Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Valley
$ 988
$ 988
A Journey to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp
Embark on an extraordinary trek that takes you through the heart of the Everest region. Starting with the serene beauty of Gokyo Lakes, you'll venture toward the iconic Everest Base Camp, standing at the foot of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848m). This adventure combines nature's finest displays with a thrilling mountaineering experience, all set against the backdrop of towering Himalayan giants.
Trekking Through Glacial Moraines and High Mountain Passes
As you journey through rugged terrain, you'll navigate through vast glacial moraines, crossing high mountain passes like the Cho La Pass. These challenging yet exhilarating sections reward you with panoramic vistas of snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and glaciers. Every step of the way reveals a new layer of awe-inspiring landscapes that will leave you breathless.
Breathtaking Panoramas of Himalayan Giants
Throughout the trek, the awe-inspiring sight of some of the world's most famous peaks will unfold before you. With each ascent, you'll be treated to sweeping vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and many more. These towering giants, bathed in the soft light of dawn and dusk, provide the perfect backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime trekking experience.
Immersion in Rich Sherpa Culture
As you trek through Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this resilient mountain people. Experience their warm hospitality, traditional Buddhist practices, and unique way of life that has thrived in these high-altitude environments for centuries.
Marveling at the Turquoise Glacial Lakes
One of the highlights of this trek is the stunning Gokyo Lakes, a series of pristine turquoise lakes nestled amidst jagged peaks and glaciers. The lakes, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, offer moments of tranquility and reflection as you take in the breathtaking beauty of this glacial wonderland.
Achieving the Ultimate Mountaineering Feat
The ultimate goal of this trek is to reach Everest Base Camp, a monumental achievement for trekkers and mountaineers alike. Standing at 5,364 meters, this iconic site offers a sense of accomplishment and a rare opportunity to witness the surrounding Himalayan landscape from one of the most famous vantage points on Earth.
The Gokyo Lakes Trek is an unforgettable odyssey that weaves together the iconic Everest Base Camp route with a detour to the sacred Gokyo Lakes, a series of pristine, turquoise glacial pools nestled within the heart of the Himalayas. As you journey through this awe-inspiring landscape, you’ll pass through picturesque Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and lush rhododendron forests, each step immersing you deeper into the rich culture and natural beauty of the Khumbu region.
At the trek’s high point, the summit of Gokyo Ri, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of some of the world’s tallest peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The sight of these majestic mountains, bathed in golden sunlight, is truly humbling. Along the way, you’ll traverse the glacial moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the longest glaciers in the Himalayas, and cross the renowned Cho La Pass, an exhilarating high-altitude challenge that offers unparalleled views and a sense of accomplishment.
The Gokyo Lakes themselves are a breathtaking sight—sacred, still pools of brilliant turquoise surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks. Their ethereal beauty is a quiet, serene contrast to the ruggedness of the surrounding landscape, offering moments of reflection and awe.
After immersing yourself in the tranquility of the Gokyo Lakes, your journey continues to Everest Base Camp, the ultimate destination for mountaineers and trekkers alike. Here, at the foot of the world’s highest peak, you’ll experience the sheer grandeur of the Himalayas, feeling both humbled and inspired by the natural beauty and human spirit that has converged here for centuries.
Throughout this extraordinary trek, you will not only test your physical endurance but also be embraced by the warmth and hospitality of the Sherpa people, leaving you with lifelong memories and a deep connection to the majestic mountains that surround you..
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One of our representatives will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we will visit some of the most important places in the capital. In the evening, we will have a meeting at the hotel to brief you on the entire trip.
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We leave early from Kathmandu to Manthali, a town 130 km away, from where we will take a flight to Lukla (2850 m). Today’s stage descends gently towards the bottom of the Dudh Kosi valley (“river of milk” in Nepali), where we will spend the night in the town of Phakding. In the afternoon, we will visit the more than 500-year-old monastery.
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From today onwards we will be trekking on the Sagarmatha (Everest) National park , the highest National park of the world. The trail passes through various settlements Toktok, Monjo, Jorsalle, and this day we will cross the highest bridge in Larchye Dovan. The first sight of Everest can be seen today from the Tope danda. Namche/Nauche : Also called the Chamonix of Himalaya, with various shops, restaurants and hotels and a weekend market. Is also considered as the capital of Khumbu Valley.
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Today will be an easy hike towards Khumjung passing via Syangboche airstrip. Then, we descend to Khumjung, one of the most beautiful villages in the Everest region. We can visit the Hillary school and Khunde village.
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Today we will take a diversion to the renowned Gokyo Valley, famous for its lakes. En route we may catch views of other eight-thousanders such as Cho Oyu (8,201m). With some luck, we could also encounter native wildlife like the musk deer or the Himalayan monal (Nepal's national bird). We will stay overnight in the village of Dole within the valley region.
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Today we depart from the forested scenery to enter the open high pasturelands populated with yaks. At these heights, increased water consumption is crucial so be sure to stay well hydrated. In the afternoon, we will hike up a small hill for acclimatization and appreciate incredible views of Mount Sagarmatha (Everest), Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and countless more. We will spend the night in the town of Machhermo, legendary for its tales of the elusive Yeti, or Abominable Snowman.
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Today's trek meanders past the idyllic turquoise Gokyo lakes. We’ll enjoy views of the first two lakes as we make our way towards our overnight accommodation along the shores of the third Gokyo lake. In the afternoon we’ll embark on a shorter hike up to the fourth Gokyo lake for acclimatization. From that higher vantage point, we can relish in magnificent south face views of Cho Oyu (also known as the Turquoise Goddess).
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Today we will rise early to witness the sunrise from Gokyo Ri peak (5,360m). This vantage point offers the most superb Everest views in the region, along with several other eight-thousanders including Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m) and Cho Oyu (8,201m). If skies are clear, we may see numerous 7,000m and 6,000m peaks across the horizon.
After breakfast, we will trek onward to Thagnak, crossing over the vast Ngozumba glacier along the way.
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Today is a major day, as we leave Gokyo Valley behind and cross over the Cho La Pass to enter the Khumbu Valley on the other side. We will be treated to nonstop dramatic mountain views throughout the day's trek. Our overnight stay will be in the village of Dzongla within the Khumbu region.
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Today we will arrive at our destination – the legendary Everest Base Camp where Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay once camped before their pioneering summit of the world's highest mountain. We will tour the historic site before descending back down to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
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In the morning, we will hike to the highest vantage point of our trip to witness the sunrise over Mount Everest. After breakfast, we will begin the journey back to our starting point. We will spend the night in Pheriche as we make our return.
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Today most of the way we descend passing various settlements like Somare, pangboche where we encounter many trekkers, we will visit the famous Tyangboche monastery on the way, it is a long day but we can enjoy the ambience of Namche tonight.
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This the only trail that we are going to repeat, we will descend from Namche saying goodbye to the Everest, the people and with all the good memories we will celebrate our last dinner in Lukla with all our staff and Guides.
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We will fly back to Manthali and drive to Kathmandu that day. In the evening you can explore the local market of Thamel and buy souvenirs for your friends and family.
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In case we couldn’t fly back to Kathmandu because of the unseen conditions it's better to have one extra day.
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You will be dropped off at the airport in a car or jeep prior to your flight departure time.
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