Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes Trek – 18 Days
Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes Trek – 18 Days
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Overview
Everest Base Camp is a moderate trekking route that combines the excitement of walking on higher grounds with jaw-dropping views of the majestic Himalayan range to explore the culture of the Sherpas. Compared to the Everest Base Camp route, the Gokyo lake trek is lesser-known. This trek lets you experience the popular EBC route with its charming villages, teahouses, and bustling crowd, to a quieter route passing through five lakes of Gokyo.
Besides breathtaking views of Everest from Kalapathar, the trek through Chola Pass to reach Gokyo lake is equally adventurous. Hike up to Gokyo Ri offers one of the best panoramic views of the Everest Region, with stunning views of Mount Everest, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The Gokyo lakes are one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world and are sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. This trek is sometimes challenging but offers a glimpse of the beautiful terrain of Everest and its glacier lakes.
Trip facts:
- Maximum altitude: 5600m
- Group size: 2-10 people
- Best season: March-April-May-September-October-November-December
- Tour type: Trekking
- Difficulty: Tough
- Accommodation Type: Tea houses
- Arrival on: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Departure from: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Guiding method: Trekking guides
- Language: English
- Minimum age: 12
- Maximum age: 80
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 – 5 | 3000 |
| 6 – 10 | 2500 |
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in Kathmandu in a 3-star level hotel for 3 nights in B&B plan.
- All necessary ground transportation.
- All necessary internal flights.
- All necessary permits, tickets and national park entrance fees.
- All meals during trekking days.
- All necessary accommodation in tea houses during the trek.
- An English-speaking well experienced trekking guide.
- All staff salaries and insurance.
- First aid kit carried by our staff.
- All government taxes.
- Welcome and farewell dinner.
- International airfares.
- Nepal visa fee.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Porter service: We arrange porter facilities upon request. Two people can share one porter. Porter wage per day is $20.
- Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Any personal expenses during the trek like battery charge, hot shower, laundry, extra meals, tea, coffee, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, alcoholic beverages & soft drinks and internet service.
- Tips for guide, porters, and other staff.
- Note: Sometimes flights to and from Lukla might get canceled due to weather conditions, in such situations, helicopter flights can be arranged. The cost of helicopter flight to or from Lukla would cost approximately USD 400 which is to be paid by the trekkers.
- Anything not mentioned in the 'price includes section.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
At your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, a nature horizons team member will be waiting to greet you. We will
transfer right to your hotel accommodation for the first night. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will meet your
guide and get a briefing on your entire tour. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore around Kathmandu. It
is a magical city.
Includes: Accommodation
Day 2: Trek preparation day
Today you will have a 2nd briefing about the trek during breakfast. We will do a complete gear check to ensure you
have brought all the necessary equipment and gear for your trek. If there are any items you are missing and need,
we will head out into Kathmandu to buy them so you are prepared for your trek. It is now time to relax, and your
trek starts tomorrow.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 3: Kathmandu to Phakding (2610 m)
Weather permitting, we will take the morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The 20 minutes flight gives you a
scenic view of the mountains. While your luggage is being sorted out, feel free to explore the village on your own.
The start of the trek takes you on a scenic walk alongside the Dudh Kosi River (River of Milk) through trails lined
with Buddhist prayer flags and prayer wheels. Exchange greetings with other trekking teams along the way to the
Sherpa village of Phakding.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Phakding to Namche (3340 m)
The route to Namche bazaar leads us through blue pine and rhododendron. Stop at Monjo (2835 m), Sagarmatha
National Park, the first point of the trek. Next, the trail leads to the confluence of two rivers, Bhote Kosi and Dudh.
Kosi. Cross over a series of suspension bridges (Jholunge pul) before arriving at Namche. Enjoy your first sight of
Everest. Lhotse, Nuptse, and Taboche (6542m) too can be seen on the horizon.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Acclimatize at Namche
To acclimatize, hike on the route from the Cultural Museum to the airstrip at Syanboche. Drop by the museum to view the collection of Sherpa’s traditional artifacts. The hike to Syangboche airstrip is a steep climb, but the views of Everest and Ama Dablam, one of the world’s most photographed mountains, more than make up for it.
Tea house/Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 6: Namche to Debuche (3700 m)
Enjoy the views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku along the way. The trail has a few sections of the uphill route and is gradually downhill till Kayangjuma. Walk past the village of Sansa, thick pine forests, crossing the river to Phunki Tenga. Enjoy a relaxed lunch here. Next, we have a steep climb through pine forests until Tengboche. Venture into the monastery at the ancient monastery at Tengboche and then head outside for close-up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest. Finally, follow the trail through rhododendron forests to reach Debuche.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Debuche to Dingboche (4410 m)
We start out early on the trail. Pass through small villages, paths lined with chortens and walls with mani along the path. Then, follow the path beneath the towering Ama-Dablam towards Imja Valley. As we near the valley, it opens up to the confluence of the Lobuche River. Descend the river and continue on the steep trail to Dingboche. Soak in the picturesque view of the flat fields of potato and barley, enclosed with stone walls.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 8: Acclimatize at Dingboche
After an early breakfast, hike to Nangkartshang Peak. The trail is steep. At the top of Nangkartshang, you will see spectacular sights of Lhotse, Makalu, Island Peak, and many more. Feel free to explore the village on your own.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m)
Passing through the valley of Dughla, we reach Lobuche. The trail is challenging. We have to walk through ridges over Pheriche Valley and moraines of Khumbu glaciers. The route is lined with peaks of Taweche, Cholatse. The moraines with memorials of mountaineers have a beautiful viewpoint that shows awe-inspiring views of Pumori (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Khumbutse (6623m), and Changtse (7550m).
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (Hike to Kalapathar after Lunch at Gorak Shep) (5510 m)
Today’s hike will take us on a walk to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier to the Gorak Shep. The village lies under the daunting summits. We will hike up to Kala Pattar. The vantage point here has the most dramatic and up-close views of Everest. The hike is challenging and, at times, calls for every bit of willpower you have to climb through the steep trail. Your effort will be rewarded at the top with breathtaking views of Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega, and Everest.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Dzongla (Hike to Base Camp after breakfast and trek to Dzongla) (4830 m)
After breakfast, we will hike two and a half hours towards the Everest Base Camp first. The Everest summit is not visible from the base camp. However, you will see spectacular views of other mountains. After spending some time at the Base Camp, we head towards Gorak Shep and then trek down towards the village of Dzongla.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 12: Dzongla to Thagnak via Chola pass (4700 m)
We will need to start early to cover more ground today and avoid the strong wind. Today’s route is challenging, with rocky and icy trails. Depending on the time of the year, the route to the summit snowfield of the Cho La (5240m) may or may not be covered by snow.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 13: Thagnak to Gokyo (Hike to Gokyo Ri for sunset) (4750 m)
Start early in the morning to cover more ground at a leisurely pace. Follow the route traversing the Ngojumba Glacier. Along the way, you will be greeted with the views of Mt. Cho Oyu from a distance. The route goes up and down all the way up until the Gokyo Lakes. The last few hours of the challenging trail leads us to the village of Gokyo. We’ll pass by Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari. Check into the lodge, and a short break later, hike to Gokyo Ri. It is a two hours climb but the sunset view from the high vantage point is worth it.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 14: Gokyo to Dole (4038 m)
Most of the trail today is downhill. Descending the trail along the Dudh Koshi, we’ll pass the first of the Gokyo Lake. Along the way, you’ll get to see the peaks of Cholatse and Taboche. The trail to the village of Dole further descends downwards, passing through the villages of Macchermo, Luza, and Lhafarma.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 15: Dole to Namche (3440 m)
We descend on a steep trail to Phortse Thanga, admiring rhododendrons, wildflowers, and waterfalls. Keep a lookout for mountain goats, pheasants, and musk deer along the way. You can seek the peaks of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and others while we head towards Namche. Finally, a couple of sections with winding roads, we reach Namche. Bid farewell to the peaks of Everest as it is the last day of our trek.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 16: Namche to Lukla (2860 m)
Explore the village of Namche, and finish up on last-minute souvenir shopping. After bidding farewell to the peaks of Everest, we will start our trek towards Lukla in the late morning. As soon as we cross the suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River, we reach lower altitudes again. The hike to Lukla through Monjo, Benkar, and Phakding is enjoyable. The evening calls for celebratory dinner.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 17: Lukla to Kathmandu
Weather permitting, we fly back in the morning. At Kathmandu, you can spend your time at leisure.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 18: Final Departure
Wake up and prepare to get on your flight home! Your guide will be with you up until we drop you off at the
airport. End Tour
Includes: Breakfast
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Trekking Packing List
Head and Hands:
- Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
- Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
- Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching a cold
- Uv protection sunglasses
- Warm wind and waterproof gloves
Upper body:
- Dri fit trekking shirts
- Thermals
- Warm trekking shirts
- Hiking hoodie
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower body:
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- Thermals and inners
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Slippers or sandals
- Gaiters
- Microspikes
Other items:
- Strong rucksack or large holdall to be carried by
- Day rucksack to be carried
- Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main
- One or two-liter water
- Personal first aid kit to include essential
- Sleeping bag, 4
- Torch, ideally head torch.
- Digital Camera and a spare battery and battery charger
- Toilet paper, quick-dry towel,
- Toothbrush
- Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
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