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The trek to Everest via Gokyo Lake is an alternative but peaceful and beautiful route to the world’s highest place. The views of the tranquil turquoise lake in the sky surrounded by glaciated peaks is sure to steal your heart. 

Trek AVAILABLE in all Seasons

ITINERARY/Price estimate 

All Inclusive Package* ($1760.00 US) 17 Days

Day 1- Pick up from KTM airport and shopping in Thamel for final supplies.

Day 2-  Fly to lukla. Trek to Phakding (3-4 Hrs 2,651m/8,700ft): 8km

Day 3- Phakding to Namche Bazaar (5-6 Hrs 3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km

Day 4- Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Day 5- Namche Bazaar to Dole (6-7 Hrs 4,110m/13,484ft): 11km

Day 6-Dole to Machhermo (3-4 Hrs 4,470m/ 14,663ft): 6km

Day 7- Machhermo to Gokyo (4-5 Hrs 4,800 m/15,744 ft): 7km

Day 8- Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri (3-4 Hrs 5357 m/17,570 ft): 2km

Day 9: Gokyo to Thagnak (4-5 Hrs 4750 m/15,580 ft): 4km

Day 10: Thagnak to Cho La pass (7-8 Hrs 5,367m/17,604 ft) to Dzongla (15, 939 ft): 7km

Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (2-3 Hrs 4940 m/16,207 ft): 6km

Day 12: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (6-7 Hrs 5,364 m/17,594 ft): 13km

Day 13: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (7-8 Hrs 4,288m/14,070ft): 16km

Day 14: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar: 20km, 6 - 7 hours

Day 15: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (6-7 Hrs 2,860m/9,186ft): 19km

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 17: Final Departure

Necessary Gear