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 July

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July is well into the monsoon season. Low elevations are hot and humid, with at least some rain likely during each day. At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking.

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On average there are 23 days with precipitation in July. The highest point on the trek is Nha at 4440 m. During July, expect high temperatures of around 9.8°C (50°F) and lows down to 1.8°C (35°F) at Nha.

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Tue Jul 30 (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 4.8°C (41°F) in July. 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 5.4°C (42°F) in July. more info on Phortse
Thare (4390 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.1°C (50°F) and lows of about 2.1°C (36°F) in July.
Nha (4440 m) About 3-4 hours from Phortse Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about 1.8°C (35°F) in July. Overnight

Wed Jul 31 (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 2.0°C (36°F) in July. more info on Machhermo
Dole (4090 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.9°C (53°F) and lows of about 3.9°C (39°F) in July. 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 6.5°C (44°F) in July.
Phortse (3840 m) About 30 min from Phortse Thanga Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about 5.4°C (42°F) in July. 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 4.8°C (41°F) in July. 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.

Thu Aug 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 1.9°C (35°F) in August. Overnight more info on Dingboche

Fri Aug 2 (day 4)

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Weather Conditions in July

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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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