Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and Thamel Exploration
- Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Attend a pre-trip briefing.
- Explore Thamel and enjoy your first Nepali dinner.
Nepal · Trekking
18-Day Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake and Cho La Pass
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Trek to Everest Base Camp and witness the world's highest peak up close
- 02 Climb Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu
- 03 Cross the challenging Cho La Pass amid stunning glaciers and mountain scenery
- 04 Explore Sherpa culture and visit historic monasteries in Namche Bazaar and Tengboche
Experience the ultimate Everest adventure on this 18-day Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake. Trek through majestic Himalayan landscapes, cross the thrilling Cho La Pass, and take in stunning views from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar. Along the way, immerse yourself in Sherpa culture in Namche Bazaar, visit historic monasteries, and follow iconic high-altitude trails through the Everest region. With cozy teahouse stays, hearty Nepali meals, and experienced trekking staff, this journey combines breathtaking scenery, cultural encounters, and rewarding mountain trekking in Nepal.
Take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise over Everest.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
18 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Hard
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Patan, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Pheriche, Khumjung
Languages
English, Russian
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Sightseeing
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.
- Explore Patan Durbar Square.
- Optional visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 03
Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
- Take a scenic 30-minute flight to Lukla.
- Meet your trekking team.
- Trek along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding.
Overnight stay in a teahouse.
Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar via Sagarmatha National Park
- Cross suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National Park.
- Enjoy views of the Himalayas along the way.
- Arrive at Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa trading hub.
Overnight stay in a teahouse.
Day 05
Acclimatization in Namche and Khumjung
- Take a short hike to Everest View Hotel.
- Visit Khumjung village and the local monastery.
- Explore Sherpa culture and lifestyle.
- Rest and acclimatize.
Day 06
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole
- Ascend through forests and small villages.
- Pass the trail junction where the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley routes separate.
- Arrive at Dole for your overnight stay.
Day 07
Trek to Machhermo with Mountain Views
- Enjoy a gradual ascent through yak herder settlements.
- Take in views of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku.
- Have free time in Machhermo for short walks or rest.
Day 08
Trek beside Ngozumpa Glacier to Gokyo
- Climb beside the Ngozumpa Glacier.
- Pass the tranquil lakes of Longpongo and Taboche Tsho.
- Arrive at the scenic village of Gokyo.
Overnight stay in a teahouse.
Day 09
Climb Gokyo Ri and Explore Gokyo Valley
- Make an early morning ascent to Gokyo Ri.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
- Explore Gokyo Valley or relax in the village.
Overnight in Gokyo.
Day 10
Trek across Glacial Terrain to Thagnak
- Cross moraine and glacial terrain.
- Enjoy a shorter trekking day for acclimatization.
- Arrive at Thagnak and rest.
Day 11
Cross Cho La Pass to Dzongla
- Start early for the steep ascent.
- Cross the icy terrain of Cho La Pass.
- Enjoy rewarding mountain vistas along the way.
- Descend to Dzongla for your overnight stay.
Day 12
Trek to Lobuche through River Valleys
- Enjoy a short and gentle trekking day.
- Follow river valleys with views of Lobuche Peak.
Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 13
Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp
- Trek along the Khumbu Glacier.
- Reach Gorak Shep, then continue to Everest Base Camp.
- Explore the base camp area.
- Return to Gorak Shep for your overnight stay.
Day 14
Sunrise at Kala Patthar and Trek to Pheriche
- Take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise over Everest.
- Return to Gorak Shep for breakfast.
- Trek down through Lobuche to Pheriche.
Overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 15
Return Trek to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche
- Descend through rhododendron and birch forests.
- Visit Tengboche Monastery along the way.
- Pass through Phunki Tenga with its unique water-powered prayer wheels.
- Arrive at Namche Bazaar for your overnight stay.
Day 16
Final Trek to Lukla
- Make a steep descent through pine forests.
- Cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.
- Pass through Monjo and Phakding villages.
- Celebrate the completion of the trek in Lukla.
Day 17
Flight Back to Kathmandu
- Take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
- Enjoy free time for sightseeing, shopping, or relaxation.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 18
Departure from Kathmandu
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Depart Nepal with memories of the Himalayas.
Where this trip takes you
Gokyo Ri, Ngozumpa Glacier, Cho La Pass, Kala Patthar
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- All airport-to-hotel transfers by private vehicle
- 3-night stay in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour with a tour guide and private vehicle
- Kathmandu to Lukla flight tickets or Manthali to Lukla flight tickets with private transportation to Manthali
- Lukla to Kathmandu flight tickets or Lukla to Manthali flight tickets with private transportation to Kathmandu
- The farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- All twin-sharing accommodations during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, tea break, lunch, and dinner) with seasonal fruits during the trek
- All necessary paperwork and permits
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)
- All government and local taxes
- An experienced English-speaking trekking guide
- Assistant trekking guide (1 assistant for every 10 trekkers)
- Sherpa porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)
- All staff salaries, insurance, equipment, transportation, food, and lodging
- Personalized virtual consultation before finalizing your trek booking
- Online pre-trip briefing after booking confirmation
- Free excess luggage storage facilities at our office store
- Namaste Nepal's duffle bag
- Namaste Nepal's T-shirt
- Trekking map
- Down jacket and seasonal sleeping bag (to be returned after completion of the trip)
- Trekking poles (to be returned after completion of the trip)
- A self-sufficient medical first aid kit containing vital medications
- Oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily (very useful for monitoring AMS symptoms)
- Hand sanitizer and face mask
What's Not Included
- Nepal visa fee (the lowest fee available is for a 15-day visa costing $30 per person)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess luggage charges
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu (in case of an early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, personal drinks, battery charging, bottled or boiled water, hot shower, Wi-Fi and/or internet, etc.)
- Tips for guides and porters
What to bring
- Sun hat or scarf
- Warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses
- Undergarments
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
- Waterproof pants
- Thin, lightweight inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof breathable shell jacket
- Down jacket #
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves
- Sleeping bag
- Headlamp
- Duffle bags
- Basic first aid kit
- Regular medicine
- Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Trekking poles
- Water bottles
- Medium-sized quick-drying towel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Multipurpose soap
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Female hygiene products
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue or toilet roll
- Antibacterial hand wash
- Reading book
- Trail map or guidebook
- Journal and pen
- iPod
- Pencils and small notebooks
- Travelling games (Uno, playing cards, dice, etc.)
Know before you go
- Accommodation along the Everest trekking route varies from basic teahouses to more comfortable lodges, especially at lower elevations.
- Many lodges offer rooms with attached bathrooms, hot showers, and room service, mostly found in places like Namche Bazaar and Lukla.
- Higher up the trail, accommodations are simpler, with shared toilets and washing facilities.
- Rooms typically have twin-sharing beds with clean sheets, pillows, and blankets.
- Single rooms can sometimes be arranged in Kathmandu or at lower elevations, but are rarely available at higher altitudes during peak trekking seasons.
- Throughout the trek, you will enjoy a variety of meals, including the traditional Nepali dish "Daal Bhaat."
- Tea houses also offer international dishes such as Indian, Chinese, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental foods.
- Breakfast options commonly include bread, eggs, porridge, muesli, cornflakes, pancakes, hash browns, fries, and chapati.
- Lunch and dinner menus often feature soups, noodles, momo (dumplings), sandwiches, pizza, burgers, and limited vegetarian and meat dishes.
- Fruit is less common, and seafood is generally unavailable.
- Hot beverages like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and lemon with ginger and honey are widely available.
- Some places also offer simple desserts like apple pie, custard, and chocolate rolls.
- Breakfast and dinner are typically served where you stay overnight, while lunch is taken during trekking stops.
- The trekking team consists of one professional trekking guide, one assistant guide for every seven trekkers, and Sherpa porters to assist two trekkers each.
- This structure ensures affected trekkers receive proper care or assistance in case of emergencies such as altitude sickness, injury, or illness.
- The best time for the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is clear, the trails are stable, and the views are spectacular.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 18 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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