Everest base camp with Gokyo Lake trek is one of the most popular treks in the Khumbu region of the Himalayas. The Khumbu region is also, the area is known as the sacred sanctuary of Buddhists. Khumbu, part of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park in eastern Nepal and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to the Sherpa people. This trek offers a great delve into the Sherpa culture and Buddhist monuments Monasteries, spinning prayer wheels, the traditional lifestyle of the Sherpa people, and the harmony that constitutes the Sagarmatha National Park Nepal. Everest base camp and Gokyo Lakes trek is one of the most beautiful treks on earth. As one of the world’s classic treks, Everest base camp Gokyo Lake Trek Nepal offers picturesque scenery from beginning to end as well as close-up views of Mount Everest. The trek can be done in two ways clockwise and anticlockwise.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Day 2: Drive to Manthali and overnight at Hotel Day 3: Flight to Lukla(2827m) and trek to Phakding(2,652m)3-4 hours. Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443m) 5/6 hours. Day 5: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization. Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3820m) 5/6 hours. Day 7: Trek to Pheriche (4230m) 4/5 hours. Day 8: Rest day in Pheriche for acclimatization. Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4900m) 4/5 hours Day 10: Visit Everest Base Camp (5450m) 3 hours early in the morning and trek back to Gorakshep. Day 11: Visit Kalapattar (5545 meters) and trek back to Zhong la Day 12: Trek to Gokyo via Chola Pass, (5420m) 6 hours. Day 13: Early morning visit to Gokyo peak(5450m) and trek back to Dole 5/6 hours Day 14: Trek back to Khumjung (3790m) 4/5 hours Day 15: Trek back to Phakding(2,652m)4-5 hours Day 16: Trek back to Lukla(2827m)3/4 hours Day 17: Fly back to Manthali and drive to Kathmandu Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu Day 19: Fly back to Home
Clockwise itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Day 2: Drive to Manthali and overnight at Hotel Day 3: Flight to Lukla(2,800m) and rek to Phakding(2,652m)3-4 hours Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 5-6 hours Day 5: Acclimatization and exploration day Day 6: Trek to Dole (4,200m) 5-6 hours Day 7: Trek to Machermo (4,470m) 4-5 hours Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,800m) 4-5 hours Day 9: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) Day 10: Trek to Thangna (4,700m) 3-4 hours Day 11:Trek to Dzongla via Cho La Pass (5,420m) 7-8 hours Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) 4-5 hours Day 13: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140m) and (5,364m) Return to Gorakshep 7-8 hours Day 14: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m), Descend to Gorakshep and to Pheriche (4,371m) 7-8 hours Day 15: Trek back to Namche Bazaar(3440m) 6-7 hours Day 16: Trek back to Lukla(2,800m) 6-7 hours Day 17: Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramechhap Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu Day 19: Fly back to Home
Our services include
All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle.
Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 3 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost).
Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek in the Everest Region with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche.
All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) including one hot drink and seasonal fruits.
Experienced, first-aid trained, government-licensed, English-speaking trekking guide. Permits for Sagarmatha/Everest National Park and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients).
Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff.
Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla
Our services exclude
Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu. International flight fare and airport departure tax
Any beverages including bottled and boiled water Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage.
Tips to trekking staff and drivers.
Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after you arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 50 for 30 30-day visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa).
Personal Trekking gear and equipment.
Any expenses other than the Price Include section.
