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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trek is a combined journey that offers perhaps the best views of every mountain in the Everest region, scenic Himalayan flora and fauna, pristine lakes of Gokyo, and the ethnic lifestyle of the people in the Everest area. Standing at the Everest Base Camp (5356m), Kala Patthar (5545m), Cho La (5420m), and Gokyo Ri (5467m), trekkers will get the best views of the mountains, valleys, lakes, glaciers, and many more.
While trekking, we will begin our journey flying Lukla from Kathmandu, and on the same day, we will reach Phakding. We then continue our journey to Namche Bazaar on a subsequent day. A day will be spent for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. On that day, we shall take a short acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel or the villages nearby. This will help us to be adjusted in the less oxygenated lands.
We then continue our journey to Tengboche the next day. Here we shall go to visit the Tengboche monastery, get some meditations, and be refreshed by viewing the astonishing view of Ama Dablam and surrounding peaks. On the following day, we reach Dingboche. Another acclimatization day will be there at Dingboche. On this day as well, we shall take a short uphill hike for acclimatization purposes.
In the next two days of trekking, we reach Gorekshep, the last human settlement before Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. On the same day of reaching Gorekshep, we visit Everest Base Camp and back to Gorekshep for an overnight stay. The next morning, we ascend Kala Patthar for getting sunrise views. After that, we descend to Gorekshep and move towards Dzongla.
The next day, we pass Chola and reach Gokyo valley, the valley of five pristine lakes. One more day will be spent in Gokyo valley; for ascending Gokyo Ri or we can take an optional hike to the 4th and 5th lakes. We then begin our downward hike towards Dole, Namche, and ultimately to Lukla spending three more days. In this way, we conclude our journey to EBC and Gokyo Lakes Trek.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft)
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trekking preparation
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 9 km/3-4 hours
Day 4: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): 12 km/5-6 hours
Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Namche bazaar – Hike to Everest View Hotel: 2-4 hours acclimatization hike
Day 6: Trek Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft): 12 km /5-6 hrs
Day 7: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft): 11 km /5-6 hours
Day 8: Dingboche - Acclimatization Day- Side trip to Nangkartshang Peak (5100m/16728ft)
Day 9: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft): 8.5 km/4-5 hours
Day 10: Trek Lobuche to Gorekshep (5181m/16994ft) to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) and back to Gorekshep: 12km/8-9 hours
Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m/18188ft) and trek to Dzongla (4,830 m/15,846 ft): 9 km / 6-7 hours
Day 12: Trek Dzongla to Gokyo (4,790 m/15,715 ft) via Chola Pass (5,420m/17,780ft): 11 km/8-9 hours
Day 13: A day in Gokyo Valley: Gokyo Ri (5357 m/17,570 ft) - Optional hike to 4th and 5th Gokyo Lakes
Day 14: Trek to Dole (4,200 m/13776ft): 14 km/5-6 hours
Day 15: Dole to Namche Bazaar: 12 km/4-5 hours
Day 16: Namche Bazzar to Lukla: 19km / 7-8 hours
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final Departure
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One the best treks/climbs/hikes in the world!
It was just amazing with breathtaking scenery. This is one of those things in life that has to be experienced. Don't get me wrong, it is a struggle, it's hard yakka all the way, and oxygen levels are low and absolutely exhausting. However, this is all part of the adventure; once done, you will want to return again and again.
I highly recommend Outward Adventure Team especially Kipa and Krishna for their unconditional support and care throughout the journey.
