Gokyo Lake Trek via EBC

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas on your flight to Lukla. It’s one of the most adventurous flights in World. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes.

Try to get your seat on the left side of the plane as the Himalayas are best viewed from this vantage point.

On arrival in Lukla we will meet our porters and commence our trek Phakding, where we will overnight at a teahouse.

We start the day with a gentle climb before reaching Monjo. For lunch we stop in Jorsalle and then continue through a beautiful pine forest to Hilary Bridge. We then follow the trail as it passes through a steep ascent towards Namche Bazaar. 

Namche is considered as the gateway of the Khumbu / Everest region. It is a beautiful town with numerous amenities available for trekkers. These include a laundry, equipment shops, internet, banks etc.  

Today is our rest and acclimatization day.

Depending on weather conditions we will do one of the following acclimatization: Khumjung and Khunde hike, Everest View Hotel hike or Thame Hike. 

The evening will be free for exploring Namche Bazaar.

Today we begin with a steep hike to the National Park headquarters after which we follow a gentle ascent to Kyanjuma where we stop for a tea break. From here you'll see the beautiful Amadablam Peak.

The trail to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes separates from here. We will start our ascent towards Mongla and then begin our descent to Phortse Tenga for lunch.

After lunch we ascend through stunning pine forests that lead us to Dole where we will spend the night.

From Dole to Machhermo we have a comfortable short day hike. The route is a gentle climb towards our destination. 

We pass through the villages of Lhabarma and Luza village before reaching Machhermo which is our last stop before heading to the Gokyo valley.

This is our second rest and acclimatization day on this trek.

We will have a late breakfast and do a short acclimatization hike to a magnificent view point of the Himalayas including the famous Mount Everest. 

In the afternoon we can visit the Himalayan Rescue Association aid post to attend an altitude sickness lecture. 

Gokyo valley is known for it's several high altitude lakes. These lakes are also the origin of the Dudh Koshi river that goes all the way to Lukla and further.

The trail starts with an almost flat hike and then heads up a steep ascent to Gokyo lakes.

There are 5 lakes in the Gokyo valley. It’s an excellent place to spend the night!

Gokyo Ri is known for its amazing views of some of the most famous mountains in the Everest region. We hike to this viewpoint to begin the day with a magnificent sunset!

Gokyo Ri is without doubt unforgettable, and you'll see so many peaks that you will lose count.  

After our descent we have lunch and there is the option to visit the 4th and 5th lakes. However, it is also a good idea to use this time to rest before we take off again tomorrow. 

Cho La is one of the highest and most popular passes in this region. We begin with a steep climb towards the pass before descending into Dzongla where we stay overnight. 

It is a strenous hike and you will need to be careful along the path. Some of the path is very narrow and there are occasional rock falls.

The views from Dzongla of Cholatse and Tabuche are incredible, combined with the epic views from the pass, make this trail worth the extra effort!

A nice easy day with a short hike to Lobuche.

The trail is mostly flat and a nice break from the challenging previous day.

We stay in Lobuche for the night. This is the final night before reaching Everest Base Camp.

The first part of the trek is fairly easy until we reach the glaciers. We ascend over the glaciers where it becomes more challenging as the effects of low oxygen levels can be felt. 

As you cross over the glacier, you will catch a glimpse of Gorak Shep village. Once we reach the village we stop for lunch before continuing the journey to Everest base camp.

It's a 5 hour hike to reach EBC and head back to the village. It truly is a magnificent feeling to be standing in the place that has witnessed many famous climbers take on Everest!

We will wake up early in the morning to start the hike up Kala Patthar before the sun comes up. The climb is difficult, but worth the views! 

Kala Patthar is the most famous viewpoint in the Khumbu and provides amazing panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest.

Descending to Gorak Shep, we grab breakfast and descend into Pangboche village. It’s a long day of hiking mostly downhill.

We will pass through Debuche and Tengboche village before we start a steep descent to Phungi Tenga, which is located on the banks of Dudhkoshi River.

We have some lunch before continuing on to Kyanjuma village and then along a gentle path to Namche Bazaar. 

It's been a journey so far so rest up and have a good shower before getting some sleep. Our last day of trekking awaits in the morning!

We have reached the last day of trekking!

Today's hike begins with a steep descent to Jorsalle village and then making our way to Phakding where we stop for lunch before heading further to Lukla.

After reaching Lukla we can rest up and prepare for the flight back to Kathmandu in the morning. We will also say goodbye and thank you to our porters here!

We head to Lukla airport in the morning to catch our adventurous flight to Kathmandu.

Once landing in Kathmandu, we collect our luggage and head towards the hotel. You have the afternoon to put your feet up and relax after a long trekking adventure! 

Today we have a free day to explore Kathmandu. We have this spare day in case of any Lukla flight cancellations or delays due to weather issues.

Go shopping, try some local cuisine and enjoy some time resting in Kathmandu!

You will be transfered to the airport 3 hours before your flight. It's a small airport with only 1 terminal.

From here we say goodbye until next time. We sincerely hope you have enjoyed your Everest adventure!