Everest Base Camp And Kala Pathar With Gokyo Ri

A trip into familiar territory on wonder trails where the grass is as green as home, over high mountain passes that culminates into Gokyo and its beautiful lakes….this is a wonder venture where the landscapes come alive in spectacular fashion for the eyes to behold…

This adventure is for those with a love for the wild. It should never be avoided for those seeking physical challenges. Now this is where our true trek to Everest Base Camp begins: from Lobuche we will firstly trek to Base Camp itself before ascending the rocky outcrop of Kala Pattar, on the following day, (5,545m/18,188ft) to look down on the base camp of the world’s highest peak and into the famous Western Cwm. Next comes the exciting crossing of the Cho La, (5,400m/17,700ft), that leads over to the Gokyo Lakes from Everest. A scramble ascent of nearby Gokyo Ri, (5,483m/17,984ft) gives more spectacular views of Everest and the beautiful turquoise Gokyo lakes. This graded trek takes you into wild country at an elevation of 5420 m. you also get the opportunity to trek to the summit of Gokyo RI [5340m.] and Kala Pattar [5554m.] for majestic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. A visit to Everest Base Camp will give you chances to view the spectacular Khumbu Icefall which is one of the highlights of this trip.

Starters or inexperienced climbers could go ahead with this adventure into remote mountainous land, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snowfall conditions over Cho La Pass, this trek should not be taken during winter months of January & February and the monsoon period of July & August.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01  - Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02  - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03  - Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2656m]
Day 04  - Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 05  - Rest day in Namche
Day 06  - Trek to Dole [4084m]
Day 07  - Trek to Machermo [4410m]
Day 08  - Rest day in Machermo
Day 09  - Trek to Gokyo [4750m]
Day 10  - Rest day - Ascent of Gokyo Ri [5483m]
Day 11  - Trek to Tragnag [4690m]
Day 12  - Trek to Lobuche [4928m]
Day 13  - Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 14  - Trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m] & return to Gorak Shep.
Day 15 - Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 16  - Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 17  - Trek to Lukla [2800m]
Day 18  - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 19  - Depart Kathmandu