Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lake

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There is absolutely no doubt that this was the best trip of our lives. We signed up to complete the Ebc & Gokyo lake trek. The first thing that needs to be mentioned is that Gokyo lake is shut during monsoon season so DO NOT book this specific tour for monsoon. We were not able to go to Gokyo lake and were not given a refund for the additional money that we paid. However, reviewing the Everest Base Camp trek - it was fantastic! Our guide Paban was so helpful and knew so much about the mountain. He went above and beyond to ensure that we were safe and happy. He carried out regular blood oxygen checks and helped us through any minor signs of altitude sickness. Our porter Dipak was equally as amazing. He was like a second guide and is really one of the most wonderful people we have ever met. We spent all of our time with these two and they became our second family. Ganga is one of the company owners and he met us in person upon our arrival in Kathmandu to ensure we had all the right equipment and we were prepared for our trek. He provided us with duffle bags, sleeping bags and excellent quality down jackets. He was extremely helpful and contributed towards the success of our trip. He also assisted us in booking a room in his hotel ‘the Woodapple’ at the start and end of our trip which was one of the best hotels in Kathmandu. The EBC trek itself exceeded our expectations. The tea houses were of high quality and the locals were extremely friendly. Paban knew the route extremely well and there was the perfect amount of walking each day. Obviously there were some negatives from going in monsoon season e.g, there was a limited food menu, WiFi was turned off in some of the accommodations and most tea houses and shops were closed. The one thing that we didn’t know, was that actual Everest base camp was shut at this time of year. All the tents come down and there was nothing there except for the famous rock. Just be prepared for this and then you will not be disappointed. However, there were a lot of positives from trekking in the monsoon season which should be considered. The trekking route was extremely quiet which meant that the toilets and tea houses were very clean and we often got the best rooms. Also, the weather was nowhere near as cold and we only had to wrap up warm on the last few days. We were lucky that our flight in and out of Lukla was not delayed but delays are definitely expected at this time of year. One of the main perks of monsoon season was that we pretty much had the mountain to ourselves. Our photos are spectacular as there were no people around. When we reached base camp, we had around an hour to sit and enjoy our achievement. We played music, drank a beer and the moment was magical. In peak season, there is a queue to take a photograph so you would not get this intimate moment. You should definitely consider booking the Everest base camp trek in the monsoon season. We would certainly go at this time of year again. However, the gokyo lake part should not be an option as it’s completely closed. We want to thank Ganga, Paban and Dipak for the best week of our lives and we thoroughly enjoyed our EBC hike.

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15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

10 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 65 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5545mHighest point reached

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Kathmandu, Nepal

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Highlights

Visit the spiritual hub of Khumbu, Tengboche

Bask in stunning views of the Khumbu Glacier and Ngozumpa Glacier

Get close up views of Mount Everest

Take a once in a lifetime small-plane mountain flight to Lukla

Itinerary

Everest Cho La Pass trek is a combination of everything that the Everest region of Nepal has to offer! Combine Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo Lake and Chola pass and your Everest Cho La pass trek is ready.
Experience the lush landscape, forests, monasteries, people, culture, mountainous lifestyle, glaciers, and glacial lakes. This adventurous trek offers you the best views of mountains like Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, Mount Lhotse and many more.

This 15-day trip begins from the buzzing town of Kathmandu. The noisy crowd in the capital city is completely different from what you will experience in the Base Camp, Chola pass, and Gokyo Lakes. An exhilarating flight to Lukla takes you to the Khumbu region of Nepal. As you hike up along the Dudhkoshi region, you enter into Sagarmatha National Park and move ahead to Everest Base Camp via Namche. The trail again leads us into a valley with turquoise colored Gokyo lakes. Bask in the splendor of Ngozumpa glacier, the Gokyo lakes from Gokyo RI and the thrill of crossing the icy trail along Cho La pass.

Come along and join us in experiencing the isolated mountainous communities and scenery in its own undisturbed habitat. We will make your journey a memorable one!

day 1Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m)

Today we being our trek with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From here, our walk begins on a track that slowly moves to Cheplung village. The village presents a lovely glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred peak that has never been climbed. We will then gradually walk down to Phakding passing across the lush landscape and the striking views of Kusum Kangraru will greet you.

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Lunch, Dinner

day 2Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

day 3Acclimatization hike to the Everest View Hotel

day 4Namche to Tengboche (3860m)

day 5Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m)

day 6Acclimatization Hike to Nagerjun (5100m)

day 7Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m)

day 8Trek to EBC (5364m) - Gorekshep (5181m)

day 9Trek to Dzongla (4830m)

day 10Trek to Thangna (4700m) Via Cho La Pass

day 11Trek to Gokyo Lakes (4790m)

day 12Hike to Gokyo Ri, trek to Dole (4200m)

day 13Trek to Namche (3440m)

day 14Trek to Lukla (2800m)

day 15Fly back to Kathmandu

What's Included

Airport pickup and drop off by private car

Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek. You can choose meals (veg/non-veg/vegan) from a menu.

Best available (1 room for two people) teahouses during the trek. Private bathroom at Lukla, Phakding, and Namche.

1 highly experienced English-speaking trekking guide for the group including his food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.

1 porter between two trekkers (1 porter will carry 25 kg maximum) including their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.

Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla, and Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes

Duffle bag for the trekking to put your trekking belongings.

Down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek. They are rated -15 deg Celsius

T-shirt, trekking map, and trip achievement certificate

Comprehensive first aid medical kid with an oximeter to monitor oxygen level and heartbeat.

All required trekking permits including Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.

Government taxes and office service charge

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