The trek to Gokyo offers a good alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp. From Gokyo four 8000m peaks (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) are clearly visible.
There are several options for additional side trips and high altitude walking, including the crossing of Chola, a 5420m high pass into Khumbu.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Fly Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2610m) Day 02 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m). Day 03 : Rest Day at Namche Bazaar. Day 04 : Trek to Phortse Tanga (4810m). Day 05 : Trek to Dole (4200m). Day 06 : Trek to Machhermo(4470m). Day 07 : Trek to Gyokyo (4750m). Day 08 : Trek to Thanga (4700m). Day 09 : Trek to Cholapass (5330m) Dzongla. Day 10 : Trek to Labuche (4910m). Day 11 : Trek to Goraksheep and Kalapathar (5550m). Day 12 : Trek to EBC (5550m)-Lobuche. Day 13 : Trek to Dingboche (4410m). Day 14 : Trek to Tenboche (4680m). Day 15 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3340m). Day 16 : Trek to Lukla. Day 17 : Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Trip Profile
Duration: 17 Days
Best Season
May - Nov
Max. Alt.: 5550m
Grade: Strenuous
Style of Trekking
Tea house / Camping
Group size min. 2 people
Transport: Flight
:: Service Includes
Tea House:
Camping:
- Flight KTM-LUKLA-KTM
- Lodges during the trek
- 3 meals a day while on trek
- A guide & required number of porter(s).
- National park permit
- Trekking gear
-Flight KTM-LUKLA-KTM
- accommodations in tents during the trek
- 3 meals a day while on trek
- A guide, sherpa, cook, kitchen helpers & required number of porter(s).
- National park permit
- Trekking gear
:: Service Excludes
Domestic airfare, private car or jeep, bar beverages, bottled water, all personal expenses, travel medical insurance, alternative transportation (in case of road blockade), emergency evacuation by helicopter.