| Trip code | |
| Package name | Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek |
| Duration | 20 |
| Max. elevation | 5550 m |
| Level | Moderate |
| Transportation | All ground transportation as per itinerary |
| Accomodation | 3*** Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea House during the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche - Tengboche - Dingboche - Lobuche - Gork Shep - EBC - Kala Patthar - Pheriche - Phortse - Machhermo - Gokyo - Dole - Namche - Lukla - Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
Everest base camp and Gokyo lakes trek is one of those challenging and awe inspiring treks in the Everest region. Embued with the scenic beauty of lakes, challenging walks over glacial moraines, dunes, and steep trail, ascents to Gokyo Ri and Kalapatthar, the by standers will get to venture joyous alteriety of all the scenic beauties in the mountain region.
Another sight for you to relish is Kalapatthar. You will get to pick the sight of the 360 degree panoramic views of Everest and other mountains. Also, climbing the Gokyo Ri offers you mesmerizing views of mountains, lakes, glacier, the Ngozumpa Glacier, and valley down below.
You shall also get amazing textures of Sherpa villages along with the delicacies of Sherpa culture.
What are the sights to watch?
First, you all shall visit lake Longpongo, second, it shall be lake Taboche Tsho, third goes for lake Dudh Pokhari, fourth lake Thonak Tsho, and the lastly lake Ngozumba Tsho during your stay at Gokyo.
Details about the trek:
Range of the trek: 20 days.
Your trek ranges for twenty days starting from the day you land to Kathmandu. After an extra allocated day for sightseeing in Kathmandu, you shall fly to Lukla. Then you will embark to Phakding. You shall spend an additional day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and exploration, and head off towards Tengboche. Via Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, you are all set for Everest Base Camp. After watching the sunrise from Kalapatthar, we will move along the trail that descends down to Pheriche.
Altitude: Kathmandu: 1,320m
You will see our representative waiting in the airport to pick you up and take you to your hotel. Soon as you reach the hotel you are up for some rest. Then, time to explore the city. In the evening, we are all set for typical Nepalese dishes for the dinner. Such introductory taste shall give you a brief information about what to expect in dinner and lunch in Nepal. You will stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Altitude: Kathmandu: 1,320m
This day you shall delve deeper into the city and go as far as possible. Considering its historical and religious significance, Kathmandu has lot to offer you. Kathmandu have a range of cultural landmarks including the Basantapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhhanath, and the Pashupatinath Temple enlisted in the World Heritage list. If you have missed any trekking gear, you can purchase it on this day. We shall be talking about our plan, preparation, and arrangement, and ensure we got everything we need on our meeting at the evening. You shall then, stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Altitude: Phakding: 2,651m
This 30-minute flight over the hilly and mountainous landscape takes you to Lukla. Then, you shall start trekking towards Phakding. Passing the Cheplung Village, the trail descends further down to Mt. Khumbila, also known as the virgin mountain. This will be a sight to greet you in the very beginning. Considering its religious significance, no climbing is allowed to this mountain. The trail descends down to Phakding. You will Stay overnight at Phakding.
Altitude: Namche Bazar: 3,438m
Soon as you cross the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi, you will march through the forests of pines down to Monjo Village. All your permits will be checked at Sagarmatha National Park, another world heritage site. The trail then descends down to Dudh Koshi River, crossing the Hillary Suspension Bridge. An ascent leads you to Namche Bazaar; the Gateway to Everest and largest settlement of Sherpas in this region. You will stay overnight at Namche Bazar
Altitude: Tengboche: 3,870m
The trail descends down to Phunki Thanka and ascends uphill through forests full with black juniper, fir, and blue pine to the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, the Tengboche Monastery. It offers you magnificent views of Mt. Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest. If you are lucky to visit during the festive seasons, you can observe the Buddhist ceremony at the monastery. Stay overnight at Tengboche.
Altitude: Gorakshep: 5,170m, Everest Base Camp: 5,364m
The trail is rocky and strenuous. Past the glacial moraine picking the views of Mt. Pumori you shall reach to Gorakshep. Further, through moraine, rocky dunes, and difficult trail you shall reach to the Everest Base Camp. The camp offers the views of Mt. Pumori, Nuptse and Khumbutse. This qualifies one of the major daring qualifiers for this trek. After spending a while here, you shall descend down towards Gorakshep. Stay overnight at Gorakshep.
Our representative shall take you to the airport following the schedule. They shall then bid a farewell and return back from there. Have a happy journey. Do remember us for your next trek to Nepal.