Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes
This three-week trek combines Everest Base Camp with the stunning Gokyo Lakes, offering a rare, adventurous route across the Cho La and Renjo La passes. Starting from Lukla, you’ll journey through Sagarmatha National Park, Sherpa villages, and Buddhist monasteries, experiencing the culture of Sherpa and Tibetan communities. After standing at Everest Base Camp, cross to Gokyo for one of the most pristine views of Everest from Gokyo Ri. The return via Renjo La reveals changing landscapes — alpine meadows, glaciers, rugged hills, and sacred lakes — making each day a new adventure in Nepal’s iconic Everest region.
5600m
19 days
2+
easy
lukla
Hiking and Trekking
lukla
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ramechhap
19 days
Domestic flight
Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lake Trek – Adventure Beyond the Ordinary
Overview:
If you’re looking for an extraordinary adventure in the Everest region, the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes trek offers the perfect blend of iconic highlights and off-the-beaten-path exploration. Known for its series of shimmering turquoise lakes and the thrilling Cho La Pass, this route takes you deep into the heart of the Khumbu while avoiding the crowds of the standard trail.
Designed for trekkers with around three weeks to spare, this journey combines two major Himalayan treasures—Everest Base Camp and the serene Gokyo Lakes. While over 30,000 people trek to the base of the world’s highest peak each year, only a select few choose this more adventurous and less-traveled route, which also includes the Renjo La Pass. The Gokyo Valley offers some of the most unobstructed and breathtaking views of Mt. Everest—views that many say surpass even those from the base camp itself.
Starting in Lukla and entering through Sagarmatha National Park, the trail leads to Gokyo Lakes and the panoramic viewpoint of Gokyo Ri, before crossing the dramatic Cho La Pass to reach Everest Base Camp. The return journey via Renjo La Pass and Thame completes a spectacular circuit.
Along the way, you’ll pass through welcoming Sherpa villages, gaining insight into their rich culture and traditions, as well as the shared Buddhist heritage of both Sherpa and Tibetan communities. Expect an ever-changing landscape—prayer-flag-draped passes, Mani stone walls, alpine meadows, stark high-altitude deserts, rugged hills, frozen lakes, and towering snow peaks.
This trek isn’t just about reaching destinations—it’s about embracing the diverse natural beauty and cultural richness of the Everest region. Every step offers something new, from spiritual encounters to jaw-dropping scenery, making it one of the most rewarding adventures you can experience in Nepal.
Highlights:
☛Visit Everest Base Camp and the stunning Gokyo Lakes in a single trek.
☛Cross two thrilling high passes — Cho La Pass (5,420m) and Renjo La Pass (5,360m).
☛Enjoy the best panoramic view of Mt. Everest from Gokyo Ri (5,357m).
☛Trek through diverse landscapes: alpine meadows, high passes, glacial valleys, and frozen lakes.
☛Explore Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
☛Experience authentic Sherpa culture, monasteries, and Buddhist traditions.
☛Walk past prayer flags, Mani stones, and ancient prayer wheels along the trail.
☛Discover less-crowded, off-the-beaten-path routes in the Everest region.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu / Meet & Greet
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport. Our Staff member meets you and transfers you to the hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and preparation for trekking
Morning wake-up and breakfast in the hotel.
Our guide will meet you in your hotel and brief you about the upcoming trekking. He will guide you through all the formalities and necessary paper-works required for the trekking.
After that, we then do a Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley of famous UNESCO world heritage sites like Boudhanath, one of the largest Stupas in the world; Swayambhunath, a famous monkey temple and Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple complex. Apart from Sightseeing, we also get TIMS card and permits for our trekking on this day. In the evening, we do initial preparation for the trekking.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2840 m) & trek to Phakding (2610 m): Walking distance: 7.5 km: 3 hours
After early breakfast, we depart from Kathmandu via airplane for Lukla (2840 m). The flight takes about 35 minutes to reach Lukla airport from Kathmandu. The Lukla flight is one of the most dramatic short distance flights in the world. The Lukla Airport is located on a hill and consists of a single runway that drops off towards its end to the deep gaping valley below. Surrounded by tall mountains and jaded hills, the airstrip at Lukla is quite fascinating and the flight is a thrilling adventure in itself. Upon arrival at Lukla, the changes are immediately felt. The mountainous landscape becomes quite prominent and the air carries a crisp freshness to it, which only Himalayan atmosphere carries. From Lukla, the trekking trail slowly moves towards the Cheplung Village. View of the sacred Mount Khumbila from the village at Cheplung is gorgeous. From there, a gradual walk downwards leads to the village of Phakding. The terrain is amazing and tall hills surround the trail like giant mounds of emeralds. From Phakding, the sight of the Kusum Kangraru Mountain can be seen. The village of Phakding lies in the Dudh Koshi River valley north of Lukla and contains many guesthouses and lodges for the service of tourists and trekkers.
Overnight at the Guesthouse.
Note: The weather in Lukla is very unpredictable. Sometimes due to bad weather the flight may be delayed or cancelled. If the flight is cancelled, you will have to return back to the hotel in Kathmandu. The transportation back to the hotel and accommodation on this night is not included. If the weather is clear next day, you will get either 3rd or 4th flight to Lukla. If still the weather is not clear, there will be an option for helicopter flight also. The cost for helicopter flight is not fixed. It will be quoted by the airlines on the same day. You will have to pay an additional approx. 150 USD for the helicopter flight from KTM to Lukla. Although this problem is rare, it is our duty to let you know in advance.
- Airport Pick-up and drop Service
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing basis) with breakfast
- Guided Tour of Kathmandu valley with an experienced tour guide
- Sightseeing charges and Entry fees
- 2 way domestic flight ( KTM – LUK and LUK – KTM)
- Accommodation during the trek (teahouse / guesthouse / homestay)
- All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transportation (tourist coach / local bus / private vehicle)
- Experienced licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Local government Entry Permit of Rs. 2000 (started in 2018)
- Insurance of the Guide and Porter
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Trekking Permit Card
- Medical kits carried by the guide
- All necessary paper works, office service charge and all Government Taxes
Optional Add-Ons:
- Porter (cost: 20 USD per day, carries 15 – 20 kg load. Porter’s accommodation, transport and meal is paid by the company)
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case you don‘t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip).
- Travel insurance (Mandatory: Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ m)
- International airfare and Visa costs (you can get Visa upon arrival at the airport)
- Personal interest items or gears
- Tips to guide / driver / porter
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Beverage and Drink Items / Other Extra facilities like hot shower during trek
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in “What’s Included” section
Fixed departures
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5th October, 2025
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22nd October, 2025
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18th October, 2025
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3rd November, 2025
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1st October, 2025
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