Useful Info

Fifth Lake trek Key Highlights:

• Complete five fabulous peaks all over 5,000 metres: the Fifth Lakle and the summits of Gokyo Ri.
• Trek in the more virgin valleys of the Khumbu while approaching the Fifth Lake and Choyu Base Camp.
• View Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cholatse, the Himalayan giants, in their astonishing glory.
• It’s a great opportunity to ascend Fifth Lake and relish grandstand views of Gokyo lake, Gokyo valley, and surrounding mountains.

General Information vital to this trek:

Best Season for this trip:

Doing this trek/climb at the right time is very important to the success of a trip of this kind. Spring (March-May) and autumn (October-November) are really the best seasons to do this trek. The monsoon season (June - early September) has less predictable weather, but some trekkers still choose this time as it aligns better with their vacation schedule. Winter season (December - February) gets pretty cold, and snow may block the passes, but often offers clear skies. Nonetheless, we suggest our guests make bookings for this venture in the spring or autumn, especially in the autumn of September/October. The weather is at its best for this high altitude trip. The views are crystal clear with sparkling blue skies & the finest weather you could ever imagine.

Difficulty on this odyssey

The Fifth Lake trek is rated “Challenging”. It is a very arduous adventure. This venture is more challenging than its sibling treks Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes, but not as much challenging as trekking peaks such as Island Peak and Mera Peak. Nevertheless, doing this trip requires real good physical fitness & previous experience of trekking above 4500m.

Accommodation & Meals

The Everest Region has admirable infrastructure for trekkers. The teahouses (lodges) are of relatively high quality and they serve good meals, especially in Namche Bazar which you’ll pass on the way up and down.

Will I need travel insurance?

It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips in Nepal.

We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverage before making the final decision. Carry proof of your insurance with you on the holiday and leave a copy next to your kin. You must ensure that your insurance provides an adequate level of protection and covers you well for the activities involved.

Equipment for Nepal Trekking

This section is intended to provide information on clothing and equipment requirements for Nepal Trek. It is not intended to be a final and authoritative checklist. For those who would like a more detailed discussion of these issues, we ask you to contact us at singbir@yahoo.com or via WhatsApp at +9779841146306

The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend that you take with you. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However, we recommend that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.

Footwear: Equipment for Nepal Trek

1. Walking boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in prior to the trek, and which are waterproof
2. Trainer or casual shoes, for trekking and/or for traveling
3. Warm socks for colder areas
4. Gaiters, in case of rain or snow

Legwear
1. Loose, casual trousers for trekking
2. Thermal leggings for colder areas
3. Long skirt for women as an alternative to trousers
4. Waterproof trousers

Body
1. Selection of T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton
2. Thermal shirt for colder areas
3. Warm shirt, possibly fleece, for colder areas
4. Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper
5. Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes
6. Down jacket (optional for cold nights & mornings; can be hired in Kathmandu cheaply)

Head / Hands
1. Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
2. Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking
3. Sunglasses or goggles
4. Warm gloves

Other Items

1. Strong rucksack or large hold all to be carried by porters
2. Day sack to be carried personally
3. Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag
4. One-liter water bottle
5. Personal first aid kit to include essential items
6. Sleeping bag, 4 season
7. Torch, ideally head torch
8. Camera and film! – For those not to be forgotten shots of the Himalayas
9. Toilet items and towel
10. Large handkerchief/bandana for neck

Optional Items
1. Binoculars
2. Books (see Recommended Reading)
3. Altimeter
4. Compass
5. Playing cards/backgammon/chess set

Recommended Mountaineering Kit
In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialist items which are required for the trekking peaks.

Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters & crampons that have been tested for a good fit.

Packing list for Peak Climbing In Nepal

1. Fleece trousers
2. Additional mitts and gloves suitable for climbing
3. Ice axe, and ski poles (note – ice axe can be hired in Kathmandu)
4. Climbing harness
5. 2 x tape slings
6. 2 x screw gate karabiners
7. Descended/abseil device
8. Ascender

And Finally
The most important things that you must take with you are a sense of humor, an open mind, and an understanding that a trip to Nepal is an adventure to a land that is very different from your own.

Nepal trekking permit and National Parks entrance  Fee:

National Park Fee will be required to trek in common areas such as:

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee US$20 per person
Sagarmatha National Park (Everest) – RS 3000 plus 13% vat per person, if you are from SAARC country then RS 1500 plus 13% vat
Annapurna Area Conservation Project ACAP and MCAP – RS 3000 per person if you are from SAARC country then RS 1000
Langtang – RS 3000 per person if you are from SAARC country then RS 300
TIMS – US$ 20 per person if you are from SAARC country then US$ 10

Trekking Permit:

A special Trekking permit is required to visit Nepal’s restricted areas determined for trekking by the government. If you plan to trek in two different areas, two trekking permits are compulsory.
As for new rules, a new trekking pass TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card is compulsory too.

Kanchanjunga & Lower Dolpa:
US$ 10.00 per week per person

Upper Mustang & Upper Dolpa permit fees:
For 10 days: US$ 500.00
and after 10 days per day per person US$ 50.00

Gorkha District Trekking permit fees:

From September to November per week per person is US$ 100.00 and Afer 7 days per day per person US$ 10.00
From December to August per week per person is US$ 75.00 and after 7 days per day per person US$ 7.00

Nar Phu Trek: From September to November, US$ 90 per week per person, and from December to August US$ 75 per week per person or equivalent convertible foreign

Manaslu Trekking permit (Trekking Permit of the Manaslu)
From Sept. to Nov: US$ 100.00 per week and after 7 days per day per person US$ 10.00
From Dec. to Aug: US$ 75.00 per week and after 7 days per day per person US$ 7.00

Tsum valley Trekking Permit (Trekking permit of Tsum Valley)

From September to November US$35 for the first 8 days

From December to August US$25 for the first 8 days

Chhekampar & Chunchet VDC (Sirdibas – Lokpa – Chumling – Chhekampar – Nile – Chhule Area):
From September to November US$ 35.00 per person for the first 8 days
From December to August US$ 25.00 per person for the first 8 days

Dolakpa District (Gauri Shankar & Lamabagar):

Per week per person US$ 10.00

Humla District (Simikot-Yari):
Areas of Limi and Muchu VDC, area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma VDC.
First 7 days: US$ 50.00
and After 7 days: US$ 7.00 per day per person

Note:

To get a group trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through the registered trekking agency of Nepal.
The trekking fee can be paid in Nepalese currency
Trekking Fee of other restricted areas imposed by Nepal government:
Rasuwa district (Thuman and Timure): per week per person US$ 10.00

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