This amazing Nepal adventure is a modern-day classic combining the magic of lodge-to- lodge trekking with the challenges of topping Gokyo Ri (17,575') and Renjo La Pass (17,585'). Take in breathtaking views of Everest and other iconic Himalayan peaks as you trek among high mountain villages filled with warm Sherpa hospitality. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and explore Gokyo Valley, with its turquoise, glacier-fed lakes, then soar to Gokyo Ri's summit for spectacular panoramic views. After crossing Renjo La Pass and returning to Kathmandu's cultural riches, you'll agree that exploring this magical land is, indeed, the trip of a lifetime.
This amazing Nepal adventure is a modern-day classic combining the magic of lodge-to- lodge trekking with the challenges of topping Gokyo Ri (17,575') and Renjo La Pass (17,585'). Take in breathtaking views of Everest and other iconic Himalayan peaks as you trek among high mountain villages filled with warm Sherpa hospitality. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and explore Gokyo Valley, with its turquoise, glacier-fed lakes, then soar to Gokyo Ri's summit for spectacular panoramic views. After crossing Renjo La Pass and returning to Kathmandu's cultural riches, you'll agree that exploring this magical land is, indeed, the trip of a lifetime.
Since our first treks in Nepal in 1969, Mountain Travel Sobek has worked closely with Himalayan communities by building strong relationships with local guides. We are also proud supporters of the American Himalayan Foundation which brings shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity to people across the Himalaya.
Welcome to Kathmandu! Meet your MT Sobek guide and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to stretch your legs and explore the area around the hotel, which is situated in the heart of the city. Come evening, receive a briefing on the trek and a festive welcome dinner with the group.
Accommodation: The Soaltee Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner
Tour the Kathmandu Valley
Day 2
Kick off your Nepal adventure with a tour of Bhaktapur, a medieval city-state in Kathmandu Valley. Incredibly preserved, Bhaktapur was tragically devastated by the 2015 earthquake. The city is still in recovery mode, but some simple meandering reveals the remaining stunning medieval squares lined with towering temples, and narrow cobbled streets dotted with brick buildings, hidden squares, and hawking artisans. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to relax, wander, or pack for your upcoming trek. This evening, enjoy an Everest summit talk given by a Nepalese female Seven Summiteer.
Accommodation: The Soaltee Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to the Khumbu
Day 3
This morning, depart Kathmandu on a helicopter flight bound for Lukla (9,382'), a popular stop for Everest-bound visitors. This short but spectacular flight offers unparalleled views over the mighty Himalaya. From here, lace up your boots and begin your trek, making our way about 3.5 miles through pine and cedar woods to Phakding village (8,563'). Phakding sees many travelers and thus is full of many guesthouses and warm Nepalese hospitality - which you experience tonight. While you may feel eager to walk more today, stop here to help your body acclimatize.
Activity: 3 hours/3.5 miles hiking with 819' elevation loss
Transportation: 30-minute helicopter flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike to Monjo
Day 4
Today enjoy an easy, acclimatizing walk to Monjo (9,428'). En route, cross several picturesque suspension bridges, and pass mani walls (boulders inscribed with Buddhist prayers), small villages, terraced hillsides, and likely quite a few working yaks. With Khumbila (18,800'), sacred peak of the Sherpas, looming above, arrive in Monjo, nestled in mountainous blue pine and rhododendron forest. Overnight and acclimatize at Everest Summit Lodge - Monjo, where the lodge chef prepares a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Everest Summit Lodge-Monjo
Activity: 3.5 hours/3 miles hiking with 865' elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Catch Your First Glimpse of Everest!
Day 5
Get your cameras ready! Today you enter Sagarmatha National Park en route to Namche Bazaar (11,286'). More rocky terrain, suspension bridges, and yak crossings make for a strenuous day. But all becomes worth it when you pause on the steep ascent for the rewarding, spectacular first glimpse of Mount Everest! Arriving in Namche Bazaar - the gateway to Everest and the high Himalaya - early allows you to spend a relaxing afternoon strolling around the bustling village. Colorful prayer flags adorn this amphitheater of shops, Internet cafes, eateries, and lodgings.
Accommodation: Hotel Namche
Activity: 4.5 hours/3 miles hiking with 1,858' elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Tashinga via the Hillary School
Day 6
Above Namche Bazaar, the trail to Tashinga follows the classic approach to Everest. A steep uphill hike takes you to beautiful Khumjung village, where you'll have a chance to visit the first Hillary school. Founded in 1961 by legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, the institution - with just over 300 students - is the only high school in the Khumbu region. After visiting the school, descend down to Tashinga (11,350').
Accommodation: Everest Summit Lodge—Tashinga
Activity: 4 hours/6 miles hiking with 1,116' elevation gain & 1,052' elevation loss
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Follow the Flags to Phortse
Day 7
From Tashinga, follow sacred stones and colorful prayer flags to Phortse (12,959'), a traditional Sherpa village off the main trail. A terraced knoll dotted with stone buildings, this hamlet is seldom visited - leaving a pristine, genuine experience for those who veer off the beaten path to explore it.
Accommodation: Riverside Lodge
Activity: 4 hours/6 miles hiking with 1,609' elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ascend to Dole
Day 8
A gradual uphill hike, with only the occasional section of steep steps, takes you up and along the shady side of a valley through mossy rhododendron forest. The wooded trail emerges above the tree line and into the village of Dole (13,248'), home to musk deer, a variety of Himalayan birds, and a cluster of trekking lodges.
Accommodation: Yeti Inn-Dole
Activity: 4.5 hours/5 miles hiking with 289' elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Climb to Machermo
Day 9
Today you trek only about 2.5 miles but gain about 1,200 vertical feet - so it feels like a very significant 2.5 miles! Exiting Dole there is a slight descent (tricky if snow-covered), but it quickly shifts to a steep climb up a hillside covered in tundra grasses and scrub junipers. Continuing up through the valley, mountain views abound, including of Cho Oyu (26,906'), the world's sixth-highest peak. The slope eases as you approach Luza, then it's an easy walk into Machermo (14,665') - where in the 1975 a villager and her yaks were allegedly attacked by a yeti!
Accommodation: Namgyal Lodge-Machermo
Activity: 4 hours/2.5 miles with 1,400' elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Behold Gokyo Valley, Nepal's Land of Sacred Lakes
Day 10
Today's views are incredible! Head up into the desolate, high-mountain tundra and breathtaking Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake (15,419'). Wedged between soaring peaks and awesome glaciers, six main (and 19 total) emerald-green lakes comprise the world's highest freshwater lake system. They are sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus, and traditional beliefs that wildlife should remain unharmed have long protected the region's fauna. Soak in the beauty of three Gokyo lakes before pushing to the village of Gokyo, your home for two nights as you explore this magical area.
Activity: 5 hours/4 miles hiking with 1,000' elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Summit Gokyo Ri
Day 11
Today's hike is optional. But if you're game to climb Gokyo Ri, the Himalayan views - and the feeling of accomplishment - from atop are truly unforgettable! Rise early, cross a stream, and start climbing. Respect the altitude and take it slow, resting often if only to appreciate the spectacular surroundings: endless sky above, mighty mountains around, the enormous Ngozumpa Glacier and holy Gokyo Lakes below. After a few hours, summit Gokyo Ri (17,575') and revel in the awesome beauty of some of the world's highest mountains: Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, and, of course, Everest.
Activity: 5 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,991' elevation gain & loss
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross Renjo La Pass into Thame Valley
Day 12
Today you'll feel your proximity to Tibet as you cross Renjo La Pass (17,585'), an adventurous and challenging route that affords more unforgettable mountain and lake views. Descend into the little-known Thame Valley, a former "salt route" along which traders would journey from Tibet to Namche Bazaar. Thame, the largest village in the valley, is also known for being home to Tenzing Norgay, the first Sherpa to climb Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953. Today's hike ends in Lungden (14,370'), a tiny village comprising little more than several lodges.
Accommodation: Renjo Pass Support Lodge
Activity: 9 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,952' elevation gain & 3,166' elevation loss
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experience Hinduism in Kathmandu
Day 13
Your weary feet and wobbly legs appreciate today, as all they have to do is climb aboard a scenic flight bound for Kathmandu. Spend two leisurely days exploring this magical city, including the sacred Pashupatinath Temple. Straddling the Bagmati River, Kathmandu's oldest Hindu temple is an architectural marvel. It is also the most important temple dedicated to the god Shiva. Elderly and ailing Hindu worshippers arrive from near and far to find shelter in their final weeks, as it is believed that those who die here are reborn as human, regardless of any accumulated bad karma. There may also be time to visit Kathmandu's Durbar Square and shop in the local bazaar.
Accommodation: The Soaltee Kathmandu
Transportation: 1-hour helicopter flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore More of Kathmandu
Day 14
Continuing your time in Kathmandu, explore Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal's largest temple and one of its holiest sites. Boudhanath is Kathmandu's center of Tibetan culture and rich in Buddhist symbolism: five statues representing the five elements (earth, fire, air, water, and ether), nine levels representing Mount Meru (the mythical peak at the center of the Buddhist cosmos), and 13 rings from its base to its apex (representing the steps to enlightenment). Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, visit the King's Palace and Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple - try to catch the sunset here!), before joining the group for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: The Soaltee Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart for Home
Day 15
This morning we bid a fond farewell to our new friends and this magical country, then transfer to the airport for our homebound flights.
Dreaming of an adventure designed exclusively for you? With insider access and decades of experience, our travel experts create custom tailored adventures that are perfect for families, couples, and large groups. MT Sobek's custom adventures are designed to our exacting standards and led by our award-winning adventure guides.
When to start planning? Earlier is always better when designing a custom trip. More time allows for better availability of preferred accommodations, guides and your desired activities. Ideally, start the conversation with us at least 6 months before you want to travel. If you are looking for a custom trip that departs within three months, chances are greatly diminished in securing requested accommodations and the best guides.
*Custom trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit once an itinerary is agreed upon.
The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.
Pranoy R.
Pranoy was born in Nepal, studied in Darjeeling, India, and has always been a travel enthusiast. Since 1999, he has led numerous treks and tours to Nepal, Tibet and India, and has enormous experience in the field. Pranoy successfully completed his basic mountaineering course at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute of Darjeeling with grade 'A' certificate and is trained in wilderness medicine. In addition to being fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi, he speaks basic Tibetan and Chinese. Pranoy is very keen on birds, plants, and flowers, and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge with you on the trek.
Binoy R.
Raised in the Himalayas and schooled in Darjeeling, Binoy has always been passionate about trekking and mountaineering. In addition to being a top guide on MT Sobek’s Everest Base Camp and Everest Lodge to Lodge adventures, he has undertaken an Advance Mountaineering Course from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling and is well-versed in Wilderness First Aid. Binoy has climbed many peaks in the Nepal and Sikkim Himalaya, and enjoys studying the region’s flora and fauna. Above all, he is eager to share the wonders of his home country with you.
Welcome to Kathmandu! Meet your MT Sobek guide and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to stretch your legs and explore the area around the hotel, which is situated in the heart of the city. Come evening, receive a briefing on the trek and a festive welcome dinner with the group.
Kick off your Nepal adventure with a tour of Bhaktapur, a medieval city-state in Kathmandu Valley. Incredibly preserved, Bhaktapur was tragically devastated by the 2015 earthquake. The city is still in recovery mode, but some simple meandering reveals the remaining stunning medieval squares lined with towering temples, and narrow cobbled streets dotted with brick buildings, hidden squares, and hawking artisans. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to relax, wander, or pack for your upcoming trek. This evening, enjoy an Everest summit talk given by a Nepalese female Seven Summiteer.
This morning, depart Kathmandu on a helicopter flight bound for Lukla (9,382\'), a popular stop for Everest-bound visitors. This short but spectacular flight offers unparalleled views over the mighty Himalaya. From here, lace up your boots and begin your trek, making our way about 3.5 miles through pine and cedar woods to Phakding village (8,563\'). Phakding sees many travelers and thus is full of many guesthouses and warm Nepalese hospitality - which you experience tonight. While you may feel eager to walk more today, stop here to help your body acclimatize.
Today enjoy an easy, acclimatizing walk to Monjo (9,428\'). En route, cross several picturesque suspension bridges, and pass mani walls (boulders inscribed with Buddhist prayers), small villages, terraced hillsides, and likely quite a few working yaks. With Khumbila (18,800\'), sacred peak of the Sherpas, looming above, arrive in Monjo, nestled in mountainous blue pine and rhododendron forest. Overnight and acclimatize at Everest Summit Lodge - Monjo, where the lodge chef prepares a welcome dinner.
[Breakfast] => 1
[Lunch] => 1
[Dinner] => 1
[Travel_Type] =>
[Quotation] =>
[Quotation_Attribution] =>
[Quotation_Location] =>
[Itinerary_Location] =>
[Latitude] => 27.771830
[Longitude] => 86.723389
)
[4] => Array
(
[DayFrom] => 5
[DayTo] => 5
[Headline] => Catch Your First Glimpse of Everest!
[ActivityOverview] => 4.5 hours/3 miles hiking with 1,858\' elevation gain
[EstimatedLength] =>
[ActivityLevel] =>
[ItinBlock] =>
Get your cameras ready! Today you enter Sagarmatha National Park en route to Namche Bazaar (11,286\'). More rocky terrain, suspension bridges, and yak crossings make for a strenuous day. But all becomes worth it when you pause on the steep ascent for the rewarding, spectacular first glimpse of Mount Everest! Arriving in Namche Bazaar - the gateway to Everest and the high Himalaya - early allows you to spend a relaxing afternoon strolling around the bustling village. Colorful prayer flags adorn this amphitheater of shops, Internet cafes, eateries, and lodgings.
[Breakfast] => 1
[Lunch] => 1
[Dinner] => 1
[Travel_Type] =>
[Quotation] =>
[Quotation_Attribution] =>
[Quotation_Location] =>
[Itinerary_Location] =>
[Latitude] => 27.806874
[Longitude] => 86.713970
)
[5] => Array
(
[DayFrom] => 6
[DayTo] => 6
[Headline] => Trek to Tashinga via the Hillary School
[ActivityOverview] => 4 hours/6 miles hiking with 1,116\' elevation gain & 1,052\' elevation loss
[EstimatedLength] =>
[ActivityLevel] =>
[ItinBlock] =>
Above Namche Bazaar, the trail to Tashinga follows the classic approach to Everest. A steep uphill hike takes you to beautiful Khumjung village, where you\'ll have a chance to visit the first Hillary school. Founded in 1961 by legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, the institution - with just over 300 students - is the only high school in the Khumbu region. After visiting the school, descend down to Tashinga (11,350\').
From Tashinga, follow sacred stones and colorful prayer flags to Phortse (12,959\'), a traditional Sherpa village off the main trail. A terraced knoll dotted with stone buildings, this hamlet is seldom visited - leaving a pristine, genuine experience for those who veer off the beaten path to explore it.
A gradual uphill hike, with only the occasional section of steep steps, takes you up and along the shady side of a valley through mossy rhododendron forest. The wooded trail emerges above the tree line and into the village of Dole (13,248\'), home to musk deer, a variety of Himalayan birds, and a cluster of trekking lodges.
Today you trek only about 2.5 miles but gain about 1,200 vertical feet - so it feels like a very significant 2.5 miles! Exiting Dole there is a slight descent (tricky if snow-covered), but it quickly shifts to a steep climb up a hillside covered in tundra grasses and scrub junipers. Continuing up through the valley, mountain views abound, including of Cho Oyu (26,906\'), the world\'s sixth-highest peak. The slope eases as you approach Luza, then it\'s an easy walk into Machermo (14,665\') - where in the 1975 a villager and her yaks were allegedly attacked by a yeti!
Today\'s views are incredible! Head up into the desolate, high-mountain tundra and breathtaking Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake (15,419\'). Wedged between soaring peaks and awesome glaciers, six main (and 19 total) emerald-green lakes comprise the world\'s highest freshwater lake system. They are sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus, and traditional beliefs that wildlife should remain unharmed have long protected the region\'s fauna. Soak in the beauty of three Gokyo lakes before pushing to the village of Gokyo, your home for two nights as you explore this magical area.
Today\'s hike is optional. But if you\'re game to climb Gokyo Ri, the Himalayan views - and the feeling of accomplishment - from atop are truly unforgettable! Rise early, cross a stream, and start climbing. Respect the altitude and take it slow, resting often if only to appreciate the spectacular surroundings: endless sky above, mighty mountains around, the enormous Ngozumpa Glacier and holy Gokyo Lakes below. After a few hours, summit Gokyo Ri (17,575\') and revel in the awesome beauty of some of the world\'s highest mountains: Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, and, of course, Everest.
[Breakfast] => 1
[Lunch] => 1
[Dinner] => 1
[Travel_Type] =>
[Quotation] =>
[Quotation_Attribution] =>
[Quotation_Location] =>
[Itinerary_Location] =>
[Latitude] => 27.960822
[Longitude] => 86.681099
)
[11] => Array
(
[DayFrom] => 12
[DayTo] => 12
[Headline] => Cross Renjo La Pass into Thame Valley
[ActivityOverview] => 9 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,952\' elevation gain & 3,166\' elevation loss
[EstimatedLength] =>
[ActivityLevel] =>
[ItinBlock] =>
Today you\'ll feel your proximity to Tibet as you cross Renjo La Pass (17,585\'), an adventurous and challenging route that affords more unforgettable mountain and lake views. Descend into the little-known Thame Valley, a former "salt route" along which traders would journey from Tibet to Namche Bazaar. Thame, the largest village in the valley, is also known for being home to Tenzing Norgay, the first Sherpa to climb Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953. Today\'s hike ends in Lungden (14,370\'), a tiny village comprising little more than several lodges.
Your weary feet and wobbly legs appreciate today, as all they have to do is climb aboard a scenic flight bound for Kathmandu. Spend two leisurely days exploring this magical city, including the sacred Pashupatinath Temple. Straddling the Bagmati River, Kathmandu\'s oldest Hindu temple is an architectural marvel. It is also the most important temple dedicated to the god Shiva. Elderly and ailing Hindu worshippers arrive from near and far to find shelter in their final weeks, as it is believed that those who die here are reborn as human, regardless of any accumulated bad karma. There may also be time to visit Kathmandu\'s Durbar Square and shop in the local bazaar.
Continuing your time in Kathmandu, explore Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal\'s largest temple and one of its holiest sites. Boudhanath is Kathmandu\'s center of Tibetan culture and rich in Buddhist symbolism: five statues representing the five elements (earth, fire, air, water, and ether), nine levels representing Mount Meru (the mythical peak at the center of the Buddhist cosmos), and 13 rings from its base to its apex (representing the steps to enlightenment). Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, visit the King\'s Palace and Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple - try to catch the sunset here!), before joining the group for a farewell dinner.
This morning we bid a fond farewell to our new friends and this magical country, then transfer to the airport for our homebound flights.
[Breakfast] => 1
[Lunch] => 0
[Dinner] => 0
[Travel_Type] => Transfer to airport
[Quotation] =>
[Quotation_Attribution] =>
[Quotation_Location] =>
[Itinerary_Location] =>
[Latitude] => 27.698090
[Longitude] => 85.359223
)
)
[ActivityHighlight] => On this trip, you will be hiking five to eight hours a day, up and down mountain trails that are steep and rocky, and mostly at elevations above 10,000 feet. Previous experience is recommended, and you should be in good physical condition.
[Trip_Level] => 4
)
Activity Level
This trip is rated activity level 4. On this trip, you will be hiking five to eight hours a day, up and down mountain trails that are steep and rocky, and mostly at elevations above 10,000 feet. Previous experience is recommended, and you should be in good physical condition. Learn more about activity levels here.
Activity Snapshot
Day 3
3 hours/3.5 miles hiking with 819' elevation loss
Day 4
3.5 hours/3 miles hiking with 865' elevation gain
Day 5
4.5 hours/3 miles hiking with 1,858' elevation gain
Day 6
4 hours/6 miles hiking with 1,116' elevation gain & 1,052' elevation loss
Day 7
4 hours/6 miles hiking with 1,609' elevation gain
Day 8
4.5 hours/5 miles hiking with 289' elevation gain
Day 9
4 hours/2.5 miles with 1,400' elevation gain
Day 10
5 hours/4 miles hiking with 1,000' elevation gain
Day 11
5 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,991' elevation gain & loss
Day 12
9 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,952' elevation gain & 3,166' elevation loss
*Mileage and elevation change information is approximate and may vary slightly depending on trail conditions, weather, and route adjustments, and the guide’s discretion.
Accommodations
Scenic and comfortable mountain accommodations in Nepalese inns and lodges, plus two nights at Kathmandu's comfortable Yak & Yeti Hotel.
Rest in comfort at the Everest Summit Lodge in picturesque Monjo. The setting is spectacular, overlooking the village and the narrow Dudh Kosi Valley, and with the dreamlike backdrop of magnificent Thamserku rising high up behind the lodge. Hot tea and warm staff help every guest feel welcome.
Situated amidst pine forests overlooking the Dudh Kosi Valley, the Tashinga Lodge offers breathtaking views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche, and Khumbila. Comfortable rooms and local hospitality make for a wonderful stay at one of the most beautiful locations along your trek.
Travelers boast about the location (not uphill!) and the kind staff of this simple but comfortable lodging in the heart of Namche Bazaar. Guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar, and outdoor patio. Most rooms have electric blankets, private bathrooms, and hot showers — welcome comforts in the chilly Khumbu region.
Set in a lovely courtyard appointed with prayer flags, this better-than-basic lodge exudes warmth from its stone walls, ample blankets, and affable staff. Varied, tasty meals are served in the bright, cozy dining room, and guests can enjoy hot water for sponge baths morning and evening.
On the northern side of the stream that bisects the village of Dole, the vast Yeti Inn offers large gardens and a genuine trekking-lodge feel in a lovely pastoral setting. It's a place of comfort and camaraderie, and many trekkers hang out here to acclimatize en route from Phortse to Machermo.
The Riverside Lodge is nestled in a small hamlet surrounded by juniper and rhododendron trees. Listen to the babbling river while relaxing by the fire in the dining area or in your comfortable room. Shared bathrooms and showers.
A modern hotel with elegant style, the Soaltee Kathmandu is a 5-star Deluxe hotel surrounded by lush gardens and views of the majestic Himalaya mountains. The hotel features well-appointed rooms with modern amenities and traditional touches. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or unwind with a massage at the spa. The restaurants showcase a diverse range of culinary delights with both local and international flavors.
Nestled at the foot of the Himalayas, Renjo Pass Support Lodge offers a neat row of clean basic rooms with attached toilets. Hot showers are also available. There is a cozy stove-heated dining room with hearty food to fuel up for the next hike, and a small shop.
Weather
Autumn daytime temperatures: 45°F - 65°F; autumn nighttime temperatures 10°F - 35°F. Rain or snow possible. Spring temperatures 5°F-10°F warmer than autumn.
Apr
May
Oct
Nov
Gokyo Ri
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
Gokyo Ri
40
19
50
31
45
28
37
15
Kathmandu
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
Kathmandu
83
55
84
61
79
57
73
47
FAQs
How can I get to Kathmandu from the US?
There are no direct flights from the USA to Kathmandu. However, there are many airlines that offer connecting flights through major hubs in Asia, such as:
nNew York City (JFK): Air India, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways
nLos Angeles (LAX): Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines
nChicago (ORD): Air India, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways
nSan Francisco (SFO): Air India, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines
nHouston (IAH): Air India, Emirates
nAtlanta (ATL): Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines
nThe flight time from the USA to Kathmandu will vary depending on the hub you transit through, but it will typically take around 19-21 hours.
Do I need a visa for Nepal?
Yes, and you can get a 30-day visa on arrival for $40.
Do I need to bring a sleeping bag for this trip?
No, we can provide a Mountain Hardwear 0° bag free of charge.
Will I have cell coverage on this trip?
It's best not to count on it, as coverage is spotty.
Are there any baggage weight restrictions on the flight to Lukla?
Yes. You can bring 15 kg/33 lb baggage per person-including checked and hand-carry baggage. It's not possible to pay for overweight baggage.
Does this trip contribute to any local philanthrophy efforts?
Yes! This trip helps support the introduction of technology into the educational system of the Nepalese village of Deusa. In just two years, funds from this program advanced the school's computer lab by donating 20 laptops and hiring a computer teacher.
What is the minimum age for this trip?
The standard minimum age for this trip is 18, but check out our private trip options for families and groups with younger guests.
"Congratulations for organizing our fabulous trip in Nepal. We enjoyed a wonderful mix of cultures as well as spectacular hiking led by your extremely qualified on the ground team. Pranoy Rai is a fantastic leader."
Karen H. MT Sobek Guest, Nepal Ancient Passes Trek
"This is a great trip! Care was taken to ensure proper pacing and acclimatization so that we could enjoy the fantastic (and challenging!) last days heading to the top of Gokyo Ri and over Rinjo-La."