Trekking to Everest via Gokyo

Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu. The members of the expedition arrive at Tribhuvan airport. Half an hour before landing, from the windows of the plane, you can see the velvet-green hilly hollow of the Kathmandu Valley, which is surrounded by sparkling glaciers of the Himalayan mountain ranges from the north. The time difference between Moscow and Kathmandu is + 2 hours 45 minutes. The first thing you will often hear during your stay in Nepal is the traditional greeting “Namaste”, which literally means “In your person I greet God.” You can get a Nepali visa right at the airport. In the evening, dinner at the restaurant of national Nepali cuisine. Dinner and instructing the group. Owernight at the hotel.
Day 2. Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and trekking to Pakding (2610 m). On the second day, the group takes off from Kathmandu to Lukla on a small plane. The flight takes about 45 minutes. The track starts from Lukla already. The path passes through Sherpa farms and villages along the trail and leads to the Dudkoshi River, and then down to Pakding. Along the way you will meet the Tadokola River, from its shore you can admire the magnificent view of Kusum Kangaru. Then the river is crossed by a suspension bridge and after a short climb the group goes to the village of Ghat. Another hour and a half walk and the group arrives at the village of Packing, where they stop for the night. Night at the lodge.
Day 3. Trekking from Pakding to Namche bazaar (3440 m). The group goes on the road in the morning. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudkosi River, there is a road with small ascents and descents, and from the village of Benkar there is an amazing view of the Tamserku Mountains (6608 m). Then the road goes over several bridges and leads to Monjo, a settlement where the central entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park is located. The group enters the national park, descends and approaches the suspension bridge over the Bhotekoshi River. The village of Jorsal begins behind the bridge – this is the last settlement before Namche Bazaar. Then the road leads over the bridge of the Imjatse River, from where a winding path leads to Namche Bazaar. It offers an amazing view of Mount Everest, the peaks of Kwangde and Lhotse, as well as a near view of the peak of Tavache. Finally, the group reaches the village of Namche Bazaar, which is called the “village of colored houses”. It is the main gateway of the Kumbu region. Here the group stops for the night. Night at the lodge.
Day 4. Rest day in Namche Bazaar (3400 m). On this day, members of the group can visit the Everest View Hotel, from where you can admire the panorama. You can also go to the local shops and market, which is especially lively on Saturdays, or visit the Sherpa Museum. This is a great place to explore the history of mountaineering and Sherpa culture. Night at the lodge.
Day 5. Trekking to Pangboche, (5-6 hours, 3928 m.) Night at the lodge.
Day 6. Trekking to Feriche (4240m). The trail passes over precipices on suspension bridges, over streams “boiling” among huge white boulders. Night at the lodge.
Day 7. Trekking to Lobuche (4940m). Ascent to the plateau, along which with a slight rise we will approach the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. There is a famous memorial at an altitude of 4808 meters, between the villages of Dugla and Lobuche. It is located at the highest point of the pass and includes several dozen commemorative plaques and chortenas (small stone monuments) in memory of all the dead climbers, Sherpas and porters. We will hear stories from the life of Scott Fisher, Babu Chiri Sherpa and others, and also, according to tradition, we will hang flags and honor the memory of those who were taken by the mountains. Night at the lodge.
Day 8. Trekking from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5164m). From Lobuche, the group makes a two-hour trek along a winding rocky path to Gorakshep, from where there is a beautiful view of the Kala Patara, Pumori, Nuptse Mountains and the Gorak Shep Valley. Then the group stays in a hotel, takes a break for tea, and then we visit the Everest base camp (5364m). Return to Gorak Shep (5164 m). Night at the lodge.
Day 9. Climbing to the top of Kala Patar (5645 m). The ascent is quite difficult due to the thinness of the air. In the “hot” season, this road is quite crowded and busy. A large number of people go to Nepal just to see Mount Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. It offers a great view of Mount Pumori. The ascent to the top of Kala Patara from Gorak Shep takes about two to two and a half hours. Then the group goes to spend the night in Jonglu. Rest. Night at the lodge.
Day 10. The route today leads us up through the Cho La pass, from which an incredible panoramic view opens at an altitude of 5420 m! The climb is steep, and the trail can be loose with large boulders along the way. This is probably the most difficult part of the whole route. After overcoming the pass, we descend to Gokio (4750m). It is the world’s highest system of freshwater lakes and grounds for migratory birds. In autumn, lakes with emerald water are surrounded by green shores, but already framed by bright red shrubs. Night at the lodge.
Day 11. Today we will climb Gokio-Ri Peak (5,357 m), from where we will have a view of four of the fourteen main peaks of the world, with a height of more than 8000 meters, as well as the Ngozumpa glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal. Then we will go to the village of Dole, where we spend the night. The track leads us along the contour paths of a steep, boulder-strewn valley. Night at the lodge.
Day 12. Our trekking to Namche (3440 m) takes us along a very beautiful part of the route of the Everest base camp, and along the way we pass through several picturesque mountain villages. The road back does not involve ascents, so it will be quite hidden and easy. Night at the lodge.
Day 13. Trekking to Lukla. We will already go along a familiar route, the same as on the 2nd and 3rd day. Having strengthened our muscles during so many days of trekking, as well as descending into more oxygen-rich air, we will feel the strength of Olympic champions. We are spending the night in Lukla (2860 m), preparing for tomorrow’s flight to Kathmandu. Night at the lodge.
Day 14. We return to Kathmandu, where the already familiar hotel greets us with hot baths and plush towels. In the evening, over dinner, we will relive the adventures of the last two weeks. Those who still have energy can explore Tamel a little, maybe take a ride around the area on a tuk-tuk and buy souvenirs for their relatives. Night at the hotel.
Day 15. Transfer to the airport. Departure from Kathmandu.

• Airport transfers – Pick up and drop.
• 1 Nepalese English – speaking trekking guide for the group.
• 2 Nights on DBL 4* Hotel accommodations with breakfast in Kathmandu.
• Overnight accommodation in Hotel/Lodges along the trail.
• Entry permit fee to Sagarmatha National Park.
• Khumbu Region Permit

• Domestic airfare (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu).
• International flights
• Nepal entry visa fee.
• The cost of baggage transportation on the flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
• Porter for personal equipment ($25 per day) porter’s insurance is included (yes, we insure all staff)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Food during the trek.
• Any changes of the program
• Any costs associated with the rescue and non-scheduled evacuation
• Any costs caused by the changing of the programs

Documents

• Valid passport
• Airline tickets
• Insurance

Personal equipment

• Backpack 30-50L
• Sleeping bag (comfort 0C)
• Ski/trekking poles

Clothing and shoes.

• Wind and waterproof layer – Pants and Jacket. Gore-Tex, for example.
• Fleece pants and jacket
• Thermo underwear layer – top and bottom
• Dawn jacket.
• Thick gloves
• Thin gloves
• Bandana
• Warm hat
• Underwear, socks and so on
• Some warm socks
• Balaclava
• Gators
• Trekking sneakers
• Trekking boots are WELL impregnated in advance with a special anti-water agent

Travel Accessories

• Headlamp
• Powerbank
• Shower accessories, toothpaste, toothbrush
• Raincoat
• Rain cover for backpack
• Sunglasses
• Ski goggles
• Vitamins
• Thermos (1 liter, better without button)
• Sunblock spf 50
• lip balm spf 10-15
• Personal medical kit
• Spare contact lenses or glasses
• Knee supports
• Towel
• Toilet paper (sold in loggias along the way)