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 Gokyo Lakes EBC trek is two separate valleys linked by the Cho -La Pass.
This trek takes you through a remote region of Nepal that is home to an abundance of 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 of it. You can also see Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, and other mountains.
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 it is 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
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 Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes map that shows you the highlights of the Everest Base Camp trekking route.
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Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)
Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m) 3h00 walk.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.
Day 5: Acclimatize day!
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Day 6: Trek to Dole. (4,200 m) 6h00 walk.
Day 7: Trek to Machherma. (4,470 m) 5h00 walk.
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) 5h00 walk.
Day 9: Acclimatize day!
Day 10: Trek to Dragnak (4,700 m) 3h00 walk.
Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5370 m) – Dzonglha (4,830 m) 7h00 walk.
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 5h00 walk.
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160 m) – Everest Base Camp (5364 m) – Gorak Shep: 7h00 walk.
Day 14: Hike to Kala Pattar – Pangboche (3,900 m): 7h00 walk.
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,652 m) 7h00 walk.
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 18: Free day at Kathmandu.
Day 19: Final departure.
DEPARTURE/RETURN | Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu | ||||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please enter at least 3 hours before the flight. | ||||||||
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1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.
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