Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake Trekking – 15 Days

We will take a one-day rest at Namche Bazzar to acclimatize ourselves and also to explore the area. Namche Bazzar is bustling with trekkers and tourists from all over the world. You can interact with the local Sherpas and explore their culture, tradition, and cuisine here at Namche. There is a famous Sherpa Cultural Museum that you must visit. You can also take a hike to Hotel Everest View, which provides a great view of the vistas and Namche Bazzar itself.

After breakfast, we begin our trek to Tengboche. We again pass forests of wild rhododendrons and oaks along the way and also get a beautiful view of the mountain vistas. En route, we come across small Sherpa settlements like Phunki Tenga, where we stop for lunch and some rest. After a couple of hours, we reach Tengboche, home to the historically significant Tengboche monastery. After spending sometime, you will descend to Debuche. Overnight in Debuche.

Today, we begin our trek to Dingboche, which is one of the more developed settlements in this region. We start with an uphill climb through thick forests and beautiful streams before reaching the Imja Khola. After crossing a suspension bridge over this river, we reach a small settlement called Pangboche, where we stop for lunch. We can get an excellent view of Mt. Amadablam (6812m) from here as we continue on our way to Dingboche. Along the way, we pass through small villages such as Orsho and Somare before finally reaching Dingboche. Overnight in Dingboche.

We again take a one-day rest to acclimatize with the environment since we have reached the altitude above 4000 meters. Dingboche is also known as the “summer valley” of this region due to the heavy rainfall it experiences during monsoon, which has a significant impact on farming. You can take a hike to the Nagarjun hill (5050m), where you get a fantastic view of mountains such as Amadablam (6812m), Lhotse (8516m), and a majestic view of the Imja Khola Valley. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the shops and bakeries in Dingboche.

After breakfast, we make our way to Lobuche. On our way, you will start to notice that the thick forests soon begin to thin out and get replaced by small shrubs and huge boulders spreading into grasslands. We make our way through small village settlements such as Thukla, where we stop for lunch and rest before continuing our journey. After a couple of hours, we reach Lobuche. You can spend the rest of the day to take sufficient rest as we will trek to the Everest Base Camp the next day. Overnight in Lobuche.

Today, we begin one of the more challenging parts of this trek to Everest Base Camp. You will pass through a small settlement named Gorakshep, which has lots of guesthouses. We will check into a guesthouse, and you can leave your luggage here as we will be going to Everest Base Camp and returning.

On your trek to the base camp, you can notice glaciers and the famous Khumbu Icefall. Finally, when you reach Everest Base Camp, you get a magnificent view of Mt. Everest (8848m) along with other mountains such as Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), and Makalu (8481m). We make our way back to our guesthouse in Gorakshep before it gets dark.

Today, we make our way to the village of Dzongla, but before that, we visit Kala Patthar (5545m). Kala Patthar is a famous viewpoint from where we get a fantastic view of the entire Everest massif and can also view other mountains such as Nuptse (7861m) and Changtse (7543m). After spending some time marveling at this excellent view, we continue with our journey to Dzongla. It is a short walking distance from Kala Patthar to the village of Dzongla. Overnight stay at Dzongla.

The trail from Dzongla to Thangna is another challenging part of this trek due to the steep trail and rough terrains we must pass through. In this part of the trail, we mostly climb downhill as we reach the famous Cho La pass (5367m), which is known for its slippery pathways through frozen lakes and rocks covered with ice. The trail is almost vertical, and you can see small Buddhist Chortens and an abundance of prayer flags. We reach Thangna around late afternoon, and you can take some rest and explore the traditional cuisine of the Sherpa people.

After breakfast, we begin our trek to Gokyo, which is a relatively easier and shorter trek. We make our way to the Gokyo valley as we cross grasslands and small lakes along the way. Gokyo valley is a small settlement consisting of patches of villages spread over 19 lakes. The people living in Gokyo are mostly Sherpas. You can try their local cuisine and explore their culture and tradition. Overnight in Gokyo.

After breakfast, we make our way to the Gokyo peak, also known as Gokyo Ri. It is an uphill climb. Once you reach the peak, you can get a generous view of the majestic peaks such as Cho Oyu (8201m), Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and Makalu (8481m). Once you have soaked in the beautiful view, we make our way downhill to the village of Dole. The path downhill is relatively easier, and small shrubs gradually replace the rocks. Overnight in Dole.

After breakfast, we make our descent back to Namche Bazzar. We will descend, taking the same route we took while going uphill, passing through Phunki Tenga. You can walk at your own pace as the trail gets easier. We will reach Namche Bazzar in the late afternoon, and you can either take some rest or explore the internet cafes, bakeries, and shops here. Overnight stay at Namche Bazzar.

Today is the final day of the trek. We will trek back to Lukla, the starting point of our trek. We will exit the Sagarmatha National Park and make our way downhill. The trail gets a bit steep, so you may need to watch your steps. After we cross the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, the trail gets easier. You can rest your sore legs once we reach Lukla.

After breakfast, we will catch our flight back to Kathmandu. Catch the final glimpse of the Khumbu region. You can rest after this grueling 15-day trek once you reach Kathmandu.