What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: · A dental check-up prior to travelling. · That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

Do you guys have a PAC Portable Altitude Chamber?

Yes, we do have PAC but we don’t use it for this trek since you only have to stay a night above 5000 meters. We will surely provide one if required.

What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers?

The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide are about -10 deg C, we can provide liner or extra blanket if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you.

Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?

The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?.

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

Where do we toilet along the trail? Is it similar to Kilimanjaro and just wherever we can find privacy?

At most cases you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

In major places (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Thamel House or similar)
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla - Trek to Phakding
Kathmandu to Lukla - Trek to Phakding
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Hotel Sherpa or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (3-4 hours) following the Dudh Kosi River and suspension bridges
Optional Activities
- Direct helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for USD 450 per person (based on 5 people sharing)
Landmarks
Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla)
Dudh Kosi River
Ghat
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Hotel Sheryang or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours) following the Dudh Kosi River and crossing suspension bridges
Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park
Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Hotel Sheryang or similar)
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization hike around Namche Bazaar
- Visit to Sherpa museum showcasing traditional Sherpa customs
- Hike to Syangboche area and Everest View Hotel
Landmarks
Everest View Hotel
Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Phortse Guest House or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (5-6 hours) through rhododendron forests
Day 6
Phortse Thanga to Machhermo
Phortse Thanga to Machhermo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Peaceful Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (5-6 hours) through high-altitude mountain landscape
Landmarks
Ngozumpa Glacier
Day 7
Machhermo to Gokyo
Machhermo to Gokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Gokyo Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (5-6 hours)
Landmarks
Gokyo Lakes
Day 8
Gokyo
Gokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Gokyo Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri (5-6 hours round trip) with panoramic Himalayan views
Landmarks
Gokyo Ri
Day 9
Gokyo to Dole
Gokyo to Dole
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Cozy Inn Dole or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Dole (6-7 hours) with gradual descent
Day 10
Dole to Namche Bazaar
Dole to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Hotel Sheryang or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours) via Khumjung
- Visit to Khumjung, a traditional Sherpa village
Landmarks
Khumjung
Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Hotel Ganesh Himal)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (6-7 hours) retracing initial route through Dudh Kosi Valley
Landmarks
Dudh Kosi River
Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
Lukla to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Thamel House or similar)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Direct helicopter flight from Lukla to Kathmandu for USD 450 per person (based on 5 people sharing)
Landmarks
Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla)
Day 13
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla)
Dudh Kosi River
Ghat

Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park

Landmarks
Everest View Hotel

Landmarks
Ngozumpa Glacier

Landmarks
Gokyo Lakes

Landmarks
Gokyo Ri

Landmarks
Khumjung

Landmarks
Dudh Kosi River

Landmarks
Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla)

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

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Anonymous5.0•May 2014
“Nice Guides and organisation! Trekk to Gokyo Ri” I had a great time trekking to Gokyo Ri with the Ace The Himalaya...
“Nice Guides and organisation! Trekk to Gokyo Ri” I had a great time trekking to Gokyo Ri with the Ace The Himalaya Crew! Once I arrived I had a meeting with the manager of the Trekking agency who informed me about anything relevant and had time to answer all questions I had. Very nice to mention is following: I had booked a group trekking. Once I arrived they informed me that other group participants changed their trekk so I was the only one in the group... Nevertheless they gave me a guide so I had a guide for my own without paying more! Furthermore they managed to give me a helicopter flight instead of a plane flight without paying more :) (Kathmandu to Lukla) All in all great experience with the Team! At the end a personal recomodation: Plan 1 or 2 extra days for the return... The flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu can be a total mess! The airlines there dont have a ticket system as people are used to... It might be that you are stuck in Lukla for some days which can be really bad if you know your plane home will fly on the next day.... ChristianS1989 Karlsruhe, Germany Show more
Traveled in May 2014

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Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
What immunizations will I need?
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  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.
  
  We also recommend:
  
  · A dental check-up prior to travelling.
  · That you know your blood group in case of emergency.
  
  If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Do you guys have a PAC Portable Altitude Chamber?
Other
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Yes, we do have PAC but we don’t use it for this trek since you only have to stay a night above 5000 meters. We will surely provide one if required.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide are about -10 deg C, we can provide liner or extra blanket if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
Transport
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?.
Tour Details
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
Operator
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Where do we toilet along the trail? Is it similar to Kilimanjaro and just wherever we can find privacy?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  At most cases you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  In major places (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.
D
Dale
Asked on May 24th, 2017
Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

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