Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge. As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trekking and packing the right gear.

Day 3Fly to Lukla 2, 846 m and trek to Phakding 2,645 m - 04 hrs. 

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal for early flight to Lukla, as time to board in a small aircraft. The plane heads east facing superb panorama of Himalaya range of peaks with Mt. Everest, then landing at Lukla airport.A moderate town, where walk starts heading down to Dudh Koshi River valley through several Sherpa villages. Festooned with prayer flags, Buddhist monument and prayer wall then reaching our first overnight stop at Phakding village.

Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Today’s walk to Namche Bazaar, morning having nice breakfast the trail leads up and down to Benkar village. Cross over a long bridge to Monjo village to enter Sagarmatha National Park, as walk leads to cross another bridge.Then reaching Jorsalle for lunch stop, the last village before Namche Bazaar, afternoon walk following a river bed. As climb starts on crossing the last high bridge, an exciting long winding uphill within forested path to Namche Bazaar.On reaching Namche transfer to a nice lovely lodge for overnight stops, facing views of Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks.

Day 5At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

A perfect place and right altitude for rest day as well for acclimatization, morning take a short hike. The top of Namche high ridge offers grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse with Ama Dablam. Includes series of peaks, visit the park museum nearby, an interesting place to get information of the Khumbu areas.For energetic people, enjoy few hours steep climb up to Everest View Hotel for glorious view of Mt. Everest. The first deluxe and luxury hotel of Khumbu and Everest region at 3,880 m high. Afternoon relax or take a stroll around the streets of Namche Bazaar lined with shops and many nice restaurants.

Day 6Trek to Dole 4,110 m- 06 hrs.

From Namche on the high trails, after few hours of pleasant walk our route diverts from main trail. Heading for a steep climb of an hour or more to a top ridge of Mong Hill. A place with few small shops and tea-house facing grand panorama of snow peaks, walk down to Dudh Koshi River. Reaching lunch spot at Phortse Tenga, located on a river gorges within forest surroundings.Afternoon walk climb into a gorge within forest path for some hours and then reaching wide open area at Dole. A nice small settlement with few good lodges to stay for overnights.

Day 7Trek to Machhermo 4, 470 m - 04 hrs.

Today a short walk for few hours to Machhermo, walk leads to a short steep climb, on leaving the gorge. Heading high on an open exposed country, walk leads on a ridge to Luza, another nice small settlement. As trail follows above the Dudh Koshi reaching on top of Machhermo, facing views of Mt. Cho-Oyu.
Walk downhill into a small river gorge within a shade of willow and Populus trees and the short climb to Machhermo for lunch and overnight stop.
A lovely spot with number of lodges, facing views of Machhermo peak, afternoon relax and enjoy short walks.

Day 8 Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,800 m - 04 hrs.

Another short day walk to our main highlight and destination at Gokyo Lake, start the morning with short steep climb. Reaching on top facing superb views of surrounding mountain range, as walk follows a ridgeline to a small place at Panga.From here into small area of vegetation and climb up reaching the first lake of Gokyo. Walk on pleasant path and soon coming across second lake and then at main third Gokyo Lake. Where all lodges located above the shore from the Gokyo third lake, facing views of Mt. Cho-Oyu towards north.After checking into your rooms, afternoon at leisure for short walk around and explore the lake surrounding.

Day 9At Gokyo climb of Gokyo-Ri, rest of the afternoon free at leisure.

At Gokyo for another scenic day, rise early morning for few hours hike with steep climb to Gokyo-Ri. Climb start on reaching south side of the lake, a strenuous haul for two hours. Then reach on Gokyo-Ri the highest point of the adventure rewards with stunning panorama of world four tallest peaks. Enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu with Mt. Cho-Oyu, includes an array of peaks. A grand look of Gokyo valley and the lakes with Nepal longest Ngozumpa glacier, and probably in while Himalaya range. After a glorious morning down to Gokyo for breakfast and lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Day 10Trek to Thagnak- 4,760 m - 04 hrs.

After a wonderful time at scenic Gokyo, a short morning walk to the end of Gokyo valley. Start the day walking past 3rd, 2nd and the 1st lakes to Na, a small place with some few huts serving as tea-house. Walk follows on gradual path beneath Ngozumpa glacier to overnight stop at Thagnak, situated at the base of Cho-La pass. Afternoon relax and preparation for the next early morning climb on top Cho-La.

Day 11Cross Cho-La pass 5,420 m trek to Dzongla 4,750 m-08 hrs.

Start the morning as early as possible carrying packed lunch for a long day, follow our lead guide. As climb heads towards rocky slopes with some steep sections then reaching on top Cho-La pass. Well hidden ridge top by towering near peaks of Cholatse, facing views of Nirekha and Lobuche peaks.
After a refreshing stop, walk downhill towards eastern side of Khumbu valley to Dzongla for overnight halt. A small settlement situated off from the main trail, with stunning views of Cholatse peaks and its small glacial pond.

Day 12Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.

From Dzongla a short day walk to Lobuche, after an hour walk joining on the main trail of Everest base camp. On reaching the main path, an easy slow up to Lobuche for overnight in one its nice lodge. Located west end of a wide valley with several good lodges facing grand views of Nuptse peak.

Day 13Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and back to Gorakshep - 06 hrs. 

Another long day walk but on pleasant walk with few short steep climb, start the morning early. Walk on easy flat trail then climb towards a rocky moraine, and above Khumbu glacier. After few hours of exciting walk reach Gorakshep, situated on a sandy field beneath Kalapathar hill and Mt. Pumori. Having a short break, continue trek heading east following a rocky trail and glaciated path. Finally reaching on the foot of world highest peaks at base camp amidst dramatic landscapes of ice and glaciers. Facing close views of massif Khumbu Ice Fall, the view of Mt. Everest is blocked by Lhotse and Nuptse peaks.
However, enjoy the stupendous scenery of giant mountains and then head back to Gorakshep for overnight stop. After a long exciting day with great adventurous walk to Everest base camp and close to notorious Khumbu Icefall.

Day 14Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m and trek to Pheriche 4,260 m 06 hrs.

An early morning start of few hours steep climb to Kalapathar, on the highest spot of the adventure. From the high point of Kalapathar rocky hill enjoy the glorious panorama of towering mountain range. Standing in front of Mt. Pumori facing stunning and closest views of Mt. Everest at a mere distance.
After an enjoyable amazing scenery, descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk downhill. The trail follows past Lobuche and Thugla, and down to Pheriche valley and at Pheriche settlement with many good lodges.At Pheriche check into a nice lodge for overnight stop, enjoy the grand views of Taboche, Cholatse and Ama Dablam. Pheriche also has HRA post (Himalayan Rescue Association close to the lodge.

Day 15Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

An easy day on downhill till first half of the walks to Thyangboche, from Pheriche walk down to a river. A short climb to a ridge marked with Stupa / Chaitiya and then descend to Pangboche for possible lunch stop. From Pangboche enjoy close view of majestic Ama Dablam, after lunch down to a bridge.
After the bridge reaching into lovely forest with few hours climb up to Thyangboche for overnight halt. A beautiful place with magnificent monastery and worth a visit of the monastery complex and interior.Thyangboche stands on a scenic spot amidst forest facing grand panorama of high snow peaks with view of Mt. Everest.

Day 16Trek to Monjo 2,860 m via Namche Bazaar -07 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight at beautiful spot in Thyangboche with grand morning views of Snow Mountains. Walk leads down to Imjatse River, after a bridge a short steep climb to the junction of Gokyo and Namche.From the village of Shanasa near the cross point of various routes, walk leads on pleasant winding trail to Namche Bazaar for possible lunch stop.Afternoon walk down to Dudh-Koshi River and then short up to Sagarmatha National Park. Walk past the park entry and exit post, then reach at lovely village of Monjo for overnight halt.

Day 17Trek to Lukla 2, 846 m - 04 hours.

Last day of the adventure, enjoy the morning walk with short down and ups to Phakding. From Phakding on the same trail with hour climb to Lukla for final overnight halt around Khumbu and Everest region. At Lukla for lunch and overnight stop, with time to browse the town of Lukla.

Day 18Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

An early breakfast, with short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport terminal in Lukla, as plane arrive from Kathmandu. Board on the small aircraft for swift short flight back to Kathmandu, and then transfer to the hotels.Rest of the day at leisure and for individual activities and shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 19Free day as contingency and for individual activities.

Reserved as contingency day, in case of flight delay or cancelation in Lukla due to unfavorable weather condition. Might occurs sometime, if all goes well as per the itinerary enjoy the full day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful adventure on Gokyo & Everest base camp trekking. Interested people can join in for another tour to Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit.

Day 20International departure for homeward bound.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after a marvelous adventure to
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