Meals

Breakfast in city. Three meals during trek ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Transport

All airport pick up and drop by private vehicles.

Guide

A professional trekking guide during trek.

Insurance

Insurence for Guide and Porter.

Others

All necessary offical documents. Sagarmatha National Park fee. Khumbu local tax. Necessary equipments like Sleeping bag, Duffel bag and Down jacket. Frist aid kit. Route map.

Accommodation

Three nights tourist standard Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis. Tea House accommodation during trekking on twin sharing basis.

Optional

One day Kathmandu city tour.

Hygieneprotocol

Flights

Both way flight tickets(Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) including.

Not included:

Others

Personal expenses. Your travel insurence. Entry fees for city tour. Porter if needed ($240) All kind of soft and hard drinks. Wifi , Bettery charge and Shower during trek. Extra night hotel in Kathmandu. Deluex hotel during trek.

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Day 1 Day 1: Reach Kathmandu Via Various International Airline And Transfer To Hotel.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Reach Kathmandu Via Various International Airline And Transfer To Hotel.

On arrival received by our staff and guide with transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After that check into your lovely rooms getting refreshed from jet-leg. Next, join in with other members of Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Our guide / leader will brief with information about the hotels-including detail of trekking. These includes lodge, walks, view, history and culture. With few important do’s and don’ts while you are with us having enjoyable times.

After that in evening includes a nice dinner in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant with local cultural programs.
Day 2 Day 2: In Kathmandu With Optional Sightseeing Tour And Preparation For The Trek.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: In Kathmandu With Optional Sightseeing Tour And Preparation For The Trek.

A free day to prepare for the upcoming treks to high Khumbu. In morning, you can go for optional sightseeing tour at places of great interest. Thus, exploring around Kathmandu world heritage sites for few hours and back at hotel.

Afternoon at leisure, one can do their individual activities. And then get ready with packing for next day early morning flight to Lukla. Then, our walk begins towards Everest around high Khumbu valley.
Day 3 Day 3: Transfer To Kathmandu Domestic Airport For Flight To Lukla 2,820 M And Trek To Phakdingma 2,657 M – 04 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Transfer To Kathmandu Domestic Airport For Flight To Lukla 2,820 M And Trek To Phakdingma 2,657 M – 04 Hrs.

Morning at the earliest before or after quick breakfast/carry pack breakfast to save time, reach at Kathmandu domestic airport terminal. From there a short scenic flight of 35 minutes reaches you at Lukla.

Lukla is a gateway Sherpa town at the height of 2,820 m high. This faces views of Kongde peak and Naulekh Himal.

With refreshing stop at Lukla then follow our lead guide after adjusting baggage with porters.Either one can carry or on pack animals (Jopkyo a mix breed of normal cow and Yak).

As walk leads past Lukla town heading down to Choplung small village and then around Dudh-Kosi River valley. In like manners, head toward gorge which is our first overnight stop at Phakdingma village by the raging glacial Dudh-Kosi River.

Phakding also called as Phakding for short, used the proper and correct words in respect for its name sake.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Namche Bazaar 3,440 M – 06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek To Namche Bazaar 3,440 M – 06 Hrs.

Starting with gradual walk in the morning from Phakdingma, follow the river upstream past several Sherpa nice villages with short ups and down.

Then cross a long suspension bridge to Monjo village, where Sagarmatha National Park starts. As a consequence, enter into park areas past Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar.

From Jorsalle, cross bridge and move into serene woodland of tall pines and rhododendron trees. Next, climb on winding trail facing views of Kongde, Kusum Khanguru and Tharmasakru peaks.

Afterwards,walk brings you into famous Namche Bazaar. This is more of a town rather than village with many good restaurants, hotels, lodge having number of shops and stores includes Bank and Post-Office.

At Namche enjoy in the comfort of nice cozy lodge, with time to marvel the views of snow capped peaks.
Day 5 Day 5: In Namche For Rest To Support Acclimatization With Short Hike And Excursion.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: In Namche For Rest To Support Acclimatization With Short Hike And Excursion.

A free and rest day to support with acclimatization in Namche before heading higher ground. Short walks to view point towards Everest View Hotel takes nearly 3-4 hours both ways. Which offers excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam.

In Namche, visit museum where you can gain knowledge of Khumbu Sherpa, culture, flora-fauna. As well as gain information of mountaineering expedition history with rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Dole 4,110 M Past Phortse Tenga – 06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Dole 4,110 M Past Phortse Tenga – 06 Hrs.

After a nice pleasant overnight in Namche Bazaar, scenic walks leads you to good walk with Mountain views.

Then morning trek takes you with short climb, and then on winding trail. At the same time, the route diverse to a climb for few hours to reach a high hill at Mong. This offers excellent views of Everest with magnificent Amadablam.

After short break, downhill within cool shade of woodland to reach Phortse Tenga, a village on a valley and gorge of Dudh Kosi River. From here slow climb takes you at Dole for overnight stop having few nice lodges to stay.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Machherma 4,470 M – 04 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Machherma 4,470 M – 04 Hrs.

Morning leads towards higher terrain but walk is pleasant after a short climb up to a ridge.The leaving tree lines stops for short alpine bushes of juniper and Burberry, after steep and short ups from Dole.

Similarly,walk gets better on nice scenic trails with grand views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and then on downhill to a lovely valley Machherma. Furthermore, Machherma is a small settlement located with nice good lodges to stay on route Gokyo Lake.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Gokyo Lake 4,800 M- 04 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Gokyo Lake 4,800 M- 04 Hrs.

A short day walk starts from Machherma, with a short climb to a hill top and then on pleasant path overlooking views of Taboche, Cho-Oyu and Cholatse mountains. Similarly, walk takes to a climb reaching first lake and then second lakes of Gokyo valley.

After walking past the lake side of Gokyo, coming at last towards third and main lakes of Gokyo. Where nice lodge is situated above the lake side, the lake is also known as Dudh Pokhari (Milky Pond) considered as holy by both Hindu and Buddhist religions.

At Gokyo, retire in a nice cozy lodge for lunch and overnight stop, with afternoon free to marvel the scenic views of surroundings peaks. These peaks includes world 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu that straddles the border with Nepal and Tibet.
Day 9 Day 9: At Gokyo Hike To Gokyo-Ri 5,357 M And Walk To Thagnak 4,780 M.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Gokyo Hike To Gokyo-Ri 5,357 M And Walk To Thagnak 4,780 M.

A perfect place for rest day where early morning hike leads you atop Gokyo-Ri the highest point of the adventure at above 5,356 m. As a result,strenuous climb rewards you with world’s four highest mountains with first highest Mt. Everest (8,848 m), 4th highest Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), 5th high Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) and 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201 m) with range of lesser peaks that surrounds on this scenic top

Afterwards of a great moment overlooking outstanding panorama with stunning sunrise descend back to Gokyo. Next, at afternoon, a slow and short enjoyable walkleads at isolated place at Thagnak on the bottom of Tsho-La pass (often spelled as Cho-La).
Day 10 Day 10: Traverse Over Tsho-La Pass To Dzongla 4,784 M – 08 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Traverse Over Tsho-La Pass To Dzongla 4,784 M – 08 Hrs.

Starting very early at the crack of dawn, traverse or cross over high Tsho-La pass. Afterwards, walk leads to a steep climb over boulders of rocks and moraine to reach on top Tsho-la or Cho-La festooned with Buddhist colorful prayer flags.

Then stop at the top to catch breath after a long haul and enjoy great views of Taboche-Cholatse-Nirekha with Lobuche peaks. After a refreshing break head down slowly with care to reach the other end of Tsho-la pass to reach. This leads to overnight stop in a small place of Dzongla with few good lodges.
Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Lobuche 4,890 M – 05 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Trek To Lobuche 4,890 M – 05 Hrs.

After a hard and tough walk and climb of previous day over Tsho-la, morning walk from here onward will be much easier and pleasant. Except for high altitude gain where our route leads above Thugla pass with short gradual climb on leaving Dzongla.

Later, walk gets better after a short uphill then on pleasant trail to reach at Lobuche for overnight stop.This stop is a small settlement located on the corner of a wide valley beneath peaks of Lobuche East and West.
Day 12 Day 12: Trek To Everest Base Camp 5,365 M And Walk Back To Gorakshep 5,180 M – 06 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Trek To Everest Base Camp 5,365 M And Walk Back To Gorakshep 5,180 M – 06 Hrs

Our adventure today leads to our main target and goal at Everest base camp. Where morning walk follows a flat valley with slow climb to reach further. And then a steep climb to reach a ridge near above Khumbu glacier.

Subsequently, walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach a scenic flat areas at Gorakshep. This is located on the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route to Everest base camp. As usual at Gorakshep with short break catch breathe in this high altitude with dry air.

From Gorakshep following our lead guide head further east to reach at much awaited destination Everest Base Camp. With marvelous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls, glaciers look above peaks of Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse. Usually,in high mountaineering season of April to May, this grand spot flooded with tents of expeditions.

After exciting time having achieved our goal walk back to Gorakshep for overnight stop. Afterwards, head downhill back to Lukla with climb of Kalapathar.
Day 13 Day 13: Morning Climb On Top Kalapathar 5,545 M Walk To Pangboche 3,900 M- 06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Morning Climb On Top Kalapathar 5,545 M Walk To Pangboche 3,900 M- 06 Hrs.

Start early morning before breakfast climb to the top of rocky hill at above 5,545 m the highest spot of the adventure. As expected, you will be rewarded with overwhelming panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori.

After a mesmerizing moment on top Kalapathar descend to Gorakshep for breakfast. And carry on trekking down to Pheriche valley and then further to reach at Pangboche village. Here stop for overnight stay with great scenic walk of the day.
Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Namche Bazaar – 06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Trek To Namche Bazaar – 06 Hrs.

Eventually, our memorable and exciting adventure of Everest base camp and on top Kalapathar nears end. An easy walk from here on without worry of high altitude sickness, route leads loosing elevation every hour of walks.

From Pangboche reaching with a climb to beautiful Thyangboche and its colorful monastery reach back into green woodland. After then a lovely walks of downs and ups on nice scenic trail to Namche Bazaar for last night in Khumbu before Lukla
Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Lukla 2,820 M – 06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Trek To Lukla 2,820 M – 06 Hrs.

Eventually, our last day of final treks, reach at Lukla. The morning starts with long downhill towards a high bridge to reach Dudh Kosi River valley. Next, head towards Sagarmatha national park entrance and exit point to Monjo village.

Then walk continues past Phakdingma with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.
Day 16 Day 16: Fly Back To Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel With Free Afternoon At Leisure.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Fly Back To Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel With Free Afternoon At Leisure.

Depending upon flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast in Khumbu and Lukla transfer to air terminal. This terminal is named after the World famous Tenzing and Hillary, the first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953.

As per flight schedule board in a smaller aircraft for sweeping short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.
Day 17 Day 18: Depart Kathmandu For International Departure Homeward Bound.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu For International Departure Homeward Bound.

Finally, all good things must come to an end. After a glorious memories and fantastic walks on Gokyo lakes and Everest Base Camp trekking, it comes the last final day in Nepal. On this day, our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight home or to respective countries.

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Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Trek-17 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Trek-17 Days

Day 1: Reach Kathmandu Via Various International Airline And Transfer To Hotel.

Day 2: In Kathmandu With Optional Sightseeing Tour And Preparation For The Trek.

Day 3: Transfer To Kathmandu Domestic Airport For Flight To Lukla 2,820 M And Trek To Phakdingma 2,657 M – 04 Hrs.

Day 4: Trek To Namche Bazaar 3,440 M – 06 Hrs.

Day 5: In Namche For Rest To Support Acclimatization With Short Hike And Excursion.

Day 6: Trek To Dole 4,110 M Past Phortse Tenga – 06 Hrs.

Day 7: Trek To Machherma 4,470 M – 04 Hrs.

Day 8: Trek To Gokyo Lake 4,800 M- 04 Hrs.

Day 9: At Gokyo Hike To Gokyo-Ri 5,357 M And Walk To Thagnak 4,780 M.

Day 10: Traverse Over Tsho-La Pass To Dzongla 4,784 M – 08 Hrs.

Day 11: Trek To Lobuche 4,890 M – 05 Hrs.

Day 12: Trek To Everest Base Camp 5,365 M And Walk Back To Gorakshep 5,180 M – 06 Hrs

Day 13: Morning Climb On Top Kalapathar 5,545 M Walk To Pangboche 3,900 M- 06 Hrs.

Day 14: Trek To Namche Bazaar – 06 Hrs.

Day 15: Trek To Lukla 2,820 M – 06 Hrs.

Day 16: Fly Back To Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel With Free Afternoon At Leisure.

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu For International Departure Homeward Bound.

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