Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes

On this day you will be pickup from the airport and drop to your Hotel. After onwards as the given schedule time frame, you will be the meeting with the TMG’s staff and on the brief of your trip, Tibet Visa application. After onwards, we will move to our dinners, introduction and more on comings trips flow on information.

We have an early flight from Kathmandu towards Lukla, it is said to be one of the most beautiful flights in the world with views that will give you memories for a lifetime. After arriving in Lukla we start this short trek towards Phakding. After the police check post we descend towards the Dudh Khosi River and continue further downwards until reaching the village of Phakding our overnight stay of the day.

After breakfast continue towards Namche Bazaar, the biggest town of the region. Our trail follows the Khumbu Khola (river) and we cross it many times until Jangbu from where we start to ascend. Beautiful valley landscapes views await us. After a half day ascending the trail becomes steeper until reaching the town of Namche Bazaar. Before reaching the town, we can stop at the Everest View Point from where we can have our first look at the mighty mountain. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

Today we have a full day to relax and get used to the high altitude. By ascending too much people who are not used to the high altitude can get discomfort of altitude sickness so it is crucial we break down our trek and get used to the new altitudes. Namche Bazaar is the biggest town in the area so you can have a fun day exploring all this town has to offer! Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

We start the day by following the trail towards Everest Base Camp until reaching a road sign pointing towards the Gokyo Valley. Planning to reach Phortse Thanga today we don’t ascend much and the trail is pretty with beautiful views of some of the highest mountains in the world; Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the Nuptse. The trail goes up and down passing the small village of Mong and a final push until reaching Phortse Tanga village our end destination of the day.

Having a hard-ascending day today we leave early and head for Machhermo. The trail brings us through beautiful rhododendron forests and by icy waterfalls until reaching Dole a small village. If getting trouble of the fast altitude gaining, we can make an overnight stay here, if not we continue until Machhermo. Ascending higher with beautiful valley views and possible Yeti sightings?! This part is really amazing. Overnight stay at Machhermo.

Today we will head to Gokyo and get our first glimpses of the beautiful turquoise lakes. Following the trail towards Pangka the route is very scenic and offers beautiful views of the area. Ascending a steep path reaching in to the valley next to the Ngozumpa Glacier we pass the first lake. Continuing and passing our second lake and crossing the Cho La Glacier we reach the third lake, Dudh Pokhari. From here we walk along the lake with stunning views of the Cho Oyu and Gyachun Kang mountains until reaching Gokyo for our overnight stay.

After breakfast, we make an excursion towards Gokyo Ri which looms above the village. It’s a steep climb but rewards us with the most amazing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. We rest at the summit to take in these spectacular views and return back to Gokyo. Depending on the time we can make a side trip and visit the fourth and fifth lakes of the Gokyo Valley. Overnight at Gokyo.

We have breakfast and retrace our trail back towards Machhermo. Continuing on until reaching a familiar place, Dole which we had passed on day 5. The trail is familiar and downhill until reaching Dole for our overnight stay.

Today we are going to do Cho-La-Pass which is tough in this trip. Top part of this trail is rough and unmaintained but still rewarding. Form the top of the Cho-La Pass you will see the stunning view of the pyramidal geometrical shape of Amadablam, Cholatse, Lobuche and Barunste. Some of the places are decorated with the Buddhist flags.

After breakfast, we continue our trek towards Lobuche. We can see a change in the landscape as it becomes more barren and a rocky ascending a ridge towards the village of Thukla. Ascending more we enter the Dugla Pass and start to climb even higher following the trail up until reaching Lobuche. Reaching Lobuche we take a well-deserved rest and get ready for our overnight stay as for tomorrow we will visit the Everest Base Camp!

We have a very early wake-up and departure as we aim to reach Everest Base Camp. A steady climb passing the Khumbu Glacier and passing the Italian Pyramid Research Center the trek becomes harder due to the lack of oxygen. The trail ascends softly until Ghorakshep our end destination of the day. After taking a lodge in Gorakshep we head for our ultimate goal of the trek, yes Everest Base Camp! Returning to the Khumbu Glacier we take a different route ascending slowly and eventually following the spine of the mountain until we descend and hit the Everest Base Camp! Congratulations You Have Made It!!!! We spend some time here taking in our victory moment before returning to Gorakshep for our overnight stay.

Today we wake up around 4 am and trek towards Kala Pathar from where we can see the most amazing sunrise view over Mt Everest. Although EBC was our goal, the view from Kala Pathar of Everest is for most of the ultimate goal of this trek as it promises views of this mighty giant that will last a lifetime! After our moment on Kala Pathar, we head back down to Gorekshep for our breakfast and departure downwards to Pheriche. The trail is descending gradually until reaching our overnight destination Pheriche.

Our destination for today is the big town of Namche Bazaar. Passing the icy waterfalls and forests we retrace all the way back down until reaching Namche Bazaar. As our trek is reaching its end we take extra time on the way back to soak in the beautiful scenic landscapes. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

After our breakfast we descend back to Phakding and follow the Dudh Kosi River until ascending back to Lukla where we stay for the night.

A flight brings us back to Kathmandu, arriving at the airport you will be transferred to your hotel. With the rest of the day free to explore the Kathmandu valley.

Today you are going to spending your whole day as your desire. At evening we are going to have farewell dinner in a Nepali typical restaurant. Enjoy the food and share the experiences of your trip.

Company representative will drop you to the airport in a private vehicle. Enjoy your flight and wish you the safe landing in your own country.