Everest Trek Map
Everest Base Camp - Gokyo Lake Trekking
Our trek starts from Lukla, following up the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche, and other main villages of Khumbu, Thame & Khumjung.
After Khumjung Valley we branch off from the main busy trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga and finally reaching to our ultimate destination at Gokyo. Gokyo, a one time yak pasture is blessed with two beautiful high lakes, with a majestic view of Cho Oyu and other 8000 metres peaks of the region.
We climb Kala Pattar (the ‘Black Rock’) or the Gokyo Ri at Gokyo, to view the Western shoulder of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and far away Makalu. We continue on towards the main Everest trail at Thyangboche, a famous monastery.
Our return journey is made via Namche Bazaar and finally to Lukla to conclude this high journey, with a great experience of a lifetime.
- Starting from :
- Flight - Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Ending at :
- Flight back - Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Grade :
- Moderate-Difficult
- Highest Access of the Trek :
- 5483m
- Best Season :
- Sherpa
- Trekking type :
- Teahouse
- Best Season
- February, March, April, May, October, November
- Himalayan sights :
- Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, etc
- Most Attraction of the Trek
- Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages
- Meal :
- breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
- Transportation :
- Car/Van
- Minimum Group Size :
- 1
- Per day Walking :
- 5 to 7 hours
- Itinerary type :
- Fixed / Customized
- Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel.
Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You'll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel.
- Day 2
- Kathmandu Sightseeing, Durbar
Square/monkey temple/Boudhanath
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swoyam,bhu Nath Stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. where we can visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition, we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we will see Hindu holymen (or Sadhus), pilgrims bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow. - Day 3
- Early morning flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding. And O/N Fakding. (2652m) 3 hr
In the early morning we take the spectacular flight from kathmandu to Lukla (2827m), The flight itself is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering nepal and Tibetan China. Flight time is about 40 minutes to the airstrip build by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sheraps in the mid – 1960s. After landing we will have time to explore the village. And after a hearty second breakfast, we begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), it is a short walk to Phakding. - Day 4
- Fakding to Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5 hr
Today the trail ascends gradually towards Jorsalle,crossing suspension brides over the Dudhkoshi River before arriving at the entrance gate to Sagarmatha the National park. After crossing three more brides the trail ascends through alpine and rhododendron forests where we should see local deer, birds and other wildlife as we follow the trail for around 4 hours to reach Namchhe Bazaar. The highest Sherpa market in the world. - Day 5
- Rest days. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m)
We remain at Namche for a second night to allow for proper acclimatization to the altitude. Namche is a prosperous village situated in a large, protected hollow. . It gained its importance during the period when Tibetan salt was traded for the lowland grains of Nepal. Today a limited amount of trade exists at Namche and Tibetans are often seen in the village trading rugs and Chinese-made goods, clothing, salt and dried meat.
It is recommended that you take the opportunity to see both the sunrise and sunset views from the national park above the village.
After breakfast a number of options exist:
After breakfast a number of options exist: trek towards Thame (3,810 m) along the beautiful Bhote Khola River valley, or visit the National Park Headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture, mountaineering in the park, flora and fauna. Others may prefer to relax in the friendly atmosphere around the village. - Day 6
- Namche Bazar to Dole. O/N Dole. (4084m) 5hr
The trail leads down through rhododendron scrub forest towards an impregnable looking rock wall on the north side of the valley. A 'giant's causeway' of granite steps forms an incredible route up this face before the trail emerges on high grazing ground. One hour further down the trail, an attractive chorten sets off wonderful views across the valley to Ama Dablam, rising above the rooftops of Thyangboche. The trail then descends steeply towards the Dudh Kosi, leaves the main route through to Phortse and Pangboche, and instead turns north towards Gokyo. There is a good lunch spot beneath a canopy of birch and rhododendron just after the turn off. A stiff but attractive climb leads to Dole, which lies just above the tree-line .Time: 6 hours. - Day 7
- Dole to Machhermo. O/N Machhermo. (4465m) 4hr
From Dole the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs through scrub to Lhabarma. The track continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach machermao at 4410m It was in Machermo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in Khumbu. There are good mountain views from Machhermo and we'll rest here for the night. - Day 8
- Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N Gokyo. (4791m) 5hr
Beyond machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho- Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend to the river banik before beginning the sleep climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m. Then finally up a boulder – strewn path to reach Gokyo at 4,750m. We'll stay at Gokyo tonight. - Day 9
- Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5483m) and back to Gokyo. O/N Gokyo.
It is well worth the effort to make the 3-hour ascent to the summit of Gokyo Ri, a small hill which rises immediately to the north of the lake. The view from the top is stunning, with the west ridge and south-west face of Everest beautifully framed by Changtse and Nuptse, Makalu rising further to the east, and in the foreground to the north the chaotic moraines of the Ngozumpa Glacier leading to the snowy bastion of Cho Oyu. - Day 10
- Gokyo to Machhermo. O/N Machhermo. (4465m) 5hr
- Day 11
- Machhermo to Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5hr
- Day 12
- Namche Bazar to Lukla. O/N Lukla. (2827m) 5 to 6hr
- Day 13
- Lukla- Kathmandu.
An early morning flight takes us back to Kathmandu, and gives us a last view of the mountains we have just spent two weeks exploring. - Day 14
- At Leisure in Kathmandu. O/N Kathmandu Hotel.
An opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventures and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping. We will also organize an optional flight over Mt. Everest ($130 US) or an optional biking trip around the Kathmandu Valley. Later this evening we'll all meet up for a group farewell Nepali food with typical Nepali dance. - Day 15
- Departure with warm Good Bye.
Today is free to relax until departure or to commence any additional trips or activities you may have booked. If departing, you will transferred to the International Airport in time for your return flight home.
