Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp Trek

Gokyo and Everest Base Camp, the classic southern approach to the world’s highest peak

Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp Trekking is probably the most famous trekking in the world.  Deep in the Himalaya, in a quiet, remote valley are the magnificent azure blue Gokyo Lakes. This string of glacial lakes is set in beautiful high-altitude wilderness dominated by the great peaks of Cho Oyu (8153m.) and Gyachungkang (7922m.). Less well-known than the main Everest trail, a trek in this valley provides stunning views of many Himalayan giants. We trek to Namche Bazaar, the colorful Sherpa capital and from here leave the main trails and enter the quieter Gokyo Valley. An early morning ascent of Gokyo Ri (5360m.) is the highpoint of the trek and we are rewarded by an amazing 360° view of the region's 8000m peaks. 

We rejoin the classic route to Everest Case Camp used by all the great climbing parties when attempting the peak from the Nepalese side. There is ample time for acclimatization, and at the higher altitudes we are able to get well away from the most trekked areas. Our aim is to visit the Everest Base Camp 5245 meter area on the Khumbu Glacier, as well as climbing Kala Pattar 5545 meter, which offers another fabulous view of Mt. Everest 8,848 meter along with a host of other great peaks.

Trekking Itinerary: A

• Hotels/Lodges/Camping
• 17 Days Trek
• Grade: Challenging  
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu & 16 Nights Lodges/Camping
• Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple and Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5 hrs.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m.) & trek to Phakding 2,652m. or, Manjo
Day 04: Phakding/Manjo – Namche Bazaar. (3,440m.)
Day 05: Acclimatization & explore Everest Views Hotel & Khumjung village (3790m.)
Day 06: Namche– Dole (4,040m.)
Day 07: Dole – Machharmo. (4,410m.)
Day 08: Machharmo – Gokyo. (4,750m.)
Day 09: Gokyo – Gokyo Peak (5,360m.) Gokyo.
Day 10: Gokyo – Thangna.
Day 11: Thagna – Cho La Pass (5,420m.) – Dzanglha (4,843m.)
Day 12: Dzanglha – Labuche (4930m.)
Day 13: Lobuche – Everest BC 5245m. - Kala Pattar 5545m. & back to Labuche.
Day 14: Labuche – Dingboche (4530m.)
Day 15: Dingboche Chhukung (4730m.) and back to Dingboche.
Day 16: Dingboche – Tengboche (3867m.)
Day 17: Tengboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 18: Namche – Lukla (2,800m.).
Day 19: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer at Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional – Trekking Itinerary: B

• Hotels/Lodges/Camping
• 23 Days Trek
• Grade: Challenging  
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu & 22 Nights Lodges/Camping
• Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu – Bhandara (1905m.) O/N
Day 04: Bhandara – Sete. (2575m.)
Day 05: Sete – Junbesi. (2675m.)
Day 06: Junbesi –Tragsindho-La (3071m.) – Noonthala. (2194m.)
Day 07: Noonthala – Kharikhola. (2072m.)
Day 08: Kharikhola – Phuiyan. (2835m.)
Day 09: Phuiyan – Phakding. (2652m.)
Day 10: Phakding – Namche Bazaar. (3440m.)
Day 11: Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization.
Day 12: Namche Bazaar – Dole (4040m.)
Day 13: Dole – Machharmo (4410m.)
Day 14: Machharmo – Gokyo (4750m.)
Day 15: Gokyo – Gokyo Peak (5360m.) & back to Gokyo.
Day 16: Gokyo – Thagna.
Day 17: Thagna – Cho-La Pass (5420m.) – Dzonglha (4843m.)
Day 18: Dzonglha – Labuche (4930m.)
Day 19: Labuche – Gorakshep (5288m.), visit Everest base camp (5245m.)
Day 20: Gorakshep – Kala Pattar (5545m.) – Dingboche (4530m.)
Day 21: Dingboche – Chhukung (4730m.) – Dingboche
Day 22: Dingboche – Tengboche (3867m.)
Day 23: Tengboche – Namche Bazaar (3440m.)
Day 24: Namche – Lukla (2866m.)
Day 25: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer at Hotel.
Day 26: Kathmandu free.
Day 27: Kathmandu free.
Day 28: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Cost: USD     Per Person.

Tea-house Lodge Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• 1 full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. Itinerary A
• 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• 5 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary B
• 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) & accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
• 1 English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa & Porters 
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
• Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All official taxes and service charge.

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees.Itinerary A
• 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• 5 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary B
• All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs & Kitchen utensil etc.).
• 1 English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters. 
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
• Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax.
• All official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees.
• International airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crews.

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