Gokyo Lake via EBC Trek

Everest Base camp via Gokyo Lake

 

Everest Base Camp trek, the world's most awe inspiring and iconic mountain trail trek takes us to the backyard of the world famous Sherpas, the culture of colorful prayer flags and Buddhism, the quaint Namche Bazzar, the Sagarmatha National Park, the mightiest view point-Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp itself and close to four of the world's six tallest peaks: Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho-Oyu. Everest Base Camp trek has the reputation of being the grandest walk in the land of the Himalayas. LUKLA Everest Base Camp trek begins with an inspiring mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla and ends with a return flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.

This trek is is suitable for those who have limited time space and want to do Everest base camp trek.Within this short time period you can see many highest and beautiful mountain and you can also have chance to observe amazing  sherpa culture.

Detail Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1300m)

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,840M), trek to Monjo (2840m) 

Day 04: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Day 05: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Trek to Dole (3980m)

Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4,410m)

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo Lakes / Valley (4760m)

Day 09: Climbing Gokyo RI (5403M), acclimatization day in Gokyo

Day 10: Trek to Thaknak AKA Dragnag (4,700m 

Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass (5420m), Trek to Dzongla (4,830m) 

Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140m), walk around

Day 13: Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m), hike to EBC (5364m)

Day 14: Trek down to Pangboche (3,930m)

Day 15: Trek to Jorsalle or Monjo (2840m)

Day 16: Trek to Lukla for overnight (2840m)

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1310m) end of our services

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes:

  • Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as per itinerary.
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea.
  • Accommodation in tea houses or in tents as per itinerary during the trek.
  • Accommodation including breakfast at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Pohkara per itinerary.
  • Highly experienced Government licensed guide and necessary porters during the trek.
  • Proper Insurance of all staff including porters.
  • Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide / porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees.

Cost Exclude:

  • International airfares
  • International airport departure tax.
  • Trekking equipment
  • Major meals, lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
  • Tips & Gratuities

Useful Info

Everest Base Camp Nepal

The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and about 40,000 people per year make the trek there from Lukla airport. Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla to save time and energy before beginning the trek to this base camp. However, trekking to Lukla is possible. There are no roads from Kathmandu to Lukla, but its possible to to travel half way by bus or jeep and start trek from salleri or phaplu  and as a result, these both are ways of transporting large and heavy goods.
 
 

Everest Base Trek Route Map from Nepal side

From Lukla, climbers trek upward to the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar, 3,440 metres (11,290 ft), following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. It takes about less then two days to reach the village, which is a central hub of the area. Typically at this point, climbers allow a day of rest for acclimatization. They then trek another two days to Dingboche, 4,260 metres (13,980 ft) before resting for another day for further acclimatization. Another two days takes them to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep, the flat field below Kala Patthar, 5,545 metres (18,192 ft) and Mt. Pumori.

Trip Facts

  • Trip Route: lukla, namchhe bazzar, Dingboche, Gorakshep, EBC
  • Max Altitude: 5600m at kalapathar
  • Trip Duration: 17 Days
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Lodging: Tea house on trek, Hotel in city
  • Meals: Full board on Trek, Breakfast in city
  • Transportation: Comfortable tourist bus/local bus/flight
  • Group size: Minimum 2 pax, maximum not limit
  • Best Season: mar-may, oct-nov
  • Per day walk: 4-6hrs

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