Everest Base Camp via Gokyo

The Travel Adventure Nepal representative welcome guest at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu with the company logo displayed on the handheld signage board outside the airport terminal. Airport transfer is complementary that has to be pre-arranged during your trip booking process with your flight details. You will then be transferred to your respective hotel on our private vehicle. 

Note: Pre-trip meeting will be held at our office or at your hotel on the same day. In this meeting, you are requested to bring your passport, 3 passport-sized photographs and a readable copy of your travel insurance, transcript in English language. Also, most importantly, you must sign a legally binding trip form, and a non–liability disclaimer. In this meeting, you are also requested to ask any questions regarding your trip and other informations that are in doubts. Also, in this meeting, we discuss about different aspect of trips, information about country, culture norms and values, money matter, eating and dining.

• Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu (TBA)
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner (Lunch timing depending on ETA in Kathmandu Airport)

Kathmandu to Lukla will depart at early morning in small 15- 18-seater aircraft. It is a short 30-40 minute scenic flight from Kathmandu. You will be able to experience view of snow-capped mountain and hilly landscape on our flight. Once you arrive at Lukla airport, you will be transferred to the teahouse where you meet our trekking support team. Here you can have breakfast/lunch depending on our arrival time and your very first day of our Everest base camp trek begins from this point. The trail goes through pine and cedar wood forest along the Dudh Kosi river. Follow the marked trail until you arrive at the first village of the trek, Chaurikharka. Then, make a slight descent towards the beautiful village of Ghat (2,530m). You walk through the suspension bridge at the area and continue along to the banks of Dudh Kosi River until you arrive at Phakding (2610m). you stay Overnight in Phakding. A good rule of thumb on the trek is – early to bed and early to rise. We have our dinner around 6-7pm and go to bed by 8-9pm. We prefer you to eat a veg meal during our trekking period.

• " A good rule of thumb on the trek is - early to bed and early to rise. We have our dinner around 6-7 pm and go to bed 8-9 pm. We prefer you to eat a veg meal during the trekking period"
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• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 4 Hours/8.5km

After breakfast our trail goes along the banks of Dudh Kosi River. On the trail, you will cross five suspension bridges, the last one being the highest of all. The first village on the trail is called Tok Tok (2,760m) from where you can have excellent views of Thamserku Peak (6,608m). The trail slowly ascends towards a small agricultural project farm called Chhamuwa. Continue climbing up to Monjo (2,835m), the starting point of Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha National Park was established in 1976 and it spans approximately 1,148 sq km of area. We have short break for arranging permit and signing in. After checkpointing our trail head towards Jorsale (2,740m) and then to Larja Dobhan (2,830m). Cross the fifth hanging bridge and slowly climb up to the view point where you will get your first glimpse of Mt. Everest (8,848m). You can also see Mt. Nupste (7,879m) on the right side of Mt. Everest. After a couple more hours of trekking, you will reach the streets of Namche Bazaar, the biggest Sherpa village on the trek route. It is a beautiful village surrounded by snow-capped mountains. There are plenty of stores for trekking gear, bars, cafes and ATMs. You will Stay at Namche Bazaar for the night.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 7 Hours/10 km

After breakfast, we will hike to the Hillary Memorial view point to see the statue of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and the spectacular panoramic view of snowcapped mountains. From here, you can see the mountains such as Nuptse (7,861m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,414m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Thamserku (6,608m), Kusum Khangkaru (6,367m) and Kangtega (6,685m). Slowly climb up to the Everest View Hotel (3,880m) where you can have spectacular views of Mt. Everest (8,848m). Follow the trail towards the Khumjung village (3,780m). Stop by the ancient monastery of the region and check out the Yeti skull. You must pay 250 NPR to see the Yeti skull. Then, make a stop at the Hillary School. Continue towards Khunde village (3,840m) where there is Khunde hospital and a monastery. Stop by the Khunde hospital to say hello to the resident doctor and get an overview of the facility and the medical services they provide. Slowly descend to return to Namche. If you have time and energy, you can walk around the streets of Namche to check out the shopping, restaurants, cafes and talk to the lovely Sherpa and Rai locals. There is also a mountaineering museum and Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) in Namche. Stay at Namche for the night again.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 4 Hours/6 km ( Acclimatization, hiking around some high altitude and come back to tea house)

Enjoy your breakfast in the Himalayas before we start trekking to Dole; another small and magnificent village of this region. The trek starts with short climbing before we reach the army camp on the top of Namche Bazaar. Then the trek is flat until we reach Kyanjoma. You can rest you legs with a view of huge Adablam mountain for a little while. The trail to Gokyo Lake and the trail to Everest Base Camp separates from this area onwards. We follow the trail on the left, that will takes us to Gokyo Lake whereas if we had taken right hand side trail we would have ended up at Everest Base camp . From Kyanjoma, we will start climbing uphill with views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kangtega etc. It is a pleasant walk with far range of scenic observation of the mountainous summits. Once we reach Mong, the trail will again take us through downhill steep walk till we reach Dudh Koshi where our arrangements for our refreshments will be waiting at our lodge. Once we cross this small village we will again walk gentle uphill trail crossing beautiful villages before we reach Dole (4200m).

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 4-5  Hours/11 km

The trail starts with a gentle ascent but as usual we will be walking in front of breathtaking views. We may need to ascend slowly as due to high altitude region walk.The trail cuts through a scenic settlements like Lhabarma (4,330m) and Luza (4,360m) followed by charming views of Dudh Koshi valley and some villages in the horizon. Machhermo is the last town of this kind before we reach Gokyo, the place where people in Khumbu region made their first sight of Yeti in 1974 AD.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 4 Hours/5.1 km

Today is yet another important day in our adventure journey. Gokyo, renowned location for several fabulous high-altitude lakes in the region which ultimately channels Dudh Koshi river from Cho Oyu is also known as the best place for viewing Himalayan surroundings. The route offers excellent downhill sight of the valley and on otherside Kangtega and Thamserku mountain view at the top. Once we ascend higher the sixth highest Cho-Oyu mountain will look within reach of flex of our arms. We will then leave behind the Gokyo lake named Longpongo (4720m) and reach to the second one named Taboche Tso (4790m) which is a bigger lake than first where we can see Himalayan duck swimming in the freezing lake. Further forward from there we will reach to the similar elevation of Ngozumba glacier passing the third lake, Dudh Pokhari: from where it will further amaze us with its excellent sceneries from high elevation lakes Today we shall walk for 5 to 6 hours with accommodation at local teahouse with a 360 degree Himalayan panorama.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 5 Hours/7 km

Our trek begins early Morning towards Gokyo ri as to be mesmerized by morning spectacular view of the location. Gokyo Ri (5,360m) is known for its awesome views of popular mountains in the Everest region. Gokyo Ri is simply an amazing viewpoint for snow-capped peaks like Mt Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8475m), Lhotse(8501m) and other peaks like Thamserku(6808m) and so on. Hiking to this viewpoint for sunrise or sunset is undoubtedly magnificent. The walk is about 3/4 hours from Gokyo Lakes. Once we reach the top we will spend some time to relax we thenl descend to Gokyo Lakes to our teahouse again. After Breakfast, we continue our trek to Thaknak aka Dragnag. The trail includes mostly flat and gentle downs, so it is pretty easy. Most of the time we will be walking around or over the glaciers with a magnificent view an unavoidable imminent giant Tabuche and Cholatse peaks to impress.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 6 Hours/3 km

It is our one of the toughest days, Cho La is one of the high passes of this region and it may slippery due to ice route. It is steep climbing until we reach the top of Cho La Pass with a quite narrow trails along the way so it is highly recommended to take extra caution and vigilan with decorative prayers flags the peaks of the Mt. Cholatse and Mt.Tabuche over the clouds. If required please ask for an assistance from guide as at the top, trails are really narrow and may feel difficult to walk. Once we continue on further, we will have next view of some villages at the horizon. The trail after the pass is mostly downhill. In the afternoon it can be slippery due to melting ice/ snow because temperature from the shining sun. As we reach Dzongla the views of Cholatse and Tabuche are still giant, the area small with only a few lodges so the service may find very basic.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 4 Hours/8 km

After breakfast our trail climbs up the rough terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier. This area has rows of stone monuments built in memory of Sherpas who died in an avalanche during the 1970 Japanese expedition on Mt. Everest including Babu Chiri Sherpa, a 10-time Everest summiter and Scott Fischer who died in 1996 Everest disaster. While crossing the ridge from here, you will have great views of Mt. Pumori (7,165m). Continue to climb up to the north over rough moraine to arrive at Lobuche (4,910m), a summer village with several hotels. We will stay at Lobuche for that night.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 3 Hours/6.5 km

We will enjoy a hot breakfast in Lobuche before we start hiking to Gorakshep; one of the major places in our adventurous dairy. The majestic mountains will be following us all the way, this trek however does not consist of any steep climbing but be difficult and tiring due to high altitude walking. We will be conquering 4,900 meters to 5,300 meters on this day. Once we reach Gorakshep after a short hike, we will store our belongings at the lodge before lunch and brief break before we start hiking for Everest Base Camp. The route from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp includes numerous short ranges that we will need to get across. Exercise extra caution while walking on a slippery surface and the area with small stones. Don’t forget to enjoy the breathtaking views of Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse along with several other peaks and on some lucky day you may also witness avalanches on the other side of Khumbu glacier which one of the biggest glaciers in the world. Once we reach the Everest Base Camp, you can take your time to enjoy the moment. After finishing our activities around the base camp, we will return back to Gorakshep through same trail and prepare for another day.

(Note: Today we will have early dinner, and go to bed early as the very next day, we will start trek early morning to view sunrise and Mt Everest from Kalapathar)

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 8 Hours/8 km

Kala Patthar is a small peak at an altitude of 5,545m. Most trekkers climb up Kala Patthar to catch the sunrise and to get the best views of Mt. Everest. You can see Mt. Everest from several places on the trail, but the best of all is only from Kala Patthar. we start our trek at 0500 in the morning so layer yourself well, ve a snack or two and carry a head lamp. The ascent up the peak is demanding especially as it can be very cold (-20c or lower), windy and sometimes snowy. Once you reach to the top, you will be rewarded with the magnificent views of Himalayan giants such as Mt. Everest (8,848m). Nuptse (7,861m), Pumori (7,165m), Chagatse, Lhotse (8,414m) and countless others loom all around you. Descend to Gorakshep (5,140m) and we will enjoy some good breakfast, check out from our lodge and Follow the trail with gentle descent to Lobuche (4,910m) and slowly go up towards Pheriche. Overnight at pheriche.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 6 Hours/12 km

Trek along the Imja Khola river towards Tengboche (3,930m). Make a stop at Tengboche (3,860m) to visit the biggest monastery of Khumbu region, enjoy the location and get to know the monks and their lifestyle. We then resume trek by Slowly descend for about 2 hours towards Phunke Tenga then Climbing up to arrive at Khyangjuma (3,550m). Take a break in Khyangjuma. Trek uphill for 2 more hours to get to the Namche (3,440m). Overnight in Namche.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration:6- 7 Hours/20 km

Most of our walk today will be on the trail going steep downwards. You will cross the suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags above the gushing Dudh Kosi river. The views of open plains, interacting with local himalayan flora, fauna and rhododendron tree filled forest beautifully blooming at the spring as well as snow covered peaks to enchant your soul once again. Overnight in phakding

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 7  Hours/11 km

Enjoy the leisurely walk on the last day of the trek and love the slow ascend towards Lukla (2,840m). Celebrate the victory of accomplishing the trek with a beer or two and stretch those sore legs. Overnight in Lukla.

• Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
• Meals: No Meals Included
• Trek Duration: 4 Hours/6.2 km

Today is a leisure day for your personal activities. You can be shopping and walk around thamel and Kathmandu durbar square. If you need a help then you can call up our guide to join otherwise our guide will meet you in farewell dinner.

• Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
• Meals: Farewell Dinner

Important Information: Due to unpredictable weather in Lukla, some time the flight might not take off for the day so allow us 1 extra day in lukla. In those scenario we will return to Kathmandu in Day 15. Allow couple days extra for your return date to your home. You can always enjoy extra days in Kathmandu with day tours or short breaks package program.

Today our trip will end at 12 and need to check out the hotel. We will arrange luggage storage if you are departing later that day after 12 noon.