Highlight
- Experience the insightful lifestyle and culture of Sherpas, the gurdains of the Himalayas.
- Witness close glimpses of peaks like Ama Dablam, Mt Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and more.
- Cross Cho La Pass(5,420m) and touch Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar(5,555m).
- Pass through the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalayas.
- Climb Gokyo Ri (5,430m) to watch the complete view of the valley.
- Enter Gokyo Valley and get awe-strucked by landscapes and lakes it has.
- Trek via peaceful and unfrequented side of the Everest Region.
- Acclimatization and Tour day in Namche Bazaar.
- Glorious 30 minutes of flight to Lukla.
- Sightseeing of Kathmandus major places.
Overview
Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lake Trek is one elite trek in the Everest Region, Nepal’s beloved province for trekking. The expert team of Sabbatical Explore Nepal is happy to share this fantastic trek with you. Let’s know what, why, how, and when of the Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek.
The combined Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes itinerary is one to remember for challenging and adventurous treks in Nepal. It is an 18-day adventure that lets you explore the classic Everest Base Camp side and the unfrequented Gokyo Valley. However, to do this trek, you need to be in great shape and physique. There will be rugged terrains, testing altitudes, extreme weather, and steep-ups. If you believe you can take all the challenges, we excitedly invite you on this trek.
Why should you do this trek? We have some good reasons to mention. Firstly, you will touch both Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp via a peaceful trail. Instead of the regular Everest Base Camp trail, you will walk the less crowded trail via Gokyo Valley. Along the way, we’ll tour across Sherpa villages that are often left out.
Secondly, you will witness the unmatched beauty of Gokyo Valley and its six freshwater lakes. Due to its awe-inspiring terrains, the valley is one of the most picturesque valleys in Nepal; we will unravel the whole place.
Thirdly and most importantly, Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Lakes Trek will help you thoroughly behold the Everest Region’s charm. Starting from Lukla and going into Gokyo Valley to explore the lakes and valley, you will touch Mt Everest’s base camp before you return to Lukla via the regular EBC(Everest Base Camp) trail. That is how it covers the whole region.
To do this trek, Spring and Autumn are the two best times to complete this trek. Those are the times when the weather in Nepal favors trekkers with stable and pleasant conditions. Just ring us, and we will arrange a suitable date for the adventure. And we will have great memories together.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu's Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2,650m) | 40min Flight & 3hrs trek
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,440m) | 6hrs
Day 5: Rest and Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6: Trek to Dole(4,200m) | 5hrs
Day 7: Trek to Machhermo(4,470m) | 5-6hrs
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo(4,790m) | 4hrs
Day 9: Rest and Acclimatization day in Gokyo
Day 10: Trek to Thangnak(4,700m) | 5hrs
Day 11: Trek to Dzongla(4,855m) via Cho La Pass(5420m) | 6-7hrs
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche(4,910m) | 4hrs
Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp(5,364m) and back to Gorak Shep(5,185m)
Day 14: Morning Hike to Kala Patthar(5,555m) and Trek to Pheriche(4,250m)
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,440m) | 6-7hrs
Day 16: Trek to Lukla(2,850m) | 6-7hrs
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu | 40mins
Day 18: Departure