The Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes trek offers an extraordinary journey through the Khumbu region, where trekkers will be enchanted by mystic mountain landscapes, the warmth of the Sherpa community, vibrant monasteries, the vibrant Namche Bazaar, the pristine surroundings of Sagarmatha National Park, and iconic destinations like Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Ri, and Kala Patthar. This adventure provides breathtaking views, including the captivating Khumbu Icefall. A lifetime experience unfolds as you witness the towering peaks of Mt. Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Pumori, and visit the magnificent Tengboche Monastery—the Khumbu region's largest. The journey begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, passing through Namche Bazaar, and then on to Everest Base Camp. For mountaineers, these base camps serve as essential acclimatisation stops. Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest, boasts various amenities such as wifi, electricity, ATMs, and medical facilities, including a decompression chamber for severe altitude sickness, making it a vital hub for trekkers and climbers..
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m), transfer to your choice hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu, prepare for the trek.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2860m), trek to Phakding (2610m).
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m).
Day 5: Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Trek to Phortse Thanga (3600m).
Day 7: Trek to Machhermo (4410m).
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4790m).
Day 9: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatisation, Hike to Gokyo Ri.
Day 10: Trek to Thagnak (4700m).
Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass (5420m) to Dzongla (4830m).
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4940m).
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5164m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364m).
Day 14: Hike to Kala Patthar (5545m), trek to Pheriche.
Day 15: Trek back to Namche Bazaar.
Day 16: Trek back to Lukla (2860m).
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m), leisure time.
Day 18: Departure.