The ultimate challenge to the just-do-it as ambitious trekker. This moderate to challenging graded trek takes to you to the foot of Mt. Everest traversing across the high Cho La pass at an elevation of 5420 m. This trek provides the opportunity to trek to the summit of both Gokyo-RI [5340m.] and Kala Pattar [5554m.] for magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. A visit to Everest Base Camp will give you the chance to have a closer look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall.
Beginners or inexperienced climbers can take this trek, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snow conditions over Cho La Pass, the trek may not be advisable during winter [January & February] and the monsoon season [July & August].
Destination: Gokyo Ri Everset Base Camp Trekking
Starting point: Lukla
Ending Point: Lukla
Mode of Trekking: Lodge Trek ( Tea house Trek) or Camping
Best season in Nepal: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov
Total Trip Duration: 20 Days
Grade: Challenging / Hard
Culture: Particularly based on Sherpa Tibetan Buddhism 
Max. Altitude: 5545m
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Mt. Everest Flight
Group Size: Min 01 pax, Max 12 Pax

 Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive at International Airport and Transfer to Hotel .O/N at Hotel

Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2656m)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           A small airstrip high above the Dudh Koshi valley. After meeting our trekking crew and sorting out our gear, we begin the trek by descending to Chaunrikharka and heading up the Dudh Koshi valley to Phakding, where we camp by the river.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche [3450m]                                                                                                               The trail ascends gradually toward Jorsale jungle crossing the suspension bridge over Dudh Kosi River to arrive at the entrance gate of the National park. After crossing three more bridges, the trail ascends through the Alpine and rhododendron jungle. It may be possible to see deer in the forest along the trail if you are lucky one. Our journey for the day ends at Namche Bazaar, the highest tradition Sherpa market in the world.

Day 05: Rest day in Namche
Namche has plenty of lodges, teashops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook that seems to meet western standards, even at this remote mountain outpost. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before hiking towards Tengboche. There are two options for familiarization walks, either a visit to Khunde hospital, which was established by Sir Edmund Hillary or a one-hour walk up to the Everest view hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse?and Everest. There are also good views from the national park centre and museum just above the Bazaar.

Day 06: Namche to Dole [4084m]
We are now approaching 4500m, so we will stay at Machermo for an extra day .Today is a spectacular day in terms of scenery as we follow the main trail north out of Namche. A short climb to a top reveals a wonderful view towards Everest and Lhotse. We follow this main trail for a while longer, passing many traders selling Tibetan handicrafts, to a crossroads high above the Dudh Koshi. The trail to Everest drops down the hill but we turn off here and climb to cross the Mon La before reaching Phortse Tenga. From PhortseTenga, the trail climbs steeply to Dole, through rhododendron and birch forest festooned with hanging mosses and lichens.

Day 07: Dole to Machermo [4410]

From Dole, we climb steadily along the side of the valley, where the rhododendron forests give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. The trail passes many summer settlements [yersa], which are used when yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of us are excellent views of Cho Oyu, while at the rear are the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku. Today trek is a short one and we will arrive at Machermo in time for lunch.

Day 08: Rest day in Machermo
We are now approaching 4500m, so we will stay at Machermo for an extra day to acclimatize. There are plenty of possibilities for exploration around the camp and just above the village, there is an excellent view encompassing Cho Oyu[8210m] and the mountains, which flank the Ngozumpa Glacier.

Day 09: Machermo to Gokyo [4750m]
Then we start our trek to Gokyo. We follow a very scenic path to Pangka and then descend slightly, following one of the rivers, which flow down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We climb a steep rocky incline into the valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first of the holy lakes. We soon arrive at the second of the lakes, crossing the path, which heads across the glacier to Cho La – our route to Lobuche and Everest, later in the trek. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo. Walking by the side of the lake, the scenery is breathtaking with the summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang reflected in its emerald green waters.

Day 10: Rest day – Ascent of Gokyo RI [5483m]
In the rest day, when we ascend of Gokyo RI after following up the hillside, Gokyo RI appears above the village on the northern edge of the lake. As we climb up, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into our sight and the view from the summit of Gokyo RI. It itself, is one of the finest place for watching wonderful mountains in the Everest region. Some people say that it is even better than from Kala Pattar. For those who still have some energy, there are more good views to be observed on the way of the Gokyo lakes.
Day 11: Gokyo to Tragnag [4690m]
To fit and acclimatize ourselves, we leave Gokyo to cross the Ngozumpa Glacier. We descend to the second lake and drop down onto the glacier. The route across the glacier is generally quite. We climb off the glacier by a small dwelling known as Tragnag and follow a shallow valley to our camp by a small kharka.

Day 12: Gokyo - Cho La pass to Lobuche [4928m]
An early start is necessary today, because we have to cross Cho La and make the long descent to Lobuche. Continuing up the valley, we cross a ridge and an old lateral moraine, before beginning the rocky scramble to the pass. From the pass, there are excellent views, across to the Rolwaling Valley in the west and Ama Dablam to the southeast. The descent from the pass involves the crossing of a small glacier [often snow covered] which is straightforward. There are more excellent views of Ama Dablam and the forbidding north face of Cholatse as we descend to the grazing land below. The way to Lobuche contour the grassy slopes above a lake and the Tshola Tsho to join up with the main Everest trail from Pheriche and Thyangboche. The trail follows the valley on the west side of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche.

Day 13: Lobuche to Gorak Shep [5184m]-Kalapattar (5549m)-Gorak Shep
To reach our next destination Kala Pattar, the trail continues to follow the valley beside the Khumbu Glacier, and offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is rise to cross a tributary glacier. We stop for lunch at our camping place for the night at Gorak Shep. Later in the afternoon, when the sun begins to set over the Everest, we make our way to the top of one of the finest viewpoints in the Khumbu that is Kala Pattar [5549m]. As the light begins to fade, we turn back to our camp at Gorak Shep and have an early night in preparation for our trek to Everest Base Camp the following day.
Day 14: Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp [5357m] & return to Gorak Shep
For the trek to Everest Base Camp, a very early start is required. It takes several hours on a trail across the Khumbu Glacier, which weaves its way along translucent ice pinnacles and past seemingly bottomless crevasses. At Base Camp, there will hopefully be an expedition in residence’ and there are great views up into the Khumbu Icefall where there is often some climbing activity. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the route to the south Col. We then return to Gorak Shep.

Day 15: Gorak Shep to Pangboche [3985m]
It is downhill most of the way today, past Lobuche to Duglha and Pheriche. The Himalayan Rescue Association has trekkers aid post here, which is interesting to visit. After lunch, we cross the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to the village of Pangboche.

Day 16: Pangboche to Namche [3450m]
We continue to follow the river. After crossing it, climb up through birch and rhododendron forest to Thyangboche and its famous monastery. There are magnificent views from here and Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants, which can be seen. From Thyangboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga, where there are water driven prayer wheels, before making our way back to Namche.

Day 17: Namche to Lukla [2800m]
Our final day’s trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to Lukla. If possible, this last evening in the mountains is an ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides for a memorable trekking experience.

Day 18: Lukla Flight to Kathmandu
Day 19 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 20 : Final Departure

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