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NEPAL · HIMALAYAS · KHUMBU VALLEY · OCTOBER 2027
Trekking to Everest Base Camp (5,350 m) via Kala Patthar, Cho La, and Gokyo Ri
Twenty-one days through the heart of the Himalayas: Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar (5,550 m), the Cho La Pass, and the Gokyo Lakes, with a certified guide and porters.
It is called Chomolungma, “Mother Goddess of the World” in Tibetan, long before the West named it after a Welsh surveyor. At 8,848 m, it is the highest point on the planet, and although this journey does not aim to reach its summit, it does aim to stand at its feet. It will be a twenty-one-day trek through the Khumbu region in northeastern Nepal, protected by Sagarmatha National Park. We’ll set out from Lukla and ascend the Dudh Koshi Valley through rhododendron forests, across suspension bridges, and through Sherpa villages (Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Tengboche), until we find ourselves among glacial moraines with Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Cho Oyu as our backdrop. This is not a technical expedition, but it is one of the most challenging and beautiful high-altitude treks in the world, with Sherpa hospitality as our constant companion. Groups of 4 to 10 people with certified guides and porters.
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Why this hike?
Everest Base Camp
Hike to 5,350 m, where expeditions to the world's highest mountain begin.
Kala Patthar
The best viewpoint of Everest in the entire region (5,550 m), offering the most famous sunset in the Himalayas.
Sherpa Culture
Buddhist monasteries, villages in the Khumbu region, and the hospitality of Namche and Tengboche.
Is this hike right for you?
- You want to hike to Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Patthar to watch the sunset over the highest mountain on Earth.
- Are you looking for a high-altitude trek with gradual acclimatization and the Cho La Pass (5,420 m) as an added challenge?
- You're drawn to Sherpa culture: Buddhist monasteries, villages in the Khumbu region, and guesthouses with a stove and a communal dining room.
- Do you want to hike the entire loop, including Base Camp, the Gokyo Valley and its lakes, and four eight-thousanders starting from Gokyo Ri?
- You'll be part of a small group of 4 to 10 people, accompanied at all times by certified guides and porters.
The Trip in Pictures
Day-by-Day Itinerary
We’ll be met at the Kathmandu airport (1,345 m) and transferred to the hotel. This will be our first encounter with the orderly chaos of the Nepalese capital, amid temples, alleyways, and the Himalayas looming on the horizon.
Elevation: 1,345 m
Accommodations: hotel in Kathmandu (to be confirmed)
Free day to explore Kathmandu: the temples of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, and the Thamel neighborhood. We’ll also hold an expedition briefing, including a review of equipment and logistics, before flying to the Himalayas.
Elevation: 1,345 m
Accommodations: hotel in Kathmandu (to be confirmed)
One of the most spectacular flights in the world: a 35-minute flight between Himalayan peaks to the Lukla airstrip (2,804 m), perched on the edge of a cliff. From there, we’ll spend the first few hours hiking down into the Dudh Koshi Valley to Phakding.
Elevation: 2,804 → 2,610 m
Hiking: 3–4 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
We’ll cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River and tackle the first serious climb of the trek up to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m), the Sherpa commercial capital and gateway to Sagarmatha National Park.
Elevation: 2,610 → 3,441 m
Hiking: 5–6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
A rest day in Namche to acclimate using the “climb high, sleep low” technique. We can hike up to Khumjung or to the Everest View Hotel for our first views of the roof of the world.
Elevation: 3,441 m
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
A high-altitude trail with constant views of Ama Dablam, leading to Tengboche (3,867 m) and its Buddhist monastery, one of the most important in the Khumbu region.
Elevation: 3,441 → 3,867 m
Hiking: 5–6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
The valley opens up, and the landscape becomes more arid and high-mountain-like. We’ll arrive at Dingboche (4,358 m), a village with barley fields surrounded by 6,000-meter peaks.
Elevation: 3,867 → 4,358 m
Hiking: 5–6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
Second key acclimatization day: We will climb to the summit of Chhukung Ri (5,650 m), the highest point so far, with views of Lhotse, Makalu, and Ama Dablam.
Elevation: 4,358 → 5,650 m
Hiking: 6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
A short hike that connects to the main trail to Base Camp, winding through glacial moraines and offering views that become increasingly obscured by the high mountains.
Elevation: 4,358 → 4,620 m
Hiking: 4 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
The longest day of the trek: We’ll head up to Gorakshep and climb Kala Patthar (5,550 m) to watch the sunset over Everest—the most iconic view in the entire Himalayas.
Elevation: 4,620 → 5,550 m
Hiking: ~7 hrs
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
Early in the morning, we’ll hike from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5,350 m), the symbolic goal of the trip. Then we’ll change course and head toward Dzongla.
Elevation: 5,350 m (Base Camp)
Hiking: ~8 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
A rest day to regain strength before crossing the Cho La Pass, one of the most technically challenging sections of the trek.
Elevation: 4,830 m
Accommodations: guesthouse
We will cross the Cho La (5,420 m), the highest pass on the route, with sections of rock, snow, or ice depending on the time of year. We will descend to Dragnag, now in the Gokyo Valley.
Elevation: 4,830 → 5,420 → 4,700 m
Hiking: ~7 hrs
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
A short hike along the edge of the Ngozumpa Glacier—the longest in the Himalayas—to the village of Gokyo, next to its turquoise lake.
Elevation: 4,700 → 4,750 m
Hiking: 4 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
The final peak of the trip: Gokyo Ri (5,360 m), offering views of four eight-thousanders (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu) from a single vantage point.
Elevation: 4,750 → 5,360 m
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
We’ll begin our descent with the first leg toward Macherma, leaving the Gokyo Lakes behind.
Elevation: 4,750 → 4,470 m
Hiking: 5 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
We’ll descend to Namche Bazaar, returning to life in a larger town after days in the high mountains.
Elevation: 4,470 → 3,441 m
Hiking: 5 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lodging: guesthouse
The final stretch of the descent to Lukla, bringing the trek full circle.
Elevation: 3,441 → 2,804 m
Hiking: 6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodations: guesthouse
Morning flight back to Kathmandu. We’ll have some free time and our first hot shower in almost three weeks.
Elevation: 1,345 m
Accommodations: hotel in Kathmandu (to be confirmed)
A free day in the capital and a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant, featuring a performance of local culture.
Elevation: 1,345 m
Meals: farewell dinner
Accommodations: hotel in Kathmandu (to be confirmed)
Transfer to the Kathmandu airport. Official end of the expedition.
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Meet Your Guides
Sebastián Aldana
An Argentine mountaineer from Jujuy and a high-altitude mountain guide with more than 30 years of experience. On September 30, 2016, he reached the summit of Manaslu (8,163 m, the eighth-highest mountain in the world) without supplemental oxygen, becoming one of the first Argentines to do so. In addition to leading international expeditions, he teaches training workshops for mountain guides in Jujuy.
Fede Lombardi
Founder & mountain guide, Vertidissim
Born in Córdoba and raised in Buenos Aires, Fede left a career spanning more than 15 years at a technology company to devote himself to what he’s truly passionate about: taking people to the mountains. He settled in Girona in 2022 and has since led more than 30 expeditions to 10 different destinations, including the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Aosta Valley, and the Costa Brava. He is a certified low- and mid-mountain guide, a certified cycling guide, and an ultradistance trail runner with over 15 years of experience. He is also a triathlete and an open-water swimming specialist on the Costa Brava. More than 100 verified reviews on Google attest to the quality of his work, with an average rating of 4.9/5.
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Things to Know
What's Included
- Certified mountain guide (Spanish, English, French, and Catalan) and on-site support team, including the necessary porters
- Trekking permit (entry to Sagarmatha National Park) and TIMS card
- Domestic round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, including airport taxes
- Accommodations: hotel in Kathmandu (4 nights) and guesthouses during the trek
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Luggage: 15 kg per person, carried by a porter
- Comprehensive medical kit and insurance for expedition personnel
- Satellite phone
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu featuring a local cultural performance
What is NOT included
- International flight
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (not included in the itinerary)
- Snacks, energy drinks, bottled water, alcohol, and beverages consumed outside of included meals
- Personal expenses, laundry, and tips
- Cell phone, personal satellite phone, and the Internet
- Travel insurance, helicopter rescue, and medical or hospitalization expenses
- Walkie-talkies and a permit to film with a professional camera
- Expenses for unforeseen circumstances (bad weather, abandoning the trek, emergencies)
Additional Services
- Single room at the hotel in Kathmandu, with a surcharge (please contact us)
- Single room at the trekking guesthouses, subject to availability at each accommodation (please check with us before booking)
Physical Fitness Level and Required Experience
Required Equipment
- 40-50 L Hiking Backpack
- 80-liter woven bag for porters (max. 15 kg)
- Sleeping bag rated for a comfort temperature range of -10 °C to -15 °C
- Waterproof hiking boots, used
- Technical layered clothing (thermal base layer, fleece, down jacket)
- Waterproof jacket and pants (hardshell)
- Hat, warm gloves, and neck warmer
- High-quality sunglasses and sunscreen
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Water bottle or at least 1.5–2 L of water
- Basic personal first-aid kit and water purification tablets
Recommended equipment:
- Spare thermal clothing
- Sandals or light footwear for guesthouses
- Power bank or spare battery for the headlamp
- Earplugs for sleeping in shared rooms
- Wet wipes and toilet paper
- Personal medication and medication for altitude sickness (as prescribed by a doctor)
Accommodations
Hotel in Kathmandu. Accommodations in the capital on nights 1, 2, 19, and 20. The hotel will be confirmed shortly. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
Trekking guesthouses. Traditional Sherpa lodging along the entire route: simple rooms, usually double occupancy, with shared bathrooms, except for a few instances in Namche or Lukla. The heart of every house is the communal dining room, heated by a wood-burning stove or a yak dung stove, where you’ll have dinner, warm up, and socialize with other trekkers and local Sherpas. All three meals of the day are included and served at the guesthouse itself.
Dates for 2027 and price
2,450 € per person
Oct. 4–24
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What's Not Included
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Terms and Conditions
Climate and Security Clause
This decision rests solely with the guide at the time; it is made based on the information available that day and is not subject to negotiation. The group’s safety always takes precedence over the itinerary. Whenever possible, an equivalent alternative activity will be proposed, or the itinerary will be rearranged to take advantage of better weather windows on other days.
Days or activities canceled due to weather or safety concerns are not eligible for a refund, as they result from a safety decision and not from a cancellation of service by Vertidissim.
In the specific case of crossing the Cho La Pass (5,420 m), since it may include sections of snow or ice depending on the time of year, the decision to cross or take an alternative route is also based on the conditions at the pass, in addition to the weather.
Reservation and Cancellation Policies
Cancellation by the participant:
More than 60 days before departure: 100% refund of the amount paid, minus the deposit.
Between 60 and 30 days before departure: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the deposit.
Between 29 and 15 days before: 25% refund of the amount paid, minus the deposit.
Less than 15 days before or no-show: no refund.
Cancellation by Vertidissim: If the trip is canceled for reasons beyond the participant’s control (not to be confused with the weather clause, which applies to specific activities during a trip that has already begun), 100% of the amount paid will be refunded, or the trip will be rescheduled for another available date.
Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. We recommend purchasing a policy that covers cancellation, accidents, medical expenses, and high-altitude helicopter rescue (up to 5,600 m), as Vertidissim cannot be held responsible for personal contingencies (accidents, illness, flights, etc.).
Name Changes: You may transfer your spot to another person up to 15 days before departure, subject to a €50 administrative fee.
