresent creation of the world, the great Himalayan range. A thrilling trek to Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world the Everest and the unforgettable panorama from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar. This is an opportunity for you to get up close and personal with the world’s highest mountain; Mt. Everest. Be enthralled by multi-colored prayer-flag-flung across monasteries, quaint Namche Bazar, Sagarmatha National park and the civilization that has thrived in ominous presence of Mt. Everest; The Sherpas.
The Everest Base Camp expedition is one of Nepal’s most popular adventure trips. We begin our journey from the prosperous village of Lukla, trekking through the foothills of the Himalaya range, breathing in the fresh air of the mountains and the aroma of the forest. Treat your ears to the peaceful tranquility and the sound of the babbling brooks. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the majestic Himalayas. Visit the traditional trading post to Tibet- Namche Bazaar; the capital of the Sherpas. Mingle with the Sherpas and learn about their culture, visit their monasteries and wildlife museums. Trek to the summit of Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar for the famous 360 degree breath taking view of the mighty Everest and the Himalayas.
SHERPA
Originally of Tibetan origin, Sherpa is the ethnic group found in the Helambu, Langtang and Solukhumbu region of Nepal. Sherpa language, culture and tradition are heavily influence by Tibetan scriptures. Sherpas follow Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism, founded by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). The Sherpa community uses clan system for rituals of matrimony. Sherpa hospitality tradition is ancient and important. They believe that guest might be Padmasambhava in disguise. Besides farming herding and training majority of Sherpas work for the tourism industry. They are the most efficient mountaineers in the world.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft.)

  Included meal: Dinner (D)
  Your much awaited journey to kiss the sky begins with your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) – Kathmandu. After completing custom formalities and claiming your baggage head towards the arrival gate where you will be greeted by a representative from Arihant Holidays.com. You will be transferred to Kathmandu Guest House or similar standard hotel. Later in the evening a Welcome Dinner in a traditional Nepalese Restaurant featuring a Nepalese cultural program will be waiting for you to celebrate your arrival.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 2 : Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft.): Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

  Included meal: Breakfast (B).
  On the second day be ready for heritage galore. Kathmandu which once used to house three ancients cities is rich in its cultural heritage. You will have plenty to see of the Newari arts and culture after the breakfast.
  Your sightseeing for the day includes both heritage and pilgrimage sites all of which are counted in UNESCO world heritage sites.
  Swaymbhunath is a popular ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site, also known as the Monkey temple. Its structure is a white dome with a gold conical shape on top, which is painted with the watchful eyes of Buddha. A mythological story about origin of Swayambhu states that a lotus that radiated dazzling light sprung at the very spot where the dome is today. The lotus is said to have been planted by Buddha. After climbing 365 stairs that lead to the temple you can explore many legends and mythological stories about its existence.
  Pashupatinath Temple is the popular pilgrimage site of the Hindus. The main temple is that of Lord Shiva. Though the temple is barred to non-Hindus a good view of the famous pagoda style structure of the temple complex, courtyard and the other shrines can be viewed from the opposite bank of the Bagmati River. Shiva’s manifestation as Pashupati lord of animal, is considered one of the holiest sites of the Hindus and is a must visit once in a lifetime to gain salvation. You can also see the Hindus cremation site Aryaghat at the bank of Bagmati River.
  Bouddhanath is the largest and the most important holy place for the Buddhists. It is also famous for its power to fulfill wishes and blessings. The base of the stupa is a square shaped terraced plinth representing joy, love, compassion and calmness. The white dome shaped structure on top is painted with yellow to represent lotus. Above which a square tower representing fire is painted with eyes of Buddha. On top of it is the gold conical shaped structure representing air and followed by an umbrella on topmost part symbolizing space.
  Kathmandu (Hanuman Dhoka) Durbar Square is a public square containing ancient palaces, temples, statues and streets. There is an ancient wood pavilion Kasthmandap made by wood gathered from a divine tree, Kalpa Vriksha, build centuries ago. It is this pavilion from which the city got its name Kathmandu. Taleju temple is the oldest and the tallest building in the area, door of which is opened only once in a year during the festival of Dashain. The buildings in the durbar square are important link to the history of Nepal. Hanuman Dhoka is the name given after idol of Hindu monkey god Hanuman which is placed near the entrance of the ancient palace. At Kathmandu you will get to marvel the traditional art and crafts of the Newars, in the form of intricate wood work, sculptors and architecture.
  As you go for sightseeing, don’t get carried away as you may have to purchase the gears that you might require for the trekking. The stores equipped with trekking gears can be spotted easily at Thamel, couple of minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square. You will spend this night in Kathmandu, however finish packing and be well rested for the next day.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 3 : Kathmandu - Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft.) - Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft.): 3-4 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  After breakfast you will get transferred to the domestic airport in TIA where you depart for Luka. When we land in Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla, a hillside surrounded by high mountain peak, you will meet up with the rest of the trek team to start the journey. We begin the trek through the prosperous village of Lukla, along the steep terrain, catching the first glimpse of Dudh Koshi River, across a metal suspension bridge until we reach Phakding. Also, you will get a taste of the rich culture and religious belief in the region as you discover mani walls, chortens, boulders carved with Tibetan mantra and bright painted prayer wheels. Overnight stay at Phakding.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 4 : Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft.) -5-6 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  As we depart from Phakding we will take a trail north alongside the Dudh Koshi River and through the sweet-smelling pine forest above the west bank of the river. A steep climb follows however you will be rewarded by the first glimpse of Thamserku (6,608m) which rises to the east of Namche Bazaar. We must cross Dudh Koshi River over a suspension bridge, trek past the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, trail through villages entwined with forest of rhododendron, magnolia and fir and follow a zigzagging ascent through the Pine forest to reach our destination: Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpas. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 5 : Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlement and the main trading center in the Khumbu Region. Historically, it was an important staging point for trading expedition across the Nangpa La into Tibet. Because of the steep climb from Phakding, it is essential to stay at least one extra night to adjust to the altitude. Health experts recommend trekkers to stay active during the acclimatization period instead of being idle. Thus, spend the entire day either exploring Namche Bazaar or visiting the neighboring village of Khunde or Thame.
  Namche Bazaar is populated with government offices, ATMs, museums, internet cafes, shops, restaurants and bakery café for your recreational and travel needs. Visit museums to see an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders; learn about the Sherpa culture and also the various plant and animal life found in the region.
  Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 6 : Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,110 m/ 13,152 ft.): 5-6 hrs

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Today after early breakfast we will pick up a trail above Namche Gompa and follow a zigzag ascent to reach Khumjing. Along the path we walk past an ornamental garden of boulders, chortens, junipers and rhododendrons. We will squeeze past some enormous boulders and some rocky terrain to reach Dole. Located in a densely forested valley resting beside the Phule Khola the village provides a good view of the Khumbila (5,761 m) in the south and Taboche (6,542 m) in the north. Overnight stay at Dole.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 7 : Dole – Machherma (4,470 m/ 14,663 ft.): 4-5 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Today we will follow a trail that climbs up the steep slope of the hillside covered in tundra grasses. Traversing along the side of the valley past chorten and fluttering prayer flags we halt at Machherma. The village is situated underneath the Ngozumpa Glacier in a flat-bottomed valley. Overnight stay at Machherma.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 8 : Machherma - Gokyo (4800 m/15,744 ft.): 4-5 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  We continue the trail leaving behind the foothills and entering the high mountains. We hike alongside one of the tributaries of the river Dudh Koshi to the lateral moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We cross the first lake among six that we will see en route wedged between the mountain wall and the mound of sand and gravel. We travel east across the glacier until we reach the barren landscape of lichen coated boulders and dwarf rhododendrons. After crossing the second lake and trekking on the shores of the third we reach the village of Gokyo. Overnight Stay at Gokyo.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 9 : Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day (Hike to Gokyo Ri-5357m/17,570 ft.)

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  This is our second scheduled acclimatization location where we shall spend a day getting used to the change in altitude. The village of Gokyo is in-between the wall of the moraine and a lake with the spectacular view of the Himalayas in the background. You can see the reflection of the mountain on the surface of the pristine lake. Every morning and evening the streets are filled with huge herds of yaks.
  We have scheduled a short walk to Gokyo Ri. Located on the side of a tiny lake- Dudh Pokhari, you are treated to the spectacular view of Everest. The peak is a unique vantage point offering a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Taboche sliced across by the Ngozumpa Glacier. Overnight stay at Gokyo Ri.

  • Themes : Adventure, Mountaineering

• Day 10 : Gokyo Ri - Thaknak (4750 m/15,580 ft.): 4-5 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Today we trek from Gokyo Ri through the grassy hillside to the village of Thaknak. We follow the trail down the moraine of the Ngazumpo glacier to climb to the opposite side to reach our destination. You may not be able to see the glacier as it is covered by sand and stones however you can sense it beneath your feet. Overnight stay at Thaknak.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 11 : Thaknak - Cho-la Pass (5367 m/17,604 ft.) - Dzongla (4830 m /15939 ft.): 7-8 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  To reach Cho-la pass we climb up a narrow gorge and climb up the valley wall featuring a steep slope. Cho-la pass is marked by entangled prayer flags in the snowy landscape at the edge of the glacier. Observe the beauty of Cholatse (6,440 m) and Ama Dablam (6,812 m) in the southeast and Ngazumpa Glacier, Pharilapche (6,017 m) and Kyajo Ri (6,186m) in the west. We trek beneath the Cholatse past a path scattered with black boulders to reach Dzongla. Overnight stay at Dzongla.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 12 : Dzongla to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft.): 2-3 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  We pick up the trail ascending up the valley, avoiding the ridge we journey across the flat bottomed depression to reach Lobuche. You can get a beautiful view of the lakes below and beautiful Ama Dablam. Overnight stay at Lobuche.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 13 : Lobuche - Gorak Shep [5170 m/16,961 ft.] - Everest Base Camp [5364 m/17,594 ft.] / Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft.) - Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  We follow the trail through a narrow gap between the glacial moraine and the mountain wall, past the pyramid sign post. We climb and follow the trail until we are surrounded by snowcapped mountains looming all around us. We have finally reached Gorak Shep. After Gorak Shep we travel through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake to reach the Everest Base Camp. The Everest Base Camp is dotted with brightly colored tents and prayer flags wedged between rocks at the bottom of the Khumbu Icefall. We can view Nuptse (7,861 m), Khumbutse (6,636 m) and Pumori (7,161 m) mountains from the base camp; Everest though is not visible from here. By now we have met the objective of our trip as we stand in the shadow of the daunting summit of Everest. We follow the same trail back to Gorak Shep.

  • Themes : Camping, Trekking

• Day 14 : Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar / Everest Base Camp - Pheriche: 7-8 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  We start the day by catching the impressive sight of the first morning light shining on Mount Everest from Kala Patthar. Climb to the peak of Kala Patthar which has cairns and prayer flags and absorb the awe inspiring view of the Himalayan panorama. After the trip to Kala Pathar retrace your steps along the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. After we stroll down the mountain side we reach Lobuche. Overnight stay at Pheriche.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 15 : Pheriche-Pangboche-Tengboche- Naamche (3870m/12900 ft.): 5-6 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Wander downhill from Lobuche to reach Pheriche, scattered across the Imja Khola valley. Pick up the trail through a ridge topped by stupas and memorials to lost trekkers and alongside the Imja Khola past an arid landscape of scattered boulders to reach Pangboche. From Pangboche follow the path past the white stupa and descend into the Imja Khola, after crossing its surging white waters we will climb the opposite hillside. Passing through a dense rhododendrons forest decorated with Spanish moss we reach Tengboche. Walking past the Kani and chortens marking the entrance of Tengboche we descend through a forest of tall mature rhododendrons where wildlife like musk deer and Himalayan Thar are found in their natural habitat until we reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 16 : Naamche to Lukla: 4-5 hrs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  From Namche we depart to Lukla, signaling the final leg of our trek. Descend from Monjo through a forest of rhododendron, Magnolia and Fir, across suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi to Lukla. Overnight stay at Lukla.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 17 : Fly back to Kathmandu

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  We spend some time buying souvenirs and capturing some memory of the mountains. We catch a flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. After landing in Kathmandu you are transferred to Kathmandu Guest House or a hotel of similar standard. You can also go for some sightseeing of Kathmandu, shopping for souvenirs or relax in the hotel after the strenuous trek. We will organize a Farewell dinner in your honor to celebrate the successful completion of your Trek to Everest Base Camp in the evening.

  • Themes : Adventure

• Day 18 : Final Departure

  Included meals: Breakfast
  It’s now time to say fare-well to towering mountains as the time for departure is arriving soon. You can squeeze in some last minute sightseeing and shopping. A representative from Arihant Holidays.com will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

  • Themes : Adventure

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Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• All airport/hotel transfers
• 3 nights in 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Shanker or similar standard) with breakfast
• 14 nights in standard lodges/teahouses during the trek
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• Domestic flights and airport departure taxes
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes

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Exclusions

• Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
• 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, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc.)
• Tips for guides and porters

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• Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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