Join - Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lake Trek-18 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

  Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Thai Nepal Travels. After picking up your luggage and look for our representative with a Thai Nepal Travels display board at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel. After check-in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends upon your interests and condition.

• Day 2

  Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m) 3 - 4 hours trek

  After breakfast, we take about 40 minutes flight to Lukla (2,800m), in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. We will reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Today we only have a short hike by start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding.We stay overnight at Phakding.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast

• Day 3

  Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 5 - 6 hours

  We are walking through a Rhododendron and beautiful pine forest. We come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha Nation Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale (Thumbug; 2830m) the last settlement before Namche Bazaar a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading Centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Day 4

  Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

  Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. We also take an interesting side trip up to Khumjung, surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well-known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. After having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we walk back down to Namche Bazaar and overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Day 5

  Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m) 5-6 hours

  Today we walk descend to the east of the village down the broad valley. There is a Chorten on the ridge top at 3973 m which descend from Mt. Khumbila (5761 m). The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dush Koshi. We stay overnight in Phortse Tanga, near the river.

• Day 6

  Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m) 4-5 hours

  After breakfast, we walk an uphill climb to Machhermo pass through Dhole, Labarma and Luza villages. Throughout today’s journey, we will be walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River and we are overnight in Machhermo.

• Day 7

  Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800m) 4-5 hours

  Today we are walking to the north into Dhudkosi valley via Fanga. Upon crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known as Longpongo, at 4690 m. , the Second Lake than Third Lake. Gokyo village stands by the third lake and Cho-Oyu Mountain. After lunch, we explore around the third lake, Dudh Pokhari and we are overnight in Gokyo.

• Day 8

  Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to 5th Lake: 6-7 hours

  This is the day of exploring the areas. We wake up early morning to Climbing to the top of Gokyo Ri is demanding as it is steep and takes about 2 to 3 hours to reach the top for 360 views including Everest and Makalu. Then we walk 3 km north of Gokyo to reach the fourth lake also called Thonak Tsho. Then continue to the 5th lake, also called Ngozumba Tsho. Then back to Gokyo and overnight in Gokyo.

• Day 9

  Gokyo to Thanak (4,750m) 4 - 5 hours

  Today we are traverse along the edge of that mountain and then meander into Thanak. It will be a short hike today with an afternoon of rest which will prepare us for long hiking days and elevation gain for tomorrow. We are staying overnight at Thanak.

• Day 10

  Thanak to Cho La pass (5,367m) to Dzongla (4,740m) 7 - 8 hours

  Today is the one off difficult day of trekking. The Cho La pass is not itself difficult, but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. The trail from Phedi climbs through a ravine and a rocky trail. We need to pass through some crevasses before we reach Dzongla Village. The village provides great views Ama Dablam, Lobuche Mountains along with the Pheriche Village far below. We are overnight at Dzongla.

• Day 11

  Dzongla to Lobuche (4,940 m) 3-4 hours

  Today is our short trek we climb down from Dzongla and walk through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak. We can spend the rest of day taking a rest which will help us prepare for the next day’s long trek. We are overnight in Lobuche.

• Day 12

  Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170m) visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 6-7 hours

  The trail to Gorak Shep we pass through the pyramid sign post. Gorak Shep was the base camp for the 1952 Swiss expedition to Everest. A small ascent would take us to Thangma Riju from where we perceive a 360-degree vista of the snowy mountains. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world we take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we come through the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. As we reach Everest Base Camp Mountaineers’ tents stand out in bright colors against all the dull gray surroundings after that return back to Gorak Shep for an overnight.

• Day 13

  Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m) to Pherice (4,288m) 7-8 hours

  We start early at dawn to catch the dramatic views from Kala Patthar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. During the ascent to Kala Patthar, we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding from here, we scramble to climb the rocky outcrop near to the summit marked by cairns and prayer flags as we reach the top. On returning to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast and descend down to Pheriche and overnight at Pheriche.

• Day 14

  Pheriche to Namche Bazaar 6 - 7 hours

  Today we are return-descent to Namche Bazaar - once again traversing the beautiful, prismatic forests of blue pine and rhododendron. We reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. While here, we would like to take a long last look (and picture!) back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. On reaching our lodge, we take a nice hot shower and have a very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar.

• Day 15

  Namche Bazaar to Lukla 6 - 7 hours

  In the morning, walk down to Lukla providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the world's highest mountains followed by a trip to Lukla an overnight at Lukla.

• Day 16

  Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

  In the morning, take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and we will transfer to the Hotel. We can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do today. We will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey and overnight in Kathmandu.

• Day 17

  Reserve Day for Contingency

  There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the Lukla flight. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to fly in or fly out from Lukla on the desired day due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, this day will be for the rest day or hang around in the city - it all depends upon your interests and condition.

• Day 18

  Final Departure

  Our 18 Days Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes comes to an end today. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. We hope you have enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back making another trip somewhere with Thai Nepal Travels again.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast