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Rolwaling Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trekking
– Gloria Gaither
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN-M069
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Trip Length 26 Days
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Route Difficulty Level E
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Group Size Min 2 to 8
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Min Altitude 1377m / 4517 ft
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Max Altitude 5755m / 18881 ft
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Route Style Tent & Teahouse
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Mode Drive In Fly Out
About Trip
Rolwaling Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek Trek is one of the longest and challenging adventurous journey offering good blend of culture, nature and mountain views. This route allows us to explore the tranquil lakes situated at high elevation along with the view of the world highest peaks.
Rolwaling to Gokyo Valley to Everest Base Camp can also be called Three Passes Trek as takes us through Tashi Labtsa Pass (5755m), Renjo La Pass (5360m) and Cho La Pass (5360m) passing through some of the best places of Nepal. It is a complete adventure route and perfect for thrill seekers, who loves walking long day and explore the remote beauty of people and places while getting mesmerized with the awesome terrains, landscapes, glaciers and view of 6000m to 8000m+ range Himalayas.
Highlights
- Several old Buddhist Gompas and monasteries
- Excellent walk through beautiful villages and gorgeous valley
- Mixed people and culture in Khumbu and Rolwaling Valley
- Adventure of Tashi Labsta Pass (5755m / 18881 ft), Renjo La Pass (5360m) and Cho La Pass (5360m)
- Nepal Top Beautiful Viewpoint – Kala Patthar (5545m) and Gokyo Peak
- Sacred and Tranquil Lake – Tsho Rolpa and Gokyo Lake
- Glorious sight of range of Himalayas range
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel
- Day 02:Free Day in Kathmandu
- Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Gongar (1377m / 4517 ft.)
- Day 04:Trek from Gongar to Simi Gaon (2036m / 6679 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Simi Gaon to Dokhang (2791m / 9156 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Dokhang to Beding (3740m / 12270 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Beding to Na (4180m / 13713 ft)
- Day 08:Rest and acclimatization day at Na Village (Visit Ramdung Go and Yalung Glacier)
- Day 09:Trek from Na to Tsho Rolpa Lake (4540m/14895 ft)
- Day 10:Trek from Tsho Rolpa Lake to Trakarding Glacier Camp (4735m/15534 ft)
- Day 11:Trek from Glacier Camp to Tashi Camp (5010m/16437 ft)
- Day 12:Cross Tashi Labsta (5755m/18881 ft) and trek to Thayngbo (4350m / 14271 ft)
- Day 13:Trek from Thyangbo to Thame (3820m / 12532 ft)
- Day 14:Trek from Thayngbo to Lungden (4368m / 14330 ft)
- Day 15:Cross Renjo La Pass (5360m) and trek to Gokyo Valley (4780m/15682ft)
- Day 16:Rest and Exploration Day at Gokyo Valley
- Day 17:Trek from Gokyo to Dragnag (4700m / 15419 ft)
- Day 18:Cross Cho La Pass (5368m/ 17612 ft) and trek to Lobuche (4910m/16109 ft)
- Day 19:Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5120m/ 16798 ft): Side Trip to EBC (5364m / 17598 ft.)
- Day 20:Sunrise Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche (4240m/ 13911 ft)
- Day 21:Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3870m/12697 ft)
- Day 22:Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)
- Day 23:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9318 ft)
- Day 24:Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 25:Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)
- Day 26:Final Departure | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- One Experience Leader Guide, Necessary Porter, Assistant Guide, Cook, Sherpa as per group size
- All the wages, expenses and insurance of Nepalese Crew Members
- 21 Breakfast, 21 Dinner, 21 Lunch with seasonal fruits and hot drinks
- Twin Shared Best Suited Local Teahouse and Tent Accommodation during trekking
- All necessary National Park/Conservation Area Permit and Special permit for restricted area
- Four nights Standard Accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing)
- Kathmandu – Gongar transfer in Local Bus (1 to 3 travelers) and transfer in Private Vehicle (4 to 8 travelers)
- All airport transfers after trek in private vehicle
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu with airport taxes
- Complimentary Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
- Complimentary Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
- Optional: Half Day Walking Tour
- Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
- Comprehensive Equipped First Aid Medical Kit (to check with AMS)
- Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
- All applicable fees, local and government taxes
Not Included in the Cost
- Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
- Other Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
- Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
- Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara due any reason like early arrival or late departure than scheduled itinerary (also in case of early arrival from trekking)
- Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather problems,
- Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
- Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel Drive: 30 minutes | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2Free Day in Kathmandu Optional: Join our free walking tours – starts at 10am – Walk to Monkey Temple – Visit National Museum – Kathmandu Durbar Square – finish before 4pm
Walk: 1.5 hours | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Gongar (1377m / 4517 ft.)Drive: 9-10 hours | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Trek from Gongar to Simi Gaon (2036m / 6679 ft)Walk: 2 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Simi Gaon to Dokhang (2791m / 9156 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Dokhang to Beding (3740m / 12270 ft)Walk: 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Beding to Na (4180m / 13713 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Rest and acclimatization day at Na Village (Visit Ramdung Go and Yalung Glacier) Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Na to Tsho Rolpa Lake (4540m/14895 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Trek from Tsho Rolpa Lake to Trakarding Glacier Camp (4735m/15534 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Glacier Camp to Tashi Camp (5010m/16437 ft)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Cross Tashi Labsta (5755m/18881 ft) and trek to Thayngbo (4350m / 14271 ft) Walk: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Trek from Thyangbo to Thame (3820m / 12532 ft)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Thayngbo to Lungden (4368m / 14330 ft)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Cross Renjo La Pass (5360m) and trek to Gokyo Valley (4780m/15682ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 16Rest and Exploration Day at Gokyo Valley Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 17Trek from Gokyo to Dragnag (4700m / 15419 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 18Cross Cho La Pass (5368m/ 17612 ft) and trek to Lobuche (4910m/16109 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 19Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5120m/ 16798 ft): Side Trip to EBC (5364m / 17598 ft.) Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 20Sunrise Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche (4240m/ 13911 ft)Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 21Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3870m/12697 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 22Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 23Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9318 ft)Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 24Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to HotelFlight: 25 min. | Drive: 30 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 25Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 26Final Departure | Other Travel Plan
FREE WALKING TOUR: This is an optional walking adventure on the outskirts of Thamel area, which will surprisingly take you to popular Buddhist shrine – Monkey Temple (original name Swayambunath Stupa) and Kathmandu Durbar Square (House of Virgin Living Goddess) after a quick peek at the National Museum. It is around 6km walk, takes 1.5 hrs walk starting and ending from/to Thamel. It is a guided tour; however the entrance fees to these heritage sites must be pay by travelers themselves. [Monkey Temple – Rs 200, Kathmandu Durbar Square – Rs 1000, National Museum – Rs 150]. We start at 10am in the morning (after breakfast) and finish before 4pm (time can vary).
SAFETY CONCERN: Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that the trip is safely in course. We truly understand the need of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
STANDARD TRIP: Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the necessary number of days to complete the trek for average fit travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time, experience and budget plan of travelers. On the given adventure plan, we have included the most important items necessary for the trip and the cost for it and quoted to provide a general idea of the cost of the trip with minimum number of days required to complete the trip.
CUSTOMIZE TRIP: We can organize a trip to every style and provide our service as required by the travelers. There are few items like leader, permits etc, which are mandatory to provide from the agency whereas there are also several alternatives to design the trip as suited. Any customization of the standard itinerary will change the trip price accordingly. We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling.
ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU
We need to have 4 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (before and after the trip) for preparation, rest, and contingency. We provide twin sharing room at Hotel Nepalaya on BB Plan for your trip. If you choose to book your own accommodation in Kathmandu, 50 USD per person is discounted from trip price.
If you prefer to select your own accommodation, then you are free to do so and find a place suitable to your interest. Alternatively, you can suggest a name, and we shall book that place for you.
GROUP SIZE: All of our adventure trips are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey. We found that the group size of 8 is the optimal size to run these trips, however we can organize a trip plan for any group size upon the request.
Group of More than 8: We also have a good experience of handling big groups of volunteers, employees, students, and able to organize a trip plan upon request. Please kindly submit your group size information, and we will garnish a proper trip plan and price for you.
It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas, and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
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