Everest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit

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A fantastic holiday, with a mix of short days and relaxation and more challenging climbs. A real holiday of a lifetime!

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19 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

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Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Highlights

Trek to Everest Base Camp and stand at the foot of the highest mountain on Earth

Cross the Ngozumpo Glacier and take on the glaciated Cho La pass

Climb Gokyo Ri for magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu

Ascend Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri for views of Everest and other Himalaya giants

Complete a challenging circuit through the quieter Gokyo Valley

Stay beside the azure glacial lake at Gokyo

Itinerary

Experience the raw grandeur of Nepal’s high peaks on the "Everest & Gokyo Lakes Circuit," a strenuous 19-day trek for experienced adventurers craving both challenge and solitude. Setting out from Kathmandu, this circuit leads through Namche Bazaar, Dole, and the tranquil Gokyo Valley, crossing the dramatic Cho La pass before joining the classic route to Everest Base Camp. Ample time for acclimatization lets you fully explore the serene Gokyo Lakes and aim for the summit of Kala Pattar, offering unmatched views of Everest. With a high staff-to-traveler ratio, seasoned local guides, and comprehensive support—including oxygen and medical kits—the tour ensures safety as you traverse remote wilderness. All essentials are included: accommodation, meals, and transport. The USP: a circular trek that goes beyond the standard Everest Base Camp route, revealing quieter valleys and hidden panoramas few ever see.

day 1Adventure starts in Kathmandu

Begin your adventure at the Royal Singi Hotel in Kathmandu, the start point for many of our Himalayan treks over the years.
Around 6pm, bid namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead during a full trek briefing.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Nepalese welcome by arranging a group dinner.
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Meals

Dinner

day 2Early morning transfer to Manthali for your flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding

day 3Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar

day 4Acclimatisation walk to Kunde and Khumjung; descend to Kyanjuma

day 5Cross the Mong La into the Gokyo Valley and trek to Dole

day 6Continue to Machhermo

day 7Trek to Gokyo Lake, a small settlement of lodges on the shores of a blue lake. Afternoon, optional walk up the hill behind camp for incredible views of the Ngozumpo Glacier

day 8Climb Gokyo Ri

day 9Walk across the Ngozumpo Glacier to Thangnak

day 10Cross the Cho La and enter the main Khumbu Valley; trek to Dzongla

day 11Continue the ascent to Lobuje

day 12A long day to visit Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Gorak Shep

day 13Climb Kala Pattar (5,545m) for classic views of Everest; descend to Pheriche

day 14Trek to Thyangboche and visit the famous monastery, descent to Phungki Tenga and ascend to Kyanjuma

day 15Trek back to Namche and further down to Monzo

day 16Return to Lukla

day 17Fly to Manthali; transfer to Kathmandu

day 18Free day in Kathmandu

day 19Adventure ends in Kathmandu

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 3 Classic nights (hotels), 15 Simple nights (teahouses/mountain lodges)

Meals

All breakfasts, one dinner, morning bed-tea on trek and a welcome drink at each overnight lodge

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (private minibus and two domestic flights) and listed activities, including trekking permit and national park feesArrival and departure transfers

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)

Others

Staff carry oxygen and a first-aid kit on trekKitbag to keep

What's Excluded

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