Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake Trek

Upon arrival in the country of the Himalayas and ancient culture, you will be warmly greeted by our Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team at the airport. Later, you will be relocated by our representatives at the hotel in Thamel. Today no further activities.

Today, for Kathmandu to Lukla flight we wake up around 5 am and drive to the Tribhuvan domestic airport in Kathmandu for about 25 minutes and fly to Lukla (33 minutes) We flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you make all the sorting and packing Backpack the day before, so there is no rush on the third day of our trek Once we reach Lukla, have your breakfast while our Derpa guide will make an arrangement of porters. Starting the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trek route to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunikharka (2,713 m). The trek is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat, it is a short trek to Phakding. We will stay in Phakding at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we start our trek early, we cross the so many suspension bridges laden with prayer flag where Dudh Koshi River is following our trail up to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center in the Everest region. It is also known as Gateway to Everest Base Camp. In the Namche Bazaar many good facility hotels and restaurants along with proper pubs, banks, ATM, and cyber cafés. We, Will, stay in Namche Bazaar at the teahouse.

Today, we will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust our body at high altitude. After breakfast, we will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the local Sherpa people. Then after we will also hike up the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels on the earth. From there, we can see panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest. We will spend a night in Namche at the teahouse.

We can see the stunning views of Khumbi La and Taboche on the trail. We should dress warmly because the cold wind blows throughout the path. Between Namche and Tengboche of the trek, there are two trails that divide into the lower and upper trail. To continue our journey, we take left. After some hours of walking, we reach our today’s destination beautiful Tengboche village. It is inhabited by Sherpa’s where their main source of income comes from tourism. In the Tengboche is an important and largest Buddhist Monastery, Tengboche Monastery where Mount Ama Dablam lies behind. We will stay in Tengboche at the teahouse.

Today, we start our trek towards Dingboche (4,410m). The trek covers 9 Km and its very easy trail with going downhill on a fairly wide path covered with beautiful rhododendron forest. Then after a few hours of walk and crossing Suspension bridge over Imja River, it takes us to Pangboche village. We can see wide open areas where trekkers can view more beautiful landscapes On the whole trek. Walking trail above Pangboche, we will get a stunning view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. We move ahead towards the Imja valley and finally, we arrive Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.

Today is another acclimatization in Dingboche. This is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse. It is also a Sherpa village. There is also a helicopter landing pad with an internet café and one of the world’s highest billiard parlors. After breakfast we will hike to Nagarjuna Hill for acclimatization, From here we see a great view of the many Himalayas which takes some hour of a hike from Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.

Today after breakfast, start with a climb to the chorten trail that is a gentle climb for about one and a half hours. Then after we get to Thugla at 4600m with a tea house. we will have lunch at Thugla before climbing the steep part of the day’s trek for about one and a half hours. again we start to get close to high mountains like Mount Pumori and Mt. Nuptse after a while as we proceed towards Lobuche where only basic accommodation and food are provided. We will stay In Lobuche at Tea house.

Today is a very long day but a breathtaking day as you hike to Everest Base camp. The most iconic base camp in the world. Hike along the barren moraine of Khumbu Glacier until Gorak Shep; our night stay destination for tonight. We will settle our bags in a chosen lodge at Gorak Shep, take lunch, and continue for Everest Base Camp. The impressive visualization of towering peaks all over 360-degree is so unexplainable. If you are trekking in spring and autumn, you will see many camps of Everest climbers in Base Camp. Capture this immense beauty in your mind and camera. Walk around and return back to Gorak Shep for overnight stay.

Today, early morning we hike to Kalapatthar's viewpoint. We spend some time enjoying the sunrise on the splendid Himalayan ranges, relishing in a unique view Including Mount Everest and experience and head back to Lobuche. From Lobuche, a four hours hike will take us to Dzongla which is the only place where we can spend the night. We will stay in Dzongla at the teahouse.

Very early morning, we start our trek from Dzongla to the Cho-la pass. The trek over the glacier is an enjoyable experience if you can make the trip during the best season (Autumn and Spring)otherwise excess snow makes it impossible to cross the pass. As the darkness returns we trek down to Tagnag to spend the overnight there.

Today a short day trek as we reach Gokyo in about 3-4 hours just in time to have lunch. Then after we spend the rest of the day visit the Gokyo valley. After Lunch, we can also explore the glaciers and turquoise lakes of the Gokyo valley while witnessing the spellbinding views of the Himalayan giants like Mount Everest, Mount Cho-yu, Mount Lhotse Mount Makalu, and others. We will stay in Gokyo at the teahouse.

Today early morning, climb up to Gokyo-RI. Every step of the steep climb is worth it once we reach the Top and see the astonishing views of the Gokyo valley, the Ngozumpa glacier, and a panoramic scene of the Khumbu Himalayan giants. After spending some time on Gokyo Ri, we will trek down to Dole where we spend the night. We will stay in Dile at the tea house.

After breakfast, We will continue our trek down the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa home town of Khumjung, leaving the mountains in the backdrop. We will trek down to the village of Namche bazaar, the epitome of Sherpa culture. We will stay in Namche at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we head to Lukla, It is around a seven-hour long walk downhill from Namche to Lukla. Today, our time at the exotic Sagarmatha National Park will come to an end. Following day, we will board a plane to Kathmandu. We will bid goodbye to this trek with a memorable walk down to Lukla. enjoy our final glimpses of the Himalayas and immerse ourselves in the fresh crisp air for one last time. we will stay in Lukla at the hotel.

After breakfast, early morning, we will catch a plane from Lukla to Kathmandu. Don’t forget to pick a seat on the right side, to see the insatiable mountains again. On reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team to your hotel.

Today has come to leave this remarkable country. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representatives will transfer you to the International airport from where you’ll board your flight and backpedal home with a heart and soul full of memories. Because once is never enough!