Accommodation While in Kathmandu:
Himalayan Friendly provides the best accommodation in the comfort of a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. On a 3 Star category Hotels (Kathmandu suite home) in the hub of Kathmandu in Thamel. The most active and interesting spot for travelers an easy assist to all types of needful requirements. Likewise, facilities for ATMs, Money changing counters, and various trekking and mountaineering well-stocked shops and stores. Including international standard restaurants, café, bakeries, as well banks, medical pharmacies, etc.
One can upgrade the accommodation for 4 or 5-star deluxe standard hotels, on request. When booking with Himalaya Friendly. Which will be at an extra cost.
The hotel in Kathmandu is booked according to our standard itinerary days, in Kathmandu normally will be for 3 overnights. Please remember while in Kathmandu it will be on Bed and Breakfast basis. Includes welcome or farewell dinner only.
Food and Accommodation in Gokyo Valley
Besides other Treks, Gokyo Valey Trek is one of the most widespread treks in Nepal. Usually, meals are also served three times a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). Breakfast and Dinner are served in guest houses/ Lodges and lunch is in treks. In comparison to other Treks, you will find quality food in Gokyo Trekking. The common foods found in the Everest region are noodles, soups, handmade breads, rice items, curries, spaghetti, pizza, egg items, and potatoes. You will have full possibilities or choices to choose your favored stuff from a minor menu provided by the lodge.
Lodges in the Everest region are standard associated with the ones in Annapurna and Langtang areas. Like other trekking regions, in this area also you will find 2 single beds in one room but the room will be cleaner than in other regions. These lodges provide you with rooms with blankets included in the main places though we encourage you to carry your sleeping bag as well.
Bathrooms are shared, and hot showers are few and far between – and where they are available you will usually have to pay for the pleasure. Your guide will help you to arrange a place to stay when you arrive at each place.
WI-FI Available On Everest Base Camp Trek:
In the modern days of the Hi-Tec world, where all wide-world travelers are connected with the world of social media. The most important on the everyday use of the internet, cell phones, and Wi-Fi gadgets, which makes traveling fun and easier.
In Nepal, big cities, towns, and large villages do have all the modem facilities of Internet and Wi-Fi. But trekking depends upon the region and overnights stops as itinerary days. For Everest Base Camp Trekking and other regions of high Khumbu areas, most places offer these facilities.
At Namche Bazaar and Lukla, the Internet service is called Air Link, and trekkers can purchase Internet so-called packages. At the cost of NRS 700 or US$ 6-7 for 24-hour service. Which costs more than NRS 1,200 or US$ 9-12) for 48 hours of service.
The Internet and Wi-Fi services are available in most lodges till Gorakshep, some do charge extra. Some lodges offer free services of Wi-Fi, nevertheless one can enjoy the modern facilities along with the grand views. But remember the internet, Wi-Fi, and telecommunications do not run smoothly and can be disturbing and slow. Due to the nature of landscapes terrains in deep gorges or on a hidden valley, as well as weather conditions.
For the best reliable services, buy Everest Link or a 3G to 4 G SIM Card is good for daily use. As the weather and the areas of walking permits, on treks, your guide will suggest you buy either in Lukla or Kathmandu.
Trekking Permits and Sagarmatha National Park Trekking Permits
for 2024/2025.
Including Gokyo Valley and various adventures. Trekking Permits is issued by the Khumbu village community known as Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Municipality Permit. The permit is obtained on arrival in Lukla, the guide will instruct you to show your passport and required PP photos.
The cost which comes to NRS 2,000 per person, approx. US$15 as per the current exchange rate. The permit will cover for 4 weeks, for more days than declared the cost will be NRS 2,500 per person. The other permit included is the Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit.
Sagarmatha is the name for Everest in Nepal, the native Sherpa is called Chomolungma of Tibetan origin. In both languages, it means a great Mother as huge as an ocean. The permit is issued at the park entrance near Monjo village on the second day walk from Lukla and Phakding.
The cost is NRS 3,000 per person which is about US $ 22.5. For SAARC (South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation). The members are Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Nepal Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. The cost for SAARC is NRS 1,500 per person and for domestic Nepali trekkers is NRS 100 per person.
Packing List
Himalaya Friendly has always been keen on safety on the journey. We have prepared a Trekking Equipment List which the trekkers will need during their trek in Nepal. The following list should help you with your packing. Generally, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
Clothing
- Insulated Jacket
- Down Jacket
- Windproof and waterproof jacket and pant
- Thermal inner dress
- Trekking pants and trousers
- Trekking shirts
- Breathable underwears
Head and Hand
- Scarf or cap
- Warm hat
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses ( recommend a UV protection)
- Lightweight gloves( recommend a thermal gloves)
- Windproof and waterproof gloves
- Slippers
- Trekking boots
- Hiking socks
- Warm woolen socks
- Gaiter
Personal items
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Soap
- Sanitizer
- 1 to 2 towel
- Body moisturizer
- Sunscreen cream
- Toiletries
- Wet wipes
- Small mirror
- Lip balm
Other gears
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
- Water purification tablets
- First Aid kits
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Prescribed medicines
- Lighter or matchbox
- Plastic bags
- Binoculars
