Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Trek
Combine the stunning turquoise Gokyo Lakes with Everest Base Camp on this epic dual-destination trek. Cross the challenging Cho La Pass (5,420m) and climb Gokyo Ri for arguably the best panoramic view in the Khumbu region. This is the ultimate Everest region experience.
Trip Overview
- Duration
- 19 Days
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Max Elevation
- 5420m
- Best Season
- March, April, May, October, November
- Group Size
- 2 – 12 People
- Start / End Point
- Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Turquoise Gokyo Lakes
- Cross Cho La Pass (5,420m)
- Summit Gokyo Ri for panoramic views
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Less crowded than standard EBC route
About This Trek
Combine the stunning turquoise Gokyo Lakes with Everest Base Camp on this epic dual-destination trek. Cross the challenging Cho La Pass (5,420m) and climb Gokyo Ri for arguably the best panoramic view in the Khumbu region. This is the ultimate Everest region experience.
Itinerary
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- Lukla flights
- All meals
- Guide and porters
- All permits
- Tea house accommodation
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips
Practical Info
- Permits & Fees
- Every permit your route needs — TIMS card, national park and conservation area fees — is arranged by us and already in the trip price. Bring four passport photos.
- Visa on Arrival
- Most nationalities get a visa at Kathmandu airport. Carry USD in cash for the fee and a passport valid for six months beyond your return date.
- Travel Insurance
- Required, without exception. Your policy must cover trekking to the maximum altitude on your itinerary and include helicopter evacuation.
- Accommodation
- Twin-share teahouse lodges on the trail, three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Single rooms are available in the cities on request.
- Meals & Water
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek, chosen from the lodge menu. Bring purification tablets or a filter bottle — buying bottled water on the trail is expensive and leaves plastic behind.
- Gear & Packing
- Layered clothing, a broken-in pair of boots and a four-season sleeping bag. Down jackets and bags can be hired in Kathmandu, and we send a full checklist once you book.
- Altitude & Acclimatisation
- Itineraries build in acclimatisation days and your guide carries a pulse oximeter. Ascend slowly, drink more than you think you need, and tell your guide about any headache early.
- Money & Connectivity
- Draw rupees in Kathmandu — ATMs thin out fast above the trailhead. Most lodges sell wifi and charging by the hour; a local SIM covers the lower valleys.
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