Everest Base camp with Gokyo Lake Trek – 17 Days

Trip Overview: -

EBC Gokyo lake trek enjoy with the magnificent view of Himalayas. Sherpa villages and

Monasteries, Sagarmatha National Park & Syangboche Airstrip Everest Renjo-La pass trek is one

of the best trekking routes for anyone. This trek leads the High pass Renjo-La which on the way

to Tibet Boarder Nag pa-la and Gokyo valley.

This trek is best for trekkers who wish to take up more challenge and "stay off the beaten

path". It also offer chance to speculate the biggest monastery of Khumbu district – Tengboche

Monastery. Overall the trek is exhausting and not to forget the piece of memory created by the

whole journey because we believe this is one exiting journey.

Outline Itinerary: -

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,620m/8,594ft)- B.L.D

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,420m/11,218ft) - B.L.D

Day 4: Acclimatization/exploration/rest day at Namche Bazaar - B.L.D

Day 5: Trek to Dole (4,110m/13,481ft)- 6 hour- B.L.D

Day 6: Trek to Machhermo (4,410m/14,465ft)- 3 to 5 hour- B.L.D

Day 7: Trek to Gokyo (4,760m/15,613ft) - B.L.D

Day 8: Day hike to Gokyo Ri and trek to Thagnak (4,678m/15,343ft) - B.L.D

Day 9: Trek to Dzonglha via Cho La Pass (5,420m/17,778ft) - B.L.D

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,940m/16,203ft) - B.L.D

Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,147m/16,882ft) - B.L.D

Day 12: Morning hike to either Everest Base Camp (5,365m/17,597ft) or Kala Patthar

(5,550m/18,204ft) and trek to Pheriche (3,950m/12,956ft) - B.L.D

Day 13: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,661ft) - B.L.D

Day 14: Trek to Monjo (2,635m/8,61ft) - B.L.D

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2840m/9,315ft) - B.L.D

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu- B.D

Day 17: Trip concludes and departure- B

Detailed Itinerary: -

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Welcome to Kathmandu, our Sunrise Adventure Trek airport representative will welcome

you in the airport then transfer to hotel and will give shortly brief further details of the trip

program. 

Day 02: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,620m/8,594ft)

Lukla is a famous as the village of Sherpa’s. We arrange loads and commence our journey

further ahead. Journey passes through Dudh Koshi (“Milk River”), and finally after hours of

trek we reach to Phakding.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,420m/11,218ft)

Namche Bazaar is the main administrative and trading centre for the Khumbu region. With

the inclusive of magnificent forests of blue pine, fir, juniper and rhododendron as well as

first view of Everest, it helps you to control the anticipation of the thrilling journey.

Day 04: Acclimatization/exploration/rest day at Namche Bazaar.

To adopt with the altitude and new surrounding we acclimatize in Namche Bazaar. We

spend the day by enjoying the scenes of mountains and sunrise and sunset in Khumbu Peak. 

Beside that we you will either be taken to explore Thame Monastery or Khumjung village.

Day 05: Trek to Dole (4,110m/13,481ft)- 6 hour

Overlooking snow-capped mountains of Shanasa we finally cross the loop of Namche Bazaar

and ascend uphill to Mongla hill then head down to Phortse Thanga. After that we walk to

Dole, a small village with teahouses.

Day 06: Trek to Machhermo (4,410m/14,465ft)- 3 to 5 hour

Climbing over the scenic ridge, we head off from Dole. We will walk high over the valley and

along the river reaching to cross sand spurs. We also will visit the Himalaya Rescue

Operation and take a refreshing rest before continuing our next journey.

Day 07: Trek to Gokyo (4,760m/15,613ft)

Following the lama foothprints, we trek to Gokyo which is surrounded by Mountains. We

cross the second lake Longponga (4690m) and arrive to Gokyo after crossing a boulder-

strewn path at the edge of third lake.

Day 08: Day hike to Gokyo Ri and trek to Thagnak (4,678m/15,343ft)

At the elevation of 5483m., there’s Gokyo Ri. And, early in the morning we steeply trek up

there. This place truly is rewarding as we can get super great view of Gokyo Valley and

Khumbu Himalays such as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang. 

Day 09: Trek to Dzonglha via Cho La Pass (5,420m/17,778ft)

Today is really the day where nature tests our strength as we have to climb over the steep

path and some really icy tracks. First we will climb steep path and ascend to sharp drops

trail which leads to Cho la pass then we again climb. This time we pass through Buddhist

prayers flags and mountain views on our side.

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,940m/16,203ft)

The ascent towards Everest Base Camp continues through Alpine meadows and summer yak

pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, it is a steep,

tough climb towards the village of Gorak Shep. Continue on towards Lobuche, where the

view is straight towards Nuptse and the sunset is truly magnificent.

Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,147m/16,882ft)

From Lobuche we trek to Gorak Shep. This is 5KM trek offering us an excellent time to see

glacier named Changri and see other mountains, mostly sominated by Pumori.

Day 12: Morning hike to either Everest Base Camp (5,365m/17,597ft) or Kala Patthar

(5,550m/18,204ft) and trek to Pheriche (3,950m/12,956ft)

Today we take a hike to either EBC or to Kalapatthar, basically Kalapatthar is the best spot to

speculate Everest whereas EBC is the base of the Everest where in season we can meet

climbers and take amazing snapshots. After that we trek to Periche from Gorak Shep

Day 13: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,661ft)

From Periche we trek to Tengboche and visit old monastery. This monastery has recently

been reconstructed. You can enjoy Himalayas during the trek.

Day 14: Trek to Monjo (2,635m/8,61ft)

From Tengboche we trek to Monjo. This route offers great views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse

and Ama Dablam.

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2840m/9,315ft)

This will be our last trek and today we will be trekking to Lukla to catch our flight to

Kathmandu. We will spend the day by sightseeing around Lukla.

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu

In the morning we take flight back to Kathmandu and once again enjoy the scenic valleys

and terrains full of beautiful mountains view and locations.

Day 17: Trip concludes and departure.

Last day, you can either safely make return journey to home or you can join for another

exciting adventure. And according to flight schedule you will be escorted to airport

approximately 3 hours earlier to catch flight to your next destination. 

What’s Included

 All airport pick up and drop in Private vehicle

 All transportation A/C car, tourist deluxe bus during trips & two flight ticket KTM-Lukla-

KTM.

 Two /three star category hotel in the city in twin sharing bed with breakfast basis & nice

trekking lodge during trekking

 Whole accommodations during trips

 We provide sleeping bag & down-jacket during trek (if you don’t have your own but

return after trek)

 Full meals during trekking as mention in the itinerary (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner )

 Some seasonal fruits

 First aid medicine item, T-shirt & Trip achievement certificate

 Trekking permit & TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)

 Guide and porters their salary, accommodation, meals and their insurance

 One especial cultural show and farewell dinner program

 Our government tax official expenses

What’s Excluded

 Extra meals in the Kathmandu & desert items, any types of drinks

 Tour entrance fees

 Clients international air ticket

 Clients travel insurance & tips for the trekking crew

Note – B.L.D (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Above all inclusive packages will be cost US $ 1560 per person for standard service.