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 December

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December is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek

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On average there are 1 day with precipitation in December. The highest point on the trek is Nha at 4440 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 1.8°C (35°F) and lows down to -14.2°C (6°F) at Nha.

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Sat Dec 27 (day 1)
Pangboche (3930 m) About 2 hours from Tengboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December. more info on Pangboche
Phortse (3840 m) about 1-2 hours from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in December. more info on Phortse
Thare (4390 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.1°C (36°F) and lows of about -13.9°C (7°F) in December.
Nha (4440 m) About 3-4 hours from Phortse Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.8°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.2°C (6°F) in December. Overnight

Sun Dec 28 (day 2)
Machhermo (4400 m) About 30 min from Nha Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.0°C (36°F) and lows of about -14.0°C (7°F) in December. more info on Machhermo
Dole (4090 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.9°C (39°F) and lows of about -12.1°C (10°F) in December. more info on Dole
Phortse Thanga (3650 m) About 2-3 hours from Machhermo Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.5°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.5°C (15°F) in December.
Phortse (3840 m) About 30 min from Phortse Thanga Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in December. more info on Phortse
Pangboche (3930 m) About 2-3 hours from Phortse Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December. 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.

Mon Dec 29 (day 3)
Dingboche (4410 m) About 3 hours from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.9°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.1°C (7°F) in December. Overnight more info on Dingboche

Tue Dec 30 (day 4)

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Weather Conditions in December

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via Ama Dablam Base Camp to Dingboche

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

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