Trail Profile:

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: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel

Arrivals in Kathmandu and transfer to the middle class Guesthouse in central Thamel. Rest of day free..Evening Nepalese or Tibatan Dinner at Guesthouse with your Guide.

Day 02: In Kathmandu.

Whole day free in kathmandu and we suggest you visit Durbar Square Kathmandu and Swyambhunath.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Phakding (2610m)
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla where the trek starts. Initially the trail descends steadily along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, passing Sherpa villages and Mani stones before reaching Phakding for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
The trail ascends gradually towards Jorsalle, crossing suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River before arriving at the entrance gate to the national park. After crossing three more bridges the trail ascends through the alpine and rhododendron forest. Here it is possible to see deer and wild birds on the way, before the trail ends at Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar
 
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga (4810m)
From Namche climb the hill to Khumjung and descend west of the village down the broad valley leding to the Dudh Koshi. Here, there is a choice of routes, the yak trail which climbs gently, but traverses a long distance around the ridge, or the steep staircase- like trail made of rocks embedded in the narrow cleft of a large boulder. The two trails soon rejoin and continue towards a large chorten on the ridge top at 3973m. This ridge descends from Khumbila. From the ridge at Mong the trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dudh Koshi. After crossing the bridge you will reach Phortse, a small Sherpa village.

Day 07: Phortse to Tanga-Dole (4200m)
The trail climbs steeply out of the valley through the rhododendron forest, which gives way to fragrant stands of Juniper and large conifers at higher elevations. The route passes through the settlements of Tonga and Gyele (3960m) to Dole (pronounced Doe-lay). The views of Khumbila and Tawachee (6542m) are tremendous throughout the day.

Day 08: Dole to Machhermo (4470m)
From Dole the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m to Luzza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs through scrib to Lhabarma. The track continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machhermo. It was in Machhermo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sigtings was reported in Khumbu. There are three hotels and good mountain views in Machhermo.

Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m)
Beyond Machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend to the riverbank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m then finally up a boulder-strewn path to Gokyo.

Day 10: Gokyo to Thangna (4700m)
The trail descends from Gokyo, passing the second lake. About halfway between the first and second lakes a trail leads across the moraine to the east and the Cho-La Pass (Chhugyuma) at 5120m. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. It takes three days from Gokyo to Lobuche on this high altitude route.

Day 11: Thangna to Chola Pass (5330m)- Dzongla
The trail varies in difficulty depending on the amount of snow. The best conditions are when there is snow soft enough for kicking steps up the slope. There are no teashops and hotels.

Day 12: Dzongla to Lobuche (4910m)
Continue along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kala Pathhar and Pumori, before reaching Lobuche at 4910m for your evening stay. This is the last stop before the climb to the base camp the next day. It is important to take the time to rest and acclimatize for this unforgettable day.

Day 13: Lobuche to Gorakshep and kalapathhar (5510m)
The trail gives a good view of the Pumori and there are beautiful views of the Everest group from Gorakshep and Kala Pathhar.

Day 14 Gorakshep to EBC (5364m)- Lobuche
Everest Base Camp is the main camp for mountaineers attempting the mountain, situated at an elevation of 5252m. Trekkers feel understandably great satisfaction in reaching here, as the Everest Base Camp is not only full of history but also breathtakingly dramatic, perched at the foot of the infamous Khumbu Icefalls.

Day 15:Lobuche to Pangboche (3930m)
To go to  Pangboche we retrace our steps to Duglha then go straight up the hill from the bridge to reach an upper trail. Staying high above the valley floor, we pass the Yak pasture at Dusa to a chorten at the head of the Imja valley. Pangboche is the only place in Khumbu where barley is grown.

Day 16: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
The route descends to phunki Thanga then ascends the ridge towards Namche Bazaar.

Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m)
 It?s a long walk from Namche to Lukla. We split the trip into two days with a night in Phakding.

Day 18: Lukla to Kathmandu
 The flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes approximately 35 minutes.

Day 19/20: Free in Kathmandu.

Day 21: Departure transfer.
On this day we take you to airport for a departure.