Nepal
Nepal
Nepal
Nepal
* Price applies to batches of 5 or more trekkers. Smaller groups available on request — pricing varies.
The Vertical Itinerary
Arrival and hotel transfer. Meet trek leader and team members. Overnight at 3-star hotel with breakfast. Arrive before afternoon for rest and preparation.
What's Included
Covered in Your Fee
- Two nights Kathmandu accommodation (3-star, twin sharing, breakfast included)
- Airport transfers — arrival and departure (private vehicle)
- Internal flights: Ramechhap/Kathmandu–Lukla return
- Tea house accommodation during the trek (twin sharing)
- All meals during trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner — open menu, no restrictions)
- Twice-daily tea/coffee during trekking
- One porter per two trekkers (10 kg baggage limit)
- Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Municipality fees
- Certified Indian trek leader and licensed local Nepali guide
- Medical kit
- Duffle bag and Yeti Expeditions t-shirt
- Trek completion certificate
- Welcome team dinner in Kathmandu
Not Covered
- International airfares
- Airport taxes and Nepal visa expenses
- All travel, risk, and accident insurance (mandatory)
- Guide and porter tips (customary)
- Personal beverages, snacks, and personal expenses
- Hot water at tea houses
- WiFi and device-charging fees at tea houses
- Kathmandu lunches and dinners
- Extra Kathmandu nights beyond the package
- Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances (weather, landslides, etc.)
- Medical evacuation charges
- 5% GST tax
- Taxi Kathmandu–Ramechhap (if required; shared among participants)
Non-Negotiables
- Weather plays a very big role in the running of this trek. Flights to Lukla are a fair-weather friend. A cloud covering a mountain ridge can shut down the entire airport! Hence we suggest keeping a day or two in Kathmandu as a buffer for your return international flight. If in extreme case, you miss your international flight from Kathmandu or internal flights, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra cost incurred.
- Kindly ensure that you arrive at Kathmandu before afternoon on Day 1 so you can rest well before next day departure to Lukla.
- The Lukla flights can either be from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. If the airport is changed to Ramechhap, which is around 130km from Kathmandu, we will have to leave very early in the morning.The taxi far to Ramechhap will shared among the participants.
- Carrying baggage limit for Kathmandu/Ramechaap-Lukla flight sector is 10kg and the hand baggage limit is 5kg.
- It is mandatory to get yourself a travel, risk and accident insurance.
- Please note that there is a culture of tipping the guide and porters in Nepal and they expect it after the end of the trek.
- At Tea houses, there will be mainly common Toilets on sharing basis and attach bathroom in some places, blankets are provided and running water is available. Majority of tea houses have cold showers, some provide hot water at an additional cost. Some tea houses have electricity where you can charge your appliances (mobile phones & cameras) at an additional cost.
- Please note that while we endeavor to assist all our clients in achieving their goals, there may be times your leader makes the decision to either delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms.
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Getting There
Arrival & Transfer
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu. Arrive before afternoon on Day 1 for rest and preparation. Airport transfer is included.
Arrival & Transfer
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu. Arrive before afternoon on Day 1 for rest and preparation. Airport transfer is included.
Visa
Nepal visa on arrival is available at Tribhuvan International Airport. Cost is approx. USD 30 (15 days) / USD 50 (30 days). Bring passport-size photos.
Domestic Flight
Flights operate from either Kathmandu (TIA) or Ramechhap (RHP), 130 km east of Kathmandu. The Civil Aviation Authority routes flights through Ramechhap during peak season. An early morning drive (1–2 am) from Kathmandu may be required. We recommend 1–2 buffer days to account for weather delays. Baggage limit: 10 kg checked + 5 kg hand baggage.
Accommodation
Permits & Regulations
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
IncludedRequired for all EBC and Gokyo treks
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
IncludedLocal municipality conservation fee
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
IncludedRequired for all trekkers in Nepal
Packing List
Clothing
1 / 5- Down jacket (–10°C rated)
- Waterproof hardshell jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Thermal base layers × 2 (top & bottom)
- Mid-layer fleece
- Trekking trousers × 3
- Trekking shirts × 5
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Balaclava
- Liner gloves + insulated outer gloves
- Buff / neck gaiter
- Trekking socks × 6 pairs
Clothing
- Down jacket (–10°C rated)
- Waterproof hardshell jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Thermal base layers × 2 (top & bottom)
- Mid-layer fleece
- Trekking trousers × 3
- Trekking shirts × 5
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Balaclava
- Liner gloves + insulated outer gloves
- Buff / neck gaiter
- Trekking socks × 6 pairs
Footwear
- Waterproof high-ankle trekking boots (fully broken in)
- Lightweight camp shoes or sandals
- Gaiters (essential for Chola Pass)
- Microspikes or crampons (mandatory for Chola Pass glaciated descent)
- Trekking poles (pair)
Gear & Equipment
- Trekking backpack 50–60L
- Daypack 20–25L
- Sleeping bag (–15°C rated)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Sunglasses (UV400 / Category 4)
- Water bottles × 2 (1L each)
- Water purification tablets or Lifestraw bottle
- Dry bags or pack liner
- Lightweight stuff sack for summit days
Health & Hygiene
- Personal first-aid kit
- Diamox (acetazolamide) — consult your doctor before the trek
- Pulse oximeter
- Ibuprofen and paracetamol
- Blister kit (Compeed + athletic tape)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Lip balm SPF 30
- Hand sanitiser × 2
- Quick-dry towel
- Anti-diarrheal and rehydration salts
- Personal prescription medications (18-day supply)
Documents & Money
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Nepal visa (obtained on arrival)
- Travel insurance with high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation cover (up to 5,500m)
- USD cash for personal expenses, hot water, WiFi, and tips
- Passport-size photos (for permits)
Physical Preparation
Aerobic Base Building
Start with 4–5 cardio sessions per week: running, cycling, swimming, or hiking. The Gokyo trek is 18 days of consecutive effort — your aerobic engine is the most important variable. Build to 75 minutes of Zone 2 (conversational) effort without stopping. Do not skip this phase.
Aerobic Base Building
Start with 4–5 cardio sessions per week: running, cycling, swimming, or hiking. The Gokyo trek is 18 days of consecutive effort — your aerobic engine is the most important variable. Build to 75 minutes of Zone 2 (conversational) effort without stopping. Do not skip this phase.
Loaded Hiking & Elevation
Weekly long hikes with a 10–12 kg pack on hilly terrain. Start at 12 km and build to 28 km by week 8. The Gokyo valley involves continuous elevation gain across several days — prioritise uphill training. Aim for 1,000m+ of ascent per long hike.
Multi-Day Endurance & Leg Strength
Add back-to-back long hikes (Day 1: 6 hours, Day 2: 5 hours) to train for consecutive high-effort days — the stretch from Gokyo Ri to Chola Pass to EBC is the most demanding in the portfolio. Strength: squats, lunges, step-ups, and single-leg deadlifts twice weekly. Practice early 4 am starts to simulate summit days.
Chola Pass Specific & Gear Test
If possible, practise a steep descent on loose or icy terrain with crampons/microspikes — the Chola Pass glaciated descent is technical. Complete one full-day hike (7+ hours) in your exact trek boots. Reduce overall volume by 30%. Visit your doctor for a pre-trek medical check, Diamox prescription, and altitude medication plan.
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