Name: Gorak Shep
Address: Khumjung 56000, Nepal, NP

Gorak Shep is a point of interest, located at Khumjung 56000, Nepal

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Khumjung 56000

Added by Jopie, at 10 November 2016

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Upasya Roop Mukherjee

19 February 2018

I was lucky enough to stay there for a couple of days. One of the best places I have seen while trekking. It's serenity is unparalleled. Losing yourself amidst the lofty snow capped mountains is an experience worth cherishing forever.
Mohamed Sakeeb

14 February 2018

this is known to be the previous base camp & goreckshep has couple of decent lodgs ( electricity for phone charging is double the cost )
Gorack gets very cold from about 4:30 to 5:00 PM so you should probable get indoors by then .Temperature at night was -12 on the day I was there in April 2016
Cane Armitage

04 February 2018

Is one of the more costly villages along the Everest Base Camp trail. With water costing around 350 ruppees it's really not cheap and a Dhal bhat for around 700. That said when you factor in how far the porters need to carry the supplies it's understandable. I was told by a guide not to use the water here at all even with the water purification tablets I ignored his advice and used the water purification tablets anyway and had no ill effects.
Spikeehair

12 December 2017

No matter what I rate, you don't have a choice. To do EBC properly, you have to stay here one night. With that said, this review is more for information on what you can expect. Also, ratings are relative. The standard I am using for the rating is based on the Everest Base Camp trail and what most people on this trail can expect. You can experience more miserable things and less accommodations on a remote camping trek, and Gorak Shep could be considered a four star destination in comparison.

Gorak Shep is not a village, since it's not permanently inhabited, it's a collection of tea houses, and it's a tough place to be. The only water source is a puddle nearby, so expect to pay a lot for water. High altitude means you won't sleep very much. It also means everything costs more. Sandwiched between glaciers, this place is also extremely cold at night. The tea houses are sheltered in the shadow of the glacier, so you don't even have good scenery unless you climb up some nearby hills.

Still, it is remarkably well maintained, like the rest of the EBC villages. You can get pretty much anything you need here, including internet. Just keep your stay here short, and move down to lower elevation if you want to minimize the effect of altitude.
Bryce Caster

09 December 2017

This hovel is the final outpost of civilization before reaching Mount Everest. Accommodations and food choices are few and expensive. However, there is no experience quite like being at the Khumbu Glacier and at the base of the roof of the world!
Xiang Xu

04 December 2017

Without altitude problem, it is heaven. Without altitude, it is hell!
Ekaterina Velichko

06 November 2017

Wonderful place! I'd love to stay there longer than one night. Yes, the accommodation could be better, but come on! That's not the reason why you came here :) although I didn't get enough water to brush my teeth comfortably at 4 am before Kala Patthar))
Vinayak Manjrekar

10 October 2017

Best place to stay if you are visiting Everest base camp and Kala Patthar
Kevin Byrne

25 August 2017

By far the low point of the entire trek, only come here if you know you can kept going to get to EBC. Don't linger for more than a night if possible. Make sure to arrange accommodation in advance as it fills up quickly here.
Donavan Zegna

14 June 2017

You're almost there! No other options but to stop in Gorak Shep. At this point you're happy where ever you're staying. Gorak Shep is good for what it is.
Christopher Evans

04 June 2017

Last city before heading to Everest Base Camp. This place is relatively high up but is amazing to check out.
Anthony Yaseyko

27 April 2017

Gorakshep, a crazy little village, the last village before EBC, everyone here has one or two challenges here. EBC and Kala Patthar.
The room was cold (-12°C) but it was exciting to be here.
Michael Berlin

02 April 2017

A crappy little village whose only redeeming quality is its proximity to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar. If going to EBC you will probably stay here for a night, but don't expect any good food or comfort. It's a roof over your head and not much else.
Michael Valentine

02 April 2017

needs heat and clean toilets. flushing would be nice. otherwise nice people. not saying I did not enjoy my time here, I did and would go again. however, primitive. food good though.
Alexander Matthew

11 January 2017

Surprisingly confortable since it is the highest and last stop to Everest Base Camp. Full 4 bar phone signal and nice confortable lodges.
Al Wong

04 January 2017

Breathing is tough! About 3-4 lodges here, Buddha and Himalayan are good. Lots of funny fat birds hanging around. :)
Satish Kumar

17 November 2016

Witnessing the majesty of the highest mountains in the world from here makes you feel awesome . It serves as the point from where both the kalapatthar view point to Everest region and the Everest base camp can be reached , both by around a 2-4 hour hike.