Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo lake

Trip Facts


Duration: 18 Days
Trip Start From: Kathmandu
Trip End In: Kathmandu-Lukla
Group Size: 1-10 pax
Tansportation: Airplane
Activity Per Day: 5-7 hours
Max Altitude: 5545m
Trip Grade: Strenuous
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Trip Highlights

 

  • Trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
  • Step inside and experience life as the “mountain people
  • Stand at the shores of a chain of six turquoise, glacial-fed lakes
  • Hike along Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalaya
  • Avoid the Everest crowds, but enjoy the selection of great views
  • Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu
  • Climbing Kalapattar at elevation of 5555 meters
  • Everest Base Camp and walking on the Khumbu glacier
  • Explore Sherpa villages and their culture
  • Visit a school established by Sir Edmund Hillary in the mountain village of Khumjung.
  • Guided trek by Sherpa .

Trip Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes trek  takes us through the landmarks of the Khumbu region in the company of majestically soaring mountains, friendly Sherpas, colorful monasteries, the Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, and, of course, to the base of the mighty Everest. This trek takes adventurous trekkers to fabulous Gokyo Valley, the longest  Ngojumba Glacier, the famous Cho La pass, and the celebrated view points of Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar along with Everest Base Camp. This trek is a great way to experience both Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp at one go

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Casual day for shopping and sightseeing around Kathmandu and trek preparation
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,826m, 30 min), then start trekking to Phakding (2,610m, 3 to 4 hours)
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,444m, 5 to 6 hours)
Day 5: Namche Bazaar – Acclimatization Day. Optional hike to Everest View Hotel (3,865m) to take the first peek of Mt Everest (2 to 3 hours)
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,040m, 5 to 6 hours)
Day 7: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m, 3 to 4 hours)
Day 8: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,750m, 3 to 4 hours)
Day 9: Gokyo – Acclimatization Day and hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) in the early morning for a sunrise (3 hours),
Day 10: Gokyo to Thangnak (4,700m, 3 to 4 hours)
Day 11: Thangnak via Cho La Pass (5,420m) to Dzongla (4,840m, 8 to 9 hours)
Day 12: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,920m, 4 to 5 hours)
Day 13: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m, 3 to 4 hours), then to Everest Base Camp (5,365m) and back to Gorakshep (3 to 4 hours)
Day 14: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for a great view of Mt Everest and back to Pheriche (4,200m, 6 to 8 hours)
Day 15: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,444m, 6 to 7 hours)
Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,826m, 6 to 7 hours)
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 18: Transfer to airport for international departure

Day to Day itinerary

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Price Includes

  • All meals during trek. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Accommodation during trek at local lodge.
  • Domestic airfares and transportation from Kathmandu to trek starting point.
  • English speaking  government-licensed Sherpa guide & Climbing Sherpa, assistant  guide (4 trekkers=1 assistant guide)
  • Porter Service (2 Trekker =1 porter)
  • Staff  cost including their (Salary, domestic airfare, equipments, food and accommodation)
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System fees
  • 3 nights accommodation at 3. 4 or 5 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast.
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
  • Airport transfers and escort.
  • Insurance for all staff
  • All ground transportation on comfortable private vehicle
  • All government and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International airfares
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Trekking and climbing equipments
  • Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
  • Airport departure tax to be paid in rupees on your departure 1760 rupees
  • Entry visa fee
  • Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects.
  • We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
  • Tips & Gratuities to porters and guides

The cost of the trips with us depends on the level of service, type of accommodation in the city and size of groups. We have a special discount for large groups, travel and adventure companies, nonprofit organization etc. Email us for further information about the cost of the trip. We would be happy to provide pricing and further info if you kindly provide the information below or simply email us at either info@adventuresherpatracks.com or adventuresherpatracks@gmail.com

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