via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop side trek (4 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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Difficulty: moderate

Explore the lower Gokyo Valley, following the east side of the valley up to Nha and returning down the west side of the Valley via Dole, before crossing back to the east side at Phortse and returning to Pangboche.

Weather Conditions in April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

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On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Nha at 4440 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 9.8°C (50°F) and lows down to -6.2°C (21°F) at Nha.

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Mon Apr 29 (day 1)
Pangboche (3930 m) About 2 hours from Tengboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.2°C (26°F) in April. more info on Pangboche
Phortse (3840 m) about 1-2 hours from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in April. more info on Phortse
Thare (4390 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.1°C (50°F) and lows of about -5.9°C (21°F) in April.
Nha (4440 m) About 3-4 hours from Phortse Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.2°C (21°F) in April. Overnight

Tue Apr 30 (day 2)
Machhermo (4400 m) About 30 min from Nha Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.0°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.0°C (21°F) in April. more info on Machhermo
Dole (4090 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.9°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.1°C (25°F) in April. more info on Dole
Phortse Thanga (3650 m) About 2-3 hours from Machhermo Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in April.
Phortse (3840 m) About 30 min from Phortse Thanga Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in April. more info on Phortse
Pangboche (3930 m) About 2-3 hours from Phortse Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.2°C (26°F) in April. Overnight more info on Pangboche
Side Trip to Dingboche via Ama Dablam Base Camp to Dingboche (0 less days) via Ama Dablam Base Camp to Dingboche Highlights: Ama Dablam Base Camp Difficulty: moderate If you itching to get off the trekking highway up to Everest Base Camp a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what your looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen.

Wed May 1 (day 3)
Dingboche (4410 m) About 3 hours from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.9°C (52°F) and lows of about -2.1°C (28°F) in May. Overnight more info on Dingboche

Thu May 2 (day 4)

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Weather Conditions in April

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via Ama Dablam Base Camp to Dingboche

via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop side trek (4 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop Side trek
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