Everest Cho La Pass Gokyo Trekking-18 Days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

One of the finest ways to see Mt. Everest (8848.86m) is via the Gokyo Lakes located in the Gokyo valley where the Dudh Koshi River begins. Gokyo is a hidden valley with incredible views of the Mount Everest along with beautiful blue lakes. For many, the trek through Gokyo was a must-see experience on their way to Everest Base Camp. The mountain scenes from Gokyo are even more impressive than those at Kala Patthar.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day DAY 01:: Arrival Kathmandu Airport (1,338m Elevation) — Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be taken to your hotel where you can relax, or spend some time just looking around the city. A welcome dinner will be enjoyed at a Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy a cultural program.Meal included: Dinner only Day DAY 02:: Kathmandu sightseeing and Trek Orientation — Today's agenda will be to take you on a tour of several of the World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley. From ancient temples to historic Royal palaces, you will marvel at the historical and cultural beauty of this city. At lunch, there will be an orientation for our trek where you will meet your team leader and crew.Meal included: Breakfast only Day DAY 03:: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,652m Elevation) — Fly to the village of Lukla and then enjoy a 3 – 4hour trek to the village of Phakding. Today will be a short trek in order to get you acclimated to the elevation. There will be an optional trek to a nearby monastery.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 04:: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m Elevation) — Today's trek will take between 5 and 6 hours as you walk through pine forests leading along the Dudh Koshi River and over a series of suspension bridges. Today will feature the first view of Mt. Everest after a steep climb over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Spend the night at Namche Bazaar, the principal trading center of the region.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 05:: Namche Bazaar (Rest Day) — It may seem early to take a day of rest but this is so that your body will become acclimatized to the high elevation. It will not be a full day of resting, as there will be a short-day hike to your choice of Thame or Khunde or exploring the village of Namche Bazaar. While adjusting to the elevation, it is advisable to do some exercise each day.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 06:: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,110m Elevation) — This day's trek is quite strenuous as we work our way to Mong La pass. The trail may be steep, but the views will more than reward you for your efforts. The trail has scenic vistas as well as passing through dense forest where you will see an abundance of wildlife. We will spend the night at the small village of Dole where there are a few teahouses. Trekking time is 6 – 7 hours.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 07:: Trek from Dole to Machherma (4,800m Elevation) — This will be another strenuous day as the trail makes a steep climb upwards via the village of Lhabarma and Luza. It may be another strenuous day but again, you will be rewarded with outstanding views. Trekking time is about 4-5 hours, with overnight stay at Maccherma.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 08:: Trek from Machherma to Gokyo (4,790m Elevation) — We come now into the beautiful Gokyo area. The Gokyo valley opens up with great views of Mt. Kangtega, Thamserku and Cho Oyu. There is some steep climbing up to the terminal moraine of Ngozamba Glacier. Today the beautiful lakes of the Gokyo region will be spotted. These lakes are a turquoise blue that sparkle in the sun below the snowcapped peaks. We will spend the night in Gokyo.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 09:: Gokyo (Rest Day) — This is a day to relax while adjusting to the higher elevation. There are six lakes in the region, and today will offer a chance to take some short hikes to those lakes. The views of the mountains, including Everest, are outstanding from on top of the ridges around Gokyo. At the fifth Gokyo Lake, you will see the world's largest glacier – Ngazumpa Glacier. You will spend a second night in Gokyo.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 10:: Trek from Gokyo to Thaknak (4,750m Elevation) — Today begins with trekking again, and what a trek. The early morning trek up to Gokyo Ri is steep but offers incredible views of the lakes and mountains. It takes between 3 – 4 hours to reach the top. We will continue to pass by glaciers and lakes, spending the night at Thaknak. Trekking time is 4 – 5 hours.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 11:: Trek from Thaknak to Dzongla (4,830m Elevation) via Cho-La Pass (5,367m) — Cho La Pass is another highlight of the trip, which will display some incredible scenery of the Everest/Gokyo region. The pass is steep but not difficult, and will involve walking on the glacier. We will overnight in a basic lodge, trekking time 7 – 8 hours.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 12:: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4,940m Elevation) — Today’s trek is a bit shorter, only 2 -3 hours, giving you more time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Today is another day of great mountain views with overnight in Lobuche.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day Day 13:: Trek From Loboche to Everest Base Camp (5,364m Elevation) via Gorak Shep — Today's walk leads to our destination – Everest Base Camp. We will stay at Gorak Shep as there are no facilities at Base Camp. From Gorak Shep, you can stand there and look at the highest mountains in the world in all of their grandeur. The trek to Base Camp can be made either today or tomorrow. Many will choose to trek to Base Camp in the morning in order to experience sunrise over the highest mountain in the world. Trekking time today is 8 – 9 hours.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 14:: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche (4,280m Elevation) — The day starts early morning in order to catch the first rays of the morning sun as it turns the snowcapped peaks from gray to pink and then to bright white. Some will choose to travel to Base Camp, which will add an extra 4-5 hours to the day's trek. The trip begins its downward descent as we will spend the night at the village of Pheriche. Trekking time (without Base camp trek) is 8-9 hours.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 15:: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m Elevation) via Tengboche — After days of climbing uphill, today will feel quite easy as we continue our descent to the main village of Namche Bazaar. At Tengboche, you can see the highest Buddhist monastery in the world. The trail is surrounded by juniper and rhododendron trees, making for a wonderful trek. At Namche Bazaar, you will get your first hot shower in the trek as well as an opportunity to do some shopping. There are Internet and ATM machines in the village. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 16:: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m Elevation) — This is the final day of trekking as you make your way to the airport at Lukla. You continue your descent, passing through mountain forests and Sherpa villages. We will spend a night in Lukla.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 17:: Fly to Kathmandu — Today is a short flight back to Kathmandu. Today you can relax, do sightseeing or shopping on your last full day in Nepal. In the evening, there will be a celebration dinner.Meal included: Breakfast only Day DAY 18:: Final Departure — Today, you will depart for home after having an 18-day journey of a lifetime. There will be a little time to do some last-minute shopping before going to the airport. Now is a good time to consider your next adventure to Nepal.Meal included: Breakfast only

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Thaknak (4,750m Elevation) — Today begins with trekking again, and what a trek. The early morning trek up to Gokyo Ri is steep but offers incredible views of the lakes and mountains. It takes between 3 – 4 hours to reach the top. We will continue to pass by glaciers and lakes, spending the night at Thaknak. Trekking time is 4 – 5 hours.+