EVEREST BASE CAMP + GOKYO LAKE

Apr 21 2025 – May 08 2025

Everest Base Camp with Gokyo lake trek. So famous and so beautiful. The wonderful glacier of Gokyo and Kumbu and the most famous camp in the world.

Everest base camp with Gokyo lake trek is probably the most famous trek in Nepal. Gokyo Lake and its glacier is definitely one of the places in the Kumbu region. Crossing the glacier will be a unique thrill. The Everest base camp trek leads to Kala Pattar a famous and spectacular viewpoint on Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. From Kala Pattar and Gokyo lake you will have a 360 degrees view on awesome Himalayan giants such as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Pumori and many more.

BEST

  • Providing a unique and challenging experience compared to other Everest routes
  • Crossing the glacier
  • The trek offers spectacular panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and many other towering peaks, showcasing the grandeur of the Himalayas.
  • Trekkers experience the rich Sherpa culture, passing through vibrant villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Gokyo, with opportunities to visit monasteries and interact with locals.
  • Possibility of custom modification of the trip program with other activities or visits as well

COST

1,555 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with european guide speaking english, french, italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02. Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft) by plane and trek to Phakding (2,800m/9,187ft), 3-4 hours
  • Day 03. Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft), 5-6 hours
  • Day 04. Namche Bazaar: acclimatization day 
  • Day 05. Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft), 5-6 hours
  • Day 06. Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft), 5-6 hours
  • Day 07. Dingboche: acclimatization day 
  • Day 08. Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16,210ft), 4-5 hours
  • Day 09. Lobuche to Everest base camp (5,364m/17,598ft) and back to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft), 7-8 hours
  • Day 10. Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) to Kalapatthar (5,645m/18,519ft) and to Dzong La (4,830m/15,846ft), 5-6 hours
  • Day 11. Dzong La (4,830m/15,846ft) to Gokyo lake(4,800m/13,249ft) via Thangnak (4,700m/15,420ft) after crossing Cho La pass (5,420m/17,782ft), 7-8 hours
  • Day 12. Gokyo lake (4,800m/13,249ft) to Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575ft) and back to Dole (4,090m/13,419ft), 5-6 hours
  • Day 13. Dole (4,090m/13,419ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft), 4-5 hours
  • Day 14. Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft) to Lukla (2850m/9,350ft), 7-8 hours
  • Day 15. Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft) to Kathmandu by plane
  • Day 16. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
  • Day 17. Final Departure 

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from airport representative and transfer to hotel. Presentation of the staff, briefing with the guides and verification of the equipment. We will serve authentic nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening.

Meals included: dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft) by plane and trek to Phakding (2,800m/9,187ft), 3-4 hours
Early in the morning after having breakfast or with packed breakfast we will drive to airport and board a flight to Lukla . After landing in Lukla we will start a downhill walk and make your way through Chauri Kharka village and we further descend to Ghat. From here you will trek to Phakding following the bank of Dudh Koshi river.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 03. Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft), 5-6 hours

Following the banks of Dudh Koshi River the trail takes us to Tok Tok. From here one can see the excellent view of Thamserku peak. Further continuing the trail climbs to Monjoo and then enters to Sagarmatha national park. Walking some distance uphill you will arrive to Jhorsalle and after this we will cross a bridge and witnessing the magical panorama of Everest and Nuptse we will ultimately arrive to Namche Bazaar.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 04. Namche Bazaar: acclimatization day

After having breakfast we will do some sightseeing around Namche and then hike to Everest View hotel for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Khongde and Khumbi. Later we will make your way to Khumjung valley where you can see Hillary school, ancient monastery with Yeti skull and Khunde hospital. After this we will retrace your path back to Namche bazaar.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 05. Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft), 5-6 hours

After having breakfast we will continue the trek through the forest to Kenjoma where the trail joins from Khumjung. After passing the village of Sanasa the trail descends to Phunki Tenga. Then again the trail climbs steeply through the forest to Tenboche monastery. From here we will witness the stimulating Himalayan panorama of Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 06. Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft), 5-6 hours

Leaving Tengboche behind us we will descend through the forest, cross Imja Khola and make a steady uphill climb to the village of Pangboche. The village offers the extraordinary view of Ama Dablam along with the hodgepodge of many other peaks. A further two hours of walk from here takes us to Pheriche and further to Dingboche.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 07. Dingboche: acclimatization day

Today, we will have another day of acclimatization. You will head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu region, Chhukung offer you the magnificent views of the Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Peak 38 etc.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 08. Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16,210ft), 4-5 hours

The valley now becomes barren of vegetation as you walk up towards Lobuche, but your attention will be firmly on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above you. The path joins the trail below Thugla and gives beautiful views of Cholatse across the valley. The path can become quite rocky in places and it is important to watch your step. After another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering almost 2 kilometers directly overhead.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 09. Lobuche to Everest base camp (5,364m/17,598ft) and back to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft), 7-8 hours

Today, the walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu glacier. You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep, where you will be able to have lunch. After having your lunch, the trail will lead you to the Everest base camp. Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of Khubutse, Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead of Everest.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 10. Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) to Kalapatthar (5,645m/18,519ft) and to Dzong La (4,830m/15,846ft), 5-6 hours

The ascent of Kalapatthar or ‘Black Rock’ will offer the best views of Everest. At the top you will see a 360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the world including Pumori, Everest and Lhotse, the Tibetan peak Changtse, Nuptse and countless other smaller peaks. You will then descend and return to Lobuche and continue follow your footsteps towards Cho La pass, the walk to Cho La and Gokyo will offer spectacular views of Amadablam, Makalu, Baruntse, Cho Oyu, Cholatse, Tawoche etc.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 11. Dzong La (4,830m/15,846ft) to Gokyo lake(4,800m/13,249ft) via Thangnak (4,700m/15,420ft) after crossing Cho La pass (5,420m/17,782ft), 7-8 hours

Today, we start with a gentle climb at first hours towards the Cho La pass. The trail crosses the glacier which is marked by cairns. Once we reach Cho La pass, the trail goes downward to Thangnak. We then continue our trek passing by the lakes at Gokyo which pours down to the western division of the Ngozumpa glacier. We go diagonally through the three outstanding lakes and traverse the third lake, Dudh Pokhari, and on the East bank we can mark the community of Gokyo. Walking along the lake, you can view the splendid summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 12. Gokyo lake (4,800m/13,249ft) to Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575ft) and back to Dole (4,090m/13,419ft), 5-6 hours

We trek to Gokyo Ri, also known as Gokyo Peak, at an elevation of5,357m/17,575ft for panoramic views of snowcapped mountains such as Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Nagpai Gosum, Cholatse, Tawoche and more as well as the views of Ngozumpa glaciers and Gokyo lakes. We then return to Gokyo lake for breakfast and retrace our steps down to Dole.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 13. Dole (4,090m/13,419ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft), 4-5 hours

Today, our trek moves down to Namche Bazaar and leads up steeply for around 1 hour to Mong La. Here, you can observe beautiful views of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Kusum Kangaru, Tawache peak and Konde-Ri. Again, the trail rises down continuously until Namche Bazaar.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 14. Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft) to Lukla (2850m/9,350ft), 7-8 hours

From Namche, our route moves toward Phakding treating you to the stunning scenery of Sherpa villages, snow-capped mountains, lush hills and deep forests all along the way. After reaching Namche, we come across a suspension bridge and arrive Monjo. We then descend downward to Phakding along the Dudhkoshi river. We follow the tracks of the Dudh Koshi river to Lukla. We pass several Sherpa villages and cross a suspension bridge above Thado Koshi along the way.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 15. Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft) to Kathmandu by plane

Catch your connecting flight back to Kathmandu with great memories of Everest and the great Himalayas. Free day.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 16. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
 After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightseeing Swyambhunath, Pasupatinath temple, Bouddhanath and Patan. World heritage site and freely shopping day. Evening there will be a typical nepali dinner organized for you in the typical nepali restaurant.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 17. Final departure
You will have breakfast and you will be free until your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

INCLUDED

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • Overnight stays in common lodges during the trek, double room accommodation
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu
  • Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period in the lodges/restaurants
  • Surface transport to and from Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Twin sharing accommodation at the tea house lodges
  • An experienced certified guide and one trekking helper between 2 persons
  • Personal luggage transport during the trek with porters/yaks/ponies up to 12 kg
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
  • All required special trekking permits and conservation fees 
  • All government taxes and our service charges
  • An English speaking experienced trekking guide recognized by Government of Nepal
  • Highly experienced trekking porters to carry luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
  • Assistance during the trek by qualified staff and 24 hr. telephone with our office staff
  • Food, transfers, insurance and equipment for accompanying staff

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visa fee for Nepal
  • International flight to and from Nepal
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Travel and medical insurance (if any rescue and evacuation needed)
  • Meals and extra night (more nights than stated in itinerary) accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Soft and hard drinks
  • Personal insurance and other personal expenses
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)
  • Anything not specified under “INCLUDED”

ON REQUEST

  • Single room
  • Sleeping bag rental on site
  • European guide speaking English, French, Italian
  • Travel insurance
  • Superior hotel accommodations in town
  • Tour extensions