19 days
Duration
Demanding
Trip Level
1
Min. Group Size
5545 m
Max-altitude
Gokyo Lakes Everest Base Camp is the Everest region’s most scenic and thrilling trekking route. The Gоkуо Valley and Everest Base Camp are two different trekking trails, but the combination of both treks offers an extraordinary mountain experience. The Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Trek is two separate valleys linked by the Cho-La Pass.
This trek takes you through a remote Nepal region home to abundant wildlife, including rare Himalayan blue sheep and elusive snow leopards. The trail is quite challenging, but it offers impressive views of the surrounding mountains.
You can go to the Everest Base Camp and see the beautiful scenery. The picture is so breathtaking that you can’t help but be in awe. Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, and other mountains can also be seen.
You will find many monasteries in the Everest region. The most famous monastery is Tengboche and Khumjung, an ancient and beautiful hermitage.
The Gokyo Lakes Trek is shorter than the Everest Base Camp Trek but more challenging and requires some fitness. The EBC Trek via Gokyo Lakes is suitable for all levels of fitness. You can do this as a multi-day trek. It is possible to do this trek in less than a week or as a longer trek of two weeks or more.
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes is the most popular and spectacular trekking in the Everest region. It takes you through the stunning Gokyo Valley and the Cho La Pass (5,450m) to reach Everest Base Camp (5,300m). The trek starts from Lukla and ends at Lukla (2,800m). The hike is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.
Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp: Highlights
- Explore the Everest region with the Gokyo Valley.
- Climb Gokyo Ri for perspective views of Mount Everest, Mount Cho-Oyu, and other mountains.
- Trek to Everest Base Camp and stand at the foot of the highest peak.
- Hike Kalapathar, at 5545 meters, the trek’s highest point, offers a close-up view of Mount Everest and Pumori.
- We will be staying beside the bright and blue glacial lake at Gokyo.
- Fire up your adrenaline while flying to Lukla.
Gokyo Lakes Everest Base Camp Trek Facts
- Trek Duration
- 15 days
- Max. Altitude
- 5545 Meters
- Trek Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Trek Starts/Ends
- Lukla
- Accommodation
- Lodges/Tea-houses
Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes Itinerary
Days
Itinerary
Altitude in Meters
Walking Distance
1.
Arrival in Kathmandu
1350
2.
Free Day in Kathmandu
3.
Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding
2650
4h00
4.
Trek to Namche Bazaar
3460
6h00
5.
Acclimatization day!
6.
Trek to Dole
4200
5h30
7.
Dole to Machhermo
4470
5h00
8.
Trek to Gokyo Lakes
4790
5h00
9.
Acclimatization day!
10.
Gokyo village to Dragnak
4700
3h00
11.
Trek to Dzongla via Cho – La Pass (5370 m)
4830
7h00
12.
Dzongla to Lobuche
4910
4h00
13.
Trek Gorakshep via Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
5160
7h00
14.
Hike to Kalapattar (5545 m ) then trek to Pangboche
3900
7h30
15.
Trek to Namche
3460
6h00
16.
Namche to Lukla
2800
7h00
17.
Fly to KTM
18.
Free Day in Kathmandu
19.
Final Departure
It’s all about the journey, not the destination. That is why we created this excellent article on how to do the Everest Base Camp trek. It’s not only the best trekking trip in the world but also a great way to learn about the culture of the Himalayan people.
In addition, it’s a great way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the Khumbu region. But more than that, it’s a great way to discover the region’s incredible spiritual and cultural treasures.
Therefore, we’ve put together that shows you the highlights of the Everest Base Camp trekking route.
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Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be greeted and welcomed by our agency’s representative in front of the Arrival gate with the Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.
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Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.
During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit the heritage site of Kathmandu Valley, followed by a pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing, where you meet the trek guide and other team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment, and nature of peak climbing and other necessary information
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Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m) 3h00 walk.
You will be transferred to the airport in the early morning as per the flight schedule. 40-minute thrilling flights to the airstrip at Lukla by plane offer a marvelous view of the Central and Eastern Himalayas and beautiful landscapes and hills. Lukla is a gateway to the Everest Region.
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Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.
This is the second day of the journey. You will head to Namche after the breakfast. The trail leads you to the northern valley of the Dudh Koshi River valley, passing by several beautiful villages with their vibrant culture and peaceful forests and crossing several bridges along the trail. Finally, you will get Namche.
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Day 5: Acclimatize day!
This is an exploration day in Namche. Hike till Syangboche, a small regional airport, is considered the world’s highest one. Then, hike up to 3800 m to see Mt. Everest and other popular peaks. You will have proper acclimatization. In the afternoon, you may explore the village, which is more equipped with modern amenities such as internet, phone, massage and more.
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Day 6: Trek to Dole. (4,200 m) 6h00 walk.
As usual as other days, after breakfast, the trail brings you to the ridge of Namche, then an easy walk to Sanasa with spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and other peaks. Then, the trail leads uphill to Mang-La pass, descends to the river, and gradually ascends to Dole.
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Day 7: Trek to Machherma. (4,470 m) 5h00 walk.
A short climb from Dole, regularly up towards Machherma, passing by tea shops, beautiful landscape but not much greenery having panoramic views of the mountain to get to Machherma for the night.
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Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) 5h00 walk.
As usual as other days, your journey begins after a short climb and easy walk to the underneath of a rocky hill and continues to climb up, passing by a few lakes along the trail. Finally, we reached Gokyo Lake.
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Day 9: Acclimatize day!
This is a rest day for exploration of Gokyo Valley. Hike up to Gokyo Ri in the early morning, which offers rewarding mountain scenery and provides another proper acclimatization. Then, descend and explore the lake
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Day 10: Trek to Dragnak (4,700 m) 3h00 walk.
The trail leads you downhill in the same trail, then takes a left trail from the first lake. This day is an easy, short, and more interesting walk along the glacier.
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Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5370 m) – Dzonglha (4,830 m) 7h00 walk.
Today is a more adventurous day to make Cho-La pass at (5300m), which begins pretty steeply to the first ridge and an easy walk up to another ridge. Then, trek a short descent to get to the Base of Cho-la and a steep climb up to pass; this part is hardest to walk if there is snow. We highly recommend using crampons for this section. It is an easy downhill to Dzongla.
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Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 5h00 walk.
You are entering the east valley with an easy downhill to get to Labuche, passing by past pastures, beautiful mountain scenery, and glaciers.
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Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160 m) – Everest Base Camp (5364 m) – Gorak Shep: 7h00 walk.
The trail leads to a plane trail, but the feeling of shortness of breath due to altitude with spectacular views of the surroundings. We take a short lunch break and then walk to Everest Base Camp along the rocky and glacial trail.The trail continues the climb to Gorak Shep. Check in to Mt. Lodge, have Lunch, and start your hike to EBC. Then, return the same trail to Gorakshep.
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Day 14: Hike to Kala Pattar – Pangboche (3,900 m): 7h00 walk.
Today is another climax of the trek; you will wake up early and climb to Kalapathar (5545 m) to see the sunrise on the top of the world, Mt. Everest, and other Himalayan ranges. Then, descend to the same trail to Pangboche.
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Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk
Today, it is easy to descend to Dibuche and climb up to Tengboche. It is the largest monastery in the Everest region. The trail steeply descends to the Punki Thana, then climbs back up to Sanasa, where the trail junction goes to Gokyo Lake, Khumjung Village, and Namche. Afterward, easy walk to Namche, where encountered several stupas in front and beautiful scenery of mountains in the background
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Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,652 m) 7h00 walk.
The first part of the trail is steep; descend to Dudh Koshi and cross the first suspension bridge. Then, it is easy to walk up to Phakding by exiting the entry permit of Sagarmatha National Park in Manju. Finally, get to Lukla for the night.
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Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Early morning, 40-minute thrilling flights to the airstrip at Lukla by plane offers a marvelous view of Central Himalayas and as well as beautiful landscape and hills.
18
Day 18: Free day at Kathmandu.
This is considered a security day in case of flight interruption due to weather. Otherwise, you may have a chance to explore the ancient city of Kathmandu.
19
Day 19: Final departure.
Today is the last day in Nepal and with us. You will transfer to the airport three hours before your scheduled flight.
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No, you are not allowed to drink water from the direct tap or streams on the Gokyo Lakes EBC. But you can also use a purifier or SteriPen. It is expensive to buy water (maybe ten times the cost of purchasing water in Kathmandu).
Be conscious. This trek will be over 3500 m in elevation. The possibilities of having an altitude illness usually begin at this altitude. But to prevent this, we have planned the itinerary to give you time to acclimatize as much as possible.
There’s nobody who’s going to suffer from altitude sickness. The younger and fitter people do not experience high altitude illnesses when they feel older and less fit. It’s not related to fitness or age. Speak to your private practitioner. Prescription medicines are available to help avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness. But go gently and listen to the body and be mindful of any changes and listen to your guide if he thinks that you have symptoms (which might not be apparent).
We will be able to collect your travel insurance policies and details before your trip. In case of emergency, we will be able to coordinate with your insurance company and helicopters company for emergency evacuation.
There is no doubt only be a First aid. We take a first-aid kit on every trip. We always advise you to make your own. Here’s a checklist of items you can bring, recommended. Vaccinations are not compulsory in Nepal; however, we suggest that you keep this checklist if necessary.
Yes, we only provide insurance to our staff. We recommend that you purchase insurance in your home country. Note: Insurance should cover medical and emergency evacuation.
No. The trails are well-known. You will not need crampons if you are not traveling in the mid-winter. Instead of the crampons, bring non-technical, lightweight spikes, are less costly and suit any shoe size.
No, we do not need tents or mattresses. There are tea houses along the trek.
When you forget something, it may be complicated to find something here. Check here for a detailed packing list for (general) trekking in Nepal. If you’re not a regular hiker, you can rent most of Nepal’s trekking equipment upon your arrival.
Anything you do not want for the trip can leave at our office or your hotel. We recommend that you make sure your bag is lockable.
Generally, we use local guides. Our guides have been numerous times on each trek to the relevant areas. All are qualified, competent, versatile, and certified licensed guides with the Government of Nepal.
If you use a porter, there are two advantages:
1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.
1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.
A porter can carry an average of 20 kg with his or her bag so that they can carry up to 16 kg of your equipment and gears. But we provide a backpack for them.
Yes, of course. We ensure that our staff is well insured.
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