The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to the foot of the world's highest peaks on Earth
Gokyo Cho-La Pass and Everest Base Camp Trekking is lodge-based trek follows in the footsteps of the great climbing parties. Trekking through Sherpa heartland past cultivated fields and small villages, we follow the Dudh Koshi before the hard work begins as we climb up to Namche Bazaar. Above the tree-line the scenery is stark but spectacular and fantastic views. Walking trail up to Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri peak is a another part of this trek and taste itself with wonedrful views of Everest, Cho Oyu and other peaks around.
Crossing Cho-La pass is one of the adventure which takes us Kala Pattar and Everest Base camp to explore around. The incredible Buddhist monastery at Tengboche is a photographer's paradise, set against the backdrop of Mt. Ama Dablam, Everest and other huge, snowcapped peaks. With time for acclimatization en route, Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu glacier as well as Icefall and the opportunity to climb Kala Pattar (5545m.) for a breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. Trail descent, surprisingly fast, brings us back to Lukla where we take flight back to Kathmandu.
Hotels/Lodges
18 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,652m.)
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazar. (3,440m.)
Day 04: Explore Everest Views Hotel and Khumjung Village (3,790m.)
Day 05: Namche Bazar – Dole (4,040m.)
Day 06: Dole – Machharmo. (4,410m.)
Day 07: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m.)
Day 08: Gokyo Lake – Gokyo Ri Peak (5,360m.) Gokyo.
Day 09: Gokyo Lake – Thangna (4,700m.).
Day 10: Thagna – Cho-La Pass (5,420m.) – Dzanglha (4,843m.)
Day 11: Dzanglha – Labuche (4910m.)
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,288m.) - Visit Everest Base Camp (5,357m.)
Day 13: Ascent to Kala Pattar (5,545m.) and return to Labuche.
Day 14: Labuche – Dingboche (4,260m.)
Day 15: Dingboche - Hike to Chhukung (4,730m.) back to Dingboche.
Day 16: Dingboche – Tengboche (3,867m.)
Day 17: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
Day 18: Namche Bazar – Lukla (2,800m.) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer at Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Hotels/Lodges
18 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,652m.)
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazar. (3,440m.)
Day 04: Explore Everest Views Hotel and Khumjung Village (3,790m.)
Day 05: Namche Bazar – Dole (4,040m.)
Day 06: Dole – Machharmo. (4,410m.)
Day 07: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m.)
Day 08: Gokyo Lake – Gokyo Ri Peak (5,360m.) Gokyo.
Day 09: Gokyo Lake – Thangna (4,700m.).
Day 10: Thagna – Cho-La Pass (5,420m.) – Dzanglha (4,843m.)
Day 11: Dzanglha – Labuche (4910m.)
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep (5,288m.) - Visit Everest Base Camp (5,357m.)
Day 13: Ascent to Kala Pattar (5,545m.) and return to Labuche.
Day 14: Labuche – Dingboche (4,260m.)
Day 15: Dingboche - Hike to Chhukung (4,730m.) back to Dingboche.
Day 16: Dingboche – Tengboche (3,867m.)
Day 17: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
Day 18: Namche Bazar – Lukla (2,800m.) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 19: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer at Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Hotels/Lodges
18 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 17 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
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