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- Reg. No.:71796/066/067
Challenging
Budget: Request price
Duration: 23 Days (Cutomizable Trip)
Arriving Kathmandu Airport, our office representative will meet you at the airport, transfer you to the hotel for some free time to explore the Thamel area of Kathmandu. (Overnight at hotel on BB basis).
After the breakfast, the company owner and your trekking guide will meet you at the hotel and discus all the programs and coordinate any last-minute arrangements. After our meeting, one of the our professional tour guides will take you for a sightseeing trip for 3 hours and then back to the hotel. The rest of the day you can use for travelling around Thamel and buying any last minute essentials for the trek. (Overnight at hotel on BB basis).
Fly to Lukla (2804m) Trek to Phakding (2610m) 3-4 hours.(Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding (3440m.) 6 hours. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Namche Bazaar acclimatization day. You can do a day trip around the local area to enjoy the beautiful Himalayan views including Mt Everest, wild animals and the Tibetan Monastery, (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Trek to Dole from Namche (4000m) 5-6 hours. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Trek to Machhermo from Dole(4400m) 4-5 hours (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Trek to Gokyo Lake from Machhermo(4750m) 4 hours (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Hike to Gokyo Ri (5360m) 3-4 hours and trek down to Thangnak (4700m.) 2.5-3 hours
It will be the one of the most beautiful mornings of your trip. Wake up Early and hike to the Gokyo-Ri, for a panoramic view of the Himalayan range including the top of the world, Everest. It takes approximately 2hrs to climb and 1 hour to walk back to the tea house and countinue our trek to Thangnak. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Cross Cho La pass (5368m) then trek to Dzongla (4830 meters) 6-8 hours (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Trek to Lobuche (4910m) from Dzongla, 4 hours. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Lobuche trek to Gorakshep (5180m), 2.5-3 hours.After lunch continue to Everest base camp (5365m) 4-5 hours both way and overnight at Gorakshep. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Gorakshep to kalapattr and trek down to Dingboche. 7hrs. Another beautiful morning hike to Kala Patthar (5545m), 2 hours. Enjoy the superb Himalayan views including Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7855m), Pumori (7161m), and once more trek down to dingboche (4400m) from Gorak shep 4-5 hours. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
On the way to Chhukung the we can see beautiful close view of Island Peak and other mountains . Chhukung is the village of small settlements of Sherpa People frm everest region. Overnight at Tea house on full board basis.
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp. (5200m) 3-4 hrs. Overnight at tented camp on full board basis.
Trek to High Camp (5600m.) 3 hrs .
We have to trek in High Camp and today is the preparation day for climbing Island peak. Overnight at tented camp on full board basis.
Island peak Summit (6189m) and back to chhukung.
We have to continuously walking through the glacier of snow. After reaching Summit of Island Peak we can see many mountains view and we can also see Lhotse (south face). After the summit our trail goes downward to Base Camp to Chhukung. Overnight at Tea house on Full board basis.
Trek back to tangboche (3860m.m) 5-6hrs. overnight at tea house on full board basis.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441m.) 4-5 hours. From Pheriche we go all the way down to Pangboche, then climb for 30min to Tangboche stop for lunch and make our way up and down to Namche Bazzar. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Trek to Lukla (2804 m.) 6 – 7 hours.
Finally, the trek back to Lukla and enjoy your last night in the Himalaya. Time to thank to your porter and wait for the next early morning flight to kathmandu. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).
Morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Enjoy the 35 minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu. (Overnight at hotel on BB basis).
Free day in Kathmandu. This is also a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. Time for some last minute shopping and then relax. If you are interested to extend trip please contact us for various exciting opportunities. (Overnight at hotel on BB basis).
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We will provide tourist standard accommodations in Kathmandu and this is possible to upgrade in your choice. All the accommodation in the cities and trekking will provided on twin sharing basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost extra.
During Gokyo Everest Base Camp-Island Peak climbing, we will provide tents accomodation and authentic Nepalese food (Dal Bhat) as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). 3 main course meals will be provided during trekking and only breakfast is included while you are in Kathmandu and.
Autumn (Sept to Nov) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons to do Gokyo Everest Base Camp-Island PeakClimbing. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views.
However, the temperature during winter could be harsh for most guests and there chance to get snow too. Climbing in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug) will be affected by rain but the Summer climbing could be a boon for a keen botanist.
Packing List
Essential Items:
-Warm Jacket
-Waterproof jacket or poncho
-Mid-weight fleece or sweater
-2-3 Hiking shirts
-1-2 pair Hiking pants
-2-3 Non-hiking shirts
-1 Long-sleeve shirt
-1-2 Pairs non-hiking pants, shorts or skirts
-2-3 Pairs warm socks
-Warm hat
-Sun hat
-Long underwear (for high altitude)
-Gloves (for high altitude)
-Towel (preferably quick dry)
-Day pack
-Hiking shoes
-Sandals
-Sunglasses
-Water bladder or bottle
-Headlamp or flashlight
-Sun screen
-Lip balm
-Personal medications
-Camera
Non-Essential Items:
-Sleeping bag (can rent in Kathmandu)
-Trekking poles (can buy or rent in Kathmandu)
-Rain pants
Leaving items in Kathmandu:
You will be able to leave some of your non-valuable items at your hotel in Kathmandu when on the trek. You do not need to take everything trekking especially since there is a 12 kg limit that the porter will carry for you.
Climbing to Gokyo Everest Base Camp-Island Peak is not an easy thing with lots of uphill, downhill and high altitude. Average fitness is required not to be in the pain make sure you have enough walking and climbing experience to enjoy the trek and climb. Most of the days include 4-7 hours walking. Altitude can be the problem too, so drinking lots of fluids and going slowly is important to avoid altitude sickness.
Your safety is one of our major concern. Your Trekking guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. The Guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Terms and Conditions
This agreement applies between you (client) and Mountain Word Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Limited, the owner of this website. Upon booking a trip with us, you are agreeing to be bound to the following Terms and Conditions. Both parties agree to these Terms and Conditions to resolve any legal or other disputes that may arise during the trip.
Payment
Within one week of receiving your trip confirmation from us, a 25% deposit of the total cost of your trip is required. The rest of the cost can be paid upon arrival.
Cancellation by the Client
In the event of the need to cancel your trip, you must contact us as soon as possible. The date on which we receive your cancellation request will determine the cancellation charge.
If you cancel your trip 30 days or more before your departure, you will receive a full refund minus the bank’s service charge and the cost of cancelling services booked. Cancellations less than 30 days before your departure will result in loss of deposit and the cost of the services booked.
The Client is strongly advised to take out trip cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking.
Please note that no refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
Cancellation by the Company
Mountain World Treks reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure due to reasons beyond its control (i.e. natural disasters, flight cancellation, consequences of strikes, wars, riots, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions). In such a case, Mountain World Treks will refund the trip price or you are entitled to take an alternative trip of the same value within one year of your scheduled departure.
Changes to Your Itinerary
If you wish to make a change to your itinerary please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. If the itinerary amendment is made within 30 days of the trip departure, there may be an additional cost depending upon our arrangements.
In the case that Mountain World Treks needs to make an alteration to your itinerary we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternatives. Sometimes unavoidable circumstances arise that are beyond our control such as flight delays, weather, natural disasters and road conditions that will alter the planned trip. We will work as quickly as we can to make new arrangements that please everyone. Mountain World Treks will not be responsible for the additional expenses incurred from such incidents.
Mountain World Treks does not accept any responsibility for costs incurred as a result of missed international flights, but would assist to make alternative arrangements wherever possible. Because domestic flights in Nepal can often be delayed, we highly advise you to allow extra days upon arrival to and departure from Nepal to avoid having to reschedule a flight.
Price Changes
Due to various external forces, we may need to adjust our costs. We reserve the right to revise pricing under any circumstances. We will notify you if any of your trip costs change.
Passport and Visa
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas for the countries you are traveling to. Mountain World Treks cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country or places because you lack the correct visa documentation.
Travel Insurance
All clients must have a comprehensive travel insurance package. Your insurance must cover medical, personal accident, helicopter rescue, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, loss and theft of baggage. Please see our travel insurance page for more information.
Risks and Liabilities
We are committed to providing the best services and take the necessary precautions so that your trip runs smoothly. However, many things are beyond our control.
Some of our trips may be unsuitable for clients due to age, mobility, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions. The client must notify us at the time of booking of any medical, physical or mental conditions which may affect their ability to participate in all aspects of the trip. Failure to notify Mountain World Treks of any such condition may result in trip cancellation and loss of fees.
We are not liable for providing and special facilities or requests of the client unless we have agreed to do so in writing.
Mountain World Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip.
Communication
All communication, unless otherwise stated, should be sent to info@mountainworldtreks.com or be made by phone.
Updating Terms and Conditions
The Company reserves the right to update and amend these terms and conditions at anytime.
Nepal Visa Information
There are two ways to obtain a tourist visa for Nepal, either at a Nepalese Embassy before arriving or upon arrival at one of the many entry points.
Visa before arrival:
Visitors can visit their closest Nepalese Embassy to apply for a visa. Usually your visa can be approved the same day if it is not very busy. It is possible to fill out the application online before visiting the embassy to speed up the process.
Visa on arrival:
Visas are granted to visitors upon arrival in Nepal. The same process applies to arrival by air and land. Immigration offices can be found at Trivhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu and the following land crossings:
Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Belahia Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
Mohana, Dhangadi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
Gadda Chouki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
Visa fees:
US $25.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with multiple entry;
US $40.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with multiple entry;
US $100.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with multiple entry.
Renewing your visa:
If you want to extend your visa, you can go to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. It usually only takes a few hours and you can fill out the application online beforehand to save time. The visa costs US $30 for 15 days and US $2 for every additional day.
What to bring:
-A copy of your application
-Passport
-A copy of your passport
-A passport size photo
-Cash
Travel Insurance
To join one of our trips you must have travel insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure that your insurance provides sufficient coverage appropriate for the activities included in the trip. We advice that your insurance covers the following:
Medical expenses
Helicopter rescue
Trip cancellation
Travel delays and missed departures
Loss and damage of baggage
Please print a copy of your insurance information and policy and bring it with you to Nepal.
Many of our past clients have used World Nomads as their travel insurance company.
Booking Information
Please fill out the form below to book your trip.
Payment
Within one week of receiving your trip confirmation from us, a 25% deposit of the total cost of your trip is required. The rest of the cost can be paid upon arrival.
Deposit payments can be made by wire transfer to our company bank account or through a money transfer company like Western Union.
Company Account Information:
Bank Name: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd
Account number: 01601010023409
Account name: MOUNTAIN WORLD TREKS AND EXPEDITION PVT
Swift code: NIBLNPKT
Bank Address: Ganeshman Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Website: www.nibl.com.np
Upon arrival, the rest of the payment can be paid by cash or credit card. Please note that there is a 4% service charge for all credit cards. If you prefer to pay in full before you arrive, you can do so through wire transfer.
