Trip Introduction
Gokyo (4,750m/15 583ft), at the base of Gokyo Ri , is a small village in the Khumbu region. Located at one of the highest elevation in the world, Trekking to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo lakes is one of the adventurous trips ever attempted in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The trek facilitates climbing all the high valleys and passes in the region, culminating with the ascent of Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft) and Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft). At Gokyo, one can explore the obscure Sherpa valley providing majestic views of surrounding mountains in the whole of the Khumbu region.

Everest base camp gokyo lakes trek materializes a unique trail that goes through Namche bazaar to Gokyo. You will cross Cho La Pass further up west and make all the the way up to Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp.

The trek takes off from Lukla, a small town in Khumbu. The trail passes through numerous Sherpa villages, providing scenic views of the high snow-capped mountains. Kala Patthar is the highest elevation you can reach during the trek and it is also popular for enjoying the breathtaking view of the Everest.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs walk
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Dole (4200m/13,776ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 07: Trek to Machharmo (4470m/ 14,663ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4800m/15,744ft), 3-4 hrs walk
Day 09: Rest day at Gokyo
Day 10: Hike to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4,850m/15908ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,316m/17,437ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 14: Kalapathar (5,550m/18,204ft) hike and trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 7-8 hrs walk
Day15: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 16: Trek to Namche (3,440m/11,283ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 17: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu

Note: Because of bad weather we could face problem of domestic flights to/from Lukla delayed by few hours or canceled for a day or more. Very rarely, but it could happen even in best trekking season also as you know how climate changes effecting our world. Thus, we always recommend you to add supplement night/s in Kathmandu after your trek if possible (just for incase). If everything runs smoothly, you can enjoy other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting, wildlife activities, shopping, as you wish in those additional day. However, if you want heli rescue in the state of flight cancellation to/from Lukla-we can organize it as per your request with extra cost.