Everyone have to trek maximum (05-07 hours) which is about (10 km-14 km) per day after the breakfast in morning. Although, some of the days in trek hours may be more or less as per you

Life Himalaya Trekking operates the best remarkable trek to Gokyo Valley and Everest base camp trek via Cho-La pass in the Everest region of Nepal . Everest base camp and gokyo lakes trek is one of the best choices for those who have passion to gain lifetime memorable experience with valuable movements. We run this trek with a high quality service along with safety and security and highly professional guides and porters who have decades of experience of leading you in the high Himalayas. We run this everest gokyo lake trekking as per your time frame, budget and needs without any worries.

Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp trekking journey start with the scenic flight to Lukla- the gateway of Everest region. Then we start our trekking towards the beautiful Sherpa village of Phakding & Jorsalle and colorful landscapes to reach Namche Bazaar. After acclimatization, we walk through Khumjung, Dole and Machermo village towards Gokyo Valley- ‘the death valley’. Then we climb the top of Gokyo RI for a tremendous view of world highest peaks and glacial lakes. We then trek to Thangnak and cross the great adventurous Cho-La pass to head towards the Everest Base Camp. Next, we join the popular trekking route and trek to Gorakshep and Everest base camp. Then we hike the Kalapatthar- the best viewpoint of the Khumbu region. Then we continue our trek descending towards Lubuche, Pheriche, Tengboche and towards Namche Bazaar. Lastly, we trek back to Lukla and take a scenic flight towards capital city Kathmandu.

Gokyo Lake with EBC trek is one of the best choice for those who have passion and commitment to have adventure in life. Although, there are many routes, the route via Gokyo Lake and Cho-La pass is a more thrilling and adventurous. The main highlights of Gokyo valley and Everest base camp trek are breathtaking world highest snow-capped mountains, Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo RI, World’s longest and biggest glaciers, Beautiful Sherpa settlement with their own lifestyle and traditions, mountain villages, old monasteries, vibrant sunrise and sunset views, flora and fauna, Sagarmatha National Park, and so on. However, the best month to trek Gokyo and Everest base camp are March-May and September-November. Trekkers are requested to have a good level of physical and mental fitness to trek to Gokyo valley with EBC.

Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp Trek is an awesome adventure on Khumbu region which takes you towards Everest base camp via Gokyo valley & Cho-La pass. Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo valley is challenging trek mainly favorable for adventure seekers. Gokyo Valley & Everest Base Camp trekking is a combination of greatest Cho-La pass and world’s highest base camp. This fabulous EBC trek via gokyo lake also known as Everest Circuit trek which offers the beautiful landscape, traditional Sherpa culture, beautiful Gokyo Lake, Gokyo valley in the backdrop of world highest peaks including Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhoste, Pumori, Ama Dablam and mighty of peaks.

Day 01: Connect fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,804 m/ 9,200 ft.) & trek to Phakding (2,623 m/8,605 ft.) 4-6 hrs.

Mornings, a short scenic flight to Lukla with views of mountain range, on reaching Lukla and with short refreshment break, starting the first day walk towards Phakding village for overnight stop through farm villages, a moderate walk with few short ups overlooking beautiful scenery along the route to Phakding located by Dudh Kosi River. Overnight at tea-house in Phakding.

Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft.) 6-7 hrs.

After a nice morning, walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Kosi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc, Bhenkar and Monjo arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, from here on the river bed for few hours and after the last bridge a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar, at Namche with facilities of good restaurant, pubs, cyber café, post office, and banks.Overnight at tea-house in Namche Bazaar.

Day 03: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization & excursion over Namche and Syangboche (3,880 m/12726 ft.) 2-3 hrs.

An ideal and perfect place for rest with acclimatization day, before heading higher altitude area, morning a short hike to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel) or walk up on top a hill of Namche for views of Everest, Amadablam and adjoining peaks, visit the museum. Overnight at tea-house in Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200 m/13,776 ft.) 5-7 hrs.

After a pleasant stop at Namche, morning walk leads above Namche towards higher ridges to join the main trail at near Shanasa village. From this spot our route diverts away from the main Namche-Everest base camp trail towards quiet areas towards Gokyo Lake. The path climbs with steep climb to reach a Mong 3,973 meters with amazing views and then downhill walk to Dudh Kosi River at Phortse Thanghka for lunch. After this small settlement continue walk to Dole as the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through a patch of rhododendron forest which gives way to juniper and conifers trees. In the spring time this place will be magic with wild flowers in full bloom. This path passes summer Yak pastures. The trek leads past Tongba and Gyele villages to reach at Dole with super view of Khumbila and Tawache 6,542 m. Overnight at tea-house in Dole.

Day 05: Trek from Dole to Machermo (4,450 m/14,599 ft.) 6-7 hrs.

Morning walk from Dole leads with a climb above the valley, where rhododendron forest stops, giving way to smaller bushes of juniper as you gain altitude slowly. Finally walk leads on level path for an hour to Lhabarma Kharka and to Luza at 4,390m; and then skirting around a ridge with downhill to Macherma village. Arriving at Macherma for lunch and overnight stop with time in the afternoon for short walk or just relax. Overnight at tea-house in Machermo.

Day 06: Trek from Machermo to Gokyo (4,750 m/15,580 ft.) 5-7 hrs.

From this small settlement our walks continues to Gokyo 3rd Lake, following a scenic path to Pangka small area and then descend slightly, following one of the glacial fed rivers which flows from Ngozumba Glacier of high world 6the highest Cho-Oyu and other adjoining peaks.Walk leads to a climb by the side of a glacier, passing first lake and the second lake, crossing the path to reach at third lake known as Dudh Pokhari or Gokyo Lake a summer settlement with fantastic views of Mt. Cho Oyo and Gyachung Kang that reflects on emerald green waters of Gokyo Lake. Overnight at tea-house in Gokyo.

Day 07: Morning hike to Gokyo-RI (5,357 m/ 17,575 ft.) & trek to Thangnak (4,700 m/15,400 ft.) 6-7 hrs.

Morning hike uphill to Gokyo Ri one of the highlight of this trip, a small peak above the lake, Gokyo Ri at 5,357m offers panorama of Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and far as to Mt. Makalu. After a wonderful stop at Gokyo Ri, head downhill to Gokyo for lunch, afternoon short walk of few hours to Dragnak, a small place located at the foot of Ngozumba glacier. Overnight at tea-house in Thangnak.

Day 08: Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla (4,830 m/15,850 ft.) via Cho-La pass (5,387 m/17,673 ft.) 6-8 hrs.

Starting early morning with steady climb to reach the top at Tsho-la pass after 3-4 hours of tough climb, the top of Tsho-la offers close views of Cholatse and Nirekha peaks then descend to a small hidden valley at Dzong-la for overnight stop. In snow condition this route can be quite difficult and the guide will decide whether it is possible to proceed or retrace to another safe area. Overnight at tea-house in Dzongla.

Day 09: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4,930 m/ 16170 ft.) 6-7 hrs

After Dzongla, climb uphill for short while then on nice path to reach above Thugla ( Dugla) on the midway of Pheriche-Dingboche and Lobuche, with views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Amadablam. Climb to a ridge of Thug-la pass with many stone memorials of unfortunate climbers died on Everest-Lhotse-Pumori expeditions. From this lovely spot an hour more of pleasant walk brings you at Lobuche on route Everest base camp. Overnight at tea-house in Lobuche.

Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16961 ft.) and hike towards Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17598 ft.) 6-8 hrs.

Today reaching one of the highlight of this adventure to Everest Base Camp, walk for few hours with short steep climb in between over glacier and moraine, reaching Gorakshep, beneath Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar. Walk continues towards Everest Base Camp, at base camp enjoy the view of Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers, after a lifetime experience return back to Gorakshep for overnight stop. Overnight at tea-house in Gorak Shep.

Day 11: Hike to Kalapathar (5,545 m/18,192 ft.) trek to Pheriche (4,280 m/14,041 ft.) 6-7 hrs.

Early morning hike on top Kalapathar at 5,545 meters, highest point of this adventure, offering incredible views of mountains including Mt. Everest at close distance, after a great moment return to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk to Thugla, and then downhill to Pheriche windy valley after a nice pleasant walk reaching at Pheriche for night stop. Overnight at tea-house in Pheriche.

Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,286 ft.) 5-6 hrs.

We are descending even further down today to Namche Bazaar at the elevation of 3,440 m meters above sea level. It is a beautiful walk on mostly downhill trail going past beautiful villages and incredible Himalayan landscapes of the Khumbu region. We will be enjoying the natural and cultural wonders of the section for about six hours before we reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight at tea-house in Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,804 m/ 9,200 ft.) 6-7 hrs.

We are going to complete the Everest base camp trek on the 12 th day of the 14 days trip. We enjoy every moment of the last day of the trek in the Everest region. Once we reach Lukla, we see off our very supportive trekking crew. We can go around Lukla town to explore some of its hidden beauty. Overnight at tea-house in Lukla.

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,320 m/4,330 ft.) 35 min. and transfer to Hotel

We take another beautiful flight to Kathmandu in the morning saying a goodbye to Everest region. Once we reach hotel and check in, we will have the rest of the day at leisure. Go for some exploration of Kathmandu or souvenir shopping or find some trekkers’ massage or simply wander around. Overnight at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 15: Departure

We will departure to you to the international airport kathmandu.



