Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Our representative will collect 2 passport-sized photos and a passport copy to process the trekking permit.
Rest of the day free.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Visit Kathmandu and Swayambhunath.
Visit Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, one of the oldest cities in the world, also known as Kantipur. Here you will find temples with characteristic architecture, stone carvings, ancient monasteries, and other historical monuments. You will visit the Temple of the Living Goddess, where devotees gather to worship as the goddess appears on the balcony. Visit the Kasthamandap Temple—from which Kathmandu gets its name and believed to be made from the wood of a single tree—and Durbar Square, dominated by Hanuman Dhoka, the former residence of Nepalese royalty.
Swayambhunath: Located 4 km from Kathmandu, this Buddhist stupa is believed to be over 2,000 years old, one of the oldest and most prestigious Buddhist chaityas. The Chaitya (stupa) consists of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth, supporting a noble conical spire, with a golden copper top. The all-seeing eyes of Buddha are painted on each side of the spire. It is situated on a hill that is a mosaic of smaller chaityas and pagodas.
In the afternoon: Meet the guide and prepare trekking gear.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Packed breakfast.

Early in the morning, around 2 a.m., drive to Manthali (4 hours) to catch a flight to Lukla.
The flight from Manthali to Lukla takes about 25 minutes. A spectacular landing on a runway in the middle of the mountains brings us to Lukla village (2,900 meters). After meeting the team, we begin the trek. You will ascend the Dudh Kosi valley on a well-marked path to Phakding (2,656 meters).
Overnight in a lodge at Phakding.

We cross and recross rivers on suspension bridges to reach Namche. Behind Monjo is the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. The park was created to protect the fragile mountain environment. The ascent to Namche is quite steep, and along the way, if the weather permits, you may get your first glimpse of Everest. Namche is the main trading village of Khumbu and has a bustling Sunday market—a meeting place for Hindu traders from the plains and yak caravans from Tibet, crossing the Nangpa La Glacier. You will then arrive at Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in a lodge at Namche Bazaar.

Breakfast at the lodge.

Namche is nestled between two ridges amidst the immense peaks of Khumbu and offers many lodges, tea shops, and souvenir stalls. It’s an ideal place to spend the day and acclimatize to the altitude before continuing towards Tengboche. For acclimatization, you can visit Khunde Hospital, founded by Sir Edmund Hillary, or walk an hour to Everest View Hotel above Namche to admire the sunset over Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest. The view is also impressive from the National Park and the Museum located just above the town.

Overnight in a lodge at Namche.

Breakfast at the lodge.

The trek now departs from the main Everest route and heads northwest into the Dudh Kosi valley towards Dole (4,200 meters). Crossing one of the first ridges, you should be able to take some magnificent photos of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

Overnight in a lodge at Dole.

Breakfast at the lodge.

A fairly intense day of walking will take you up 500 meters in altitude to Machhermo. Keep your eyes peeled for yaks during the summer months. Once again, you will be dazzled by the stunning views of Cho Oyu and the surrounding peaks during your walk. Try to keep your head up to appreciate the full beauty of the place. 

Overnight in a lodge at Machhermo.

After a good night's sleep, set out towards the lakes—you can't miss these lakes with sublime turquoise waters contrasting sharply with the surrounding landscape. After the first lake, you will reach Gokyo village, where you will stay for the night.

Overnight in a lodge at Gokyo.

Your second acclimatization day will take place at Machhermo. Enjoy this time to savor the view of the Ngozumpa Glacier—the largest glacier in the Himalayas.

Overnight in a lodge at Gokyo.

An early morning start is necessary for the summit of Gokyo Ri. Just below 500 meters, the summit offers magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. Fingers crossed for good weather! Descend later in the morning and cross the Ngozumpa Glacier before heading towards Dragnag (4,700 meters) for the night.

Overnight in a lodge at Dragnag.

Be ready for a long day of trekking, crossing one of the "Three Passes"—Cho La. Take your time to navigate this rocky trail on the pass, reaching an altitude of 5,420 meters at its highest point. From there, cross the glacier to the other side of Cho La and descend to Dzongla (4,830 meters).

Overnight in a lodge at Dzongla.

Return to the main Everest route, passing through Pheriche and Tengboche, where you will discover the largest monastery in the region. The trek from Pheriche to Lobuche passes by many memorials honoring Sherpas and climbers who perished attempting to summit Everest.

Overnight in a lodge at Lobuche (4,910 meters).

Breakfast at the hotel.

To reach your next destination, Kala Pattar, you follow the Khumbu Glacier. The trail offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path winds through the glacier. Stop for lunch at the base camp: Gorak Shep (5,184 meters). Later in the afternoon, you will head towards the summit of one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region, Kala Pattar (5,554 meters). As the day draws to a close, you return to the base camp at Gorak Shep and retire early in preparation for your trek to Everest Base Camp the next day.

Overnight in a lodge at Gorak Shep.

Breakfast at the lodge.

An early breakfast, then set off for Everest Base Camp (5,357 meters). It takes several hours as the trail winds through ice fields and crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return journey, you can take a higher path for a spectacular view of the Khumbu Icefall and the route to the South Col. Return to Gorak Shep or Lobuche.

Overnight at Lobuche.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today's trek is mostly downhill. You retrace your steps to Dughla and descend to Pheriche, where you will visit the Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekking aid post worth a visit. After lunch, you cross the Khumba Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to Pangboche village (3,985 meters).

Overnight in a lodge at Pangboche.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today's trek is mostly downhill. You retrace your steps to Dughla and descend to Pheriche, visit the Himalayan Rescue Association, and after lunch, cross the Khumba Khola. Follow the Imja Khola to Pangboche village (3,985 meters).

Overnight in a lodge at Pangboche.

Breakfast at the lodge.

From Namche, you continue along the river and, after crossing it, ascend through birch and rhododendron forests towards Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants you can admire. Descend towards the bridge over the Dudh Kosi. At Phunki Tenga, you’ll have the opportunity to see water-driven prayer wheels before continuing on to Namche (3,450 meters).

Overnight in Namche.

Breakfast at the lodge.

Our final day of trekking follows the Dudh Kosi valley to Lukla (2900 m). This last evening in the mountains is the perfect opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters. You can taste chang (rice beer), try some Sherpa dance steps, and wrap up the trek on a joyful note.

Overnight at the lodge in Lukla.

Breakfast at the lodge.

After breakfast, walk to Lukla airport for your return flight to Manthali.
Upon arrival in Manthali, drive to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until departure.

Then transfer to the airport for your return flight.