Everest Region Trek

Gokyo-Chola pass-Everest Base Camp Trek

  • Duration: 20 DAYS
  • Based on Client Reviews
Gokyo Lake

This is a journey that harmoniously incorporates all of the best features and attributes of the Everest region. This trekking trail passes through the ethnic villages of the region, and coruscating around landscapes that are extremely beautiful and refreshing, offers a trekking journey that truly captures the essence of the Nepalese mountain life.

The Khumbu earns its well deserved fame as one of the most amazing trekking destinations in the entire world because of the region’s many appeals, pertaining to both its cultural aspect and natural setting. The mountain views seen along the way, the rich natural terrain and its prospect of Sherpa tradition makes this journey a daring feat of adventures in the alpine acreages of Khumbu. The many dispositions of the region play out a harmonious tune to present trekkers from all over the world an experience unlike anything else.

Start the trek from Kathmandu with a scenic flight to Lukla as you hold on to your seats while the plane flies around rolling green hills and mountains to land on one of the most dramatic airstrips on the planet.

Trek on beautiful paths to villages like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Dingboche, as you make your may to the Everest Base Camp. Hike to the famous vantage point of Kalapatthar and revel in the panoramic sight of the entire Mount Everest massif. Enjoy a jovial trekking journey that completely captures the Everest region’s mountainous diversity.

Normal Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Kathmandu Nepal,
Day 02: Free Day at Kathmandu visit Kathmandu Valley,
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla-walk Phakding,
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazar,
Day 05: Acclimatization day,
Day 06: Namche-Dole,
Day 07: Dole-Machhermo,
Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo,
Day 09: Gakyo to GakyoRi to Dragnag,
Day 10: Dragnag to Dzongla, following Chola pass,
Day 11: Dzongla to Labuche,
Day 12: Labuche to GorekShep,
Day 13: Korekshep to Kala Pather Gorekshep to Labuche,
Day 14: Labuche to Pangboche/Diboche,
Day 15: Diboche to Namche,
Day 16: Namche to Phakding,
Day 17: Phakding-Lukla,
Day 18: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight,
Day 19: Free day at Kathmandu,
Day 20: Farewell day to departure international airport.

Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu, O/N Hotel with B&B. Elevation
1350m

Day 02 - Free Day at Kathmandu

Free day in Kathmandu, to prepare the trekking equipment.

Day 03 - Kathmandu to Phakding (1850m)

Departure from the domestic airport to Lukla, 45mns flight; (2800m) and trek: 3 hours walk to Phakding village. O/N in guest house with B/B/D/L. (2850m)

Day 04 - Phakding to Namche Bazar (3400m)

Phakding- Namche Bazar: 5hrs walk, we walk straight and climb a step-stone path, after the permits check-point. (3400m). O/N in guest house, B/L/D.

Day 05 - Acclimatization day

Rest day in Namche: hiking to acclimatize and visit Museum. O/N same guest house.

Day 06 - Namche-Dole (4110m)

Namche-Dole: 6hrs walk, on a straight trail with a good view point, we climb to Mongla, descend to the Phortse river, then climb again up to Dole. Here you can feel a little uncomfortable with the high altitude. O/N in guest house, with B/L/D.

Day 07 - Dole-Machhermo (4400m)

5hrs walk from Dole to Machhermo, a full day climb. O/N guest house

Day 08 - Machhermo to Gokyo (4790m)

5hrs walk from Machhermo to Gokyo: A full day in high altitude. The trail climbs following two lakes, and arrives after 10mn to Gokyo. O/N Guest house with B/L/D

Day 09 - Gakyo to GakyoRi to Dragnag (4700m)

6/7hrs walk from Gokyo-GokyoRi- Dragnag. In the morning we start early to climb (at 4AM) to the GkyoRi (5357m) for sunrise on the mountains. 7hrs Walk. O/N In Guest house. With B/L/D

Day 10 - Dragnag to Dzongla (5500m)

Dragnag-Dzongla: via Chola pass (5500m) 7/8hrs walk. A steep climb on the straight trail and moraine rocky trail. Before the pass be careful of rocks falling from the mountains to the bottom of the trail. Then we descend 25mn over ice/snow, and steep down you can see Dzongla. O/N Guest House, with B/L/D.

Day 11 - Dzongla to Labuche (4910m)

Dzongla-Labuche: 4hrs walk, an easy walk this day to acclimatize. O/N guest House. With B/L/D.

Day 12 - Labuche to GorekShep (5140m)

Labuche-GorekShep: 4:30 hrs walk. The walk is on a moraine rocky trail, and on the right side one can see a big ice moraine glacier. That day, you can go to Everest base camp after your lunch break, and back to GorekShep. O/N Guest house with B/L/D.

Day 13 - GorekShep to Kala Pather to Labuche (4910m)

GorekShep-Kala Pather- Labuche, 6hrs walk. We start early morning at 4:45AM, for the view of sunrise on Everest. It takes 3hrs to climb Kalapather. This is your last destination for viewing,. Then you walk back to GorekShep, have breakfast, and walk back on the same trail for labuche. O/N Guest house with B/L/D.

Day 14 - Labuche to Pangboche/Diboche (3930m/3480m)

Labuche- Pangboche/Diboche: a 5/6hrs walk, descending over the big space trail. O/N Guest house with B/L/D.

Day 15 - Diboche to Namche (3400m)

Diboche-Namche: 5hrs walk. you climb 30mn in the forest to Dengboche monastery, descend on the slope of the Phungidanga valley, and zigzag climb inside a steep pine forest to Sanasa, where you rejoin the trail to Namche. Then you head for two hours to Namche Bazar. O/N Guest house with B/L/D.

Day 16 - Namche to Phakding

Namche-Phakding: 5hrs walk, on the same trail, on the way up to Lukla Airport. O/N in Guest house with B/L/D.

Day 17 - Phakding-Lukla

Phakding-Lukla village: walk 3hrs, O/N guest house with B/L/D. Elevation: (2800m)

Day 18 - Lukla to Kathmandu

Lukla-Kathmandu: by flight 45min, we will come and pick you up at the airport, O/N in Hotel with B&B.

Day 19 - Free Day at Kathmandu

Free day in Kathmandu for souvenir, O/N same Hotel with B&B

Day 20 - Farewell Day

Departure to International Airport

COST INCLUDES: -

•3 nights Hotel in KTM
•Meals are included: lunch/Dinner /Breakfast and bed in Lodge during trek.
•1 Guide responsible for you during the trek
•Room charge during the trek.
•Everest National Park fees
•Insurance for Nepalese staff,
•International airport transfer, arrival and departure,
•Tims Fee,
•Domestic Airfare Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu, with tax,
•Vehicle Pick up/drop,
•Porters' salary
•1 porter with two participants; one porter carries 25kg only,
•Government tax

COST EXCLUDES: -

•Lunch Breakfast & Dinner in KTM,
•Personal equipment
•High risk medical insurance
•International air ticket, International airport tax
•Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
•Laundry and postage
•Nepal Visa Fee US$ 40 per person
•Emergency rescue evacuation if needed, Helicopter
•KTM entrance fee during sightseeing
•Purely personal nature expenses and hot water and tea for thermos, and single rooms, payable 100/200$
•Horse during the trekking
•Entry fees in monastery during the trek
•Tips for guide and porters.

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Trip Facts

  • Trip Code:
    HR-02
  • Destination:
    Nepal
  • Trip Grade:
    Moderate
  • Max Elevation:
    5500m
  • Total Duration:
    20 days
  • Best Time:
    March - May & Sept - Dec
  • Group Size:
    1 - 10 persons

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