Feb 9 - Feb 12, 2025 | Change

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

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Difficulty: moderate
via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop

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 February

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February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.

At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in February. The highest point on the trek is Nha at 4440 m. During February, expect high temperatures of around 2.8°C (37°F) and lows down to -14.2°C (6°F) at Nha.

via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop Side trek
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Sun Feb 9 (day 1)

Pangboche (3930 m)

About 2 hours from Tengboche
Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in February.

Pangboche

Phortse (3840 m)

about 1-2 hours from Pangboche
Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.4°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in February.

Phortse

Thare (4390 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.1°C (38°F) and lows of about -13.9°C (7°F) in February.

Nha (4440 m)

About 3-4 hours from Phortse
Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.8°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.2°C (6°F) in February.

Mon Feb 10 (day 2)

Machhermo (4400 m)

About 30 min from Nha
Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.0°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.0°C (7°F) in February.

Machhermo

Dole (4090 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.9°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.1°C (10°F) in February.

Dole

Phortse Thanga (3650 m)

About 2-3 hours from Machhermo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.5°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.5°C (15°F) in February.

Phortse (3840 m)

About 30 min from Phortse Thanga
Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.4°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in February.

Phortse

Pangboche (3930 m)

About 2-3 hours from Phortse
Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in February.

Pangboche

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.

Tue Feb 11 (day 3)

Dingboche (4410 m)

About 3 hours from Pangboche
Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.9°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.1°C (7°F) in February.

Dingboche
Wed Feb 12 (day 4)