Trip Overview

Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Valley Trek provides ample chance for the trekkers to watch the tallest mountain on the globe, the Mount Everest, including other towering peaks such as Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m) and Mt. Lhotse (8516m). Apart from the general views of the mountains from the regular route; the trekkers will never get tired of watching the picturesque view of the wide range of the Himalayas from the famous viewpoints in the Khumbu region namely Gokyo Ri (5357m) and Kalapatthar (5643m). However, this trek does not only lead you to the mountains, but widespread pasture, pristine lake, and alpine forest are also the other attractions of the trek.

In addition, the world-famous Khumbu glacier and unique mountain terrain will be other memorable experience for the trekkers. The trekking route takes you through the Sagarmatha National Park which is a home for many endangered wild animals including snow leopard.

Besides its stunning natural beauty, the Khumbu region is a home for the world famous Sherpa people including others. In addition to their bravery in the mountaineering sector, Sherpas are rich in their culture and tradition. Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Valley provides you an opportunity to learn about Sherpa culture and tradition as the route goes through few of their settlements.

Anyone having a general level of fitness can embark on this trek without any concern as our well-trained team is with you along the trek in order to assist you. Since this trek takes you to the high altitude, our guide and other team members are trained to recognize Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and address such sickness timely. The best trekking months to go on the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Valley is March to May and September to December.

Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Valley trek is a mixture of culture, nature and unique topography which should be in the bucket list of every adventure seeker.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival day in Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 2 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m)

Day 3 Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 4 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 5 Trek to Dole (4038m)

Day 6 Trek to Machhermo (4470m)

Day 7 Trek to Gokyo (4750m)

Day 8 Acclimatization and rest day at Gokyo (4750m)

Day 9 Hike to Gokyo-Ri (5,357m) and trek to Thagnag (4350m)

Day 10 Cross Cho-La (5420m) and trek to Dzongla (4,830 m)

Day 11 Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m)

Day 12 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and return to Gorakshep (5164m)

Day 13 Trek to Kalapatthar (5644m) and trek down to Periche (4371m)

Day 14 Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 15 Trek to Lukla (2860m)

Day 16 Fly back to Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 17 Departure from Kathmandu (1400m)

Cost Includes

Arrival airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel

Welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural program and farewell dinner.

2 Nights at a 3-star standard accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast

Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax, and domestic transfer

Teahouse/Mountain Lodge accommodation during the trek

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek

Cost of a guide (government certified experienced, fluent English speaker, first aid and eco trained).

Porter’s cost (one porter for every two members in a group)

Everest trekking permit/Sagarmatha National Park fee

All Government and Local body taxes as applicable

Down Jacket and sleeping bags (upon request)

A duffle Bag (for the treks purpose only) and a T-shirt (as a souvenir)

Trekking map and certificate of trek completion

Group medical Kit Box (Diamox and other first aid medicine carried by a guide)

The arrangement of Emergency Helicopter evacuation service which will be paid by your travel insurance company

Final departure transfer

Cost Excludes

Nepal Visa

International flight to Kathmandu and return ticket from Nepal.

Your meal at Kathmandu besides welcome dinner, farewell dinner, and breakfast

The entire cost of beverages (except hot drinks mentioned in the inclusion list), mineral water and beer etc. while on the treks

Travel insurance (must include Helicopter evacuation)

Tipping to the guide and porter

Anything not included in trip inclusion list is your personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m) and transfer to a hotel

Soon after your exit after immigration procedures at the airport, our representative will be there with your name card who will receive and transfer you to your respective hotel. We will take you to a Nepali restaurant tonight where you can enjoy the Nepali cuisine with cultural dance. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu-Lukla flight and trek to Phakding (2610m)-3/4 hours

We will transfer you to the domestic airport in Kathmandu and you will fly to Lukla along with your guide. Besides your daypack, you will hand over the other luggage to your porter/s at Lukla. After breakfast, you will set off for the trek from Lukla Bazar. After 3/4 hours of walk crossing a couple of settlements, you will reach Phakding where you halt for the day.

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)-5/6 hours

After breakfast, you will resume the trek. Today, you will be passing through a few suspension brides with the fluttering prayer flags on them. The herd of the mule is frequent on the trail today onwards. Primarily today’s route goes alongside Dudhkoshi River. After going through few settlements, you will climb uphill through pine forest prior to entering Namche Bazar. Overnight stay at Namche Bazar.

Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar (3440m) and day excursion

For acclimatization purpose, you will spend today at Namche Bazar. The guide will take you around Namche Bazar for a day tour. After visiting the famous Sherpa museum in a nearby hill, you will go uphill to Syanboche airport or Everest View Hotel that offers you a better view of Mount Everest and the wide range of mountains. You will descend to Namche Bazar for the overnight stay.

Day 5: Trek to Dole (4038 m) – 5/6 hours

Today, the route goes up through an alpine forest with various vegetation. After that, the route leads you down to the river at Phortse Thanga. You will have a stunning ascent through juniper and rhododendron woods. Of course, you have these scenes against the background of the mountains. You will arrive in the village of Dole where you will spend the night.

Day 6: Trek to Machhermo (4470 m) – 4/5 hours

Following breakfast at Dole, you will resume your trek. As the altitude increases, you will now enter a beautiful but remote landscape of tundra and yak pasture. You start a day with a climb to a ridge and you will enjoy the view of Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201m) later. Then, you will descend to a small village of Machhermo located in a valley. You will stay here tonight.

Day 7: Trek to Gokyo (4750 m) – 4/5 hours

Today is one of the important days of the treks since you will be arriving in one of the main attraction of the treks- the Gokyo Lake (4750m). As you ascend, you feel like you are closer to the mountain ranges. Gokyo Lake is locally known Dudhkunda-a pond of milk. Hindus and Buddhist considered it as a Holy Lake. Pristine blue greenish water in Gokyo Lake mesmerize you. These lakes in Gokyo receives water from glacier ice melt. Small Gokyo village lies on the bank where you spend your night today. Enjoy the view of mountains around including Mount Cho-Oyu.

Day 8: Acclimatization and rest day at Gokyo (4750m)

As you gaining altitude, today is your rest and acclimatization day here in Gokyo. You can visit the places around including the other lakes of Gokyo or you simply can roam around the tiny village giving a rest to your aching legs as you have more days to walk ahead.

Day 9: Hike to Gokyo-Ri (5,357m) and trek to Thagnag – 4/5 hours.

After breakfast, you will hike to Gokyo-Ri, a popular viewpoint in the Everest region. You will have a fascinating view of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. You will climb down and have Lunch before heading to Thangnak. You have to climb up and over the adjacent to moraine of the Ngozumba Glacier and then walk across it. You will arrive at Thangnag where you stay today.

Day 10: Cross Cho-La (5420m) and trek to Dzongla (4,830 m) -5/6 hours

You will get prepared for the uphill after early breakfast and to cross over Cho-La pass over stony debris. The flapping prayer flags welcome you at the Pass. Of course, you are surrounded by mountains such as Ama Dablam, Cholatse. With a downhill, you will reach a small valley at Dzongla where you stay tonight.

Day 11: Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m) – 3/4 hours

The morning walk from Dzongla leads you to short climb with the picturesque views. You will rejoin the classic Everest Base Camp route today where you will have a fabulous view of wall of mountains. Later today, you will be accompanied by the world famous Khumbu Glacier until you arrived today’s destination Lobuche.

Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and return to Gorakshep (5164m)

This is an important day of your entire trip as your dream of reaching to the Everest Base Camp is turning into reality today. After breakfast, a moderate stony trail via Gorakshep leads you to the Everest Base camp. And, definitely, this route offers you a majestic view of mountains along with the different landscape of the Everest Base Camp and surrounding. You will definitely express your victory when you are there and capture your memories in your cameras before returning to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.

Day 13: Trek to Kalapatthar (5644m) and trek down to Pheriche (4371m)-5/6 hours

In the early morning, you will hike up to the famous viewpoint of Kalapatthar today. Your endurance will be rewarded with the beautiful view of Mount Everest and other mountains when the morning sun is glittering on them. Thereafter, you will climb down to Gorerkshep and resume your trek to Periche after breakfast. You will stay overnight at Periche.

Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)-6/7 hours

Today you will pass through Tyangboche where the biggest monastery of the Everest region lies. You will reach to the spiritual world with the flapping prayer flags, and priest and monks chanting Mantras. If you have time, you can make a quick visit to the monastery. With the great view of Everest, Ama Dablam, down and uphill path with pine, rhododendron forest aside leads you to Namche Bazar where you feel you are back to normal facilities.

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2860m) - 6/7 hours

Today is the last day of your actual trek. You will climb down through a pine forest from Namche. You are familiar with the trail so you will enjoy the things that you have missed earlier. Today, the prayer flags in the suspension bridges will bid farewell to you from Khumbu region. You will arrive in Lukla after crossing a few small settlements. You will stay overnight in Lukla.

Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu (1400m)

You will fly back to Kathmandu from Tenzing-Hillary airport at Lukla after wrapping up your trek in Khumbu region. You will enjoy the view of hilly terrain while flying back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to your hotel. You have leisure time today for exploring Thamel and buying a souvenir for your friends and relatives. We will take you for a farewell dinner tonight.

Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu (1400m)

Our representative will transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport as per your flight time. With sweet memories of Nepal, you will fly back to your home country.

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