Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes Trek 15 days is an extended version of Everest Base Camp Trek. One of the finest trekking in Everest, it offers to explore the magical village of Gokyo. The glacial lakes, the interesting Himalayan pass of Chola and the mesmerizing views of Everest mountain range at Gokyo ridge are the major highlights of this trek.
The tea house type trekking in Everest, the Everest via Gokoy Lakes Trek is a fully guided trip. The guide and the crew members of the trekking are highly experienced ones. The route to Gokyo Lakes diverts from Namche Bazar then goes to Gokyo Valley. It then allows to visit the beautiful glacial lakes, then head off to Chola Pass. The fantastic trip to Gokyo Lakes then goes to Everest Base Camp. It then ends up with collecting the fantastic sunrise views at Kalapatthar.
Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes Trek Highlights
- Experience the scenic flight to Lukla airport- one of the adventurous airports in the world.
- Visit Namche Bazar- the Sherpa Capital and the home of the mountaineers.
- Visit the wonderful valley of Gokyo and explore the glacial lakes around the valley.
- Hike to Gokyo ri-for the best views of Himalayas.
- Pass Chola La- one of the highest Himalayan passes in the world.
- Go to Everest Base Camp- the best part of the trek.
- Go to Kala Patthar- the best place to see Mount Everest.
Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes Trek Short Itinerary
- Day 01: Fly to Lukla (30 minutes) and trek to Phakding (4/5 hours’ trek/2610m.).
- Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m./6/7 hours’ trek).
- Day 03: Rest day. Side hike to Everest view point (2 hours’ hike).
- Day 04: Trek to Dhole (4110m./5/6 hours’ trek).
- Day 05: Trek to Machhermo (4470m./5/6 hours’ trek).
- Day 06: Trek to Gokyo valley (4790m./5/6 hours’ trek).
- Day 07: Hike to Gokyo ri (5357m./3 hours) and explore the glacial lakes
- Day 08: Trek to Thangnag (4700m./5/6 hours’ trek)
- Day 09: Pass Chola (5368m.) and trek to Dzonghla (4830m./6/7 hours’ trek).
- Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4910m./5/6 hours’ trek).
- Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5140m./3 hours’ trek), then Everest base camp and back to Gorakshep (4 hours’ trek.)
- Day 12: Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m./2 hours’ hike) and trek down to Pheriche (4240m./5/6 hours’ trek).
- Day 13: Trek back to Namche Bazar (3440m./5/6 hours’ trek).
- Day 14: Trek back to Lukla (2810m./6/7 hours’ trek).
- Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu (30 minutes).
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Itinerary
Attractions
Lukla airport
One of the exciting airports in the world.
Phakding
Small settlements at the lap of the Himalayas.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner Included.
Attractions
Hillary bridge
One of the finest suspension bridges. After the moment crossing the bridge, the glimpses of Mount Everest can be seen.
Namche Bazar
The Sherpa capital, a wonderful village at the lap of Khongde mountain.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Everest view point
One of the best places in Everest to see the mountain views including the highest in the world.
Namche Bazar
One of the finest, beautiful villages in Everest.
Accommodation: at a teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Attractions
Phortse Thanga
Small beautiful village at the lap of the Himalayas.
Rhododendron Forest
Go through the forest of Nepal’s national flower.
Dhole
Small settlement at the lap of the mountains.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Attractions
Mountain views
Enjoy the super views of the Himalayas.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Gokyo valley
A nice village at the Himalayas and sorounded by the lakes.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Gokyo ri
The Ri- means the ridge and the Goyo ri is the place to see the best views of the Himalayas.
Gokyo lakes
Go and visit the wonderful glacial lakes of the valley.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Mountain views
Enjoy the super views of mountains.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Cho La Pass and Mountain views
One of the exciting
Himalayan passes. Enjoy the better views of Himalayas too.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Mountain views
Collect the super views of mountain views. The route itself is a fine one for the trekking.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Everest Base Camp
Get to the foothills of the highest mountain in the world.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Kalapatthar
One of the best places to see sunrise at Mount Everest. Kalapatthar offers the greater views of Mount Everest than base camp too.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions:
Namche Bazar
The Sherpa capital. One of the finest settlement in Everest.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Attractions
Lukla airport
One of the exciting airports around the world.
Accommodation: at a local on twin/double sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation: Not included this day
Meals: Breakfast Included
