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Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes, recognized for the series of beautiful turquoise lakes in the Gokyo valley and the famous Cho La Pass, takes us through the landmarks of the Khumbu region in the company of majestically soaring mountains, friendly Sherpas, colorful monasteries, the Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, and, of course, to the base of the mighty Everest. The trek in advancing to the base of the world’s tallest mountain maps out spectacular vistas from such celebrated viewpoints like Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar. The trek also awards us with great views of the Khumbu Icefall. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp through Gokyo Lakes, in a nutshell, will be a lifetime experience with the enthralling sights of Mt. Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Pumori, and Tengboche Monastery – the largest monastery in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes’ itinerary is ideal for hikers who wish to take up more challenge and “stay off the beaten path” while treading upon remote Nepalese trails. However if you are a novice trekker who is in good health and average physical fitness then Everest Base Camp Trek – 16 Days might be right for you. Additionally, if you are an experienced trekker who wants to trek to the Everest Base Camp but has limited amount of time in your hands then you can sign up for Everest Base Camp Short Trek – 14 Days instead.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding | 2,800m/9,187ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 05 Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | |
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga | 3,680m/12,074ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 07 Phortse Thanga to Machhermo | 4,470m/14,666ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 08 Machhermo to Gokyo | 4,800m/15,749ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 09 Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri | 5,357m/17,576ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 10 Gokyo to Thagnak | 4,750m/15,585ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 11 Thagnak to Cho La pass to Dzongla | 5,420m/17,783ft | 7-8 hrs |
Day 12 Dzongla to Lobuche | 4,940m/16,208ft | 2-3 hrs |
Day 13 Lobuche to Gorak Shep , visit Everest Base Camp | 5,364m/17,599ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 14 Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche | 5,545m/18,193ft | 7-8 hrs |
Day 15 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 16 Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 17 Fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 18 Final departure | - |
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Significant Information: The unpredictable weather conditions in the Everest region may lead to cancellation of Lukla flights. So, what do you do if your flight is cancelled at the last minute? We have several alternative options for Lukla flight cancellations for you, in case you have limited time in Nepal. Make sure that you are well-informed about this critical issue well ahead of time!
During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.
We will be staying in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 515. Himalayan Glacier will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
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