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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake are two famous and beautiful destination in Everest region. EBC Gokyo lake trek offers the best opportunity to gain adventurous experience in Nepal. This trek take us all the high valleys and to the best view point Kalapathar and Gokyo lake where we have most extensive view of Mt. Everest and its surrounding. EBC Gokyo Lake trek is also unique as the walk to EBC and and the Chola is incredible. Our visit to the Sherpa villages and the old monasteries is interesting as warm hospitality and the Buddist culture of Sherpa people is overwhelming.

This trek begins with scenic flight to Lukla and go through beautiful villages like Lukla, Namche, Dingboche, Lobuche, EBC, Kalapathhar and to Gokyo lake via Cho la pass. The view of glacier lake, fearsome cracking sound of icefalls and the panoramic view of many peaks of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-yu, Makalu, Pumori, Nuptse, Amadablam and more makes this trek outstanding and memorable one in the Himalaya.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)
Heartily welcome to country of Himalaya. One of Vista Trek`s team member will pick you at the Tribhuvan intl. airport with the garland and assists you to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking at the hotel and refreshment, you will be welcomed at our office. Brief discussion about trekking, introduction with the guide & porter and payment for the trip. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 Fly to Lukla (2,800m) & trek to Phakding (2,650m), 3-4 hours walk
Early morning we fly to Lukla from Kathmandu.After 30 minutes scenic flight, arrive in Lukla. Having first breakfast in the mountain,we start our trekking to Phakding village. After the lunch, we look around the village. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5-6 hours .
After breakfast we will continue our trek following Dudhkoshi river. We cross it twice to reach Monjo village by small suspension bridge which is also the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After descend walk of about 20 minutes we reach to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar.After Jorsalle village, follow the Dudhkoshi river with gradual walk for half an hour and again crossing the suspension bridge, we walk all the way up to Namche Bazaar for couple hour, which is well known as the capital of Khumbu region.

Day 04 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Today is our rest day for the acclimatization. After the breakfast, we make short excursion around Namche Bazaar, visiting Sagarmatha national park head quarter and Everest view hotel for the panoramic view of many white peaks.

Day 05 Namche to Tyangboche (3,867m) 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast we start our trek to Tyangboche. Today we have such a pleasant walk as we have great views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peak. After crosing Dudhkoshi river, it will be hard walk to Tyangboche for slightly more than an hour as the trails leads up hill. After the uphill, you will be right at the Tyangboche village where beautiful Mt. Amadablam and big monasteries will come to your eyes first.

Day 06 Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,358m), 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast, we start our trek down to Diboche village through the rhododendron forest and crossing the bridge, we arrive one of the beautiful village in Pangboche.The trail continue to Dingboche as Mt. Amadablam get closer and closer. After 5 hours pleasant walk, finally we arrive in Dingboche which is also the gateway to Chukung Village and Islang peak.

Day 07 Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Today is another rest day for the acclimatization. You may have full day rest or have an excursion around to village or even consider a day walk to Chhukung Village. The view is awesome as the mountain like Thamserku, Khangtega, Taboche, Cholache as well as Mt. Amadablam are shinning in front of our eyes.

Day 08 Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m), 4-5 hours walk
After the breakfast, we start our walk. The trail goes gradually up to Thukla. Pleasant uphill walk bring you at the memorial park of the climber and finally to your guesthouse in the Lobuche village.

Day 09 Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m) & hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m) 7-8hours walk
After having breakfast early in the morning,we continue our trek to Gorekshep Village. After having wonderful walk about 3 hours in a windy and rocky path, we arrive in Gorakshep. After check in at lodge & lunch, we continue our adventure towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall. During spring season, all the climbers gather in Everest Base Camp with colorful tents can be seen as if we are in snowy tents park.After exploring base camp and its surroundings glacier, we return back to Gorekshep.Wonderful view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse and other magnificent peaks, we complete our adventure for today.

Day 10 Early in the morning, hike to Kala Pathar(5,550m) & trek to Dzongla(5130m) 6-7 hours walk
Early in the morning, we start hike up to KalaPathar for the most wonderful sunrise views of the Mt.Everest. After climbing for couple hours, we arrive in the famous view point, the top of Kala pathar. Now we have the best view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and Ama Dablam along with the entire mountain views of Khumbu Himalayan range.Spending some time to take photograph here, we hike down to Gorekshep. After breakfast, we will trek to Dzongla for overnight.

Day 11 Dzongla to Gokyo (4790 mt.) via Chola pass (5330 mtr.). Walking 8 hours. Over night at guesthouse.
Today is another adventurous day of our trip.Today is little bit tough as we cross the high pass. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. After crossing the Cho-la we will reach Thaknak for the Lunch and continue to Gokyo for the Overnight. Enjoy the Lake view of Gokyo.

Day 12 Early morning hike up to Gokyo peak (5483 mt.) and trek back to Machhermo (4470 mt.). Over night at guesthouse.
We wake up early in the morning and hike up to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of Khumbu Himalayan Range. This is the life memorable moment as you we can see more than 40 peaks from the top including Mt. Everest, Mt. Choyu, Mt. Makalu and and many more Himalayan scenery. After spending some time here for photograph, we stroll back to Gokyo. After breakfast we will trek down to Machhermo for the overnight.

Day 13 Machermo to Khumjung Village(3800m). Walking 5-6 hours. Over night at guest house.
Today after breakfast, we start our trek. We go all the way down to Phunkithanga which is easier. On the way down, we can enjoy the view of Mt. Thamsherku, Khangtega, Tawache, Cholatse and more. After the lunch in Phunki Thanga we go up about an hour to Mongla. After Mongla we continue to stroll down and at the end go slightly up to Khumjung for the overnight. In the evening we can visit Hilary school established by Sir Admund Hillary as well as famous Khumjung monastery which is also popular for Yeti Scull.

Day 14 Khumjung to Phakding. Walking 5 hours. Over night at guest house.
Today after breakfast, we start our trek back to Namche Bazaar via Syangboche airstrip which is the world highest airstrip. We come back further down to Monjo and to Phakding Village for the overnight with all the great moments of cultural and natural beauty.

Day 15 Phakding to Lukla (2804 mt.). Walking 3 hours. Over night at guest house.
Today is our final day of walking. After breakfast we will have comfortable walk,taking a time , enjoying the green scenery and local Sherpa village, arrive in Lukla village for overnight. In the evening, you can celebrate your last dinner with your crew member.

Day 16 Early morning fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Today early morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. After completing the adventure, you can relax and rest at your hotel. In the evening, we welcome you to our office for your feed back of the trip. Afterward we will have fare well dinner together. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 Rest Day in Kathmandu.
Today is free day in Kathmandu. You can enjoy the shopping in Thamel for your family and friends. Half days sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city can be arranged depending on your interest.

Day 18 Transfer to airport for your onward destination.
This is your last day in Nepal. You can do shopping or buy some souvenirs for your family, friends or relatives until your departure to airport. We will transferred to the International Airport for your departure your onward destination.

The Cost

US$ 1650 for one person.
US$ 1400 per person for 2-5 person.
US$ 1250 per person above 5 person.

The above cost includes,

Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
3 nights standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
Local lodges accommodation during the trek.
Government licensed guides plus necessary porters ( including thier food, salary, accommodation, equipment, medicine & insurance).
All local transportation including flight tickets to and from Lukla.
All necessary permits and entry fees.
All government taxes.
Medical kit box.
Rescue assistance.
Necessary equipment (sleeping bags, down jackets etc. if needed).
Our service charge.