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Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake

A Lake in the mountain, Explore Himalayas and the Lakes of Nepal

Trip Overview

Trip Facts

  • Trip Code TMG-EGC100
  • Start Point Kathmandu
  • End Point Kathmandu
  • Trip Duration 18 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Activity Trekking
  • Region Everest Region
  • Trip Staff Trekking Guide
  • Transportation Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Trip Style BLD
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
  • Max Elevation 5,550 m
  • Group Size 1-15 person
  • Accomodation Value
  • Trip Type Small Group Guided Trips
  • Best Time March, April, May, August, September, October, November

Trip Highlights

  • Blue Lakes
  • High Pass
  • Isolated Villages in the mountain
  • Sherpa Life and Culture
  • Tibetan Culture
  • Monasteries
US$ 2250per person

Trip Overview

Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake is one of the off-the-beaten trails of Nepal, and this trek takes place in the Everest Region. Indeed, it is challenging than Everest Base Camp Trek, but the view that you see from Gokyo Ri, especially those of Mount Everest and Makalu, is classic. In Everest Base Camp Trek, you do not have to cross a high pass, and the highest altitude that you ascend is Kala Patthar, which is 5550 m, but in Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake, you have to cross the pass of 5367 m, and its name is Cho La Pass. Some of the highlights of this trek when you are in Gokyo Valley are Gokyo lakes and Ngozumpa glacier. The valley is beautiful and is dotted with lakes and beautiful views that you do not see in other parts of the Everest Region.

As you reach the Everest Region, meaning as you are out of Gokyo Valley, you will have new highlights, and they are Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the highest viewpoint that you can reach as a trekker. When it comes to knowing the culture of Sherpa, this is one of the best treks to do as it takes you to their towns where you will know about their lifestyles. Another highlight is the Buddhist monastery, and there, you will see a lot of monasteries. The highlight that comes on the top of the list is the view of the mountain which is stunning and breathtaking.

Since you are in the Everest Region, the cold wind always blows, and you can feel it in both your heart and mind and as you see Gokyo Lake and reach Everest Base Camp, you may call them the ultimate destinations that you have seen in your life. Each of these looks incomparable, and as you stand near Mount Everest, your happiness knows no bound. Besides the mountain, there is another highlight that will take your breath away, and its name is the Khumbu Icefall.

The different facets of Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek from beginning to end

As you fly to Lukla, you will see the range of the Himalayas which borders Nepal and Tibet; the view is great, and you will be lost in its beauty. Then, you walk on the side of the Dudh Kosi River as well as through Sherpa villages. High altitude and low altitude are the places where you will be most of the time. As you reach Gokyo Ri, you will be surrounded by snow-covered mountains. You will be in Gokyo Valley, and you will follow the footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing. You will also be in Sagarmatha National Park, and you will reach a place that the geologists called an Alpine region. There are rocky trails as well as high pass with snow, waiting for you.

When it comes to an adventure trek, Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the treks you should add in your travel plan.

Accommodation

You will be staying at a 3-star hotel (Value) in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast with an attached bathroom, and at the best possible hotel or lodge/guesthouse/ mountain teahouse during the trek.

Transportation

In your trip cost, we have also included the transportation fare, so that you do not have to pay from your pocket when you are in Nepal. The fare includes pick up from the airport as well as drop off at the airport, all ground transportations in a private vehicle. You will be seeing us outside the airport holding the name of TMG Adventure when you arrive in Kathmandu. If you arrive in the late evening, we will straightly take you to the hotel, and if you arrive in the day time, you will take you to our office. For more information, you can check it in what is included section.

Meals

You are trekking near the mountains, that is, you are trekking at a higher altitude, so your body needs energy, and you will get the energy from the food you eat. The foods that we provide you have the right amount of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. We will provide you these in all three square meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Guides

All our trekking guides have done training on how to tackle with altitude mountain sickness as well as how to use the first aid kit. They are also taught to take care of the trekkers 24/7 if they are affected by an altitude mountain sickness or if they are sick during the trek. Emergency evacuation if you need, you will be provided a helicopter. That is the reason why our guides have 24/7 access to TMG Adventure in Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must because you are trekking near the mountains at an altitude of more than 3000 m. You must ensure in your country before coming to Nepal, before starting your trek. Please bring with you a copy of insurance, and your insurance policy must cover the medical expenses, helicopter evacuation from the altitude of 5000 m to 6000 m, and other things related to your health. Please give the copy to TMG Adventure. It will send the information to the insurance company if you use the mountain rescue operation, mentioned above.

Passport and visa

Before coming to Nepal, your passport must have the validity of 6 months, and you can put the Tourist Visa ‘On Arrival’ on your passport at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. On arrival, the visa procedure is very quick and simple. For more information please visit this site: Nepal Immigration

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry points

  •  15 Days- $30
  • 30 Days- $50
  • 90 Days- $125

and you must also bring 4 passport-sized photos. If you are from China or SAARC countries, a free visa will be provided to you.

Trekking Information for Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek

Nepal is open for all seasons. You can do a trek and tour in different parts of NepalThose who are looking to do the trek in the best season, travelers can pick it from the below ones: The following are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal, and each of these has its charm, the one which is on the top of the list is the best.

  • Autumn season (September till November)
  • Winter season (November till February)
  • Spring season (March till May)
  • Rainy season (June till August)- Those who love green vegetation and the monsoon season can do the trek. It will also be adventurous if you like it. TMG Adventure can operate trekking and tours; we have done lots of trips in our previous record.)

As a trekker, you can do different types of trekking in Nepal and they have been given below.

  • Tea House Trekking (Guesthouse/Lodge Trek)
  • Camping
  • Home Stay 

TMG Adventure listed different types of trekking experiences or styles along with Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek. You can find it on our website. To make it easier here are the bunch of lists.

Trip Extensions

TMG Adventure is always reaching out of the best service to make our travelers happy. In this package you can see extension trips; these are optional add-ons or travel choices for you. The company has its regular itinerary and the cost details too. On the suggestions and consideration of our previous travelers’, the company offers beyond it. You can check it properly. At the time of booking, if you wish to extend your holiday doing markup in the trip extensions (extra add-ons or activities), you can mark it and book it. It depends on your personal choice. Beyond it, we also offer private and customize trips to those who are looking to do it on their travel requirements. Travelers can send us about the trip information by using our tailor-made trip/ customize trip forms or send us a quick inquiry. One of our travel planners will respond to it.

Walk miles for a good cause

TMG Adventure is not just a tour operator in Nepal but also a contributor for a good cause to our communities and the Himalayas people especially working on behalf of children where are abundant from education. 

Company work through FAN (First Act Nepal) It’s a team that works purely for our children. Support for their well-being through education providing child sponsorship programs. Assisting them in school uniforms, stationery, and school fees.

TMG Adventure donates a certain amount of its income to FAN annually, and the amount that it donates varies from year to year because the income that it earns also varies from year to year. Sometimes the income of TMG Adventure is high, and sometimes, it is low. Accordingly, the donation is made. As you embark on Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek, you will be glad to know that you are doing some good and giving back to the community.

TMG Adventure also has a volunteering program, and if you are interested, then you can help these children through this program. For more, you can contact us via email, make a call or visit our office. You can also be a part of encouragement by engaging and sharing your ideas in our project.

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Itinerary & Maps

Itinerary & Maps

Below is an existing itinerary; this is a standard itinerary of ours, but you can customize the itinerary to meet your specific needs. You can prepare the itinerary that is going to work best for you. Your itinerary should be based on your interest. You can make your itinerary unique by adding fun to it. Travel Max Guide gives the topmost value to your customized itinerary because it has experienced trekking guides to make itinerary better as well as make it easier for you to travel and have a good time in Nepal.

Welcome to the Land of Lord Buddha, the Himalayas and the city of Temple- Kathmandu. In the airport, you can see our company staff holding company signboard in the terminal. You will transfer to the hotel by a private vehicle.

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    Breakfast

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Boudhanath Kathmandu Sighseeing
Kathmandu Durbar Square Nepal

You know today is the first day of your trekking, and you are excited because you are heading to Everest Base Camp. Lukla will put something new in your brain because you have never landed in such an airport before in your life. After landing, you will be relieved, and as you head to Phakding, you will come across a village called Chaurikharka, this is a popular village, and then you descend to Dudh Kosi Ghat. The length of today’s trek is short compare to the other following days. One of the main highlights of Phakding is Rimishung Monastery.

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    Guesthouse

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    BLD

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    Private Vehicle & Flight

tenzing hillary lukla airport

You will trek by the Dudh Kosi River, and this is one of the Kosis, actually, there are seven Kosi Rivers; two of them are Tama Kosi and Soon Kosi. As you are trekking, you are also in the region where there are natural beauties, such as hills and mountains. There are suspension bridges to be crossed, and one of the famous bridges is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. You will be trekking in Sagarmatha National Park where there are check-post and dense forest. You will see Mount Everest, and you will reach Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village of Nepal.

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    Guesthouse

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    BLD

namche

Today, you have to acclimatize because tomorrow, you are ascending to a higher altitude. Acclimatization means exploring Namche and its surrounding places, not staying in a hotel room. Hike to Hillary School, also hike to Khunde and Khumjung. Visit the museum to know the culture and tradition of the Sherpa people, including their lifestyles. Visit Syangboche airport and hike up to Everest View Hotel to see Mount Everest.

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    BLD

Khumjung Village Mount Khumbila
Khumjung Village

The trekking trail goes uphill, it is a steep uphill and takes you to Kyangjuma and valley. There is a forest on the way where you see rhododendron plants and juniper trees. During the springtime; the forest becomes colorful with flowers. You will also come across summer settlements because during summer Sherpas bring their yaks to these high pastures for grazing. The view of Khumbila and Tawache is incredible.

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    BLD

dole trek

The steep trekking trail takes you to Lambara (4220m) and Luza (4360m) as well as juniper trees. You will come across Kharkas, which is a flat spot and has water. You will reach the valley, river, and Machhermo (4410m). In Machhermo, in 1974, Yeti killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman.

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    BLD

machhermo trek

You will walk on a ridge and see an excellent view of the valley, Kantega, and Cho-Oyu (8201m). The trekking trail takes you to Pangka (4390m), and then you descend to the riverbank before climbing the terminal moraine of Ngozumpa Glacier. This is the steepest part of the trekking trail, and you reach the first small Lake (4650m), where you see Brainy ducks.

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    BLD

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trek gokyo

Today is the most exciting day of the trek because you are climbing to Gokyo-Ri, the most famous viewpoint of the Everest Region for to see the panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Everest, and it takes approximately 2 hours to reach the viewpoint. Other mountains that you see are Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache.

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    BLD

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gokyo nepal trek

Today, you will trek through Ngazumpa Glacier, which means, you are almost close to the mountain. You will also be walking by the mountain, and the winding trekking trail takes you to Dragnag. Today, it is a short trek, so you will reach there in the afternoon, and have a lot of time to rest.

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    Guesthouse

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    BLD

Today, you are going to face one of the toughest days of the trek because you are going to cross the Cho La pass. The pass is steep, and you have to walk through the glacier as well as crevasses before you reach Dzongla. The trekking trail is slippery as well as rocky. From the top of the pass, you can see Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche East, and Baruntse.

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    BLD

Follow the trekking trail that takes you downhill. The trekking trail takes you to a grassy area as well, and you will see the incredible view of Lobuche. The trekking trail winds in so many places and you also reach the river and finally to Lobuche. Spend the rest of your time in Lobuche by taking rest.

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    BLD

lobuche
lobuche

Today, you are heading the final destination, that is, Everest Base Camp. Walk on the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier. When you reach Gorak Shep, you will be surrounded by mountains from all sides. As you head to the Everest Base Camp, you will again come across the burial site of the armies who had lost their lives while ascending Mount Everest Khumbu Glacier that you see is the world’s deepest glacier. Take the photos as much as you want, and you will be satisfied.

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    BLD

everest base camp from kalapatthar
gorakshep himal

Today is one the greatest day of your trekking because you will be heading to Kalapathar early morning. You start before the dawn and see the view of the sunrise in the mountains like Everest and Makalu. In addition to Goyo Ri, Kala Patthar is one of the best viewpoints of the Everest Region. From there, you head to Gorak Shep for breakfast, and then you trek to Pheriche.

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Trek downhill to Tengboche. The downhill trail passes through the rhododendron and juniper forest. The trekking trail once again takes you to suspension bridges and the Imja Khola, a river. During the springtime, the trail becomes colorful with these flowers. The trail passes through the forest and takes you to Dingboche, and you will reach Tengboche and visit its monastery. This is the most famous and oldest monastery of the Everest Region.

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After having breakfast, you head to Namche Bazaar; the trekking trail to it goes through the forest where you might see like pheasants, musk deer, and mountain goats, and if you are lucky, then you might see rare snow-leopard. There are steep trekking trails on the way as well as bends. You can stop at Namche for lunch and then trek down to Monjo. Enjoy the view of Mount Everest as you trek. You will be walking by the Dudh Kosi River, and you will also reach a village called Jorsale.

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Namche Bazaar

You trek to Ghat and stop for lunch. Today, you will be most of the time by the Dudh Kosi River. On the way, you will reach several villages like Chumoa, Benkar, Phakding, and Chuthawa. On the way, you will come across the Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate. Today’s trekking trail is easy, but the last part of the trekking trail goes uphill. A good experience to reach Lukla, don’t you think so?

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    Guesthouse

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    BLD

You will fly to Kathmandu on an early morning flight after breakfast. After arriving in Kathmandu, you will head to your hotel. Let us hope that the weather in Lukla becomes fine; so that you can fly in time. Since your hotel is in Thamel, you can visit there to buy gifts for your friends and relatives.

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    Flight & Private Vehicle

Three hours before your international flight, you will be dropped off at the airport by our representative in private transportation.

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    Breakfast

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    Private Vehicle

Cost and Dates

Cost & Dates

The price below is per person. If you have more than 8 people, then please feel free to ask for a discount. Those who love to do a single trip or a special trip with family, friends, and yourself, you can fill up the private journey or a tailor-made journey. According to your requirements, we will send you the price. TMG is happy to serve you very much.

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