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Everest Photography Expedition with Gokyo Lakes from Kathmandu

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2 weeks 3 days
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2 weeks 3 days

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This 17-day photography expedition offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning Everest region and capture its beauty through photography.

The itinerary includes a combination of trekking, sightseeing, and acclimatization, allowing you to gradually adjust to the high altitude and experience the best of what the Khumbu region has to offer.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival and Pre-Trip Meeting (1,400 m 4,600 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Kathmandu hotel, 3-star category

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

1

So, you've finally made it to Kathmandu! We'll pick you up at the airport and take you to a cozy three-star hotel. After you've settled in, we'll meet up as a group for a quick introduction and a chat about what to expect on our Everest Photography Adventure.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Fly to Lukla (9,100 ft / 2,800m) and Trek to Phakding (8,563 ft / 2,610 m)

Accommodations

Overnight at Phakding guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Today, we're leaving the city behind and embarking on a thrilling flight over the majestic Himalayas to Lukla. This small airport is the gateway to the Everest region. Once we arrive, we'll meet our friendly porters and local guide, who will be our companions throughout the expedition. Note: Due to traffic congestion in Kathmandu, flights to Lukla have been relocated to Manthali Ramechhap Airport, which is about a 5-6 hours drive from Kathmandu.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Phakding

After packing, we'll begin our trek through Lukla's charming streets. Our journey will take us through forests, villages, and past mani walls. We'll cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River and end the day in Phakding.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 11,286 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Namche Bazaar guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Namche Bazaar

We'll wake up early for photography and trek to Namche Bazaar. Trek uphill to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region. Capture panoramic views of Namche Bazaar and its surrounding peaks.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Acclimatization Day and Explore Namche and Khumjung (3,790 m / 12,434 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Namche Bazaar guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Hidden Valley (Khumjung Green Valley)

Today, we'll rest in Namche Bazaar and take photos. After lunch, hike to Khumjung Village for panoramic mountain views. Visit Kunde and Khumjung villages and see Edmund Hillary's school and hospital. Enjoy the view from Kunde and plan for the next days.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

We'll hike to Syangboche View Point for a photo session of Ama Dablam and Everest.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m / 12,687 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Tengboche guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Tengboche Gompa

We'll descend to Phunki Thangkha and cross a suspension bridge. Hike through a rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Visit the monastery and attend evening prayers. Enjoy sunset views of Everest.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Dingboche guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Dingboche

Wake up early to see the sunrise over Tengboche. Hike up a hill for better views. Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and seeing yak trains. Spend two nights here to acclimatize

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Acclimatization Day in Dingboche and Photo walk to Chukhung (4,730 m / 15,518 ft),

Accommodations

Overnight at Dingboche guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Chukhung

Today's a great day to relax and explore Dingboche. It's a beautiful village with amazing views of Ama Dablam. Remember to take it easy today to adjust to the altitude. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hike up to Chukkung. It's a tough hike, but the views are incredible. Don't worry if you don't make it all the way up. Even from Dingboche, the scenery is amazing. Take your time and enjoy the journey.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Lobuche guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Today, we'll hike above the tree line. We'll pass pastures, glaciers, and rocks. It will be slower as we go higher. We'll climb to Taboche Peak and see Dughla Pass. There are memorials for climbers who died on Everest. We'll take photos and pray. Then, we'll climb to Lobuche, near the Khumbu Glacier.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 9

Trek to Gorakshep (5,164 m / 16,942 ft)and climb Kala Patthar (5,643 m / 18,514 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Gorakshep guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gorakshep

We'll hike to Gorak Shep early. It has great views of the mountains. We'll have lunch there. Gorak Shep is where we'll go to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patar.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Kala Patthar

We'll climb Kala Patar to see the fantastic view of Everest. We'll spend some time photographing and hiking back down to Gorakshep for our big day tomorrow for the base camp.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 10

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft) and descend to Dzonglha (4830m/15,846 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Dzonglha guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Everest Base Camp

We'll wake up early and hike to Everest Base Camp. It's a magical place with icy peaks. We'll see yak trains, porters, and birds. We'll be proud of ourselves for reaching Everest Base Camp. We'll see mountaineers preparing to climb.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

After EBC we will walk back to Gorekshep for a breakfast before heading to Dzolgla. It takes about hours to hike from Gorak Shep to Lobuche, and then another two hours to get to Dzongla. So, we hiked for about seven hours today. We're really tired, but we're sleeping soundly in Dzongla tonight. It's the only place to stay before we climb Chola Pass.

4 hours • Admission Included
Day 11

Trek to to Tagnag (4695m / 15403 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Tagnag Bazaar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

After breakfast, we trek on a challenging hike from Dzongla to the Cho La Pass. The glacier walk is truly exhilarating experience! However, timing is crucial for this adventure. Too much snow can make the crossing impossible. As darkness fell, we descended to Tagnag for a well-deserved rest.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 12

Trek to Gokyo (4,800m/15,748 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Gokyo guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gokyo

Today, we'll have a pretty short hike of about 2-3 hours to Gokyo, where we'll stop for lunch. After that, we'll explore the Gokyo Valley and maybe even check out some cool glaciers and turquoise lakes. On the way, we'll get to capture amazing mountains like Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. We'll spend the night in Gokyo. Celebrate your success with your guide and porter.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 13

Climb Gokyo Ri (5,360m /17,585 ft) and trek to Dole (4,200m/13,779 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Dole guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gokyo Ri

We'll start really early in the morning and climb to Gokyo Ri, which is 5,333 meters high. From there, we'll have an amazing view of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is super long, and also see the upper part of the Gokyo Valley. We'll get to capture really big mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

We will then have breakfast and descend to Dole (4200m/13779 ft), where we will spend the night.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 14

Trek down to Namche (3,440m/11286 ft)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Namche Bazaar

Today, we'll go downhill and pass through some Sherpa villages called Dole. We'll have mountains all around us. Then, we'll go to Namche Bazaar, which is a famous Buddhist town. It's a really cool place with lots of Sherpa culture. We'll meet other trekkers and hear their stories. We'll stay in Namche Bazaar tonight.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 15

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft)

Accommodations

Overnight at Lukla guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Lukla

oday is our last day of trekking before we go back to Lukla. We can think about all the cool things we did and what we achieved. We'll have the afternoon to relax and take a hot shower. In the evening, we'll have a party with drinks and dancing.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 16

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu/Manthali

Accommodations

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel, 3-star category

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

We'll take a very early flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. When we get there, you can relax or go shopping. You can also visit places you didn't have time to see before. Our guides will help you if you want to buy souvenirs or explore more of Kathmandu.

30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 17

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.

1

Your adventure ends today, but you'll never forget it! Our guide will take you to the airport about 3 hours before your flight.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Everest Photography Expedition from Kathmandu

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What‘s Included

Round flights to/from Lukla

All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trek

Airport transfers

Guesthouse during the trek

Hotel in Kathmandu

Porter

First-Aid kit and Oximeter to measure your oxygen level

Duffle bag, Sun Cap, Trek Map

Photographer Licensed guide

All necessary permits

Seasonal fruits

Beverages and snacks

Travel Insurance

International flights

Nepal visa

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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