Gokyo Ri and Everest Base Camp Trek
For those who want to experience the magnificent mountain scenery of the Everest Base Camp Trek, without the crowds. This is for you. It is possible to make this a circular trek as well, by crossing the Cho La pass you will end up on the EBC track near Lobuche. So if time permits and you can extend your trek by 4 or 5 days you can include both the Gokyo Lakes and the EBC trek. The first few days of the trek are the same as the EBC trek but just after Kyangjuma the Gokyo Lakes track branches off to the left and continues up the Dudh Kosi valley to Gokyo. There are fewer people on this track which makes it feel more remote and the scenery is stunning.
Gokyo village is located on the west side of Ngozumpa glacier and is a 2 days trek from the turnoff, with overnight stops at Dole and Machhermo. Gokyo village sits beside the largest of 6 glacial lakes. In winter the lakes are frozen over but if you are there in the warmer months they are a spectacular emerald green color. We will stay in Gokyo village and after a rest, we will have the opportunity to walk up Gokyo Ri, from where we get a 360-degree view of the world’s highest mountains, including Everest, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Some say that the view of Everest from here is better than from Kala Patthar!
After leaving Gokyo, we trek across the Ngozumpa glacier for an overnight stop in Dragnag (Thangnak) and get ready to cross the Cho La. The pass takes us into the main Everest area where we follow in the footsteps of many famous Everest climbers. We can see the panorama of massive mountains around Everest including Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The trek leads us to Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar from where there are superb close-up views of the highest mountains in the world. It is also possible to walk along the Khumbu glacier to Everest Base Camp, where in spring; we may see some of the expedition teams, preparing for their ascent of Everest.
If you don’t have the time to combine both treks, Gokyo Lakes is well worthy of a trek on its own. A couple of days could be spent in the Gokyo village to explore the lakes and surrounding mountains
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 02: Trek preparation
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Kyangjuma (3,550m)
Day 06: Kyangjuma to Dole (4,110m)
Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m)
Day 08: Machheromo to Gokyo (4,790m)
Day 09: Gokyo to Tangnak (4,700m)
Day 10: Tangnak to Cholapass (5,368m) to Dzongla (4,830m)
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910m)
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorekshep (5,140m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Day 13: Gorekshep to Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Pheriche (4,240m)
Day 14: Pheriche to Kyangjuma (3,550m)
Day 15: Kyangjuma to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 16: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 19: Final Departure
If you are not really satisfied with this itinerary make your own.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Welcome to the Land of Mountain! Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our representative waiting for holding Popular Treks signboard with your name on it will transfer to the hotel. You may take rest throughout the day or you can stroll around the city if you feel energetic after your flight. We will give you a short brief about our trip in the evening. Overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Dinner
Day 02: Trek preparation
Today is the day you can do preparation for your Everest Base Camp trek including shopping some lacking equipment, exchange extra money, and another necessary arrangement for the trek. By the end of the day, you should be ready for your Everest base camp trek with your bag packed. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m) (3 hours)
From Kathmandu to Lukla by flight, it takes 40 minutes and walks to Phakding 3 hours. Your first footstep starts from Lukla. After passing PasangLhamu Memorial Gate you will see white chorten who died in Yeti Airlines in 2008. The greenery views and mani wall attract your concentration. You can capture numerous pictures on camera on the way to Phakding. Overnight in the tea house at Phakding.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) (5/6 hours)
The trail follows the Dudh Koshi valley north. After a short distance waterfall is welcoming you. There is excellent views stop from where you can have a glimpse of Thamserku Mountain. The place called Monjo you will enter Sagarmatha National Park which was established in 1976. Finally quiet tough ascends to reach in Namche Bazaar. Overnight in the teahouse at Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Kyangjuma (3,550m) (5/6 hours)
Namche Bazaar is the homeland of Sherpa people. The trail ascends up with a zigzag path to Everest View Hotel. Having a cup of hot tea you can see the panoramic views of mountain including Mt. Everest. We will explore Khumjung Gompa, School, and Khunde Hospital. Sir Edmund Hillary builds the school in Khumjung. If you like you can hike to School and Khumjung Gompa where you can see Yeti skull. After Lunch continues walking to Kyangjuma.Overnight in the tea house at Kyangjuma. Overnight in the tea house at Kyangjuma.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Kyangjuma to Dole (4,110m) (4/5 hours)
At Kyangjuma, we turned off the main trail and begin climbing to the Mong La, marked by a chorten on the top of a ridge at 3,973m. This ridge descends from Mt. Khumbila. Mong La is the small village which is said that the birthplace of Lama Sange Dorje, the saint who introduced Buddhism to the Khumbu. The trail drops steeply on switchbacks through pine forests for an hour, with intermittent views towards Phortse. From Phortse, the trail starts to climb uphill through rhododendron forests, which give way to juniper and conifers higher up the valley. The army post and national park check post at Tongba (3,950m) are not currently in use. We continued our uphill trek and some enormous boulders and summer settlement used by Sherpas to graze their yaks, before coming to Dole, where we have lovely views of Mt. Khumbila and Mt. Tawoche. Overnight in the tea house at Dole.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m) (2/3hours)
Today is a short day to walk, from Dole to Machhermo. From Dole, the trail is a steep climb up throughout the forest an increasingly barren hillside covered by tundra grasses and dotted scrub junipers. Continue to Lhabarma and Luza along the side of the valley, high above the river through scrub junipers until we cross the sandy spurs to Machhermo. Local people claim that a Yeti killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman in 1974. We will reach to Machhermo by lunchtime and in the afternoon time for acclimatization walk up to ridge behind the lodge for amazing views of Mt. Thamserku. North end of the village, there is International Porter Protection Group rescue post, staffed by international volunteer medics. They provide emergency treatment to trekkers and porters. Overnight in the teahouse at Machhermo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,790m) (4/5hours)
We begin today by climbing a ridge for an excellent view down the valley to Mt. Kangtaiga and also up towards Mt. Cho Oyu (the sixth highest mountain in the world). Now we will soon accessible to the tiny settlement of Pangka. An avalanche killed 40 trekkers in 1995 nearby Panka. The trail descends to the river onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpo Glacier. Crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known Longponga Tsho (4,710m) where a family of Brahmin ducks has been living for years. At the sight of the second lake, Taboche Tsho, We become mesmerized by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun. After a second lake, we reach third lake, the linked by a surging stream. Gokyo is a small settlement of lodges on the shore of a blue lake. Overnight in the tea house at Gokyo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 09: Gokyo Ri and Tagnak (4,700m) (4/5 hours)
An early start this morning for the ascent of Gokyo Ri (5,360m) a small peak above the village. The path crosses the stream at the north end and climbs 3 to 4 hours to reach the top. As we climb the views become more fantastic. The scenery of Gokyo village on the edge of the third lake overlooked by Mt. Cholatse and the broad Ngozumpo Glacier is magnificent. From the summit we can see highest peaks in the Nepal Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest, and Mt. Makalu and other small peaks like Mt. Kusum Kanguru, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kangtega, Mt. Tabuche, Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Changtse and Mt. Pumori. We return to Gokyo for lunch. Midafternoon we retrace our steps through Ngozumpo glacier to the mountain on the other side. Next, traverse along the edge of that mountain and then meander into Thagnak. Overnight in the tea house at Tagnak.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Tagnak to Cho La (5,368m) to Dzongla (4,830m) (7/8 hours)
An early start for the very long day across the Cho La (5,368m). Today is going to be one of the toughest days of the trip. We climb up from Tagnak for about 90minutes to a col. Ahead we can see Cho La in the distance. The Cho La pass isn’t itself difficult, but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice may cause trouble by making the trail slippery. The last two hours are very steep and rocky and involve some scrambling as we zigzag up to the top. The upper part of the route can be covered in snow and ice, particularly after November and in spring. We reach the glaciated top, from where there are excellent views including an unusual aspect of Ama Dablam. We need to take care of the descent as it’s steep and involves the crossing of a small glacier which is fairly straightforward. After a scramble down onto the glacier, we follow a trail across the snow and down a rocky gully to the pasture below Dzongla. Overnight in the teahouse at Dzongla.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910m) (2/3hours)
Today is very short trek so we have a lot of time to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. We begin with a continuation of our descent through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche peak. The trail curves through the wide river bed before reaching Lobuche. We spend the night in Lobuche. The sunset on Mt. Nuptse from the ridge across from the lodge isn’t to be missed.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (2/3 hours), Hike to Everest Base Camp(2.5 hours)
Today is our special day to reach the main destination. After breakfast, we kick off to Gorakshep through lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier where we can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peak. We can catch the first glimpse of Kala Patthar. When we reach in Gorakshep we find ourselves surrounded by snow-capped mountain. We keep our luggage and have lunch in the teahouse. The trail ascends and descends on a glacier path as well as meandering on rough terrain to Everest Base Camp. You are rewarded with incredible melt patterns and rounded ice towers. We don’t see the summit of Everest from Everest Base Camp. We return to Gorakshep for overnight to stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerDay 13: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Pheriche (4,240m) (6/7 hours)
Morning climb on top of Kala Patthar at 5550m which is the highlight of the trek considered the best viewpoint of amazing close-up view of Everest. As we hike up to Kala Patthar, we take short breaks at viewpoints to capture beautiful photos. We can view other mountains like Lhotse, Changtse, Pumori, Nuptse and AmaDablam. After capturing all of these mountains in your camera we back to the teahouse for breakfast and continue on descend through Lobuche to Pheriche where we stay overnight.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 14: Pheriche to Kyangjuma (3,550m) (6/7 hours)
Today is long and easy walk dropping heights every few hours with downhill to Pangboche and then after the bridge 2 hours climb to Tengboche and have lunch. The trail descends all the way to Dudh Koshi River and crosses a bridge. Again, climb ascend through a small village and rhododendron forest. Finally, we reach in our destiny. Overnight in the tea house at Kyangjuma.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 15: Kyangjuma to Monjo (2,835m) (4 hours)
The trail is the easy and short slope to Namche Bazaar and descends downhill to the high suspension bridge. The undulating path starts from here to Jorsalle along the river bank. Climb up the hill to the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park, we reach in Monjo. Overnight in the tea house at Monjo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 16: Monjo to Lukla (2,840m) (5 hours)
We follow our trail back to Lukla which is mostly downhill trail alongside Dudh Koshi River. On the way, we pass several suspension bridges, monasteries and the village until to Lukla. Overnight in the tea house at Lukla.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350m) by Air and transfer to hotel.
Early morning, we take a flight back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you deserve a good rest. You may spend your time shopping around Himalayan souvenirs for your friends and family. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast
Day 17: Free day with a sightseeing tour.
A reserve or spare day in Kathmandu in case of flight delay or cancellation due to bad weather which occurs sometimes, as Himalayan weather can be unpredictable if all goes well enjoy the extra day with a tour around Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast
Day 18: Final departure
Our Gokyo trek ends today with your departure. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, our representative will pick you up from the hotel to drop you to the international airport for your flight to onward destination.
Included meal: Breakfast
- Included in the cost
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
- 4 Night’s twin standard bedroom in 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Nepali welcome dinner as the first day.
- Half day guided city tour with World Heritage entrance fees as listed in the itinerary.
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
- All ground transportation in a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek with twin sharing bed.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- English speaking trained and experienced trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- Insurance of all staff including porter, guide and assistant guide.
- We provide an assistant guide if there are more than 6 clients.
- Warm clothing and trekking gear for staff including porters and guide.
- Food and salary for all of the staff including porter and guide.
- Duffel bag and map of Cholapass Trek
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permit.
- Medical Kit (carried by your guide).
- Excluded in the cost
- Nepal entry visa fees.
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around @2 per kg)
- Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, beverage drinks and bar items like chocolate etc.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (in case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary.
- Tips for Guide, Porter, and Driver
We serve hygienic food in the tea house and good accommodation of twin sharing beds.
You don’t get twin beds at high altitude you have to share with 3 or 5 trekkers during high seasons.
Gokyo Ri and Everest Base Camp Trek
For those who want to experience the magnificent mountain scenery of the Everest Base Camp Trek, without the crowds. This is for you. It is possible to make this a circular trek as well, by crossing the Cho La pass you will end up on the EBC track near Lobuche. So if time permits and you can extend your trek by 4 or 5 days you can include both the Gokyo Lakes and the EBC trek. The first few days of the trek are the same as the EBC trek but just after Kyangjuma the Gokyo Lakes track branches off to the left and continues up the Dudh Kosi valley to Gokyo. There are fewer people on this track which makes it feel more remote and the scenery is stunning.
Gokyo village is located on the west side of Ngozumpa glacier and is a 2 days trek from the turnoff, with overnight stops at Dole and Machhermo. Gokyo village sits beside the largest of 6 glacial lakes. In winter the lakes are frozen over but if you are there in the warmer months they are a spectacular emerald green color. We will stay in Gokyo village and after a rest, we will have the opportunity to walk up Gokyo Ri, from where we get a 360-degree view of the world’s highest mountains, including Everest, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Some say that the view of Everest from here is better than from Kala Patthar!
After leaving Gokyo, we trek across the Ngozumpa glacier for an overnight stop in Dragnag (Thangnak) and get ready to cross the Cho La. The pass takes us into the main Everest area where we follow in the footsteps of many famous Everest climbers. We can see the panorama of massive mountains around Everest including Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The trek leads us to Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar from where there are superb close-up views of the highest mountains in the world. It is also possible to walk along the Khumbu glacier to Everest Base Camp, where in spring; we may see some of the expedition teams, preparing for their ascent of Everest.
If you don’t have the time to combine both treks, Gokyo Lakes is well worthy of a trek on its own. A couple of days could be spent in the Gokyo village to explore the lakes and surrounding mountains
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 02: Trek preparation
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Kyangjuma (3,550m)
Day 06: Kyangjuma to Dole (4,110m)
Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m)
Day 08: Machheromo to Gokyo (4,790m)
Day 09: Gokyo to Tangnak (4,700m)
Day 10: Tangnak to Cholapass (5,368m) to Dzongla (4,830m)
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910m)
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorekshep (5,140m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Day 13: Gorekshep to Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Pheriche (4,240m)
Day 14: Pheriche to Kyangjuma (3,550m)
Day 15: Kyangjuma to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 16: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 19: Final Departure
If you are not really satisfied with this itinerary make your own.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Welcome to the Land of Mountain! Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our representative waiting for holding Popular Treks signboard with your name on it will transfer to the hotel. You may take rest throughout the day or you can stroll around the city if you feel energetic after your flight. We will give you a short brief about our trip in the evening. Overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Dinner
Day 02: Trek preparation
Today is the day you can do preparation for your Everest Base Camp trek including shopping some lacking equipment, exchange extra money, and another necessary arrangement for the trek. By the end of the day, you should be ready for your Everest base camp trek with your bag packed. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m) (3 hours)
From Kathmandu to Lukla by flight, it takes 40 minutes and walks to Phakding 3 hours. Your first footstep starts from Lukla. After passing PasangLhamu Memorial Gate you will see white chorten who died in Yeti Airlines in 2008. The greenery views and mani wall attract your concentration. You can capture numerous pictures on camera on the way to Phakding. Overnight in the tea house at Phakding.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) (5/6 hours)
The trail follows the Dudh Koshi valley north. After a short distance waterfall is welcoming you. There is excellent views stop from where you can have a glimpse of Thamserku Mountain. The place called Monjo you will enter Sagarmatha National Park which was established in 1976. Finally quiet tough ascends to reach in Namche Bazaar. Overnight in the teahouse at Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Kyangjuma (3,550m) (5/6 hours)
Namche Bazaar is the homeland of Sherpa people. The trail ascends up with a zigzag path to Everest View Hotel. Having a cup of hot tea you can see the panoramic views of mountain including Mt. Everest. We will explore Khumjung Gompa, School, and Khunde Hospital. Sir Edmund Hillary builds the school in Khumjung. If you like you can hike to School and Khumjung Gompa where you can see Yeti skull. After Lunch continues walking to Kyangjuma.Overnight in the tea house at Kyangjuma. Overnight in the tea house at Kyangjuma.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Kyangjuma to Dole (4,110m) (4/5 hours)
At Kyangjuma, we turned off the main trail and begin climbing to the Mong La, marked by a chorten on the top of a ridge at 3,973m. This ridge descends from Mt. Khumbila. Mong La is the small village which is said that the birthplace of Lama Sange Dorje, the saint who introduced Buddhism to the Khumbu. The trail drops steeply on switchbacks through pine forests for an hour, with intermittent views towards Phortse. From Phortse, the trail starts to climb uphill through rhododendron forests, which give way to juniper and conifers higher up the valley. The army post and national park check post at Tongba (3,950m) are not currently in use. We continued our uphill trek and some enormous boulders and summer settlement used by Sherpas to graze their yaks, before coming to Dole, where we have lovely views of Mt. Khumbila and Mt. Tawoche. Overnight in the tea house at Dole.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m) (2/3hours)
Today is a short day to walk, from Dole to Machhermo. From Dole, the trail is a steep climb up throughout the forest an increasingly barren hillside covered by tundra grasses and dotted scrub junipers. Continue to Lhabarma and Luza along the side of the valley, high above the river through scrub junipers until we cross the sandy spurs to Machhermo. Local people claim that a Yeti killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman in 1974. We will reach to Machhermo by lunchtime and in the afternoon time for acclimatization walk up to ridge behind the lodge for amazing views of Mt. Thamserku. North end of the village, there is International Porter Protection Group rescue post, staffed by international volunteer medics. They provide emergency treatment to trekkers and porters. Overnight in the teahouse at Machhermo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,790m) (4/5hours)
We begin today by climbing a ridge for an excellent view down the valley to Mt. Kangtaiga and also up towards Mt. Cho Oyu (the sixth highest mountain in the world). Now we will soon accessible to the tiny settlement of Pangka. An avalanche killed 40 trekkers in 1995 nearby Panka. The trail descends to the river onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpo Glacier. Crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known Longponga Tsho (4,710m) where a family of Brahmin ducks has been living for years. At the sight of the second lake, Taboche Tsho, We become mesmerized by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun. After a second lake, we reach third lake, the linked by a surging stream. Gokyo is a small settlement of lodges on the shore of a blue lake. Overnight in the tea house at Gokyo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 09: Gokyo Ri and Tagnak (4,700m) (4/5 hours)
An early start this morning for the ascent of Gokyo Ri (5,360m) a small peak above the village. The path crosses the stream at the north end and climbs 3 to 4 hours to reach the top. As we climb the views become more fantastic. The scenery of Gokyo village on the edge of the third lake overlooked by Mt. Cholatse and the broad Ngozumpo Glacier is magnificent. From the summit we can see highest peaks in the Nepal Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest, and Mt. Makalu and other small peaks like Mt. Kusum Kanguru, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kangtega, Mt. Tabuche, Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Changtse and Mt. Pumori. We return to Gokyo for lunch. Midafternoon we retrace our steps through Ngozumpo glacier to the mountain on the other side. Next, traverse along the edge of that mountain and then meander into Thagnak. Overnight in the tea house at Tagnak.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Tagnak to Cho La (5,368m) to Dzongla (4,830m) (7/8 hours)
An early start for the very long day across the Cho La (5,368m). Today is going to be one of the toughest days of the trip. We climb up from Tagnak for about 90minutes to a col. Ahead we can see Cho La in the distance. The Cho La pass isn’t itself difficult, but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice may cause trouble by making the trail slippery. The last two hours are very steep and rocky and involve some scrambling as we zigzag up to the top. The upper part of the route can be covered in snow and ice, particularly after November and in spring. We reach the glaciated top, from where there are excellent views including an unusual aspect of Ama Dablam. We need to take care of the descent as it’s steep and involves the crossing of a small glacier which is fairly straightforward. After a scramble down onto the glacier, we follow a trail across the snow and down a rocky gully to the pasture below Dzongla. Overnight in the teahouse at Dzongla.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910m) (2/3hours)
Today is very short trek so we have a lot of time to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. We begin with a continuation of our descent through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche peak. The trail curves through the wide river bed before reaching Lobuche. We spend the night in Lobuche. The sunset on Mt. Nuptse from the ridge across from the lodge isn’t to be missed.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (2/3 hours), Hike to Everest Base Camp(2.5 hours)
Today is our special day to reach the main destination. After breakfast, we kick off to Gorakshep through lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier where we can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peak. We can catch the first glimpse of Kala Patthar. When we reach in Gorakshep we find ourselves surrounded by snow-capped mountain. We keep our luggage and have lunch in the teahouse. The trail ascends and descends on a glacier path as well as meandering on rough terrain to Everest Base Camp. You are rewarded with incredible melt patterns and rounded ice towers. We don’t see the summit of Everest from Everest Base Camp. We return to Gorakshep for overnight to stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerDay 13: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Pheriche (4,240m) (6/7 hours)
Morning climb on top of Kala Patthar at 5550m which is the highlight of the trek considered the best viewpoint of amazing close-up view of Everest. As we hike up to Kala Patthar, we take short breaks at viewpoints to capture beautiful photos. We can view other mountains like Lhotse, Changtse, Pumori, Nuptse and AmaDablam. After capturing all of these mountains in your camera we back to the teahouse for breakfast and continue on descend through Lobuche to Pheriche where we stay overnight.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 14: Pheriche to Kyangjuma (3,550m) (6/7 hours)
Today is long and easy walk dropping heights every few hours with downhill to Pangboche and then after the bridge 2 hours climb to Tengboche and have lunch. The trail descends all the way to Dudh Koshi River and crosses a bridge. Again, climb ascend through a small village and rhododendron forest. Finally, we reach in our destiny. Overnight in the tea house at Kyangjuma.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 15: Kyangjuma to Monjo (2,835m) (4 hours)
The trail is the easy and short slope to Namche Bazaar and descends downhill to the high suspension bridge. The undulating path starts from here to Jorsalle along the river bank. Climb up the hill to the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park, we reach in Monjo. Overnight in the tea house at Monjo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 16: Monjo to Lukla (2,840m) (5 hours)
We follow our trail back to Lukla which is mostly downhill trail alongside Dudh Koshi River. On the way, we pass several suspension bridges, monasteries and the village until to Lukla. Overnight in the tea house at Lukla.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350m) by Air and transfer to hotel.
Early morning, we take a flight back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you deserve a good rest. You may spend your time shopping around Himalayan souvenirs for your friends and family. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast
Day 17: Free day with a sightseeing tour.
A reserve or spare day in Kathmandu in case of flight delay or cancellation due to bad weather which occurs sometimes, as Himalayan weather can be unpredictable if all goes well enjoy the extra day with a tour around Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast
Day 18: Final departure
Our Gokyo trek ends today with your departure. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, our representative will pick you up from the hotel to drop you to the international airport for your flight to onward destination.
Included meal: Breakfast
- Included in the cost
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
- 4 Night’s twin standard bedroom in 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Nepali welcome dinner as the first day.
- Half day guided city tour with World Heritage entrance fees as listed in the itinerary.
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
- All ground transportation in a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek with twin sharing bed.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- English speaking trained and experienced trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- Insurance of all staff including porter, guide and assistant guide.
- We provide an assistant guide if there are more than 6 clients.
- Warm clothing and trekking gear for staff including porters and guide.
- Food and salary for all of the staff including porter and guide.
- Duffel bag and map of Cholapass Trek
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permit.
- Medical Kit (carried by your guide).
- Excluded in the cost
- Nepal entry visa fees.
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around @2 per kg)
- Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, beverage drinks and bar items like chocolate etc.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (in case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary.
- Tips for Guide, Porter, and Driver
