1
DAY
Arrival in Kathmandu
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel.
Gokyo Lakes & Everest Base Camp Expedition
19 Days / 18 Nights
Experience an extraordinary Himalayan circuit combining the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, the challenging Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar on one comprehensive high-altitude trek.
DAY BY DAY
Itinerary Overview
2
DAY
Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation
Visit Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, followed by trek preparation.
3
DAY
Fly to Lukla • Trek to Phakding
Morning flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding. Approx. 3–4 hours.
4
DAY
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Trek along the Dudh Koshi and enter Sagarmatha National Park before reaching Namche Bazaar. Approx. 5–6 hours.
5
DAY
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Acclimatization with optional hikes to Khumjung or Syangboche and exploration of Namche.
6
DAY
Namche Bazaar to Dole
Trek via Kyangzoma, Mongla and Phortse Thanga to Dole. Approx. 5–6 hours.
7
DAY
Dole to Machhermo
Trek through scenic ridges with views of Cho Oyu, Kangtega and Thamserku. Approx. 5–6 hours.
8
DAY
Machhermo to Gokyo
Trek past the Ngozumpa Glacier and Gokyo lakes to Gokyo. Approx. 5–6 hours.
9
DAY
Gokyo Ri & Fifth Lakes
Acclimatization day with a climb of Gokyo Ri at 5,357m and hike toward the fourth and fifth Gokyo lakes. Approx. 5–6 hours.
10
DAY
Gokyo to Thangnag
Cross the Ngozumpa Glacier and continue to Thangnag. Approx. 3–4 hours.
11
DAY
Thangnag to Dzongla via Cho La Pass
Cross the challenging Cho La Pass at 5,368m and descend to Dzongla. Approx. 6–7 hours.
12
DAY
Dzongla to Lobuche
Continue through the high Himalayas to Lobuche. Approx. 5 hours.
13
DAY
Lobuche • Everest Base Camp • Gorakshep
Trek along the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m and return to Gorakshep. Approx. 6 hours.
14
DAY
Kalapatthar to Pheriche
Early hike to Kalapatthar at 5,545m, then descend to Pheriche. Approx. 5 hours.
15
DAY
Pheriche to Kyangzoma
Descend through Pangboche and continue to Kyangzoma. Approx. 4.5 hours.
16
DAY
Kyangzoma to Monjo
Trek through Namche and descend to Monjo. Approx. 4 hours.
17
DAY
Monjo to Lukla
Trek via Phakding to Lukla, completing the trekking journey. Approx. 4 hours.
18
DAY
Lukla to Kathmandu
Morning flight to Kathmandu, followed by free time and an evening farewell dinner.
19
DAY
Departure
Airport transfer for your onward flight.
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