Everest Base Camp + Gokyo Lake Trek

Difficulty

moderate-challenging

Starting Location

Kathmandu

Duration

Days

Highest Altitude

5545

Transport via

Description

The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek combines two very different sides of the Everest region in one journey. You follow the Dudh Koshi River through Sagarmatha National Park, visit Everest Base Camp and then continue towards the quieter Gokyo Valley. One of the highlights is Cho La Pass at 5,420 metres. Crossing the pass connects the classic Everest Base Camp route with the Gokyo region and adds a real sense of adventure to the trek. There are two particularly special viewpoints along the way. Kala Patthar offers one of the best views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks, while Gokyo Ri looks out across the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, glaciers and mountains of the valley. Sunrise from Gokyo Ri is especially beautiful. The route also takes you through Sherpa villages and past Buddhist monasteries, giving you plenty of opportunities to experience the culture and everyday life of the Khumbu region. What makes this trek special is the combination of famous places and quieter sections of the mountains. You experience Everest Base Camp, cross a high mountain pass and then reach the lakes of Gokyo, which feel very different from the busier main trail. For trekkers who have enough time and want to see more than the classic Everest Base Camp route, this is one of the most varied ways to experience the Everest region.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652m). Take an early morning flight to Lukla and start trekking to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding. Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Continue trekking along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges, and ascend to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. Day 3: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Explore the town, visit the local market, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m). Trek through rhododendron forests and reach Tengboche. Visit Tengboche Monastery and enjoy breathtaking views of Everest and other peaks. Overnight at Tengboche. Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m). Continue trekking to Dingboche, a small village nestled in the Imja Valley. Enjoy views of Ama Dablam and other Himalayan peaks. Overnight in Dingboche. Day 6: Acclimatization day in Dingboche. Option to hike to Nagarjun Hill for stunning mountain views. Overnight in Dingboche. Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m). Trek along the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, with prominent views of Nuptse and surrounding peaks. Overnight in Lobuche. Day 8: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,164m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Explore the base camp area and witness the Khumbu Icefall. Return to Gorak Shep for overnight stay. Day 9: Climb Kalapattar (5,545m) in the morning for the most stunning views of Everest. Trek back to Zong La (4,830m, approx. 5 hours walking). Overnight at a lodge. Day 10: Trek to Tangnak (4,843m) via Chola Pass (5,420m). Duration approximately 7 hours. Overnight at a lodge. Day 11: Trek to Gokyo (4,700m), around 3 hours walking. Overnight in Gokyo. Day 12: Visit Gokyo Peak (5,357m), the highest point of the trek (approx. 4.5 hours walking). Enjoy sunrise and expansive views of the mountains. Return to Gokyo, then trek to Dole (4,038m). Overnight at a lodge. Day 13: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), following the trail through familiar landscapes and Sherpa villages. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. Day 14: Trek to Lukla (2,800m). Descend to Lukla and spend the last night in the Everest region. Overnight in Lukla. Day 15: Morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu, marking the end of the trek.

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385 $

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1,799 $

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