Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass -17 Days

This is a trek preparation day for the Everest Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek. You can do last-minute shopping for the trek, which would be required during the trek. You will be introduced to your guide for the trek and have a briefing session.

In the extra time of the day, you can go for Kathmandu valley sightseeing, a spiritual city. This day tour will add an extra impression of the country Nepal before your big adventure in Nepal. You can visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, Boudhanath, and Patan Durbar, which are very popular tourist places in Kathmandu. Beyond the Limits Treks will be happy to organize a guided sightseeing tour for which you can let us know.

Today in the morning, after breakfast, you will fly for Lukla which is 2804m high. The domestic airlines take around 35 minutes to reach Lukla airport. The Lukla airport is named by Tenzing-Hillary Airport. In Lukla, we take some time to meet our crew and manage the baggage. Through the Lukla village, we start our adventurous journey to Phakding which lies at an altitude of 2610m. The never-seen vegetation and dramatic hillside on the way through Dudh Koshi add inspiration to the trek of Gokyo Lake trek. Until we reach Phakding, you can see the various long old monasteries placed on the beautiful village and the way. 

Lukla flight: In March, April, May, September, October, and November, the Luklg flights are operated from the Ramechhap Airport. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to drive to reach this airport from Kathmandu. In other months, you will take the Lukla flight from Kathmandu Airport.

Continue trekking through rhododendrons and magnolia forests from Phakding village. You will cross several bridges along the way. Trek past Toktok and Bengkar villages and cross the long Hillary Suspension Bridge before reaching Monjo. Monjo onwards, the Sagarmatha National Park begins. From Monjo to Namche Bazaar, the trail steeply ascends via lush forests.

You will spend one more night in Namche Bazaar. We call this an acclimatization day, which is necessary to avoid altitude sickness. Early in the morning, hike to the Hotel Everest View. Witness stunning views of Mt. Thamserku on the way.

Upon reaching the hotel, you will see a fantastic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, and Mt. Ama Dablam. From here, return to Namche Bazaar to spend the remaining day. Visit the Everest Photo Gallery and Sherpa Culture Museum.

Today, we start our trek after breakfast. On the way, you can see the unbeatable scene of various flora and fauna as well as wild creatures with unexpected encounters. Ups and down and crossing the many suspension bridges on the Dudh Koshi will be usual for you. Viewing various mountains like Kantega, Cho Oyu, and Thamserku add inspiration to your trekking. Superb views of the surrounding snowy hill make your journey of Dole feel short and interesting. You can see the continuous flow of Dudh Koshi from the middle of the beautiful village. This village, Machhermo, not only gives you the ancient picture of early Khumbuwan people but also the chance to see the local culture and heritage. If you feel hesitant because of physical sickness, you can check your problem at the Himalayan Rescue Hospital in Machhermo. When we reach Mochhermo, our targeted trekking hour will be finished. You will stay overnight in Machhermo and the management of living, dining, and breakfast will be managed by Trek leaders of Beyond the Limits treks.

After having breakfast in Namche, we start our trek in a romantic mood to Dole Village with the close-up views of Thamserku and Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other magnificent views of hidden Himalayas. By seeing wild animals like Himalayan thar and deer we reached the junction of Everest base camp and Gokyo valley, named Sansa. We cross the Mongla and pass the best viewpoint for Phortse village from where we can view the superb views of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and Mt. Khumbila. We go ahead down to Phorse Tenga and climb up to the dole. overnight to Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today, our attraction will be Chorten. You can see the northern part of Cho Oyu and Mr Thamserku as well as down of Gokyo valley. After some walk we reach Pangka (4480m.) and trek through the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We can see the Lama footprints on a stone after passing the first lake of Gokyo valley, Longpongo. Likewise we can pass the second lake named Taboche Tsho, which is interesting. The surging stream links the third lake named Gokyo cho. Gokyo village is situated on the northern shore of Dudh Pokhari. We will busy on to explore the village and other adventurous place, lake and scene.

Today is a special day of the trek, we will hike Gokyo ri or Gokyo Peak, whatever you can say. Gokyo peak must be the best viewpoint for mt everest and 360 view of Himalaya. You will return to Gokyo village, have lunch, and relax before the next destination.

Today is an easy day after breakfast, you will leave for Thangna, crossing over Ghyajung Khang glacier.

Today, we start our trek to Dzongla, which is around 500 meters down from Gokyo Ri. But on the way we cross the Cho La Pass, which is very interesting as well as difficult. Not only Cho La Pass but also we cross the interesting destination of Gokyo lake and Everest base camp trek, Thaknak. Today we walk a little more than on other days, the way passes through Cho La Pass is steep and full of snow, that is why it takes more time. Our trek goes to Phedi. The valley is surrounded by Ama Dablam, Bauruntse and Lobuche, and other Himalaya range. You aill be happy by the magnificent views of snowy peaks Ama Dablam, Lobuche, Cholatse etc., overnight at Dzongla.

We continue our trekking through walking gradually down. You are lucky because we have short trekking day. We have more time to see the superb views and vegetation there about. We cross the bridge on the way and lead to the Lobuche with the same views of Aba Dablam, Thamrserku and Kangtega etc. And finally reach Lobuche by crossing curb way. (B. L. D)

Today we ascend up in the rocky moraine path enjoying the view of the icy pond and icebergs of the Khumbu glacier and finally descend to Gorak Shep. You get chance of a glance of the north face of Mt. Everest. Your eyes try to catch not only Everest but also Nuptse, Khumbutse, Lingtern, Pumori and more. There we take launch and head to Everest Base Camp. This day we full fill our dream of reaching the Foot of the World highest Mt. Everest. We spend for some time there enjoying the view of the surrounding mountains and finally return to Gorekshep.

Early in the morning, we hike to Kala Patthar, the perfect vantage point to view Mt. Everest. From there, we observe the panoramic view of Mt. Everest and other mountains of the Khumbu region like Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, etc. we take a picture of the scene. The views of sunset and sunrise from Kala Patthar are splendid. Then we return back to Gorekshep. There we take lunch and then return back to Phiriche.

Have Breakfast in the morning and start the descent to Namche Bazar. The trail is the same as you have walked up. We will exit Imja Valley pass by Tengboche village and reach back to Namche Bazar. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Today also we will busy on downhill from Namche bazaar. Crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River we pass the rhododendron forest, snowy mountains and pine forest. Gradually, our walking speed and shaky legs can work properly. Not only Namche bazaar but also you can see the various monasteries, Gompas, Sherpas culture and their lifestyle I the route of Lukla from Namche. Overnight at Lukla.

Normally, the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is scheduled for the morning. But we can’t announce the fix time of flight. It depends on whether. Sometimes it may be delayed in its flight or you may have to wait the whole day in Lukla. After a 45-minute flight from Lukla, you will be able to arrive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport. From a domestic flight, you can see many more scene and vegetation as well as forests. After arriving Kathmandu, you can join the same hotel which we have already booked.