Gokyo Lake, Chola Pass to EBC Trek

• Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, there will be a short briefing covering trek logistics, safety, and equipment checks. If time allows, explore the vibrant streets of Thamel.  Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

• Altitude: Lukla (2800m/9154ft) & Phakding (2650m/8692ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: Flight to Lukla & about 3 - 4 Hours Trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Phakding

Early morning transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport or Rammechhap for a scenic 30–35 minutes flight to Lukla, offering panoramic views of the Langtang, Rolwaling, and Annapurna ranges.  Upon landing at the thrilling Tenzing-Hillary Airport, meet the trekking crew and begin the trek.

Descend to the Thado Koshi River, cross a suspension bridge with views of Mt. Kusum Kangru, and continue gradually uphill through the Buddhist village of Ghat, known for its black mani walls. Trek past scattered villages and yak herders’ camps to reach Phakding. Explore the village in the evening. Overnight at a Mt. Lodge in Phakding.

• Altitude: (3440m/11283ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 5-6 Hours Trek 

Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche

Today’s trek follows the Dudh Koshi River, crossing several suspension bridges while passing through forests and Sherpa villages. Enjoy views of Mt. Thamserku before reaching Monjo and entering Sagarmatha National Park. After lunch at Jorsale, the trail continues along the river to Larja Doban, where the Dudh Koshi meets the Bhote Koshi. A steady uphill climb through pine forests leads to Top Danda, offering your first glimpse of Mt. Everest, before continuing on to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at a lodge in Namche.

• Altitude: (3440m/11283ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: Acclimatization walk to Everest View Hotel (3-4 Hours trek)
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche

Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today we will walk up to the Everest View Hotel, which lies at the altitude of 3880m (440m higher than Namche). 2.5 hours of an uphill hike on the stony trails of the open hill brings us to Everest View Hotel. Savor the views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangru, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam among others from the site. Trekking down back to Namche on the same trail is easy 1.5 hrs walk.

Rest of the time you may just explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. Overnight at a lodge in Namche.

• Altitude: (4,038m/13,248ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 6-7 Hours Trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dole

After a stroll around the Namche area, we follow on the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks at Shanasa. Hiking for around 2 and a half hours we arrive at the top of Mong La Pass. From Mong La Pass we savor the spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Kantega and Mt. Khumbilla. From the hill-top, an hour downhill trek through the forested region brings us to the riverside village, Phortse Tenga. We stop at Phortse Tenga for lunch. Post lunch, the day’s trek involves a long tiring uphill trek through the forest of pines, oaks, and rhododendrons all the way to Dole. Overnight at a lodge in Overnight at a lodge in Dole.

• Altitude: (4,470m/14,665ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 3 – 4 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Machharmo

After breakfast, we climb up for thirty minutes on an open hill to the scenic ridge above the Dole. The ridge top offers the first spectacular view of Mt. Cho Oyu. Then we walk over the gentle trail for ten minutes to the village of Lapharma. Beyond Lapharma walking around the hills for almost 2 hours takes us to Luja. Taking a short breather at Luja, we continue the trek that climbs up along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo. We reach Machhermo in the afternoon; enjoy the lunch and explore around. Overnight at Machhermo.

• Altitude: Gokyo (4,750m/ 15,583ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 3 – 4 Hours Trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gokyo

Today is the big day of Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake. We get to the land of Gokyo Lakes. One-hour trek on the leveled trail that wind passes through elevated grazing lands takes us to Phanga. At Phanga we observe the memorials of people who lost their lives during the landslides in the region. Beyond Phanga, we trek slides down for a short while and then gradually go up on the stony steps for an hour to the River. We cross the metal bridge over the river and get into the Gokyo-Land. Welcome to Gokyo, we are now facing the first Lake of Gokyo. Continue to walk up along the stony steps for thirty minutes to the Secong Lake of Gokyo. Forty-five minutes of walk along the leveled trail on stony steps finally brings us to the third lake of Gokyo. We will settle down in the Mountain Lodge at Gokyo.

• Altitude: 4,700–5,000m (15,400–16,400 ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 4 – 5 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gokyo

Today we will savor the views around Gokyo, which are truly magnificent. Treading along the stony trail we arrive at Fourth Lake of Gokyo after 45 minutes trek. Another one hour and forty-five minutes trek brings us to the Fifth Lake of Gokyo. From the Fifth Lake, we could savor the spectacular view of Lonely Everest. The fifth lake is also popular for the views of North and South slopes of Everest. We can see the trail that extends towards Cho Oyu Base Camp at the fifth lake and the view of Nogunzpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal is so fascinating from Fifth Lake of Gokyo. We trek back along the retracing trail to the third lake for the overnights stay.

• Altitude: Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575ft) & Thangnak (4,750m/15,580ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 6-7 hours
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Thangnak

Today we begin early. Hiking up for 2.5 hrs we arrive at Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri caters 360-degree panorama of four 8000m of the Himalayas that include Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. We slide down back to the hotel, which is a pretty easy walk of 1.5 hours downhill, enjoy the breakfast and resume the Everest Base Trek via Gokyo.  We will walk through the Ngozumpa Glacier up and down making the waves for ninety minutes and then tread along the gradual downhill trail through the yak grazing lands to Thangnak. Once you get into the Thangnak, better to climb up to the small hill for acclimatizing. Stay overnight at the lodge.

• Altitude: Cho La Pass (5,420m/17,782ft) & Dzongla (4,830m/15,850ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 7-8 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dzongla

One of the most challenging trekking days of entire Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo is today. We begin to trek along the rocky trails and glacial moraines to the top of the pass. The 300m up to the pass is a technical walk. Fours of a walk uphill to the top of Cho La Pass 5363m rewards us with the superb views of Cho La Lake and Mt. Cholatse. Trekking downhill from the pass along the slippery icy trails and glaciers followed by an hour pleasant walk brings us to Dzongla. O/N at Dzongla.

• Altitude: (5160m / 16925ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 5 – 6 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep

After hot breakfast at the lodge, an easy downhill for a while and few up and down walking brings us to Lobuche. Almost two and half hours of a trek on narrow trails that cross passes several grazing lands merges us to the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek and takes us to Lobuche. Then the trail leads toward Gorekshep through the rocky trail. The first hour of the trek beyond Lobuche is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. On the way, you will have great views of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and more. You will be able to see Khumbu Glacier on the way. 

• Altitude:  5,364m/17,598ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 3 – 4 hours trek 
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep

Today we walk the most memorable walk of our lives- to Everest Base Camp. Two and half hours of up and down trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. Going down to the glacier crossing half of it all the way to Everest Base Camp is amazing fun walking. At Everest Base witness the colourful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.  

• Altitude: Kalapattar (5545m/18188ft) & Pheriche (4250m/13940ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: Morning hike to Kalapathar for a Great view of Mt. Everest (8848m/29021ft)
• and trek to Periche sbout 6 - 7 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche

Another big day of Everest Base Camp Trek- today we climb gradually uphill on grassland for two hours followed by twenty-five minutes of walk through the black rocks to the summit of Kalapattar. Kalapattar refers to black rock in Nepali.  Kalapattar is a vantage point for the closest view of Everest. We get to see the whole of Everest from Kalapattar, which is a sight worthwhile enduring an early morning hike. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of Everest and its siblings from Kalapattar. After amazing time over here, return back to Gorekshep, breakfast and pack up your bag and get ready to walk back to Pheriche for overnight. Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace faster. Take back great memories with you and walk downhill towards the Pheriche. O/N at Pheriche

• Altitude: 3440m/11283ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 6-7 Hours Trek 
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche

From Periche we will walk thirty minutes to exit out of the village. In the next thirty minutes, we arrive at the bridge, cross it and hike up almost 80 meters to get to Periche Pass 4350m. From the pass, we slide down thirty minutes to merge back into the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek, then retrace on the trail back to Namche. Overnight at at Namche.

• Altitude: 2,800m / 9,184ft
• Walking Time: 6–7 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight: Lodge in Lukla

After breakfast, begin the descent from Namche Bazaar along a scenic trail that steeply drops to the Hillary Suspension Bridge. Continue trekking through several traditional Sherpa villages and the beautiful Dudh Koshi River valley, passing forests, terraced fields, and riverside settlements along the way.

Upon arrival in Lukla, freshen up at your lodge and relax. In the evening, celebrate the successful completion of your Everest Base Camp trek with your trekking crew—an unforgettable last night in the Everest region. Overnight stay at a lodge in Lukla.

• Altitude: 1350m/4428ft)
• Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
• Activity: Flight (35 Min)
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. 

You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take your feedback from Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

• Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
• Meals: Breakfast
• Activity: Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have some free time in Kathmandu, depending on your flight schedule. Guests can choose to explore Thamel for last-minute shopping, visit local markets for handicrafts or souvenirs, or take a short sightseeing trip to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) or Boudhanath Stupa to soak in the spiritual atmosphere one last time.

When it’s time for your onward journey, you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to Nepal and the Himalayas, taking with you unforgettable memories from your Everest Base Camp adventure. End of services.