Do you want to explore the Everest region in short time? We are here with the best places to trek in Everest region. Everest base camp, Gokyo lake and Cho La pass as the major destination that offers mind blowing view of Mount Everest, Gokyo lake and many more mountains of Everest region.

Overview Of Everest base camp, Gokyo Lake, and Cho La pass trek

Everest base camp, Gokyo lake and Cho La pass trekking is 16 days adventurous journey in Khumbu region. The trekking starts from Lukla after a thrilling flight either from Kathmandu or Ramechap. As soon as we land on the gateway of Everest, we will meet porters to share our bags. After enjoying breakfast in Lukla village, the trek starts towards Phakding.

Phakding is the first accommodation site of Everest trekking. It warms up trekking for three to four hours. The scenic beauty of Dudhkoshi, small villages, forest and fresh environment is great to enjoy during the trek.

Namche is the second day accommodation site during the trek to Gokyo Cho La pass via Everest base camp. The Namche Bazaar is the Himalayan Thamel where we can get normal to luxurious facility. The markets, clinics, restaurants, bar, museum and Everest view hotel are unique prospects that make Namche Bazaar facilitated town in Himalaya. Along with development, Sherpa culture and tradition reflects custom, tradition norms and values of Everest region. Namche viewpoint offers panoramic views of Mount Everest, Thamserkhu, Cholache, Lhotse, Nuptse and many more peaks. Similarly, Hiking to Khumjung village is the best practice for acclimatization during rest day in Namche.

Tengboche is the fourth day resting site offering the easiest trekking route. It is not a village but a small settlement for night stay to support tourism. The ancient Tengboche monastery overwhelmed with buddhism is great to explore.

Dingboche is the last village of Everest base camp trek route. The local Sherpas, terrace farming and small within small valley is amazing to explore. Nagarjuna peak hiking is the side trip from Dingboche that is very supportive for acclimatization. Gradual rise in elevation will increase the chance of altitude sickness unless we rest in this village.

Lobuche is high-altitude settlement situated at 4940 m. It is an amazing place surrounded by Himalaya. We can get normal tea houses in this place for night stay. It is one of the highest zones where trekkers feel headaches and discomfort. Taking garlic soup, enough drinking water and sleeping well can make you feel comfortable.

Gorakshep is the last settlement before reaching Everest base camp. It is the last stop with tea houses for night stay. It takes around two hours to reach EBC from Gorekshep. After returning from Gorakshep, the Gokyo Cho La pass trek diverts to Dzongla from Lobuche. Thagnak is the next settlement that passes through Cho La Pass.

Gokyo Lake Valley is the last destination of Gokyo Cho La Pass trek via Everest base camp. The amazing Gokyo lake, small Gokyo village and mind-blowing view of Mount Everest and its nearby peak are the major attractions in Gokyo valley.

We will trek thorough Machherma and Dole village to reach Namche from Gokyo. The descending trail continues to Phakding and reaches Lukla as the finishing point of this trekking. The entire trekking route to Base camp of Mount Everest, Cho La pass and Gokyo lake is adventurous and moderately challenging. Trek preparation is important for successful journey in the Everest region.

`Role of the Everest treks:`

The Everest treks offer an adventurous journey to Everest base camp, Cho La Pass and Gokyo lake in a single trek. We will involve in trekking arrangements by providing permits, guide, porter, accommodation, food, Lukla flight Tickets and airport pickup drop.

Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, Altitude: 1,400m
Day 2: Flight to Lukla, trek to Phakding, Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs, Altitude: 2,610m
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar, Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs, Altitude: 3,440m
Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar, Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs (hike), Altitude: 3,440m
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche, Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs, Altitude: 3,860m
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche, Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs, Altitude: 4,410m
Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche, Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs (hike), Altitude: 4,410m
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche, Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs, Altitude: 4,910m
Day 9: Trek to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp, Walking Hours: 7-8 hrs, Altitude: 5,140m (Gorak Shep)
Day 10: Cross Cho La Pass, trek to Dzongla, Walking Hours: 7-8 hrs, Altitude: 4,830m
Day 11: Trek to Thagnak (Tagnag), Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs, Altitude: 4,700m
Day 12: Trek to Gokyo Valley, Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs, Altitude: 4,790m
Day 13: Rest/Acclimatization Day in Gokyo (hike Gokyo Ri), Walking Hours: 4 hrs (hike), Altitude: 4,790m
Day 14: Trek to Dole, Walking Hours: 4-5 hrs, Altitude: 4,110m
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar, Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs, Altitude: 3,440m
Day 16: Trek to Lukla, Walking Hours: 6-7 hrs, Altitude: 2,860m
Day 17: Flight to Kathmandu, Altitude: 1,400m
Day 18: Final Departure

Day 01 :

Arrival in Nepal

One of our company members will welcome you to Tribhuvan International airport. We will drop you at the hotel and give briefing about the trek. You can have last minute shopping in Thamel. We will have welcome dinner in the cultural restaurant in the evening.

Day 02 :

Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding

The trekking day starts after reaching Lukla. We will have Lukla flight either from Kathmandu or Ramechap based on season and air traffic. It takes around 28 minutes to reach Lukla from Kathmandu whereas we can reach Lukla within 20 minutes from Ramechap.

We should wake up around 1:00 am to reach Ramechap in the months of mid-September to mid-November in the autumn season due to high traffic. Similarly, most of the flights take place from Ramechhap from mid-March to mid-May. It takes around five hours to drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap.

`Trek to Phakding`

Trekkers will meet their porters and share their bags after reaching the gateway of Everest. The trekking to Phakding begins after enjoying some food in Lukla village. Following the bank of Dudhkoshi and small villages we will reach Phakding within four hours. We will stop in tea house to take lunch after two hours of walking. First day of Everest base camp trek is warm up trek where we will experience short and easy trekking route of Everest region.

Duration: 4-hours’ trek

Level: easy trek

Distance between Lukla and Phakding: 7.5 km

Day 03 :

Trek to Namche

After having breakfast in Phakding we will start our Namche Bazaar trek. The Sagarmatha National Park entry point, suspension bridges, forest trail Monjo and Jorsalle villages and are the landmarks on the route to Namche. It is a challenging route as we must walk 6-7 hours from Phakding. The pine and rhododendron forest, flowing Dudhkoshi, Sherpa culture and amazing mountains to entertain in this route.

Trekking duration: 6 -7 hours

Distance from Phakding to Namche: 10 – 11 km

Difficulty level: moderate

Day 04 :

Acclimatization in Namche

The fourth day of Everest base camp trek is for rest. This rest day is for exploring around Namche Bazaar. We will visit Namche viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Cholache, Tabuche and many more peaks of Everest region. After returning from Khumjung, we can also visit Namche Museum and Sagarmatha next to enjoy the documentary of Everest expedition.

Day 05 :

Trek to Tengboche

Trekking from Namche to Tengboche starts after having breakfast in Namche. The trekking route to Tengboche is easiest with less uphill trails. The mesmerizing beauty of mountains and rising elevation makes trekking adventurous. We can visit Tengboche monastery and entertain the Buddhism. This ancient monastery is best to meditate as well,

Trekking duration: 6 -7 hours

Namche to Tengboche trek distance: 9 – 10 km

Day 06 :

Trek to Dingboche

We will start our trekking after having breakfast in Tengboche. Trekking route to Dingboche is moderately difficult with rising altitude. We may suffer from altitude sickness unless we walk slowly. The amazing view of mountains and high-altitude landscape are great to entertain until reaching Dingboche.

Trekking duration: 6-7 hours

Tengboche to Dingboche trek distance: 10 to 11 km

Day 07 :

Acclimatization in Dingboche

We should take rest in Dingboche to let our body adjust to high altitude. To acclimatize our body, we should hike to high elevation and return to lower elevation. Nagarjuna peak situated at 5089 m is the best hiking destination form Dingboche. Along with gaining altitude we can enjoy the panoramic view of mountains during the hiking. After returning from hiking we will have our lunch and take rest in tea house.

Day 08 :

Trek to Lobuche

Trek to Lobuche is moderately challenging. Trekking from Tengboche to Lobuche passes through Thukla, Thukla pass and Khumbu glacier. The amazing view of Pumori, Nuptse and Lingtren are attractions of Lobuche trek route. We should walk slowly and take rest as soon as feeling tired and uncomfortable.

Trekking route: moderately difficult

Distance from Dingboche to Lobuche: 8-9 km

Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 09 :

Trek to Gorakshep and hike to Everest base camp

Gorakshep trek is the final day push to reach Everest base camp. The four-hour trek to Gorakshep is moderate. We should walk over moraines, rocky trail, alpine pasture to reach Gorakshep from Lobuche. After reaching Gorakshep we will have our lunch and start trekking towards the base of highest peak of the world. It takes around two hours to reach EBC from Gorakshep. After spending 1,2 hours in the base of Mount Everest, we will return to Gorakshep.

Trekking level: moderate

Distance from Louche to Gorekshep: around 5 km

Duration: 2-3 hours

Day 10 :

Trek to Dzongla

After having breakfast in Gorekshep we will descend to Lobuche and divert to Dzongla. The trekking route to Dzongla is moderate and we can explore the mind-blowing view of Cholache, Tabuche and Ama Dablam. The rocky trail within the edge of Khumbu glacier is landmark of this trek route. We will descend to Lobuche from Gorekshep and follow the ups and downs on alpine meadows towards Dzongla.

Trek difficulty : moderate

Duration: 7-8 hours

Distance: 10 – 11 km

Day 11 :

Trek to Thagnak via Cho La pass

After having breakfast in Dzongla, we will trek towards Thagnak. It is one of the adventurous journeys that leads to highest pass of Everest region. The rockey trial, ascending route with loose rock and moraines with unstable landscape is a challenging part of this route. The snowy landscape and great view of mountains from high altitude are the major attractions of Cho La pass trek. After passing through Cho la pass we will trek towards Thagnak for nightstay.

Duration: 5 – 6 hours

Distance: 7-8 km

Highest elevation: Cho La pass (5420 m)

Day 12 :

Trek to Gokyo valley

Gokyo valley is the final destination of this adventurous trekking in Everest region. We should pass through crevasses, snowy landscape with uphills and downhills and Ngozumpa glacier to reach Gokyo lakes. The amazing settlement on the bank of Gokyo is more than a developed resort. The limited facilities and unlimited beauty of this valley worth it.

Trekking duration: 3 hours

Distance: 4-6 km

Day 13 :

Rest day in Gokyo valley

We will hike Gokyo Ri to explore the mountains and great landscape of Gokyo region. There are three Gokyo lakes that are possible to hike. We can visit the lakes, capture photos and videos of these wonderful places.

Day 14 :

Trek to Dole

After having breakfast in Gokyo valley we will trek down to Dole village. Trekkers will pass through Machhermo village, Panga, and Luza villages to reach Dole. We can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Cho Oyu, Kantega and Thamserkhu during the trek. The trail from the eastern side of Ngozumpa glacier follows to reach Dole.

Trekking duration: 5-6 hours

Distance: 11 – 12 km

Day 15 :

Trek to Namche

We will return to Namche bazaar after having breakfast in Dole. The downhill trail from Dole passes through Phortse Thanga, Khumjung and reaches Namche. The great view of Everest range makes the trekking joyful. We can celebrate the completion of trek in Namche.

Trekking duration: 6 hours

Distance: 12 km

Day 16 :

Trek to Lukla

After having breakfast in Namche, we will descend towards Monjo. We will have lunch in Phakding and trek to Lukla. It is the final day of trekking. The adventurous trekking to the Everest region, covering Everest Base Camp, Cho La Pass, and Gokyo Lake, is completed after reaching Lukla.

Trekking duration: 7-8 hours

Distance: 18 – 20 km

Day 17 :

Day 17: Kathmandu flight

We will reach Lukla airport based on our flight time. It take around 25 minutes to reach Kathmandu on a direct flight to Kathmandu. Otherwise, we will take flight to Ramechhap and drive back to kathmandu. Trekkers can visit Thamel in the evening for last minute shopping.

Day 18 :

Final Departure.

One of our company members will drop you at the airport based on your flight time. The trekking will be completed with your departure from Nepal.

Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake & Cho la Pass Trek

Overview

Itinerary

Overview Of Everest base camp, Gokyo Lake, and Cho La pass trek

`Role of the Everest treks:`

Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary