Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Himalayas? Explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Everest region with the Everest base Camp trek via Gokyo Lakes. This extraordinary adventure promises the perfect blend of nature, culture, and challenge, as you traverse captivating landscapes and pristine alpine lakes.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Himalayas with the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek. Here are the main highlights:
The Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes Trek is a 16-day adventure that takes you through the heart of the Khumbu region, providing an exhilarating experience of the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. This trek showcases the beauty of both Everest Base Camp and the mesmerizing Gokyo Lakes.
The journey to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes is a captivating adventure that begins amidst the vibrant streets of Kathmandu. From this bustling city, trekkers take a thrilling flight to Lukla, a charming mountain town that serves as the gateway to the trek. This exhilarating flight sets the tone for the adventure that lies ahead, filling the air with expectation and excitement. As the plane touches down in Lukla, trekkers prepare to step into a world of breathtaking vistas and unparalleled experiences.
Once in Lukla, the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Trek officially commences, and the first leg of the journey leads to Namche Bazaar. This bustling Sherpa town holds a special place in the trek, offering a crucial stop for acclimatization. Here, trekkers immerse themselves in the vibrant Sherpa culture while enjoying awe-inspiring views of Everest and its neighboring peaks. This acclimatization stop is vital for adjusting to the altitude and preparing for the higher elevations that lie ahead. Namche Bazaar provides a glimpse into the unique way of life in the Himalayas and a chance to interact with the resilient Sherpa community.
Ebc and Gokyo Lakes trek is marked by the ascent of Gokyo Ri, a vantage point that rewards trekkers with panoramic views of the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Khumbu region. The sight of this sprawling glacier is awe-inspiring and adds to the grandeur of the trek. The journey also includes an ascent to Everest base camp via Cho La pass, which is a high-altitude mountain pass that provides an exhilarating trek.
Continuing the Everest Gokyo Lake trekking, the trail takes a mesmerizing detour to the Gokyo Lakes (Gokyo Valley) after Namche Bazaar. This diversion promises a unique and picturesque experience, showcasing the ethereal beauty of the Gokyo Lakes and granting panoramic views of Cho Oyu, the world's sixth-highest mountain. The serene ambiance and stunning reflections in the turquoise waters of the lakes create a captivating spectacle, adding a distinctive flavor to the trek. Trekkers bask in the magnificence of the lakes and the surrounding Himalayan landscape before rejoining the classic route towards Everest Base Camp.
The final stretch of the Everest base camp Gokyo Lake trek unfolds amidst the stunning landscapes of the Khumbu region, where trekkers encounter the mighty Khumbu Glacier and the formidable Khumbu Icefall. These natural wonders, part of the journey's closing chapters, serve as a reminder of the raw power and ever-changing beauty of the Himalayas. The trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes encompasses a spectrum of experiences, from the heart-pounding flight to Lukla to the tranquil moments by the lakeside, all culminating in a life-changing adventure amidst the grandeur of the Himalayas.
When it comes to embarking on the journey to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes, there are alternative routes that offer a diverse and less-trodden path for adventurers seeking a unique experience. Let's explore these alternative routes:
Gokyo Lake Trek, often referred to as the Gokyo ri trek, is a captivating alternative to the classic Everest Base Camp route. This route takes trekkers to the serene Gokyo Lakes, a hidden gem in the Everest region. It's an ideal choice for those who crave both adventure and tranquility. Along the way, trekkers will be treated to breathtaking views of not only Everest but also the towering Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Makalu, and Lhotse peaks. The trek culminates with a climb up Gokyo Ri, which offers a panoramic view of the world's highest mountains and the sparkling Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Valley below.
For trekkers seeking a more challenging yet equally rewarding alternative, the Gokyo and Renjo La Pass Trek is an excellent choice. This route combines the beauty of Gokyo Lakes with the adventure of crossing Renjo La Pass, a high mountain pass that promises jaw-dropping views of Everest and neighboring peaks. It's a path less traveled, providing trekkers with a sense of solitude amidst the towering Himalayas.
The Everest Three High Pass Trek is the ultimate alternative route for seasoned adventurers. This route takes trekkers on a thrilling journey across three high mountain passes: Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La. It's a challenging odyssey that requires physical fitness, endurance, and a taste for high-altitude adventure. Three passes trek Nepal, trekkers will explore remote Sherpa villages, witness pristine alpine scenery, and gain a unique perspective of the Everest region.
Northern Trekking Team warmly welcomes you in this land of Himalayas, Nepal. We will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and drive you to the hotel in Thamel. You will be introduced with the guide or trek leader who will be with you throughout your adventure period—15 days trek. He will brief you about the trip and will dictate with essential things to bring for the trek. If time permits, you can roam around the streets of Thamel and enjoy this touristic destination of Nepal.
Well, trekking begins from today but prior to that, we have to reach Lukla (2,860m-9383ft). It is a starting point of our trek. We get in Lukla by air. It is a scenic flight of 35 minutes. Built by Sir Edmund Hillary, the airport in Lukla—Tenzing-Hillary Airport—is one of the most dangerous airstrips in the world. He along and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa were the first to scale Mt. Everest in 1953. After arranging porters in Lukla, the much-awaited adventure of life begins—Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes Trek. Witnessing traditional Nepali cultures and the lifestyle of hilly people, we proceed toward Phakding (2,643m-8671ft).
We head toward Namche Bazaar (3,440m-11286ft)—the biggest commercial hub of the entire Khumbu region, after breakfast. Walk today is not as easy as it was yesterday but the uphill climb will reward you with scenic beauty. As we proceed, we will be walking along the bank of the Dudh Koshi river. The two suspension bridges that you witness from a distance will make your mood. I bet you will not miss this moment to capture forever! If weather permits, you will also get a distant view of a couple of peaks—Khumbila, Kusum Kangaroo, Thamserku, and Mt Everest—while on the way to Namche. Normally, it takes seven hours to get to Namche Bazaar from Phakding.
The beauty of this hike—Everest View —begins from today. Yes, we will take you to Everest View Hotel on this rest day. On this walk of nearly two hours, the first half is a steep climb and the second is flat. We will sit in the hotel and enjoy coffee with the heart capturing a view of Mt. Everest ahead. This is the essence of this trip. We now proceed toward Khumjung. It is a small settlement and Sherpa are the natives of this village. The monastery called Khumjung is the major attraction of this place. You can observe Yeti scalp here. After spending nearly an hour here, we will get back to Namche Bazaar where we will be visiting a couple of monasteries and Sherpa museum.
It is going to be an interesting walk as we will be following the uphill trail followed by a downhill to reach Dudh Koshi river. We head toward the north from here, Dudh Koshi river. We arrive at Mong La. It is a birthplace of Lama Sange Dorjeewho is regarded as a reincarnation of a Lama from Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet. He is the one who spread Buddhism in this part of the globe, Khumbu region. Few hours of walk from Mong La will bring us in Phortse Thanga.
It takes nearly 6/7 hours to reach Machhermo from Phortse Thanga. We will reach here penetrating through a dense forest of rhododendron. The waterfall near Tonga village is beautiful. We will pass a few more villages—Dhole, Labarma, and Luza—to arrive at Machhermo.
The fact behind Gokyo is that you will witness the beauty of three blue lakes. The view of Kangtaiga and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,153m) will further trigger your excitement. We cross all three lakes—Longpongo Lake, Taboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari (Milk Pond) to get in the village of Gokyo. The valley goes on widening as we reach Pangkha. Following descending riverbank trail for a few hours will get us at Ngazumpa Glacier but prior to reaching here, we need to climb as well. Crossing the iron bridge and observing silent Longpongo lake, we reach a place where you will see footprints of Lama on a stone. Similarly, the further walk will take us to another lake— Taboche Tsho.
On this day of acclimatization, we will lead you to several places that will unfold the beauty of the Khumbu region. The spectacular views of the Himalayas from Gokyo Ri is heart capturing. You will also visit fourth and fifth Gokyo Lake. The key attractions of the site are Mt. Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu along with Ngozumba Glacier.
Walk today is quite short and we will get in Thagnak by the first half of the day. The view of Gokyo Ri is a marvelous view from Thangnak.
What a wonderful day of life! You will be experiencing another pass today—Cho La Pass. We will start our hike early in the morning because harsh weather condition during the late morning or noon can ruin the entire hike impacting our trek schedule. The view of Ama Dablam from the top of the pass is awesome. JUST AWESOME! A further couple of hours walk from the pass will lead us to Dzongla.
Thank god the hike today is relatively easy. By noon, we will be in Lobuche. It means we will be walking for nearly four hours. You will get a nice view of Lobuche Peak from here.
How exciting it is to imagine a day that makes your dream tangible. Isn’t it exciting? Yes, it is. Today, you will reach at EBC via Gorak Shep. The trail to Gorak Shep from Lobuche is rough and rocky. The view of Pumori (7,145), Nuptse (7,745), Lingtren (6,697) and Mt. Everest are the major attractions of Gorak Shep. On the same day, we hike to EBC and spend a couple of hours here. We retrace the path to Gorak Shep where we will spend a blissful night.
It is going to be one of the longest hikes of the entire trek campaign. We will head toward Kala Patthar early in the morning to get a sunrise view. Here, you will be surrounded by mountains in 360 degrees. The view of Mt. Everest is majestic from here. After spending nearly an hour here, we proceed toward Pheriche. It will take us roughly 6/7 hours to get in Pheriche.
The trail today is relatively easy and we pass through Pangboche and Tengboche to get in Namche Bazaar. Nearly a walk of six hours will get us in this commercial hub of Khumbu region—Namche Bazaar.
Leaving the beauty of Khumbu behind, we proceed ahead to get in Lukla. We will
be walking for nearly 6/7 hours to arrive in Lukla and here ends our trip to Gokyo Lake Trek with EBC and Cho-La Pass.
We will try to catch the first flight to Kathmandu and this will get us in the capital by 8 am. From the airport, we will escort you to the hotel. You will have ample time to roam around Kathmandu. In the evening we, Northern Trekking team, will offer you dinner. We want you to share your experience along with feedback on the trip so that we can improve ourselves.
►Windproof/waterproof jacket. (1)
►Fleece jacket. (1)
►Shirts and t-shirts. ( 3/4 pairs)
►Down jacket. (1) (provided by Company)
►Raincoat. (1)
►Warm cotton long pants. (1/2 pairs)
►Waterproof pants. (1)
►Long thermal underwear. (2)
►Short underwear. (3/4 pec)
►Sun hat or scarf. (1)
►Warm fleece hat. (1)
►Sunscreen sunblocks, and Lipbalms with UV protection.
►Sunglasses. (1/2 pairs)
►Comfortable trekking boot.
►Thick shocks. (3/4 pairs)
►Light shocks. (3/4 Pairs)
►Camp shoes and sandals.
►Warm waterproof (gore-tex) gloves.
►Basic First Aid Kit.
►Sleeping bag ( Provide by the company)
►Water Bottle
►Towel
►Day-pack or Backpack
►Swiss Knife
►Torchlight or Flashlight
►Hand Sanitizer
►Hiking Pole
►Smartphone or Compact Camera
►Power-bank
For everyone who will plan to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with the ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Your insurance policy should cover up the entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal.
In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal takes you of 5,000 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,000 m.
We suggested that you buy your insurance policy from your home country before joining with us, where it is difficult buying a local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.
While you’re in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at a standard hotel (Arrival time and departure time). Your accommodation is at best local Lodge and Guest Houses where available. The Mountain local Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. The Lodges are fairly basic and the room is spare with twin beds. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall and warmed fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted.
Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Traveling with Northern Trekking Team, you experience the vast array of wonderful Nepalese food, Italian, Thai, Chinese, and several local foods. While on the trek it will be on full board all 3 times meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, with Tea/Coffee) included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic special food during your trips. Generally, choose menu items are Nepalese meals (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), boiled and fried potatoes, kinds of pasta and even pizza. So, overall you have a different choice of foods on the trek. During this trek, you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same guest house.
You should book the service at least 15 days before the trek departure date. After you confirm your trip with us, you should be transferring us a photocopy of your passport or your personal information. The personal information you have to provide us your first name, middle name, and last name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and gender. Importantly, you need to pay 20% of the total price in advance for the domestic flight tickets and hotel booking and permit process. You can pay the remaining balance before you start the trek.
Generally, in the Everest region have to use Twin Otter and Dornier primary modes of transport to and from the airstrip. Since you are trekking in the geographically as well as climate-wise the most difficult part of the world, it is natural that flights get canceled. Mountain weather conditions or technical issues are something we cannot predict. In case of cancellation of flights, we can hire a helicopter for you to maintain your schedule. Helicopter facility can only be provided if our clients agree to pay the extra charges. Unwanted to say, the helicopter takes 4 to 6 passengers at a time and the cost can be shared amongst the passengers. We would like to repeat it that in case the helicopter service is required, the trekkers must pay the cost. We can help you prepare documents you need to submit to the travel insurance company for the reimbursement. Please be informed that the Twin Otter and Dornier aircraft allow only 15kgs as the weight limit. This weight is equal to 33 Pounds. This weight includes both your duffel bag and daypack. This means you need to pack and prepare your luggage wisely. We suggest you not to exceed the limit to avoid an additional cost of USD 2 to USD 5 per kg.
How much money or cash you should be bringing with you depends on how you do the trip and the number of days you want to spend here in Nepal. Much also depends on your spending habits. Generally, you must have to take10 to 15 USD for spending your expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, camera, and mobile battery charging. How much you will be spending during your trekking depends on the standard of the package you have purchased.
Our guides are fully trained and licensed from Nepal Government Tourism Department, certified by TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association.
All our Trekking Guides are professional with decades of experience in this field of adventure. They are trained specially for specified and various trips, to cater the flexible requirement of our clients from different nationalities, this will assure you that your trip will be enjoyable and in safe hands of professional experts.
On every trip, will be one Trek leader and an assistance leader on each additional 7 peoples in the group on treks, this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides gets sick or clients may get sick and need to be evacuated or staying behind from the walks, it wills still works smoothly and there would non-impact with our original trek plan.
Every 7 trekkers will have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Our porter is fully strong, helpful and friendly. Their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and Insurance on each trip with us. As you know that we are very trustworthy and polite, while on trek thus we make sure that our porter is fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and benefit for trekking porters.
The maximum load carried by our porter minimum 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag is not more than the above figure.
This is a high altitude journey and elevation starts from low 2,860 m to 5,545 m high, where symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) might occur due to dry air, cold wind and less oxygen. Generally, The Gokyo Lake Trek with EBC and Cho-La Pass trip one needs to be in good physical with sound health to avoid other medical complication on the route the journey, just follow our guide he will advise and suggestion which keeps and makes you feel secure to enjoy this fabulous adventure with us.
Three best seasons for the trek to Gokyo Lake Trek with EBC and Cho-La Pass. Generally, the main trails are having with trekkers in the two regions, we suggest you join in at the right time of the year as far as possible.
The main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking from moderate to adventurous or challenging treks, the most important is choosing the right trip as per your duration of holiday and fitness, for Everest Himalayan trekking adventure one needs to be in sound health and physically fit.
On booking with our preparation of fitness required like walking-jogging-Jumba-aerobic at least twenty days before your departure from the home country.
Please send us your dietary list and medical history report so that we can arrange well in advance respectively. Book the ticket from home for Kathmandu,Nepal to reach at least two days ahead and earlier from trek departure with much space in Kathmandu after the trek, this allows you with more time in Nepal to enjoy the culture and heritage sites of Nepal and also in case of flight delay (Kathmandu-Lukla and Lukla-Kathmandu) which can happen sometimes due to bad and unfavorable weather.
If you are thinking of taking a visa at the airport or immigration entry point, the following are your requirements:
When a foreigner has to get down at Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any force landing for whatever the reason, the foreigner can obtain a transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent.
Kevin N | Germany | On 4th Nov, 2023
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5 stars for Mingmar and his Northern Trekking Team! Everything works well, from the pick up at the airport, over the stay in the hotel and the trek itself. I've done the EBC Chola Gokyo Trek and he knows nearly everybody on the way, what shows, that it's really his second home. Because of this you feel safe and well guided at every moment. He took care of me, as I got a bit problems with the altitude and we discuss the different opportunities for the next days, but in the end we could do the trek like planned. Everything was well planned and if there was something critical, he found a solution. You feel that he's doing it with heart and very personally and not only for money. That's not often given in the trekking business!
In the end I would book again at Northern Trekking Team! :)
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