Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trek | Himalayan Exploration Travel

19 days

Duration

Demanding

Trip Level

Group Size

5545 m

Max-altitude

Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp is undoubtedly the most dramatic and exciting trekking trail of the Everest region. The Gоkуо valley and Everest Base Camp are two different trekking trails, but the combination of both treks offers extraordinary mountain experience and alpine Gokyo Lakes. The trek is two different valleys linking by the Cho -La Pass. It includes spectaculars views of Mount Everest from Gоkуо Ri and Kalapathar as well as other impressive peaks. Moreover, the glacier, the culture of Sherpa, alpine vegetation, Stupas, and monasteries are visible during the trip. Likewise, the high villages of the Everest region, including Namche and Tengboche monastery, fall on the route. So Gokyo valley Everest Base Camp is a popular trekking destination in the Everest region.

The adventure of Gokyo Lakes Everest Base Camp Trek begins from Lukla once a spectacular flight made from Kathmandu. The trek passes through the heart of Khumbu valley since it exposes beautiful Sherpa villages, Monasteries, stupas, Mani wall, seeks wild-life and unveils mountain scenery. Furthermore, trek to the Gоkуо Valley gradually climbs up, taking a short-day journey for the proper acclimatization. Finally, cross over an elevation of 5370 meters Cho-La Pass from sea level that linking the Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. So, Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trek requires good physical condition and mountain experience.

There may also be the best time to visit Everest Base Camp, and at some stage in March, April & May also will view the many expedition camps.

Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp: Highlights

Explore around the Everest region together with the Gokyo Valley

Staying beside the bright and blue glacial lake at Gokyo

Climb Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri for views of Everest and other mountains

Trek to Everest Base Camp and stand at the foot of the highest peak

Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp trek itinerary

1: Arrival day (1,300 m)
2: Free day and trek preparation.
3: Fly to Lukla and then trek to Phakding (2652 m) 3h00 walk.
4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.
5: Acclimatize day!
6: Trek to Dole. (4,200 m) 6h00 walk.
7: Trek to Machherma. (4,470 m) 5h00 walk.
8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) 5h00 walk.
9: Acclimatize day!
10: Trek to Dragnak (4,700 m) 3h00 walk.
11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5370 m) – Dzonglha (4,830 m) 7h00 walk.
12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 5h00 walk.
13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160 m) – Everest Base Camp (5364 m) – Gorak Shep: 7h00 walk.
14: Hike to Kala Pattar – Pangboche (3,900 m): 7h00 walk.
15: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk
16: Trek to Lukla (2,652 m) 7h00 walk.
17: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
18: Free day at Kathmandu.
19: Final departure.

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and others team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and others necessary information

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 flight schedule. 40-minute thrilling flights to the airstrip at Lukla by plane offers a marvelous view of Central and Eastern Himalayas and as well as beautiful landscape and hills. Lukla is a gateway to the Everest Region.

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 the northern valley of the Dudh Koshi River valley passing by several beautiful villages with their vibrant culture, peaceful forests and crossing over several bridges along the trail. Finally, you will get Namche.

Day 5: Acclimatize day!

This is an exploration day in Namche. Hike till Syangboche, a small airport in the region and consider as world’s highest one. Then hike up to 3800 m to see the 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.

Day 6: Trek to Dole. (4,200 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other days, after the breakfast the trail brings you in the ridge of Namche then an easy walk to Sanasa with spectaculars views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and others peaks. Then the trail leads uphill to Mang-La pass and descends to the river then the trail gradually ascend to Dole.

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 with panoramic views of the mountain to get Machherma for the night.

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 continue to climb up passing by a few lakes along the trail. Finally, we reach Gokyo Lake.

Day 9: Acclimatize day!

This is a rest day for exploration of Gokyo valley. Hike up to Gokyo Ri in the early morning which offered rewarding mountain scenery which provides us with another proper acclimatization. Then; descend down and explore the lake

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 and short walk but more interesting walk along the glacier.

Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5370 m) – Dzonglha (4,830 m) 7h00 walk.

Today is more adventure day to make Cho-La pass at (5300m) begins pretty steeply to the first ridge and an easy walk up to another ridge. Then; trek short descend to get Base of Cho-la and steep climb up to pass; this part is hardest to walk if there is snow. We highly recommend using crampon for this section. It is an easy downhill to Dzongla.

Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 5h00 walk.

You are entering the east valley with easy downhill to get Labuche passing by pas pastures, beautiful mountains scenery and glacier.

Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160 m) – Everest Base Camp (5364 m) – Gorak Shep: 7h00 walk.

The trail leads plane trail but the feeling shortness of breathing due to altitude with spectaculars views of mountain surrounding. As we take a short break for Lunch, then continue to walk to Everest Base Camp along the rocky and glacial trail.The trail continues the climb to Gorak Shep, check in to Mt. Lodge, lunch and start your hike to EBC. Then return the same trail to Gorakshep.

Day 14: Hike to Kala Pattar – Pangboche (3,900 m): 7h00 walk.

Today is another climax of the trek; you will wake up in the early morning and climb up to Kalapathar (5545 m) to see the sunrise on the top of the world, Mt. Everest and other Himalayan range. Then descend to the same trail to Pangboche.

Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk

Today is easy descending to Dibuche then climb up to Tengboche. It is the largest monastery of the Everest region. The trail goes steeply descend up to the Punki Thana then climb back up to Sanasa where junction the of the trail goes to Gokyo lake, Khumjung village, and Namche. Afterward, easy walk to Namche where encountered several stupas in front and beautiful scenery of mountains are in the background

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, easy walk up to Phakding by exiting the entry permit of Sagarmatha National Park in Manju. Finally get to Lukla for the night.

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.

Day 18: Free day at Kathmandu.

This is considered as security day in case of flight interruption due to weather. Otherwise, you may have a chance to explore the ancient city of Kathmandu.

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.

DEPARTURE/RETURN

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

DEPARTURE TIME

Please enter at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Hotel and Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast

All accommodations and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

All ground transportation (as per mention in itinerary)

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Tips for Guide and Porter

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