Everest and Gokyo Trek

Our journey to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After arriving at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla, our guide will assign you a porter upon your request. You will then embark on your way towards Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River.

Today’s stop will be the bustling town of Namche Bazaar. En route, you will pass several suspension bridges painted with prayer flags. The path winds along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and through the rhododendron forests. You will soon reach the Monjo Village. A short stroll beyond that will lead to the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Then you will continue your adventure and finally arrive at Namche Bazaar, filled with trekkers and friendly local sherpas.

On this day, you will have a rest day at Namche Bazaar. With that said, you won’t just be staying at one place the entire time. You will explore around the famous landmarks of Namche Bazaar, like the Khumjung Monastery and Hillary School, or go on a hike to Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel.

This day also brings a perfect opportunity for you to experience the culture and lifestyles of the local Sherpas who reside in the area.

From Namche Bazaar, you are going to follow different route from the classic Everest Base Camp trek. The trail leads to the village of Kenjoma, where the paths of the classic EBC and Gokyo Lakes treks separate.

Then, you will be making your way to Mong La Pass, from where you will get impressive views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, and other mountain peaks. From the pass, you will descend to reach Phortse Thenga village and will continue your journey until Dole. From there, you might even get a beautiful sunset view if you arrive there in time.

You will make an ascent from Dole towards a ridge, which offers marvelous views of Mount. Cho Yu (the fifth tallest mountain in the world) and Kengtega. The trail will pass through the Lapahrma village and Luja village to finally arrive at Macchermo.

Today, you will finally reach one of your destinations, the Gokyo Lakes. You will pass through the alpine pastures and reach Phanga, enjoying scenic views of Mount Kangtega, Thamserku, and Cho-Oyu. You will then traverse towards the moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier on a tricky trail.

Trekking further will take you to the Gokyo Lakes. You will be mesmerized by the beauty of the Gokyo Lakes System, a combination of 6 lakes. The renowned Gokyo Ri can also be seen lying in the middle of the Gokyo Valley.

You will go on a hike early in the morning to the Gokyo Ri (5,357 m). The view from the Gokyo Ri is absolutely out of this world. You will be rewarded with panoramic views of 4 of the 6 highest mountains in the world: Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,485 m), and Cho-Oyu (8,188 m), as well as the beautiful Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lakes, and the Ngozumpa Glacier.

You will then descend to the Gokyo village and have breakfast. For the rest of the day, you will roam around the Gokyo village and explore the lakes.

You will be moving towards Thangnak, the foot of the Cho La Pass. The trail today will be full of ups and downs, but there won't be any altitude gain. En route, you will also pass by the Ngozumpa Glacier. Your stay at Thagnak will be very basic with communal lodging, as it is a very remote place.

The trek will start early in the morning at around 4 to 5 am, and you will reach the top of Cho La Pass around 10 am. From the pass, you get stunning views of Mount Cholatse (6,440 m) and Cho La Lake. You will then go downhill towards your destination of Dzongla, following a slippery and icy trail.

Today’s trek will be a shorter and easier one towards Lobuche. The trek will just be about 4 to 5 hours. We will make our descent along the Cho La Lake and follow the Khumbu Glacier and Imja Khola to arrive at Lobuche.

This day will be an important day as you will reach the Everest Base Camp with an elevation of 5,364 m. This is the closest you can get to the mighty Mount Everest without any mountain climbing equipment.

The trek will be a difficult one along the Khumbu Glacier. The path follows a steep ascent to Gorak Shep. You will leave all your belongings at Gorakshep and continue your journey towards the Everest Base Camp.

The feeling of reaching the Everest Base Camp will be very special and one you will never forget. You will get stunning views of the Khumbu Glacier from the base camp. After clicking many pictures and videos at the Everest base camp, you will return to Gorak Shep for our overnight stay.

You will wake up early in the morning and hike to one of the famous viewpoints of the Everest region, Kalapatthar (5,555 m). The hike will follow a challenging ascent, but it can be achieved. From this viewpoint, you will be rewarded with the sunrise view over the mighty Mount Everest, the highest peak in the entire world. You will also get breathtaking mountain views of Lhotse, Pumori, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and many other peaks.

After enjoying your time and clicking many photos and videos from the Kalapatthar viewpoint, you will make your descent to Gorak Shep. At Gorakshep, you will have some rest, take breakfast, and head towards Pheriche.

Your descent journey continues further towards Namche Bazaar. The trail will pass along the dense rhododendron forests and beautiful settlements such as Tengboche, Somare, and Pangboche. You will also encounter several prayer flags and chortens along the way. Today will be your last opportunity to see the towering Mount Everest. By afternoon, you will arrive at Namche Bazaar, where you will be spending your night.

This day will be your last day of trekking in the trails of the Khumbu region. You will make your way back to Monjo and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River to arrive at Phakding and finally reach Lukla by the evening. During our spare time at Lukla, you will be celebrating your successful Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trek by dancing, having drinks, and enjoying delicious food.

You will fly back to Kathmandu with a 35-minute flight from the Tenzing-Hillary Airport. You can take a well-deserved rest at your hotel after arriving in Kathmandu. In the peak seasons, you might be taking a 20-minute flight to Manthali, and from there you will drive to your hotel in Kathmandu.