Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake Trek
Start: Kathmandu Finish: kathmandu
Duration: 16 Nights
Physical rating: Challenging
Special diets catered: Vegans, Vegetarians, Kosher
Tour Operator: Sherpa Expedition and Trekking
Group size: 1 - 10
Age range: 40-49
Tour operated in: English
Prices From: $1790 $1490
Tour Overview
The Everest base camp with Gokyo Lake is a fascinating and adventurous trek via the off-beaten trails in the Khumbu region. The off beaten trails make it more challenging than the Everest Base Camp (EBC) classic trail because of the high elevation of Cho La Pass, (5,420m) this pass is on the Gokyo trail in the Khumbu region. It is an adventure trek where we will be experiencing the high Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Everest Base Camp, and cross the Cho-la Pass at 5300+ meters. The combination of Mount Everest Base Camp, close views of Everest, the pretty Gokyo valley, and one of the famous highest viewpoints of Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri make this trip one of the great treks in Nepal. During EBC with Gokyo lake trek we will get to experience the following magnificent peaks in Nepal Mount Everest at 8,848 m, Mount Lhotse at 8,516 m, Mount Makalu at 8,485 m, mount Cho-Oyu at 8,201 m, mount Nuptse, Mount Ama Dablam, and many more Himalayan peaks. We will also get to see amazing valleys, Ice-fall, and Nogzumpa glaciers. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team are looking forward to showing you Nepal and take you on one of Nepal's famous treks. EBC with Gokyo Lake trek requires that you are in good physical shape, able to walk 6-7 hours a day. If you are in doubt about your physical ability Sherpa team will support you as it will make it much easier for you.
Highlights
Experience Local Sherpa culture and glance of Yeti head in Khumjung village.- Impressive view of Khumbu Ice Fall
- Magnificent view of peaks over 8000m including Mt. Everest (8,848m)
- Hidden Gokyo valley, Gokyo Lake and Cho La Pass over 5420m
- Visit Sherpa museum and Saturday market in Namche Bazar.
Itinerary
Day 1
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Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m) transfer to hotel.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: No Meals
Upon arrival in the country of the Himalayas and ancient culture, you will be warmly greeted by our Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team at the airport. Later, you will be relocated by our representatives at the hotel in Thamel. Today no further activities.
Day 2
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Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Location: Phakding
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, for Kathmandu to Lukla flight we wake up around 5 am and drive to the Tribhuvan domestic airport in Kathmandu for about 25 minutes and fly to Lukla (33 minutes) We flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you make all the sorting and packing Backpack the day before, so there is no rush on the third day of our trek Once we reach Lukla, have your breakfast while our Derpa guide will make an arrangement of porters. Starting the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trek route to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunikharka (2,713 m). The trek is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat, it is a short trek to Phakding. We will stay in Phakding at the teahouse.
Day 3
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Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Namche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we start our trek early, we cross the so many suspension bridges laden with prayer flag where Dudh Koshi River is following our trail up to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center in the Everest region. It is also known as Gateway to Everest Base Camp. In the Namche Bazaar many good facility hotels and restaurants along with proper pubs, banks, ATM, and cyber cafés. We, Will, stay in Namche Bazaar at the teahouse.
Day 4 - Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust our body at high altitude. After breakfast, we will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the local Sherpa people. Then after we will also hike up the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels on the earth. From there, we can see panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest. We will spend a night in Namche at the teahouse.
Day 5
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Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Tengboche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We can see the stunning views of Khumbi La and Taboche on the trail. We should dress warmly because the cold wind blows throughout the path. Between Namche and Tengboche of the trek, there are two trails that divide into the lower and upper trail. To continue our journey, we take left. After some hours of walking, we reach our today’s destination beautiful Tengboche village. It is inhabited by Sherpa’s where their main source of income comes from tourism. In the Tengboche is an important and largest Buddhist Monastery, Tengboche Monastery where Mount Ama Dablam lies behind. We will stay in Tengboche at the teahouse.
Day 6
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Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Today, we start our trek towards Dingboche (4,410m). The trek covers 9 Km and its very easy trail with going downhill on a fairly wide path covered with beautiful rhododendron forest. Then after a few hours of walk and crossing Suspension bridge over Imja River, it takes us to Pangboche village. We can see wide open areas where trekkers can view more beautiful landscapes On the whole trek. Walking trail above Pangboche, we will get a stunning view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. We move ahead towards the Imja valley and finally, we arrive Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.
Day 7 - Dingboche Acclimatization and Rest Day
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is another acclimatization in Dingboche. This is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse. It is also a Sherpa village. There is also a helicopter landing pad with an internet café and one of the world’s highest billiard parlors. After breakfast we will hike to Nagarjuna Hill for acclimatization, From here we see a great view of the many Himalayas which takes some hour of a hike from Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.
Day 8
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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Lobuche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today after breakfast, start with a climb to the chorten trail that is a gentle climb for about one and a half hours. Then after we get to Thugla at 4600m with a tea house. we will have lunch at Thugla before climbing the steep part of the day’s trek for about one and a half hours. again we start to get close to high mountains like Mount Pumori and Mt. Nuptse after a while as we proceed towards Lobuche where only basic accommodation and food are provided. We will stay In Lobuche at Tea house.
Day 9
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Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m), Visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
Location: Everest Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a very long day but a breathtaking day as you hike to Everest Base camp. The most iconic base camp in the world. Hike along the barren moraine of Khumbu Glacier until Gorak Shep; our night stay destination for tonight. We will settle our bags in a chosen lodge at Gorak Shep, take lunch, and continue for Everest Base Camp. The impressive visualization of towering peaks all over 360-degree is so unexplainable. If you are trekking in spring and autumn, you will see many camps of Everest climbers in Base Camp. Capture this immense beauty in your mind and camera. Walk around and return back to Gorak Shep for overnight stay.
Day 10
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Hike to Kala Patthar (5555 m), Then trek to Dzongla (4830 m) Duration: 7-8 hours
Location: Dzongla
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, early morning we hike to Kalapatthar's viewpoint. We spend some time enjoying the sunrise on the splendid Himalayan ranges, relishing in a unique view Including Mount Everest and experience and head back to Lobuche. From Lobuche, a four hours hike will take us to Dzongla which is the only place where we can spend the night. We will stay in Dzongla at the teahouse.
Day 11
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Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m) & trek to Thangag (4,600m) Duration: 7-8 hours.
Location: Thagnag
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Very early morning, we start our trek from Dzongla to the Cho-la pass. The trek over the glacier is an enjoyable experience if you can make the trip during the best season (Autumn and Spring)otherwise excess snow makes it impossible to cross the pass. As the darkness returns we trek down to Tagnag to spend the overnight there.
Day 12
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Trek from Thagnag to Gokyo (4,800m) & Visit fifth Lake.
Location: Gokyo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today a short day trek as we reach Gokyo in about 3-4 hours just in time to have lunch. Then after we spend the rest of the day visit the Gokyo valley. After Lunch, we can also explore the glaciers and turquoise lakes of the Gokyo valley while witnessing the spellbinding views of the Himalayan giants like Mount Everest, Mount Cho-yu, Mount Lhotse Mount Makalu, and others. We will stay in Gokyo at the teahouse.
Day 13
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Hike up to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) & trek to Dole (4,200m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today early morning, climb up to Gokyo-RI. Every step of the steep climb is worth it once we reach the Top and see the astonishing views of the Gokyo valley, the Ngozumpa glacier, and a panoramic scene of the Khumbu Himalayan giants. After spending some time on Gokyo Ri, we will trek down to Dole where we spend the night. We will stay in Dile at the tea house.
Day 14
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Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: namche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, We will continue our trek down the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa home town of Khumjung, leaving the mountains in the backdrop. We will trek down to the village of Namche bazaar, the epitome of Sherpa culture. We will stay in Namche at the teahouse.
Day 15
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Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,840m) Duration: 7-8 hours.
Location: Lukla
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we head to Lukla, It is around a seven-hour long walk downhill from Namche to Lukla. Today, our time at the exotic Sagarmatha National Park will come to an end. Following day, we will board a plane to Kathmandu. We will bid goodbye to this trek with a memorable walk down to Lukla. enjoy our final glimpses of the Himalayas and immerse ourselves in the fresh crisp air for one last time. we will stay in Lukla at the hotel.
Day 16
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Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m) Duration: 30 minutes flight.
Location: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, early morning, we will catch a plane from Lukla to Kathmandu. Don’t forget to pick a seat on the right side, to see the insatiable mountains again. On reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team to your hotel.
Day 17
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Day 17 - Final departure from kathmandu.
Location: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today has come to leave this remarkable country. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representatives will transfer you to the International airport from where you’ll board your flight and backpedal home with a heart and soul full of memories. Because once is never enough!
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep.
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Meals – Full Board
Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek. Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.
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Accommodation
Two night’s standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
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Guide & Porter
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide. Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment.
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Tims & Permit
All necessary paperwork including Sagamartha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. Government taxes and official expenses.
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Additional service
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company). Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed). Everest base camp trekking route map. Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek. Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses. Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
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International flight
International airfare.
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Drinks with Meals
Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner. All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses) All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner.
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Country Entry Visas
Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 day visa.
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking requires a deposit of 30% to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 30 days before departure..
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Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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08-May-2019
EBC Trek with Ram!
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31-Dec-2019
Highly Recommend
Upon communicating with all of them and negotiating a price I decided to go with Sherpa Expedition and Trekking.
I was not disappointed.
I was welcomed after two days of flying to get to Kathmandu at 11:30 pm with plenty of smiles and a ride to the hotel from the airport.
The EBC trek was amazing with my guide.
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06-Aug-2019
Gokyo and EBC
I was afraid and seeking help from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team to bring forward my flight as I don't want to miss any chances if there is any flight available, unfortunately my flight was cancelled as well even though Sherpa Expedition and Trekking managed to bring my flight forward.
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12-Sep-2019
Go with The Best
Owner was brilliant to deal with through the booking process and even transferred us from the airport to our hotel the day before our tour commenced.
They really went the extra mile to make our experience as great as it could be and keep us safe too.
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05-Aug-2019
Next Level Trek
We read guidebooks and numerous websites leading up to this trip, but nothing quite captured the awesomeness of the just being there in person.
Each day of our trek was physically and mentally exhausting, but our guide saw to it that we were looked after - be it on the trail, dining, or settling in at the lodge each night.
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19-Aug-2019
Very Friendly And Amazing Trek
They were very helpful and it was an adventure we will never forget.
My Sherpa was a great trekking companion and his help went far beyond what we expected - he was knowledgeable about trekking in Nepal, spoke very good English and was great fun to spend time with.
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12-Sep-2019
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From when we were met at the Airport to the final good bye everything ran very smoothly.
The guide and his assistants were excellent catering for all our needs to the extent that when my colleague fell ill and had to go back to Kathmandu one of the assistants took him to his home so my friend could recover.
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08-Oct-2019
Gokyo EBC Trek!
everything worked out as planned and I had a good guide.
the trek was awesome, you go through beautiful valleys and see huge mountains all the time around you.
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09-Oct-2019
Great team
They personally arranged a tour to me outside the dates on their website and I am sure if you have any requests, they would be glad to arrange it for you.
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