This is a real trek, and we are ready to call Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek the king of treks because it takes you to a place out of your imagination, and it is full of adventures, full of beauties, and full of hospitalities in the remotest region on earth where life is so simple. The trekking trail goes up and down, and takes you to the ridges; it also takes you to the side of the hill. It gives you time to experience a new thing in your life, and whatever thing it gives you during Everest Base Camp Gokyo Trek, you have to accept it because it is giving you what it has for thousands of years, the beautiful view, the real trekking trail, and the mountain life.
Hi, this is me John, based in Kathmandu, Nepal. I am a professional trekking and tour guide certified by Nepal Government.
As a TripLeader, I am responsible for organizing and leading trekking and tour expeditions throughout Nepal. I work closely with my team to ensure that each trip is well-planned, safe, and tailored to meet the needs and preferences of my TripMates. I also ensure that all necessary permits, paperwork, and logistics are taken care of, so that TripMates can focus on enjoying their journey.
What is included in the trek cost?
• Twin sharing basis tourist standard hotel (3-star category) accommodation in Kathmandu
• Twin sharing basis lodge/mountain teahouse accommodation during the trek
• Breakfast included
• Pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle
• Kathmandu valley sightseeing in a private vehicle
• Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Kathmandu
• Nepal Government-certified English-speaking local tour, trekking guide
• Sagarmatha National Park permits and Trekkers’ Information Management Systems- TIMS card for trekking
• Official paper documents Government taxes and local fees
• A comprehensive medical kit.
• Trip accomplishment certificate.
What is not included
• International flight tickets
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Nepal entry visa
• Porter service available in additional cost
• Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone, and bar bills
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellations, strikes, and others
• Tips to your guide, porter, and driver
• Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section
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Trip Itinerary
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Kathmandu
Day 1-2
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Arrive in Kathmandu at your favorite airlines; we will be waiting for you outside the airport because you are our clients, and you have great faith in us when you are in Nepal. Simultaneously, we want to create an impression in you because we believe the first impression is the lasting impression that traces on the back of your mind forever. If you arrive in Kathmandu in our office time, then we would, of course, take you to our office; otherwise, we would take you to the hotel where there are attached bathrooms, TV, and phone to meet your expectations. Give us a call on our mobile no if you have any problems in such a place. Order tea or coffee and breakfast, all of them are free; just give a call from your hotel room.
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Kathmandu
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Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
We will come to the hotel to pick you up by private transportation and take you to the following historical places that come under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Boudhanath Stupa
When it comes to visiting one of the oldest Buddhist Stupas in the world, then there is nothing better than Boudhanath Stupa because the oldest thing always has something too valuable to be mentioned just by doing sightseeing.
Pashupatinath
It is the oldest temple and the most important temple of Lord Shiva, according to the Hindus. You can look at this temple as the head of Lord Shiva. When the head is in Nepal, all the Hindus of the world come to Nepal to visit this temple.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
It is the oldest famous palace in Nepal. The Shah and the Malla kings ruled Nepal from here, and the courtyard is big.
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Phakding
Day 3-4
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Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek to Phakding (2,610m) Duration: 3 hours trek.
When you landed in Kathmandu, you landed in its Tribhuwan International Airport, and when you wanted to be flown to Lukla, you will be driven to Tribhuwan Domestic Airport. If your seat is on the left side of an airplane, you will see many snow-covered mountains. Landing in Lukla will be a new kind of experience. After landing, it is all the way uphill, and it is an easy uphill. Many mountains will not be seen today, but you will see one. The suspension bridge, villages, and hills are all the parts of your trekking trail.
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Namche Bazar
Day 4-5
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Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) Duration: 6 hours
Today, you are going to Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village in Nepal. And on the way, you will come to the two main villages: Monjo and Jorsilla. Some trekkers trek up to Monjo from Phakding, but we will go to Namche. Jorsilla is a checkpoint because it marks the beginning of Sagarmatha National Park. Everest is called Sagarmatha in Nepali. On the way, there are also suspension bridges and the river called the Dudh Kosi, which is as white as milk. One of the most important suspension bridges is the Hillary Bridge.
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Hotel Everest View
Day 5-6
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Day 5: Acclimatization Day: Namche Bazaar
Namche has been chosen as a place for acclimatization by trekking agencies for a long time. The answer to this statement is you are ascending to a higher altitude tomorrow and tomorrow. Namche has some highlights, including a museum. Your guide will take you to all the places that you deserve to visit in Namche. You will also hike up to Everest Hotel, from where you can see the outstanding view of the mountains. Acclimatization also means preparation in mind to create a feeling that you can do the trekking in the Everest Region easily.
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Dole
Day 6-7
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Day 6: Trek to Dole (4,200 m) Duration: 5 hours
As you head to a higher altitude, you will see all the mountains of the Everest Region that you deserve, like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde, including Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful mountain. It is also a time for you to take photos of these mountains while heading to Dole.
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Machhermo
Day 7-8
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Day 7: Trek to Machherma (4,470 m) Duration: 5 hours
There are rhododendron trekking trails that will take you to a more high altitude, including villages, like Dole, Lhabarma, Luza, and Macherma, which is our final destination, but it does not stop you from seeing the mountains, like Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku. Macherma is the last village before you head to Gokyo or the base of Gokyo. Some of these villages are summer settlements, meaning the locals-only reside in the summertime and not in winter.
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Gokyo Lake
Day 8-9
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Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,800 m) Duration: 4 hours
As you are heading to Gokyo, you will see the outstanding view of Kantega, Cho Oyu, and Thamserku, which need to be photographed. The trekking trail is composed of glaciers and moraines, and the glacier is known by the name of Ngozamba Glacier. Since you are trekking in the valley, you will see three lakes which had been formed due to the accumulation of water, originated from the mountains, and blocked by the valleys. Altogether, you will see four lakes, and the last lake is Gokyo Lake, on whose shore you will spend a night.
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Gokyo Ri
Day 9-10
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Day 9: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day- Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) Duration: 4 hours
We have always believed that an acclimatization day should be used for our beneficial. That’s why; we hike up to the places to see the beauties of the lakes that are situated above the base of Gokyo. After seeing these two lakes, we have seen 7 lakes in this valley at the same time; we will see the mountains, like Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. We will be almost close to the base of Cho Oyu, which has the biggest glacier in the world.
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Thangnag
Day 10-11
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Day 10: Trek to Dragnag (4700m) Duration: 4 hours
Before you head to Dragnag, the trekking trail takes you to Gokyo Ri, the best viewpoint of the trekkers as well as of the trekking guides because they can see the best view of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, K43, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse, and Pumori. After enjoying this satisfying view, all of you come down to the base of Gokyo.
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Zonglha
Day 11-12
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Day 11: Trek to Dzonglha (4830m) via Cho La Pass (5368m) Duration: 7 hours
Crossing the Chola Pass is just like soaking up one of the highlights of Everest Base Camp Gokyo Trek because it shows you the outstanding view of Ama Dablam, Baruntse, and Cholatse. There are crevasses on the way, which adds excitement to your trip. On this pass, there is a lake in a frozen state. Dzonglha, which you reach at the end of the day, also shows you once more the outstanding view of Cholatse, Ama Dablam, and Lobuche peak.
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Lobuche
Day 12-13
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Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) Duration: 4 hours
Today, it is downhill and then uphill to Lobuche. You will walk on a ridge and see the beautiful view of Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, and Taboche. Before you reach Lobuche, you have to reach Dzongla. Both are small villages. There are few lodges in Lobuche. At some point, the trekking trail is grassy.
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Everest Base Camp
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Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m) visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) Duration: 6 hours
Today is a time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Khumbu Glacier. The trekking consists of the glacial moraine and goes along with the Khumbu Glacier. The two mountains, Pumori and Nuptse, seem to welcome you. You will also see the Changri Glacier. Before you reach Everest Base Camp, the trekking trail passes by the lake.
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Pheriche
Day 14-15
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Day 14: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and descend to Pheriche (4,240 m) Duration: 7 hours
Today, you are climbing to the black stone, which is known as Kalapathar in Nepali, and which is also a viewpoint to see the finest view of the sunrise over Mt. Everest, including others. To catch this view, you have to start early in the morning. Let’s have breakfast later, that is, after you come down from Kalapathar. There are cairns and boulders on the way because you know you are heading to 5000 m plus, and at such an altitude, these are the things you should expect.
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Namche Bazar
Day 15-16
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Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) Duration: 6 hours
It is all the way downhill to Namche 80% by passing through new villages like Shomare, Pangboche, Deboche, and Tengboche, but seeing these mountains again, like Lhotse, Everest, and Ama Dablam. When you reach Tengboche, you will visit its monastery, which is famous in the Everest Region for its arts and crafts. Once again, you will be in the forest of rhododendron. You will notice this difference while descending both from Kalapathar and Pheriche.
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Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Day 16-17
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Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,840 m) Duration: 6 hours
Retrace the trekking trail once more from Namche to Lukla. You don’t see many mountains as you head to Lukla. The trekking trail is the same, and it is easy. It is also a time for you to give a tip to your porter. Everest Base Camp Gokyo Trek has been completed with the help of your guide and porter.
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Kathmandu
Day 17-18
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Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Generally, we take an early flight to Kathmandu. Transfer you to the hotel. You can take the rest for the entire day. Free and rest day. Hope to see you in coming days for your next adventure.
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Kathmandu
Day 18-19
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Day 18: Leisure Day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Today is a leisure day. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Thamel. Take you time to explore the beautiful city of Kathmandu, spare sometime to buy gifts for your family members, relatives, colleagues, or some one close to you.
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Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 19-20
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Day 19: Trip Concludes
We love to do things at the right time, whether it is taking you to the airport or picking you from the airport. Because time is a valuable thing. We respect your time very much.
Trip Summary
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20 days
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Transportation
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