EVEREST BASE CAMP (5554 MTS.) AND GOKYO CIRCUIT TREK Go round the Mount Everest with a smile of joy on your face.. Cheers, as you are with some of

the World's Toughest People - the Sherpas, and the Giant Mountains of the Himalayas

The Trek to the Everest Base Camp combined with Gokyo Lakes is a way to completely live the rich experience of trekking in the Everest region. While trekking to the Everest Base Camp is beautiful and enchanting experience and is popular too, the trek to the much silent, calmer and even more beautiful Gokyo Lakes completes your experience of wandering in these regions of Nepal. The trek to Everest Base Camp takes you closer to the mountain, but completing it with a trek to the Gokyo Lakes adds to your experience of witnessing the 'mountain of glory' from the other side as well. Rather, the views of Mt. Everest from Gokyo Ri Summit and Beyond Gokyo 5th lakes are one of the most complete, full-up, unbelievable, and breathtaking. The trek to reach the Gokyo Lakes itself is a thrilling and challenging one involving negotiating the high pass of Cho La and the crossing the vast Ngozumpa Glacier, which is considered to be the longest glacier in The Nepal Himalayas. The pristine lakes of Gokyo are just something to fall in love with straight away. Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world, stands right in front of all the six lakes of the Gokyo region. Brahminy ducks in the first lake remain there even in winters.. The sounds of Himalayan snow cock will tease your ears. The region has 6 visible lakes.. otherwise, Gokyo lakes are 19 interconnected lakes.Ngozumba glacier - the longest glacier of the Nepal Himalayas ( 36 kilometers ) blows your mind off with its vast and rough terrain. Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Nirekha and other peaks stands tall on the other side of the glacier, luring your imaginations. Strong wind blows often in the region. Here the views are surreal!! The Everest Gokyo Circuit Trek offers stunning views of Mount Everest from all round, firstly from the Khumbhu Region and the from the Ngozumpa valley. On this trek, you do not just view the classic mountain from a distance, but you trek to its base camp from where, lots of mountaineers from different parts of the World, take their steps on to the mountain, to reach its summit. Walking the trails through Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep and then to Everest Base Camp, this is for sure a trek you must do to gift yourself an experience for a lifetime !! Further, to add to your experience, you trek to Dzongla, from where you will tackle the mighty Chola pass to take yourself to the surreal valley of Gokyo. The mere sight of the Vast Ngozumpa glacier will blow off your mind!! On this trek we also summit the famous and strategic Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri. The truth is, Mt. Everest is not clearly viewed from the Everest Base Camp and is blocked. So a climb to Kalapatthar is much desired which offers grands views all round. The views from the top of Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri can't just be spoken in few words. From here, you get to witness the grand vista of the tallest mountains in the world. At 5554 meters, this is also the highest point of the trek. Views of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse during sunrise or sunset will be to your soul's contentment. Apart from the stunning mountains, trekking in the Kumbhu region is also about lots of other elements and experiences. To mention few, its the Sherpa way of life, their hardship and happiness, The Buddhism pf Peace and enlightenment, the beautiful rhododendrons, local cuisines, and lots more...

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PROGRAMME DETAILS

Period 21 April 2018 to 09 May 2018

Duration 19 days – Bangalore to Bangalore, if the journey to Delhi and back is performed by air. Add 4

more days (2 for onward and 2 for return), if the journey to Delhi and back is performed by train.

Nature of programme Trekking & camping (Tea house)

Group strength Minimum: 15: Maximum: 17

Age group 18 to 60 years Grade and Terrain Strenuous and challenging – Rhododendron forest, rocky, meadows, glacier

Participation Fees

Rs.60,000/-* (includes air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and back, vegetarian 3 meals and 2 teas

in a day, accommodation in tourists’ standard lodges, evening snacks with tea, Trekking permits (ACAP & TIMS), airport pick up and drop and half day sightseeing in Kathmandu, 1 porter each for 2 trekkers, experienced instructors & guides). (Excludes: Personal travel insurance, Bislery water bottles) {* Upto Kathmandu and back, the participants will have to make own transport arrangements as per his/her convenience.)

Registration fees By 15/12/2017 by payment of Rs.30,000/- and the balance on or before 31/JAN/2018

Mode of payment Cheque / DD drawn in favour of THE KARNATAKA MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION The confirmed participants will be provided with our bank details for transferring the amount.

Cancellation charges

31 – 45 days before the date of departure: Rs.10,000/- 21 – 30 days before the date of departure: Rs.12,000/- 10 – 20 days before the date of departure: Rs.15,000/- Less than 10 days: Rs.20,000/- (* PLUS Air ticket cancellation costs.)

Briefing All details pertinent to the expedition like items to carry, flight timings, reporting point, contact numbers etc., will be given on the day of briefing which will be held at least 10 days prior to the date of departure All participants are required to be insured themselves, before leaving for the expedition.

DAY to DAY Itinerary

DAY DATE PROGRAMME

01 21/4/2018 Depart from Bangalore by flight to Kathmandu and stay

02 22/4/2018 Stay at Kathmandu

03 23/4/2018 Flight to Lukla (2840m) & trek to Phading (2610m) – 3 – 4 hrs.

04 24/4/2018 Trek from Phading to Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 5 – 6 hrs.

05 25/4/2018 Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3440m)

06 26/4/2018 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3860m) – 5 – 6 hrs.

07 27/4/2018 Trek from Thyangboche to Pheriche (3930m) – 5 – 6 hrs.

08 28/4/2018 Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche (4930m) – 6 – 7 hrs.

09 29/4/2018 Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5160m), EBC (5364m) and back – 6 – 8 hrs.

10 30/4/2018 Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Pathar (5545m) and to Lobuche – 6 – 7 hrs.

11 01/5/2018 Trek from Lobuche to Zhongla (4830m) – 5 – 6 hrs.

12 02/5/2018 Trek from Zhongla to Thangnak (4750m – 5 – 6 hrs.

13 03/5/2018 Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo Lake (4800m) – 6 – 7 hrs.

14 04/5/2018 Trek from Gokyo Lake to Dole (4038m) – 6 – 7 hrs.

15 05/5/2018 Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5 – 7 hrs.

16 06/5/2018 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m) 5 – 7 hrs.

17 07/5/2018 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and stay

18 08/5/2018 Stay at Kathmandu

19 09/5/2018 Depart from Kathmandu to Bangalore.

IMPORTANT

Passport is necessary. At the time of registration, submission of 3 PP photographs and copy of passport

(1st

and last pages in a single sheet) is a must.

Last dates to be strictly adhered to. The quoted participation fee is applicable only if registration is completed by the date mentioned (i.e.

31/JAN/2018). Prospective participants should able to steadily trek 6 to 7 hours a day. The trek calls for utmost physical fitness. Participants should be prepared to work on their physically

fitness right away and give the trek the importance and seriousness it deserves. Cancellation clause will be applied strictly. Attending Briefing as and when convened is mandatory.

Check List 1. Rucksack (KMA will provide)

2. Torch with spare battery

3. Water bottle (1 lt. capacity)

4. Camp slippers

5. Sun cap

6. Sun glasses

7. Personal medicines, if any, prescribed by your Doctor and few band-aids and medicines for common ailments.

8. Light-weight rain coat/sheet

9. Good shoes with rubber sole

10. Clothing a) Cotton pants / track-bottom (2 Nos.) b) Cotton shirts, preferably full-sleeves (2 Nos.) c) ‘T’ Shirts (3 Nos.) d) Under garments as per requirement

11. Wind-cheater

12. Warm clothing

a) One woolen sweater / thick jerkin

b) One pair woolen gloves

c) Two pairs of thick cotton socks

d) One pair of woolen socks

e) Monkey cap / balaclava

f) Thermals

13. Camera, optional

14. Vaseline, sun-cream

15. Toilet-kit;

16. Tissue-paper role

17. Lunch box to carry packed-lunch during trekking

Do’s and Don’ts 1. Don’t wear or carry costly ornaments / things 2. While packing your rucksack, wrap all items in plastic covers. 3. Carry your photo-identity card (Original), if you are traveling by AIR.

4. Rucksack should be returned on or before 20/5/2018. 5. Each group/family members are requested to carry small Medical-kit. 6. Carry only minimum required items.

Other information Average trek per day would be for around 6 to 7 hrs.

Maximum height gained during the trek 18,000 ft. approx.

Wholesome vegetarian food will be provided.

The transportation from Bangalore to Kathmandu has to be arranged by the participants themselves.

A centralized medical kit will be carried.

Decent and comfortable accommodation in Kathmandu, Lukla and en-route.

The participant should be physically and medically fit and should not be suffering from ailments that can aggravate or cause problems at high altitude.

Submission of medical fitness certificate as per pro-forma is mandatory.

At any time during the course of the expedition, the Leader’s decision shall be final.

Food and accommodation as centrally arranged only.

The team members will be selected by the KMA Executive Committee.

Registrations will close once the target number is reached irrespective of the last date mentioned. Hence be quick.

Programme Coordinator

Sri TS Siddalinga Swamy, (M) 09448607602

Office address Room No.205, I Floor, Kanteerava Sports Complex-II

Kanteerava Stadium premises, Kasturba Road Bangalore-560001

E-mail: info@kmaindia.com