Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Lake via Cho La Pass
About the trip:
October 13-29th (17 Days, 16 Nights)
Location: Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake (Departing from Kathmandu)
Price: $1650 (50% Deposit to Book)
Accommodations: Tea House Style Accomodations
Meals: Full meal plan included during the trek (Breakfast only in Kathmanu)
Gokyo Cho La Pass with the Everest Base Camp trek is an incredible adventure! This trek offers a unique experience, allowing you to explore both the stunning Gokyo Lakes and the iconic Everest Base Camp in one trek.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
• The world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848 m above mean sea level)
• Combination of natural beauty and Sherpa culture.
• Can see other peaks, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu, higher than 8,000m from Trail.
• Explore Sherpa villages
• Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Red Panda, and Himalayan Monal
• Monastery (Tangboche and Khumjung)
• Gokyo Lake and other lakes
• Amazing view from Chola Pass and peak Gokyo Ri
ITINERARY
◉ Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and walking on Thamel.
◉ Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2886 m/9,437 ft.). Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 4 hours
◉ Day 03: Trek to Namche (3450 m./11,249 ft.), 6 hours
◉ Day 04: Trek to Khumjung (3789m) via Sangboche hill, 3 hours
◉ Day 05: Trek to Dole village (4040 m/13,211 ft.), 6 hours
◉ Day 06: Trek to Machhermo village (4150 m/13,571 ft), 4 hours
◉ Day 07: Trek to Gokyo village (4750 m/15,533 ft), 5 hours
◉ Day 08: Gokyo Valley and Glacier Lakes Excursion Day!
◉ Day 09: Trek to Thagnak (4661 m / 15,241 ft), 5 hours
◉ Day 10: Dzongla (4830 m/15,794 ft.) via Cho La Pass (5330 m/17,429 ft.), 6 hours
◉ Day 11: Trek to Lobuche (4930 m/16,121 ft), 4 hours
◉ Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,540 ft.), 7 hours
◉ Day 13: Hike to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,132 ft.). Descend to Pheriche (4243m.), 9 hours
◉ Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/12,249 ft.), 5 hours
◉ Day 15: Trek to to Lukla (2886 m/9,337 ft.), 6 hours
◉ Day 16: Scenic mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
◉ Day 17: Final departure from Kathmandu.
INCLUDED
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
Domestic Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla and Back to Ramechhap/Kathmandu.
Hotel accommodation: 2 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast
All Teahouse accommodation with meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek guide
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter, if have min two pax)
Staff costs, including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
All government and local taxes
Sleeping bag (returnable after trek) & achievement certificate
EXCLUDED IN THE COST
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance (REQUIRED)
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s), and driver(s)
