Everest Base Camp Gokyo, Chola, Kongma La Pass Trek -17 Days

Equipment List:

Head:

Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
Sunglasses with UV protection
Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body:

Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
Light and expedition-weight thermal tops
Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket *
Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands:

1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.

Lower Body:

Non-cotton underwear briefs
Hiking shorts 1 pair
1 pair of Hiking trousers
lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal) 1 pair
1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric 1 pair

Feet:

2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)

Sleeping:

1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*

Rucksack and Travel Bags:

1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
1 large duffel bag
A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical:

Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
1 skin-blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Cough and/or cold medicine
Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
Water purification tablets or water filter
1 set of earplugs
Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items:

1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
large Ziplocs
1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
2 water bottles (1 liter each)
1 compass or GPS(optional)
Binoculars (optional)
1 alarm clock/watch
4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks
1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
small folding knife

Toiletries:

1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Female hygiene products
Small mirror

The trek requires two permits:

1) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.

2) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.

The Nepal Tourism Boards office in Kathmandu or the park’s entrance gate in Monjo can provide you with Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit for NRS 3000.

The fee for citizens of SAARC nations is NRS 1500.

You must complete the permit application and present your passport or a copy of your passport. You must be in Lukla to obtain the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. The permission costs NRS 2000 and may be acquired at the rural municipality counter on the outskirts of the settlement.

You will not have to worry about waiting for permits since the Everest Dreams team will take care of everything.

In brief, the trails are long, harsh, and with high cliffs and mountain terrains which is why trekkers need to be more prepared.

Thus, you must have strong physical and mental fitness, to withstand the difficulties in trekking. In addition, train your body hard enough so that it can resist pressure and frequently changing terrains.

Travel Insurance:

All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given, we highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.

Passport and Visa:

Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6 months prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Accommodation:

Accommodations are available in trekking lodges, teahouses, and several hotels all along the trail, providing basic, well-maintained, reasonably luxury 5-star ones with additional needs according to your budget. Tea houses on the trail vary in quality and price, depending on the amenities they feature.

The tea houses room has twin sharing beds and some basic furniture like a table or a chair. Normally, beds contain pillows and sheets and almost all tea houses provide extra blankets as it will be freezing at night. Usually, hot showers are available throughout the trek.

For trekkers who want to Camp, various campsites are available along the trail.

Transportations:

All the necessary transportation for your trip will be managed by us upon your request. Transportation is provided on a private as well as sharing basis. Solo travelers are provided with sharing or public transportation. Whereas travelers of two and above are provided with private transportation.

Potter and Guide:

Solo trekkers are provided with a single helper both acting as a Potter and Guide. For trekkers above two or more Potters and Guides are provided according to the size of the groups. Every two guest is provided with one potter.

Responsible Tourism:

As responsible for tourism we believe in respecting local communities, their culture, and rules. So, for that region, we would like you to follow some local rules and regulations during the trek. Always ask your guides for permission before doing something in the local community. Keep the environment clean. Help the local community to encourage the positive sides of tourism.