Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake and Cho la Pass Trek

Difficulty: Easy. Flats and Downhill. A well-developed path.

Activities: After our breakfast in the Hotel, we will catch a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. It is an adventurous scenic 45-minute flight where you’ll get to see breathtaking green hills and snow-capped mountains.

After reaching Lukla, we will move towards Phakding where we are going to spend our overnight. It is a 3-4 hours walk following the thick rhododendron,magnolia trees, and pine forests. You can take a side trip to a nearby monastery after reaching Phakding. Dinner and overnight at Phakding

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate. Easy uphill and downhill, a well-developed path.

Activities: We will start our trek after early morning breakfast in our Lodge. Passing through multiple crossings over Dudh Koshi River and a pleasant walk over short uphill and downhill we will reach Toktak and Benkar valley.

You can see a spectacular view of Mt. Thamserku from the Benkar village. We will have to check our permits once we reach Sagarmatha National Park. After that, we will continue our trek and reach Namche Bazaar which is the gateway of Mt. Everest and the main trading center of Khumbu region. Overnight and dinner at a tea house.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, flat and uphill

Activities: This is the first day of acclimatization. Adjust your body well to the climate and the altitude. Go for short trekking to the Everest Viewpoint.

Make sure you have your cameras ready to capture the exquisite view of Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7879m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), etc. Explore Namche Bazaar and the Sherpa museum, Hillary School and Buddhist Monastery. Overnight and Dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, flat and uphill

Activities: We will slightly climb up to Namche Bazaar and walk through Kyangjuma village from where you will get to see the same splendid views of the mountains as the previous day.

The trail today follows plant and animal vegetation. After reaching Mongola dada we will descend in steep bends trail to Phortse Thanga (3680m). From Phortse Thanga the trial is steep through rhododendron and juniper forests until we reach Dhole. Overnight at Dhole.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, flat and uphill

Activities: Breakfast at the Lodge and we will continue our trekking. At the starting, we will steadily climb up through a scenic ridge above Dole.

The trail climbs through Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. You will pass through the steep path and small thorny bushes as the altitude increases and get to see yaks grazing in the pasture.

Following the hillside path above thundering Dudh Koshi that passes through some small hamlets and through sandy spurs, we will reach Machhermo. Overnight at Machhermo.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, flat and uphill

Activities: On our seventh day, we will climb through a ridge Chorten. You can see a splendid view of the valley and the Himalayas from the Chorten.

After a gentle walk form Chorten, we will reach Pangka (4480m). Then we will climb up to Ngozamba Glacier through a terminal moraine. You will get a chance to observe the Lama footprints on a stone after passing Longpongo at 4690m which is the first lake.

You will be awestruck by the sparkling water dazzling in the sun once you get the sight of the second lake. Walking a bit further we will reach the third lake where Gokyo village stands by. From here, you will get to see a spectacular view of Mt. Cho-Oyu. Overnight at Gokyo.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, and uphill

Activities: Today we will take a rest at the Gokyo valley and climb Gokyo Ri, from where you will get the sight of the incredible panoramic view of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu.

You will also get to see the grand view of six lakes from Gokyo Ri. After exploring for a while, we will return back to our Lodge in Gokyo. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, and uphill

Activities: Early morning after breakfast at the lodge, we will continue our trek to Thangnak. The scenery from the trial of Gokyo village on the border of the third lake that affords a view by Cholatse and the broad Ngozumpa Glacier is exhilarating.

The feeling of being surrounded by panoramic mountains like Kusum Kanguru, Kangtega, Thamserku, K 43, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Pumori etc is surreal. The memories will be caged in your heart forever. After walking down for a few hours, we will reach Thaknak for overnight.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Difficult, and uphill

Activities: Today our destination for overnight in Dzongla. We will pass through a steep path and a glacier that traverse on the eastern side. The trail is vertical and the rocks are glassy by ice that makes the trail slippery and creates inconvenience for the trekkers.

Therefore, be careful while walking. Climbing through the ravine and rocky trail from Phedi, we start gaining height. the view before us gets dreamlike. Rest of the way follows the side of a frozen lake, the top decorated with prayer flags and sights of Kyajo RI, Tengkangpoche, Numbur, Kangchung etc.

Ama Dablam leads the range of mountains on the south, Cholatse on the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse to our right. Passing through some crevasses, we reach Dzongla. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Difficult, and uphill

Activities: Glancing at the majestic view of Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lobuche peak throughout the trial and passing through Pheriche village far below, we reach Lobuche for overnight.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Difficult, Flat, and uphill

Activities: On our twelfth day from Lobuche, we take a day trip to Everest Base Camp. We will infiltrate the Gokyo trail. After reaching Thangma Riju we find 360-degree vistas of snowy mountains, Changri Glacier, glimpse of Kalapatthar and reach Gorak Shep.

Then we take the trail to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep Lake. we will explore the Everest Base Camp. Take pictures in the Base Camp. Moving further, we come through the Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. Then we descend to Gorakshep for overnight.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, Downhill, and uphill

Activities: We start early in the morning and trek to Kalapatthar to witness the incredible view of sunrise shining on Mt. Everest. We can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding viewpoints to snap pictures on our way to Kalapatthar.

Climbing through the rocky outcrop near the summit marked by cairns and prayer flags, we reach the top.  Wandering from one mighty massif to another, we take pictures as much as we can of the panoramic view of the Himalayas and creating memories that will last for a lifetime. Then we will return to Gorak Shep, have breakfast and descend to Pheriche for another overnight.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, Downhill, and uphill

Activities: After having breakfast at the Lodge, we will trek downhill to Namche Bazaar. The trial follows the same Rhododendron, plant and animal vegetation including wildflowers and some most scenic mountain natural beauty which you will remember for the rest of your life.

You will see the background view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, etc. and we reach Namche. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Difficulty: Moderate, Downhill, and uphill

Activities: Today is our last day of the trek. We will descend to Lukla after our breakfast at the Lodge. The trial becomes easier after we cross the suspension bridge following through the banks of Dukh Koshi river.

Walk slowly under control as your legs will shake continuously while walking through the rocky terrain. We will walk through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries decorated by colorful prayer flags around.

Take some rest after reaching Lukla and get freshen up. This is the final night you will be spending in a mountainous region. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Activities: Today we will take a return 40 minutes flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Enjoy the dramatic views of the hills and mountains from above while you’re in flight.

After reaching the airport in Kathmandu, our private vehicle will transfer you to your hotel. Take rest or roam around the Thamel area for shopping in the evening.

We have arranged a traditional Nepali farewell dinner for you. The dinner is followed by a cultural performance. Enjoy your last night at Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya or same category