Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lakes offers you a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the highest freshwater lake system in the world. Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lakes is a attractive and adventurous trek through the off beaten trails. The high elevation of Cho La Pass makes the off beaten trials more challenging. So, this trek through Gokyo Lakes brings more challenges than the classic Everest Base Camp Trek. To the west the trail continues to the Gokyo Lakes, crossing the Ngozumpa glacier on the way. To the east, the trail joins the Everest Base Camp trek, between the two incredible valleys of the Gokyo and Khumbu. Gokyo Valley is in the Everest region and offers breathtaking views of the Everest Himalayas. The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri have trekking opportunities through valleys, along lakes, and features Nepal’s biggest glacier, Ngozumpa glacier. This Everest base camp trek via Gokyo Lake is a must do trek for challenge seekers and travelers willing to have more stays at the Himalayas.
Our journey starts with the breathtaking flight to Lukla. We will get to view the most amazing 35 minutes views of the Himalayas. After landing in Lukla we will meet with the rest of our team members, have some breakfast and start our trek. We will pass through several Sherpa villages where we can get the picturesque lifestyle, culture and traditions of our friendly Sherpa people. We will follow the downhill trail for the first day and start with a high climb towards Namche from the second day. After reaching Namche Bazaar we will be moving towards the classic trade route heading up towards the Dudh Koshi valley through Dole and Machermo before reaching Gokyo. We can get the view of 5 lakes with sparkling turquoise. Besides this we can also get the magnificent views of the Cho Oyu and Mt. Everest. From there we will be trekking down to one of the three great passes of Khumbu region Cho La pass via Tragnag. We will rejoin the main base camp route walking up to the Gorak- Shep after descending from Cho La pass. We will also visit the Base Camp and climb to Kala Patthar before descending to Dingboche.
Our Everest base camp trek via Gokyo Lake is one of the most favorite treks among the trekkers because this trek adds extra exploring opportunities. The route taken for this trek is a less crowded route through the amazing trials via Gokyo Ri and Cho La pass. The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo lake trek is recognized as a traditional trekking route. Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lakes is an identical trek than just normal Everest Base Camp Trek and other treks in the Khumbu region, This trek through Gokyo Lakes t is a perfect choice for trekkers who are strong both physically and mentally fit. An exciting journey to the base camp of mighty Mount Everest through the striking pass of Cho La and soaring valleys of Kumbu gives a real adventure experience that you will be treasured forever. It is one of the most beautiful experiences you will be remembering during your lifetime.
We have designed this 16- days Itinerary for you so that it will be easier for you to know about your trip. But also, if you wish for slight change in it you can customize it accordingly.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Lukla trek to Phakding.
Day 03: Phakding to NamcheBazar. (5-6 hours trek)
Day 04: Namcheto Phortse Thanga (5-6 hours trek)
Day 05: Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4-5 hours)
Day 06: Machhermo to Gokyo
Day 07: Gokyo Valley Acclimatization/ Hike to Gokyo Ri.
Day 08: Gokyo to Thangnak (4-5 hours trek)
Day 09: Thangnak to Cho la pass to Dzongla
Day 10: Dzongla to Lobuche.
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorakshep trek to EBC.
Day 12: Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to Pheriche.
Day 13: Pheriche to Namche
Day 14: Namcheto Lukla
Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 16: Final Departure.
After your arrival on Kathmandu our representatives will be there waiting to give you a hearty welcome to Nepal with your name card. You will be taken to hotel by our representatives. After you freshen up our guide will tour you to the Kathmandu city. You will visit the different world heritage sites and cultural and historical monuments that are located in the city. At the evening we will serve you with warm welcome dinner wishing you good luck at a well known Nepali restaurant
On the 2nd day of our trek we will take an early morning flight to Lukla which is our entrance to base camp trek. We will meet our rest of the team members have some breakfast there and start our trekking. We will walk on a trail that gradually descends too Cheplung village from where we will get a glimpses of Mt.khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. We will take lunch there take some rest and then we will gradually descend until Phakding. We will have our dinner in Phakding. Our overnight stay will be in Phakding.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 3rd day after having breakfast we will start our journey where our trial passes through a beautiful pine forest and we will continue our walk on a trial that goes north up the Benkar valley following the banks of Dudh Koshi River. We cross the Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo village before reaching the entrance of Everest National Park. Then after crossing suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. We ascend on a step trial and reach the biggest town in the Everest region i.e. NamcheBazar. We will be staying overnight in a highly established lodge waking up to the mesmerizing view of beautiful NamcheBazaar.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 4th day we will have our breakfast in Namcheand will ascend our journey towards Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village leading towards the Dudh Koshi valley. Our trial branches off from there where our guide will select the best option for us. We will reach on a ridge on the top at 3973m and descends to Mt.Khumbila. We will also visit the birth place of re-incarnated Lama of Rongbuk Monastery of Tibet and introducer of Buddhism in Khumbu region of Nepal. We will have a steep trial descending down on a sandy slope to the Dudh Koshi. Our overnight stay will be in Phortse Tanga.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 5th day after having breakfast we will climb up to Machhermo. We will walk on a trial that goes along a rhododendron forest, passing a beautiful waterfall which will lead us towards Tongba Village. On our trial we will pass through different small villages before reaching Machhermo. We will be walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River throughout our today’s journey. Our overnight stay will be in Machermo.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Our today’s trek will start by climbing to a ridge where we can get an excellent view of the valley to Kangtaiga and Cho-oyu Mountain. We will move towards Phangkha where an avalanche in November 1996 killed 40 people including trekkers and villagers. After reaching there we will then descend to the river bank and then climb to Ngozumpa glacier on a steep trial. We will cross an iron bridge over a stream which flows from First Lake of Gokyo known as Longpongo and end our hard ascends. We will also get a chance to observe the Lama footprints on stone and mesmerizing views of sparkling sunrays in turquoise blue sheet of water at the sight of second lake called Taujun Lake. At the end of our day we will climb by to the third lake Dudh Pokhari where the Gokyo valley stands by. From there we will get to see the spectacular views of Cho-oyu Mountain. Our overnight stay will be in Gokyo.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today will be Acclimatization day in Gokyo Valley. After having an early morning breakfast in Gokyo village we will hike to a small peak above the village, Gokyo RI. The morning view of Khumbu region from the peak is incredible. We can see the fantastic views of seven highest peaks of Nepal including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and many more. We will reach to the fourth lake, Thonak Tsho. There we will spend some time in the alpine beauty of the lake and then descend our trial towards third lake. Depending on our time and energy we may also take an additional hike up to the fifth lake, Ngozumbz Tsho. It offers the remarkable view of the longest glacier of the Himalayas. We will then trek back to Gokyo and spend our overnight there.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 8th day after having breakfast we will move towards the Ngozumpa Glacier. We will walk on a jagged trial with so many uphill’s and downhill’s. We will get to see the animals grazing in the plain field on our journey to Thagnak. Walking down on the eastern glacial moraine we will be witnessing the breath-taking sceneries. After then we will be heading along the edges of the mountain and will eventually reach to Thagnak where we can see the collection of lodges. Our overnight stay will be in Thagnak.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today we are going to have one of the toughest days of our trip. We will have to go on a steep trial which involves a glacier traverse which makes the Cho La pass a difficult one. We need to be super alert while walking to this trial as we may slip on the rocks glazed by ice. Trekking to the side of a frozen lake we will reach to the top of the pass which welcomes us with decorated prayer flags and the superb views of Cho La Lake and Mt. Cholatse is itself amazing. By passing through some crevasses we will reach to Dzongla village which offers us with the pleasant views of Cholatse, Ama Dablam Lobuche Mountains. Our overnight stay will be at Dzongla.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
After having breakfast in Dzongla we will move towards Lobuche. This will be very short trek so we will have time to take rest and enjoy the nature. We will climb down from Dzongla. We will follow a grassy trial with the enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak. The trial bends through the wide river Imja Khola before reaching Lobuche. After we reach to Lobuche we can see the large settlements of many hotels and shops. We will spend the rest of our days taking rest and preparing for another days trek. Our overnight stay will be in Lobuche.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 11th day of the trek we will be heading towards Goarakshep. The hike up to Gorakshep is about 2 hours. As we further our trials it will get harder than before but the trial gets easier as we climb about 150m. There will be strenuous walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp. As we reach to the base camp at 5365m, we will enjoy the amazing view of Khumbu icefall. Moreover the Everest Base Camp itself is incredibly beautiful. The mesmerizing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp are so alluring. We will return back to Gorak Shep for the night. Our overnight stay will be on Gorakshep.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On the 12th day of our trek we will have an early breakfast in Gorakshep. After having breakfast we will be heading towards the best view point on the earth which is Kalapatthar. From there we can grasp the remarkable view of the Mt. Everest. The views from Kalapatthar are outstanding. It will give us that heavenly pleasure we might have never thought having off. We will have our lunch there and will return back to Pherice. Our overnight stay will be on Pherice.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today on our 13th day of the trek we will wake up early in the morning and start our journey by following the trials of beautiful juniper and rhododendron trees and crossing the bridge of Dudh Koshi river we will move downwards loosing almost 2,000ft of elevations. Leaving the beautiful mountains behind us we can also spot mountain goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds habitual to the area. We will ultimately reach Sansa from where we will witness mesmerizing views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse mountains. We will arrive back to Namcheand our overnight stay will be there.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today we will have our last day on mountains. There will be mostly a downhill trek on a trial along the bank of the Dudh Koshi River. We will trek toward the Hillary Suspension bridges, and also pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we will take rest and spend some quality time remembering all those bittersweet reminiscence of the journey. Our overnight stay will be on best available lodge in Lukla.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Bidding a goodbye to Everest region we will take an early flight to Kathmandu from Lukla airport along with the glimpses of the mountains we have recently visited. After reaching Kathmandu we will go back to our hotel and take some rest or do some shopping as reminder. Our guides will help you for shopping and tour you to the city around some of the UNESCO world heritage sites and some of the places of historical and cultural monuments. We will also organize farewell dinner for the successful completion of our adventurous journey.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including farewell dinner at Kathmandu.
Our representative will drop you to Tribhuvan International airport few hours before your flight for your final departure from Kathmandu.
During the trip some of the natural and artificial problems like weather, local politics, and flight delays etc. which are beyond our control can make the change in our itinerary. If it happens we will decide for the best alternative taking into consideration the interest of the whole group. We will do everything to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the result of change or delays. We can also organize helicopter rescue as per request of the clients in delays of flight. The helicopter charges around USD 3500 and it can lift up to 4-5 persons per flight. Please note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, flight etc.) included in the package that you would use later.
Our accommodation will be in 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and will be staying in tea houses and lodges during the trek as per availability. All accommodations are on twin share basis. If you want single supplement it will cost an additional charge. Actual adventure team will manage rooms with attached washrooms, except in some of the tea houses having shared washrooms and toilet facilities. However single rooms are provided only as per the availability because it may not be available at the higher elevations.
All meals will be provided during our Everest Base Camp trek including welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu. The meals during our stay in Kathmandu will be provided in high class typical Nepali restaurants which serve you with delicious Nepali cuisines whereas we will have our breakfast and dinner in the tea houses/ lodges on trek. We will spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination. We will serve you with local foods or the foods according to your preference and availability.
The 15 days Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake is an itinerary designed for trekkers having good health and average physical fitness. It is a moderate trek. This trek is specially designed for the travelers with past hiking experience and who can walk up to 6-7 hours a day. Although, there is no experience required. It is best if you start preparing for the trek a month before by doing exercise and maintaining a proper diet. If you have any physical conditions then you should inform the actual adventure team before the trek.
Our accommodation will be in 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and will be staying in tea houses and lodges during the trek as per availability. All accommodations are on twin share basis. If you want single supplement it will cost an additional charge. Actual adventure team will manage rooms with attached washrooms, except in some of the tea houses having shared washrooms and toilet facilities. However single rooms are provided only as per the availability because it may not be available at the higher elevations.
All meals will be provided during our Everest Base Camp trek including welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu. The meals during our stay in Kathmandu will be provided in high class typical Nepali restaurants which serve you with delicious Nepali cuisines whereas we will have our breakfast and dinner in the tea houses/ lodges on trek. We will spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination. We will serve you with local foods or the foods according to your preference and availability.
The 15 days Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake is an itinerary designed for trekkers having good health and average physical fitness. It is a moderate trek. This trek is specially designed for the travelers with past hiking experience and who can walk up to 6-7 hours a day. Although, there is no experience required. It is best if you start preparing for the trek a month before by doing exercise and maintaining proper diet. If you have any physical conditions then you should inform to actual adventure team before the trek.
The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is Spring i.e. (from March to May) or during autumn i.e. (September to December) the temperature in these seasons guarantees promising and breathtaking views. However temperature reaches below 0 in December yet we can enjoy the mesmerizing views.
Please contact us for your customized departures and check available trip start dates and costs for EBC.
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, etc.
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm.
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries).
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks.
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc.
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresse.
We highly recommend trekkers to have the travel insurance. But its not that compulsory. With insurance you can trek without any worries.
Yes. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will easily obtain a visa by processing some formalities. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying the USD 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Likewise, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be attained by paying USD 100.
Yes, our company offers pick off and drop off services.
You don’t need professional training but you need be physically strong and need to adopt the climate of Everest region.
The trekking duration depends on the type and place of trekking that you have chosen. However, in this trek trekkers need to hike for 7-8 hours a day. And you will normally climb about 600m of altitude per day.
Yes, most of the hotels and tea houses have electricity.
The highest point will be 5555m.
Yes, you need to get registered trekking permit from Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS (Trekkers Management Systems).
Comparatively Everest Base Camp trek via Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass is harder than the EBC classical route. This trek is more technically advanced than some of the other treks in the Everest region and it is more adventurous. We provide you expert travel consultants who will guide you for better counseling and preparation to take up this challenge.
You will be guided by our experienced and local trek leaders who have been to the base camp and back multiple times for years. They can communicate very well in English and acquire deep knowledge of the mountain, people, culture, health, hygiene, and most importantly your safety.
In spite of the cold weather we successfully completed the trek. Our guide Pasang and porter Ram Bahadur were very fun loving and friendly people. They were indeed very helpful and kind. The views were breathtaking and we had a great trek of lifetime. Thank you everyone.
Nate Moore
16th Jun, 2022
The planning was perfect and everything went on as according to the plan. Everest Base Camp Treks and Tours is one of the best companies in town. We get the best service and very warm hospitality. We are very thankful to the entire team members for organizing such wonderful trek for us.
Liam John
16th Jun, 2022
The trek was fantastic and I feel lucky to choose Everest Base Camp Treks and tours for this trek. They were very well organized and provided us wonderful service. The guide Deepak was the gem of our trek made each and every moment memorable by his humor and talent. The views were marvelous. I recommend this company to everyone.
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Jenson Watts
16th Jun, 2022
Highly professional team, enthusiastic staffs and great service. Thankyou for making our Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes Trek special. I highly recommend this company.
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Olly Patel
16th Jun, 2022
Sophie Malecot
16th Jun, 2022
My journey to the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes was a never forgetting experience of a lifetime. I did the trek with Everest Base Camp Trekking Tours and they provided a remarkable service. Kedar showed his brilliancy in terms of management and has got humble behavior as well. Anyone could have been impressed with him on the first meet like I did. My guide Pasang was well behaved, well spoken and well known person to the place. He had every quality that a good guide must have. Everything was very organized and the views were amazing throughout the trials and also I was benefitted by nice guide and friendly porters. I have had the best trek of my life and I would like to thanks to the entire team of Everest Base Camp Treks and Tours.
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