Feb 18 - Feb 21, 2026 | Change
via Lower Gokyo Valley Loop
side trek
(4 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
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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
change startFebruary 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
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| Wed Feb 18 (day 1) |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 2 hours from Tengboche |
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Phortse (3840 m)
about 1-2 hours from Pangboche |
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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. |
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Nha (4440 m)
About 3-4 hours from Phortse Overnight |
| Thu Feb 19 (day 2) | |
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Machhermo (4400 m)
About 30 min from Nha |
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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. |
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Phortse Thanga (3650 m)
About 2-3 hours from Machhermo |
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Phortse (3840 m)
About 30 min from Phortse Thanga |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 2-3 hours from Phortse Overnight |
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Highlights: Ama Dablam Base Camp
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| Fri Feb 20 (day 3) |
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 3 hours from Pangboche Overnight |
| Sat Feb 21 (day 4) |
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