Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek

This trek is a combination of the Gokyo Lake and the Everest Base Camp. A visit to Gokyo Ri offers magnificent view of Cho Oyu , Everest, Lhotse , Nuptse and Amadablam. We then cross over the Cho Lo pass and visit the Everest Base Camp.

This trek also offers a walk through th emost dramatic landscape and magnificent views of the mountain range in the region.

Everest Base Camp trek has everything: the incredible mountain views from Chukung, Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri . Popularly known as "The Ultimate Trek," it includes all that the Khumbu has to offer including the fascinating villages and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the culture and hospitality of the Sherpa people, who will surely win your heart. After starting with a flight to Lukla (2,805m/9,200ft) we trek up to Kala Pattar view point (5,550m/18,200ft) trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base camp set under the awesome Khumbu Icefall. Then we veer off the main trail to cross the Cho La pass (5,422m/17,783ft) into the Gokyo Valley. To top off this unique trek we climb Gokyo Ri (5,488m/18,000ft) for a panoramic view of the greatest mountain scenery in the world - including five 8000+m/26,000+ft giants and myriad other peaks of the Khumbu Himal.

Overview:

Trek Duration: 21days

Best Season: Autumn (Sep-beginning of Dec) and Spring (Mar-May)

Starting Point: Lukla (35 minutes flight from Kathmandu)

Ending at: Lukla (35 minutes flight to Kathmandu)

Type of trek: Tea house Grade: Adventurous and Moderate

Culture: Sherpa

Highest access of the trek: 5545m (Kalapatthar)

Average Temperature: -10 to 15 Celsius

Himalayan Views: Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and many more

Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu (Arrival day and Transfer to hotel) - 1340M

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2840M) & Trek to Phakding (2800M) - Approx.4 hrs

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440M) - Approx- 6 hrs

Day 04: Trek to Syangboche, Rest/Acclimatization and Back to Namche Bazzar- approx 3 hrs

Day 05: Trek to Portse Tanga (3790M) - Approx 4/5 hrs

Day 06: Trek to Dole (4200M) - Approx 3 hrs

Day 07: Trek to MachherMo (4470M) - Approx 4 hrs

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo- RI (4750M) – Approx 4 hrs

Day 09: Trek to Gokyo Peak (5463M) and Back to Gokyo Ri- approx. 4 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Dragnak- Approx 3 hrs

Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5368M) & Trek to Dzongla (4860M) - approx 7 hrs

Day 12: Trek to Labuche (5018M) - Approx 4 hrs

Day 13: Trek to Gorakshep (5170M) - Approx 3 hrs

Day 14: Trek to Everest base camp (5364M) - Gorakshep (5170M)- approx 6 hrs

Day 15: Trek to Kalapattar (5545M) & Trek back down to Pheriche (4280M) - approx 6/7 hrs

Day16: Trek to Tengboche (3860M) - Approx.4/5 hrs

Day 17: Trek to Namche or Manju (2800M) - Approx 5/6 hrs

Day 18: Trek to Lukla- 5 hrs

Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 20: Full Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath

Day 21: Departure to Airport and Fly Back to Home. Or Join other activities

Trip Cost Include:

• KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure by Private Car/van/Private Bus
• Total 3 Nights Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing/Single room in Kathmandu
• Round Trips Flights (KTM-Lukla-KTM) with all Surcharges+ Airport Taxes for Guests and Guide
• English Speaking experienced Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide for KTM-whole Trek- KTM
• Porters (One porter for 2 Pax bases, Max 35 KGS per Porter) from Lukla-Whole Trek-Lukla
• Everest National Park Permit & TRC Permit
• Domestic Airport Transfers (Hotel-Domestic Airport-Hotel) before and after Trek
• Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) from KTM- Whole Trek-Lukla
• Best Tea house/Mountain Lodge Accommodations in Twin Sharing basis in Whole Trek
• Insurance, Daily Wages, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Kumari temple/durbar square & Pashupatinath Temple by tour guide and car/driver
• Entrance fees of all sightseeing Monuments/temples/stupas during sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees

Trip Cost Exclude:

• International Airfare to and from your country
• Nepal Visa fee: US$ 30 & Departure Airport tax: Approx. US$ 24 in International Airport, KTM
• Travel & Health Insurance (Most recommended)
• Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Waters, Beverages Etc in Trek
• Tips for Guide & Porter (Not mandatory but expected)
• Hot Shower, Battery Charges Available in Trek with Extra cost or Free on spot)
• Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as Above