Everest
Gokyo Lakes Trek
11–12 days
5,357 m
Challenging
Everest's quieter valley. A chain of turquoise glacial lakes, the huge Ngozumpa Glacier, and a summit view many say beats Base Camp.
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Everest region
Everest Base Camp Trek
The most famous walk in the Himalaya, up through Sherpa country, across swaying suspension bridges, to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth.
12–14 daysDuration
5,545 mKala Patthar
ChallengingDifficulty
Mar–May · Sep–NovBest seasons
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About this journey
Some walks live up to the postcards. The trail to Everest Base Camp is one of them: prayer-flag bridges over the Dudh Koshi, the amphitheatre town of Namche Bazaar, monasteries at Tengboche, and finally the Khumbu Icefall crackling beside base camp itself.
Our version of this classic is built around acclimatising properly. Two dedicated adjustment days, sensible stages, and a guide who has walked this valley since childhood mean you arrive at 5,364 m feeling strong, and climb Kala Patthar the next dawn for the best Everest view of all.
Trek highlights
- Stand at Everest Base Camp, 5,364 m, beside the Khumbu Icefall
- Sunrise on Kala Patthar with Everest, Nuptse and Pumori blazing gold
- The mountain flight into Lukla. One of aviation's great short hops
- Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery and living Sherpa culture
- Two proper acclimatisation days built into the plan
Your itinerary
This is our tried-and-tested general plan. After our first chat we fine-tune every day around your dates, group, pace and fitness, and send you a dedicated, real-time itinerary that matches your trip exactly.
Namaste! We meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and run a relaxed trek briefing and gear check. Anything missing is easy to rent or buy in Thamel.
A spectacular 35-minute mountain flight, then a gentle first walk down the Dudh Koshi valley to warm up the legs.
Cross the famous high suspension bridges and climb the big Namche hill to the Sherpa capital, with a first glimpse of Everest on the way.
Hike to the Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) for the classic panorama, visit the Sherpa museum and sleep low. Climb high, sleep low. The golden rule.
A rolling trail through pine and rhododendron to the most beautifully set monastery in the Khumbu, face to face with Ama Dablam.
We cross into the high alpine. Stone-walled fields, thinning air and huge views up the Imja Valley.
Optional hike up Nangkartshang Ridge (5,083 m), hard work, huge reward, and exactly what your body needs before going higher.
Past the moving memorial chortens of Thukla Pass and along the flank of the Khumbu Glacier.
Drop bags at Gorak Shep, then walk the glacier trail to Base Camp itself. Photos, hugs, prayer flags. You earned this.
A pre-dawn climb to 5,545 m for the finest view of Everest anywhere, then a long, happy descent to thicker air.
Downhill through Tengboche, celebrate with the best bakery coffee in the Khumbu.
The final leg back down the valley. Farewell dinner with the crew who got you there.
Morning flight out of the mountains, free afternoon for souvenirs, showers and pizza.
We transfer you to the airport with a head full of mountains. See you on the next trail!
What's included
Included in your price
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights with airport transfers
- Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu municipality fee
- Airport pickups, drop-offs and all listed transfers
- Licensed, experienced English-speaking guide
- Porter support (1 porter per 2 trekkers)
- Guide & porter wages, insurance, meals and lodging
- Teahouse accommodation for every trek night
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trekking days
- First aid kit and pulse-oximeter monitoring
- All government taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance with high-altitude helicopter rescue (mandatory)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (welcome dinner is on us)
- Drinks, hot showers, Wi-Fi and device charging on the trail
- Personal trekking gear (rental help available)
- Tips for your guide and porter
Good to know.
Ready when you are
Lukla flights can shift with mountain weather, so we always suggest keeping one buffer day in Kathmandu before your international flight. We rebook and manage any changes for you.
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