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Everest Trail toward Gokyo, 13 Days
Thirteen days on the Everest trail. After Namche you leave the base-camp path and go up the Gokyo valley. Day 3 is a road transfer from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, a flight to Lukla, and a walk to Phakding. The high part is the lakes, a walk up Gokyo Ri, and the Ngozumpa Glacier.
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About this Treks
Itinerary
- Day1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You land at Kathmandu International Airport. A staff member meets you, takes you to the hotel, and you check in.
There is a short briefing on the trek and a last check of the plan, then a welcome dinner. You sleep at a hotel in Kathmandu, at 1,400 m.
OvernightKathmandu
Altitude1,400 m
MealsDinner
StayHotel
RouteKathmandu
- Day2
Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
Breakfast is at the hotel. You look around the Kathmandu Valley and visit the old heritage sites, and use the day to get ready for the trek.
In the afternoon the trekking staff check your gear. The last briefing covers the route, the height, the weather, and safety. You sleep at the hotel in Kathmandu, at 1,400 m.- OvernightKathmandu
- Altitude1,400 m
- MealsBreakfast
- StayHotel
- RouteKathmandu
- Day3
Kathmandu to Ramechhap, fly to Lukla, walk to Phakding
Early in the morning a private vehicle takes you from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport. From Ramechhap you fly to Lukla, looking across at the Himalayan peaks. The guide and porter meet you in Lukla. The flight does not leave from Kathmandu airport.
You walk to Phakding along the Dudh Koshi, through Sherpa villages. Lukla is 2,860 m and Phakding is 2,610 m. The walk takes about 3–4 hours. You sleep in a teahouse in Phakding.- OvernightPhakding
- Altitude2,610 m
Walk3–4 hrs- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteKathmandu, Ramechhap, Lukla, Phakding
- Day4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast the trail follows the Dudh Koshi. You cross several suspension bridges, enter Sagarmatha National Park, and pass Monjo.
The path gains height into Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa trading town. The walk is about 6–7 hours. If the weather is clear you see Everest for the first time, and you have time in the market. You sleep in a teahouse in Namche Bazaar, at 3,440 m.- OvernightNamche Bazaar
- Altitude3,440 m
- Walk6–7 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RoutePhakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar
- Day5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
The day stays in Namche so you are ready before going higher. You take a short hike up to the Everest View Hotel, about 3–5 hours, and look across to Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
You also have time to walk around Namche and see a bit of Sherpa life in the town. You sleep in a teahouse in Namche Bazaar, at 3,440 m. You do not sleep at the viewpoint.- OvernightNamche Bazaar
- Altitude3,440 m
- Walk3–5 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteNamche Bazaar, Everest View Hotel
- Day6
Namche Bazaar to Dole
You leave the main Everest Base Camp trail and take the path into the Gokyo valley. The walk passes Khumjung and the area around Sanasa, then forest and mountain villages.
You arrive in Dole on the quieter Gokyo trail. The walk is about 6–7 hours. You sleep in a teahouse in Dole, at 4,200 m.- OvernightDole
- Altitude4,200 m
- Walk6–7 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteNamche Bazaar, Khumjung, Sanasa, Dole
- Day7
Dole to Machhermo
The trail rises slowly through alpine country. Cho Oyu and the peaks around it come into view along the way.
You arrive in Machhermo in about 4–5 hours. You sleep in a teahouse at 4,470 m.- OvernightMachhermo
- Altitude4,470 m
- Walk4–5 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteDole, Machhermo
- Day8
Machhermo to the Gokyo lakes
You walk up the Gokyo valley and cross the Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the world. You reach the clear turquoise Gokyo lakes. The walk is about 4–5 hours.
From the lakes you look out at the line of peaks. You sleep in a teahouse at Gokyo, at 4,790 m.- OvernightGokyo
- Altitude4,790 m
- Walk4–5 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteMachhermo, Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo
- Day9
Walk up Gokyo Ri, then back to Gokyo
You leave Gokyo early and walk up Gokyo Ri. The high point of the walk is 5,357 m. From there you see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Cholatse, and Taboche. It is a walk up to a viewpoint, and you do not sleep up there.
After the view you return to Gokyo for breakfast and a rest. The walk is about 4–5 hours. You sleep in the teahouse at Gokyo.- OvernightGokyo
- Altitude5,357 m
- Walk4–5 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteGokyo, Gokyo Ri
- Day10
Gokyo down to Dole
You go back on the same trail you walked in. The way down to Dole takes about 5–6 hours, with the peaks still in view.
You sleep in a teahouse in Dole, at 4,200 m.- OvernightDole
- Altitude4,200 m
- Walk5–6 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteGokyo, Dole
- Day11
Dole to Namche Bazaar
You continue down toward Namche Bazaar, looking at the peaks of the Everest region on the way. The walk is about 5–6 hours.
You arrive in Namche Bazaar and sleep in a teahouse there, at 3,440 m.- OvernightNamche Bazaar
- Altitude3,440 m
- Walk5–6 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteDole, Namche Bazaar
- Day12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
This is the last walking day of the Gokyo trek. You return from Namche Bazaar to Lukla in about 6–7 hours.
In the evening you spend a short time with the guide and staff to mark the end of the walk. You sleep in a teahouse in Lukla, at 2,860 m.- OvernightLukla
- Altitude2,860 m
- Walk6–7 hrs
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayTeahouse
- RouteNamche Bazaar, Lukla
- Day13
Fly Lukla to Ramechhap, drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast a morning flight leaves Lukla for Ramechhap. From Ramechhap Airport a private vehicle drives you to Kathmandu, and on to the hotel. The flight does not land in Kathmandu.
After you reach the hotel the rest of the day is quiet. Dinner is a farewell dinner. You sleep at a hotel in Kathmandu, at 1,400 m.- OvernightKathmandu
- Altitude1,400 m
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- StayHotel
- RouteLukla, Ramechhap, Kathmandu
Includes Excludes
Includes
A comprehensive medical kit- A farewell dinner
- Arrangements for pickup from the airport and a hotel, as well as drop-off in a private vehicle
- Cover insurance for guides, including their meals, salary, lodging, and transportation
- Experience guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Receive a trip accomplishment certificate
- A Nepal Government certified English-speaking local trekking guide
- A tourist bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
- ACAP Permit and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Permit card for trekking
- Accommodation with twin sharing and breakfast plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Accommodation with twin sharing during the trekking period
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trekking period
Excludes
Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the cost includes section- International Air tickets
- Nepal entry visa
- Personal expenses like water, laundry, phone, and bar bills
- Tips to your guide and porter (tipping is expected)
- Travel and rescue Insurance
Additional Information
On the trail
Sherpa villagesPass mani stones on your left and walk clockwise around chortens. Ask before you photograph a person or a shrine.
At a monasteryAt Tengboche and the small gompas, take off your hat and shoes and keep your voice low.
Best time to go
March to MayDays are mild, and the forest below Namche is in flower. The higher lodges are busy.
September to NovemberThe sky is clearest then. Book the Lukla flight and a Namche lodge early.
What to pack
Cold above NamcheA down jacket you can sleep in, and gloves. Nights at Gorak Shep are well below freezing.
Boots you already knowThe stone path goes on for days. The boots should already fit your feet.
SunThe air is thin and the snow throws the light back. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen matter more than on a lower trek.
Cost and permits
Park and local permitsSagarmatha National Park is about 3,000 rupees for a foreigner. The Khumbu rural municipality permit is about another 3,000 rupees. TIMS is not used here. Both are arranged for you.
FlightsThe round trip between Kathmandu and Lukla is a separate cost, and it is the part that moves most with the weather.
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