Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake & Cho La Pass

After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and completing your custom formalities pick up your luggage and look for a representative of  Beyond Himalayas Adventures who will be with the display board at the arrival gate. You will be greeted by our representative and he/she will pick you and transfer  to your hotel. Then check-in at the hotel, freshen up, and take a rest. In the evening or noon, you are introduced to your fellow participants, guides and discuss our trip at Hotel where you stay.

After breakfast, our ’s tour guide will you pick from the hotel for full day of sightseeing around Kathmandu. you will tour among this world hesitate sites Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa, The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Depending on your preference it might be other sites like Bhaktapur too . Back to hotel and preparation for the trek.

Note: Depending on your and your team’s time availability and schedule of your trek this activity you might have to do after the trek sometime.

You will take an early morning flight to Lukla which is where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our crews members in Lukla and start trekking. After some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding crossing beautiful mane walls and Chortens along the way through Sherpa villages. Overnight in Phakding.

After breakfast We follow the Dudh Koshi, ascending through Himalayan pine forests.The walk today is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill. The track leads us through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch the wonderful prospect of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Through the settlement of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar and climbing to Namche begins .Today is a exicting day because if you are lucky with the weather you get to see Everest from Top Danda

Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts Himalayan and lowland merchants where you can also pick your last-minute gears if anything is missing.

This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike up to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku etc and for acclimatization.We will have lunch at Khumjung village and   On the way back, we visit Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery.In the evening you can visit local markets and spend time with your team.  Overnight at Lodge.

Note: Some trekkers prefer to spend one more time around here for more proper acclimatization   and we  will be glad to customize the itinerary as your preference

Today, you will trek from Namche to Dole. The trail from Namche to Kyanjuma is nice and easy. Trek from Kyanjuma to Mong La is all climbing. You have to trek down to from Mong la to Phortse Tenga and climb up to Dole. The views are great from Kyanjuma and Mong-La and if you are lucky, you have a chance to see wild animal musk deer. The trek from Namche to Dole is a 6-7 hours walk. Dole is located at 4230m elevation. , overnight at Lodge.

Today, you will trek from Dole to Machhermo. You will have nice Mountain View during the trek. Dole to Machhermo takes 4-5 hours walk. The trail is slowly uphill to Machhermo. Machhermo is located at 4470 m elevation, Overnight at Lodge. In the afternoon, you will climb the title a bit more than Machhermo for acclimatization.

We ascend on a hill and enjoy views of the Dudh Koshi valley and Kangtega, Thamserku and Cho-Oyu mountains. Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through a Chorten and reaches Phangga. We descend to the river bank before climbing up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier on a steep trail. We pass through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari before reaching Gokyo. On the trail next to the first lake, we see what is believed to be the footprints of a Lama (Buddhist priest). We explore Dudh Pokhari before calling it a night. Overnight in Gokyo.

We will hike to Gokyo Ri, a small peak above Gokyo village, in the morning and savor the fantastic views of the entire Khumbu region.  As we ascend, the views become even more fantastic and we can see four of the seven highest peaks of Nepal, Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Reaching the fourth lake, Thonak Tsho we take pleasure in the lake’s serene beauty after which we trek back along the retracing trail to the third lake. We may take an additional hike up to the fifth lake, Ngozumba Tsho if time permits and depending on our physical conditions. From here, the view of Ngozumba glacier, the longest glacier of the Himalayas, is so fascinating. Overnight in Gokyo.

If we did not climb the Gokyo Ri the previous day, we can do that today. Climbing to the top of Gokyo Ri is demanding as it is steep and takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach the top. But the scenery of Gokyo village, on the edge of third lake overlooked by Cholatse and the broad Nogzumpa Glacier, is magnificent. We are surrounded by panoramic mountains like Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse, and Pumori. The sight of sunrays kissing Everest which towers over all the surrounding peaks is astounding. We trek through the Ngazumpa Glacier to the mountain on the other side. Next, traverse along the edge of that mountain and then meander into Thagnak. It will be a short hike today with an afternoon of rest which will prepare us for long hiking days and elevation gain to come.

Today is going to be one of the toughest days of the trip. The Cho La pass is not itself difficult, but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice may cause trouble by making the trail slippery.  The trail from Phedi climbs through a ravine and a rocky trail. While trekking through the side of a frozen lake, we reach at the top of the pass decorated with prayer flags. The pyramidal Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south even as Cholatse soars to the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rises sharply to our right. We need to pass through some crevasses before we reach Dzongla Village. The village provides great views of Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche mountains along with the Pheriche Village far below.

This will be a very short trek so we have a lot time to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. We climb down from Dzongla and walk through a grassy trail while enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak. The trail curves through the wide river bed before reaching Lobuche. We can spend the rest of day taking a rest which will help us prepare for the next day’s long trek. Overnight in Lobuche.

Today is one of the most anticipated days of this trekking journey. The trail to Gorak Shep goes ahead through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From Lobuche, you will make your way towards Gorekshep one of the last settlements before the Everest Base Camp. Gorekshep is a very sparsely populated little settlement that was used as the base camp site before the site was moved to its now-original location. From Gorekshep, you will finally hike alongside the Khumbu glacier moraine towards the base camp. Upon reaching the base camp, you can see the glacier as well as the Khumbu Ice Fall. This is the point from where the Everest expedition begins. After spending some time at the base camp of Everest, you will return back to Gorekshep. OR

Since the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise view it is recommended that you visit Kala Patthar today during sunset. As the setting sun’s rays strike the snow-capped mountains, the resulting scenery is incredible. For those trekkers who wish to continue to Kala Patthar, Adventure Sherpa Tracks”s  Sherpa guides coordinate our hike to Kala Patthar for an amazing sunset view during the evening rather than morning however it depends on the weather condition.Overnight in Gorak Shep

The hike from Gorekshep to Kalapatthar starts early in the morning. Kalapatthar is one of the best vantage points in the region. It presents panoramic views of the entire Mount Everest massif including other mountains .You can catch the view of the sunrise amidst the Everest peaks from here. The phenomenon is quite ethereal. After taking in the breathtaking views of the Everest and other  peaks, you will have a hike back down to Pheriche village, following the same trail that you used for your ascend. However i f you have done the kalapathher hike for the sunset view you will do Everest Base Camp instead Overnight at Tea house .

Those participants who will visit Everest Base Camp today will have an early breakfast to start early as Everest base camp hike takes longer than the hike at Kala Patthar. After returning to Gorak Shep, both the groups will have lunch together; the afternoon is taken to descend down to Pheriche for a good night’s rest.

Today we trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through pine forests. In the forest, we may come across colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We also pass winding trails then through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

The trail back to Lukla from Namche follows the same path as before. It is ornamented with prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls and Gompas. The gushing of the Dudh Koshi River will once again ring through the air as you cross it over suspension bridges.Although we are travelling the same route down, we have completely different views.After passing couple of suspension bridges and villages we ill reach to Cheplung. After gradual ascending from Cheplung, you’ll reach Lukla for the night. After our arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks in the Himalayas and enjoy last night with the crews

Today, we   catch a early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. We can rest and relax throughout the day in Kathmandu at your hotel. Casual day for shopping  some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for authentic Nepalese goods. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening  in Kathmandu.Overnight in kathmandu

The reserved day is for any delays in the domestic flight from Lukla  Today, you can spend the day as you please in Kathmandu and a casual day for Shopping around Kathmandu and sightseeing

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! Approximately three hours before your scheduled international flight, Our representative from Beyond Himalayas  will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International airport and does a farewell