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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek - 20 Days

  • Trip Code HTA-63
  • Duration: 20 Days
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
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Trip Highlights

Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek Highlights:-

  • Highest Point on Earth- Everest

  • Scenic Flight To Lukla

  • The most Humble and reliable people's home(Sherpa's home)

  • Tranquil Gokyo lake

  • Climbing Gokyo- Ri (5483m/17984ft)

  • View of The tallest said Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu, Mt Cho Oyu, and other mountains from Gokyo Ri

 

About Trip:

"Journey to the mighty Everest & Gokyo(The World’s highest freshwater lake system), of that Thonak Lake, is the largest which lies - 4700 M - 5000 M. Major plain land at the height in the place so the view is the upshot."

Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek:- Getting to the Highest Point on Earth- Everest's foot(With Smiley faces of Sherpas-Legends) with Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse making a great Himalayan Landscape.
Definitely a remarkable chance in a Limited lifetime.

Entering the world of Himalayas ever on existence through a flight to Lukla. No doubt the topography to be just so resulting in the formation Gokyo, only one in the world making numbers in altitude to the highest. The trek is designed to subject to the very area's Pleasence and top it up with an ascent to Gokyo Ri to make you feel alive. A classical Trek starting with a UNESCO site sightseeing in Kathmandu for the historical flashback with Everest national Park also being UNESCO site listed where the mighty Everest lies. The magnificent lake in the Gokyo valley from first to fifth gives amazing scenery for the viewers.

Foot of Everest(Base Camp(5,364m (17,598ft))

ViewPoint: Kala Patthar

Ascent: Gokyo Ri(5357m.)

Features:   The Topography of the Place at altitudes unlocking magnificent view.

 

Outline Itinerary

S.N.:- Outline Itinerary:-
Day-01:-(1,350m.) Arrival on Kathmandu
Day-02:-(1,350m.)

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

(SIGHTSEEING)
Day-03:-(2,651m.) Lukla Flight & Phakding Trek,3-4 hrs.
Day-04:-(3,438m.) Namche Bazaar,5-6 hrs.
Day-05:-(3,440m.) Namche Acclimatization
Day-06:-(3,870m.) Tyangbohe,5-6 hrs.
Day-07:-(4,360m.) Dingboche,5-6 hrs.
Day-08:-(4,360m.) Dingboche Acclimatization
Day-09:-(4,940m.) Lobuche
Day-10:-(5,170m.) Gorakshep, Ascend Everest Base Camp,6-7 hrs.
Day-11:-(5,545m.) Kalapatthar, Back Pheriche,7-8 hrs. 
Day-12:-(3,810m.) Phortse,6-7 hrs.
Day-13:-(4,470m.) Machhermo,5-6 hrs.
Day-14:-(4,800m.) Gokyo,5-6 hrs.
Day-15:-(5,357m.) Gokyo Ri Ascent,3-4 hrs.
Day-16:-(4,038m.) Dole,4-5 hrs.
Day-17:-(3,440m.) Namche Bazaar,4-5 hrs.
Day-18:-(2,651m.) Lukla,6-7 hrs.
Day-19:-(1,350m.) Kathmandu flight,45 mins
Day-20:-(1,350m.) Final Departure

 

Cost Includes:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • Star level hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome dinner
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service 
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
  • Himalayan Traverse’s trekking bag/duffel Bag 
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • All government and local taxes

     

Cost Excludes:

  • Nepalese visa fee 
  • Excess baggage charge(s)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • International flights
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

     

Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)

When we first step off the land in Nepal, we complete our required customs formalities at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A Himalayan Traverse representative, who is happy and excited for you, will be at the gate to welcome us and take us to the hotel. The rest of the day is spent resting to recover from the tiredness of the long flight.

✈1,350m.                                        

☾Hotel Vaishali                                         

〄No Meal

Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)

Visit four landmarks and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu with a professional licensed guide who will help you understand the city's rich history. The sites include Swayambhunath Stupa, Bauddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After learning about these places, you’ll feel like part of a family during a welcome dinner featuring warm Nepalese food. The dinner is hosted by Himalayan Traverse, and it gives you a chance to meet the team and get to know the guides personally. Spend the night in Kathmandu.        

INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER

✈1,350m.                                          

☾Hotel Vaishali                                          

〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner 

Day-03: Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.) Flight: 45 min & Phakding Trek (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk

A scenic mountain flight takes us to Lukla, where we begin our journey to Everest Base Camp. The trip starts with landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport, the gateway to the mountain region. We then begin our hike towards Phakding, passing through Cheplung Village, where we get a view of Khumbila (5760m) yang membingungkan serta menyebabkan keluhan dan kekecewaan yang ditimbulkan. Kami menginap di Phakding.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,860m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-04: Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.)Trek: 5-6 hrs walk

Start our hike With Dudhkoshi river by, entrance to Sagarmatha National park.  Reach Namche Bazaar being through pine forest north up the valley of Benkar which is also known as the “Gateway to Mount Everest”. View of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,438m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization

An acclimatization day. We can engage in activities as per your preference since this is a rest day at the main hub of the region, which offers a range of markets and services. A short hike to Khumjung or Everest View Hotel, which would allow enjoying the magnificent views of the Himalayas. Experience the Sherpa culture and gain insights into mountaineering history by visiting the Sherpa Museum and Khumjung School nearby. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,438m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-06 :Tyangboche (3,870m/12,694 ft.) or Deboche (3860m/12,665 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Magnificent views of the Himalayas. (Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam and Kongde all the way) Making our way through the rhododendron(national flower of Nepal), birch & conifers forests we finally reach make it to the destination, Tyangboche. Visit the largest monastery in the region by the name “Tyangboche Monastery”. Overnight at Tyangboche or Deboche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,870m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-07 :Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Descending through the forest by Mount Everest, Mount Amadablam, and Mount Lhotse. Moving forward towards Imja Valley crossing Imja river and up to Dingboche, observe the agricultural environment of barley, buckwheat, and potato fields away from the grazing animal by walls on our way, “Pangboche Monastery” in Pangboche as per the name. Overnight at Dingboche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-08: Dingboche Acclimatization

An Acclimatization day. With no compulsion making it to Nagarjuna Hill and Chukkung nearby for some excellent views of the Himalayas(Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam) to make it like a day of acclimatization. Overnight at Dingboche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,360m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-09 : Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Through the Khumbu glaciers at the terminal moraine, we ascend to Chupki Lhara. Along the way, we see prayer flags and stones (memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer), dengan pemandangan jelas terhadap peak-like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mahalangur Himal, dan Pumori, kami mencapai Lobuche yang terletak di bawah Lhotse Ridge. Menginap di Lobuche.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,940m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-10: Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), Ascend Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk

Everest Base Camp is our last stop. It's definitely going to be an experience full of challenges. First, we'll head to Gorak Shep and then move towards Everest Base Camp. We'll follow the Khumbu Glacier trails along the way. The mountains we'll see include Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse. We'll finally reach Everest Base Camp and explore it today. For the night, we'll return to Gorakshep.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈5,364m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-11 :Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) Back to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070 ft.) 7-8 hrs walk

Depart for Kala Patthar to view the amazing sunrise seen from the Kala Patthar with the mighty Himalayas adding to it. Panorama from the top of Kala Patthar we head back to Pheriche for an overnight stay.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈5,545m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-12: Phortse Thanga (3,680m/12,073 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

A walk to Phortse Thanga starts by climbing up to Khumjung hill and then going down towards the east side of the village through the valley. This path takes us along the northern side of the Dudhkoshi river. As we continue going down, we get closer to Phortse Thanga, walking beside the sandy slopes of the Dudhkoshi river. We spend the night at Phortse Thanga.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,680m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-13 :Machhermo (4,470m/ 14,663 ft.): 4-5 hrs walk

Today our trail takes upwards towards Machermo. As we walk we can see the wonderful waterfalls and natural sceneries by our side which adds excitement to our journey. Walking alongside the Dudhkoshi river again we will also see big chortens today. Overnight at Macchermo.

✈4,470m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-14: Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft.): 4-5 hrs walk

Today we start our day with a grand walk to the Land of Gokyo Lakes. We also cross over the bridge over a large river as we get into Gokyo Land. As we reach our destination, first of all, we can see the amazing first lake of Gokyo. Walking a bit further ahead we can see the second lake and again comes the third lake. Today we spend our time enjoying the view of the magnificent lakes Gokyo and overnight later in Gokyo itself.

✈4,800m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-15: Gokyo Valley Acclimatization

Today is the second acclimatization day of our trek which we will be doing in Gokyo as it is a wonderful and perfect place to acclimatize for our further trip too. As for today, we can hike to the fourth and fifth lake in Gokyo valley. The fifth lake is more popular among trekkers as it provides wonderful views of the slopes of Mount Everest too. After the hike of nearly 5 hours we overnight later in Gokyo Valley again.

✈4,800m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-16: Dole(4,038m.): 3 - 4 hours

Walk down the trail, pass the Dudh Koshi River, and go through the first Gokyo lakes. You'll get a view of Cholatse and Taboche Peak. Go down a bit before climbing a small hill. Once you reach the Chorten, you can see Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega mountains. Continue hiking through the villages of Machhermo, Luza, and Lhafarma until you arrive at Dole. Stay overnight in Dole.

✈4,038m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-17: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk

Descend Namche Bazaar crossing the rhododendron forests. With the natural beauty of the place and watching the smiley faces of Sherpa locals, we make our way down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,440m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day-18: Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk

Lukla today, making our way through the Sherpa villages. Rest at places like Phakding and after 1-2 hours, if needy, we reach Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu early in the morning tomorrow. Overnight at Lukla.

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,800m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

DAY-19: KATHMANDU FLIGHT(1,350M./4,429FT.)

Flyback Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                

☾Hotel Vaishali                                               

〄Breakfast

DAY-20: FINAL DEPARTURE

Today we will be biding your farewell. Hoping we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight and finally, you will depart back for your homeland!

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                         

☾Homeland                                              

〄Breakfast   

(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)

You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.

  • Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
  • Proof of insurance and visa form
  • International air tickets
  • Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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