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Gokyo Lake View Trek is one of the most rewarding trekking trails in Everest region. First, stepping into the legendary trail at the lap of the world itself is a great adventure experience. Second, viewing mesmerizing lakes, most important, Gokyo, is like conquering yourself and the natural world for the life time. The highest giants like Loatse, Choyou and Mt. Everest are prominently exhilarating. Besides, one can have enough insight about Sherpa land and their culture. Also, the trekkers will have an opportunity to be familiar with alpine flora and fauna in Sagarmath National Park.

PLACES COVERED Kathmandu-Lukla-Tengboche-Dingboche-Lobuche-Tragnag-Gokyo-Phakding-Lukla-Kathmandu
DURATION OF TRIP 17 NIGHTS/18 DAYS
MINIMUM  REQUIRED 2 PAX
 ACCOMMODATION BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION PICKUP KATHMANDU/DROP KATHMANDU
RETURN TIME Approximately 6:30 PM/Depends on onward Journey
WEAR Comfortable athletic clothing,  sunscreen.
BASIC INCLUSION
17Night Accommodation as per tour plan
Accommodation in the lodge with breakfast during the trek days.
All government taxes and office expenses
Necessary permits and TIMS card
Bed and Breakfast
Flight fare of trekking crew Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
BASIC EXCLUSION
Sagarmatha National Park fee (NPR 2000)
Gratuity Recommended
Meals Unless specified
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Day-01:- Arrive in Kathmandu

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to hotel. Preparation for the trek and at evening orientation will be at Kathmandu hotel. After orientation welcome dinner with the Cultural program (A program with dances and singing from different ethnic groups and cast of Nepalese community with Nepalese dinner). Overnight at Hotel. (D)

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Day-02:- Kathmandu Sightseeing

City sightseeing tour (Kapan Monastery, Patan Durbar Square, Showyambhu, Boudha) and drive back to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B)

3

Day-03:- Kathmandu to Lukla

Kathmandu to Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding (2600 m). Overnight at Shangrila Resort. (B)

4

Day-04:- Trek to Namche Bazar

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535 m). Overnight at Sherpa Land Hotel (B)

5

Day-05:- Namche Bazar

Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Lodge. (B)

6

Day-06:- Trek to Tengboche

Trek to Tengboche and visit Tengboche Monastery. Overnight at lodge. (B)

7

Day-07: Trek to Dingboche

Trek to Dingboche. Overnight at lodge. (B)

8

Day-08: Trek to Lobuche

Trek to Lobuche (4928 m). Overnight at lodge. (B)

9

Day-9: Trek to Gorakhshep

Trek to Gorakhshep (5140 m) and EBC. Overnight at lodge in Gorakhshep. (B)

10

Day-10: Back to Lobuche

Early morning trek to Kalapathar (5310 m) and back to Lobuche via Gorakhshep. Overnight at lodge. (B)

11

Day-11: Trek to Tragnag

Trek to Tragnag (4690 m). Overnight at lodge. (B)

12

Day-12: Trek to Gokyo

Trek to Gokyo and visit 5th and 6th Lake. Overnight at Gokyo. (B)

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Day-13: Trek to Gokyo

Trek to Gokyo- Ri. Overnight at lodge. (B)

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Day-14: Trek to Phorste Drengka

Trek to Phorste Drengka. Overnight at lodge. (B)

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Day-15: Trek to Namche

Trek to Namche . Overnight at Sherpa Land Hotel. (B)

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Day-16: Trek to Phakding

Trek to Phakding : Overnight at Shangrila Hotel

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Day-17: Trek to Lukla

Trek to Lukla. Overnight at Mera Lodge. (B)

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Day-18: Back to Kathmandu

Lukla Fly to Kathmandu (1350 m). Overnight at hotel. (B)

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Day-19: Transfer to Airport

Drive to Airport for your departure. (B)

Note: B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

PRICES BASED ON BUDGET ACCOMMODATION FOR UPGRADE PLEASE EMAIL

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General Inclusion:

For Nepal:-

  • Airport pick up and drop
  • Three-star category hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Holy Himalaya) on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
  • Welcome Dinner with Cultural Program
  • Meals, accommodation, insurance and other expenses of trekking crew
  • Accommodation in the lodge with breakfast during the trek days.
  • Necessary permits and TIMS card
  • Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Necessary equipment (Sleeping bag, duffle bag, and Trekking pole- if necessary) during the trek.
  • Flight fare Kathmandu- Lukla – Kathmandu
  • Flight fare of trekking crew Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
  • All government taxes and office expenses

PRICES BASED ON BUDGET ACCOMMODATION FOR UPGRADE PLEASE EMAIL

General Exclusion:

  • Lunch, dinner in Kathmandu & during the trekking days. (It costs USD 5$-8$ according to the place and what you eat)
  • Personal equipment and clothing
  • Your insurance (highly recommended)
  • Sagarmatha National Park fee (NPR 2000)
  • City sightseeing entry fees(NPR 400+400+1000)
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The applicants are also requested to visit website of the Indian Mission concerned for detailed information about Indian visa.

ONLINE VISA APPLICATION

All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through online application link. Or can apply by typing the URL: http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ in the address bar of web browser, in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa. In either case, no hand written application form will be accepted by any of the Indian Mission/ Post, where-ever online Visa facility has been implemented. The application form completed in all respect and submitted succesfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post in absence of IVAC, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be refered at Instructions for Online Visa Application. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions. If you have already applied online for Indian Visa online and want to know the status of your application,

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PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

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5 Student Period of course/ 5 years M Proof of admission in Indian Institution Yes
6 Foreigners of Indian Origin 5 years M Proof of being of Indian Origin Yes

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Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India

India’s culture is among the world,s oldest; civilization in India began about 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as “Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara” — the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) organization.

Western societies did not always see the culture of India very favorably, according to Christina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London. Early anthropologists once considered culture as an evolutionary process, and ”every aspect of human development was seen as driven by evolution,” she told Live Science. “In this view, societies outside of Europe or North America, or societies that did not follow the European or Western way of life, were considered primitive and culturally inferior.  Essentially this included all the colonized countries and people, such as African countries, India, and the Far East.”.

However, Indians made significant advances in architecture (Taj Mahal), mathematics (the invention of zero) and medicine (Ayurveda). Today, India is a very diverse country, with more than 1.2 billion people, according to the CIA World Factbook, making it the second most populous nation after China. Different regions have their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, food and the arts are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture. Here is a brief overview of the culture of India.

Language

India has 28 states and seven territories, according to the World Health Organization. There is no official language in India, according to a Gujarat High Court ruling in 2010. Many people living in India also write in Devanagari script. In fact, it is a misconception that the majority of people in India speak Hindi. Though many people speak Hindi in India, 59 percent of India residents speak something other than Hindi, according to The Times of India. Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil and Urdu are some other languages spoken in the country.

Religion

India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism, the third and fourth largest religions. About 84 percent of the population identifies as Hindu, according to the “Handbook of Research on Development and Religion” Edited by Matthew Clarke (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013). There are many variations of Hinduism, and four predominant sects — Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakteya and Smarta.

About 13 percent of Indians are Muslim, making it one of the largest Islamic nations in the world. Christians and Sikhs make up a small percentage of the population, and there are even fewer Buddhists and Jains, according to the “Handbook.”

Food

When the Moghul Empire invaded during the sixteenth century, they left a significant mark on the Indian cuisine, according to Texas A&M University. Indian cuisine is also influenced by many other countries. It is known for its large assortment of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. Cooking styles vary from region to region.

Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana (Bengal gram) are important staples of the Indian diet. The food is rich with curries and spices, including ginger, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, dried hot peppers, and cinnamon, among others. Chutneys — thick condiments and spreads made from assorted fruits and vegetables such as tamarind and tomatoes and mint, cilantro and other herbs — are used generously in Indian cooking.

Many Hindus are vegetarians, but lamb and chicken are common in main dishes for non-vegetarians. The Guardian reports that between 20 percent and 40 percent of India’s population is vegetarian.

Much of Indian food is eaten with fingers or bread used as utensils. There is a wide array of breads served with meals, including naan, a leavened, oven-baked flatbread, and bhatoora, a fried, fluffy flatbread common in North India and eaten with chickpea curry.

Architecture and art

The most well-known example of Indian architecture is the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. India also has many ancient temples.

India is well known for its film industry, which is often referred to as Bollywood. The country’s movie history began in 1896 when the Lumière brothers demonstrated the art of cinema in Mumbai, according to the Golden Globes. Today, the films are known for their elaborate singing and dancing.

Indian dance, music and theater traditions span back more than 2,000 years, according to Nilima Bhadbhade, author of “Contract Law in India” (Kluwer Law International, 2010). The major classical dance traditions — Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Kathakali — draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid presentation rules.

Clothing

Indian clothing is closely identified with the colorful silk saris worn by many of the country’s women. The traditional clothing for men is the dhoti, an unstitched piece of cloth that is tied around the waist and legs. Men also wear a kurta, a loose shirt that is worn about knee-length. For special occasions, men wear a sherwani, which is a long coat that is buttoned up to the collar and down to the knees. The Nehru jacket is a shorter version of a sherwani.

Customs and celebrations

The country celebrates Republic Day (Jan. 26), Independence Day (Aug. 15) and Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday (Oct. 2). Diwali is the largest and most important holiday to India, according to National Geographic. It is a five-day festival known as the festival of lights because of the lights lit during the celebration to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. Holi, the festival of colors, also called the festival of love, is popular in the spring.

Weather

India is situated in Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan.
The climate in India varies from a tropical monsoon climate in the south to a temperate climate in the north. If you are thinking of Visiting Delhi (the capital of India) then best to visit it in October, November, February and March. That’s when the nights are cool and the days are filled with a little sunshine. May, June and July are very hot with temperatures over 45 degrees (113 Fahrenheit). It is a dry heat and is sometimes accompanied by dusty desert winds. Most of the rain falls between July and September but they are not the tropical rains you’ll experience in India’s coastal cities.

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  • Experience the exhilaration of trekking to Everest Base Camp
  • Trek up to 5545m through spectacular scenery
  • Trek through the heart of Sherpa country
  • Informative guides to uncover the history behind mystical sights
  • Breathtaking views of the Everest region
  • Get to know the gentle spirit of the Sherpa people
  • Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and scores of other lesser crests seen from a peaked vantage point
  • Get among the hustle and bustle of market town Namche Bazaar
  • Suitable for people aged over 14 and below 65
  • Guided tour of Kathmandu’s ancient temples