Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative of  our Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd. who will drive you to your hotel. After check-in at the hotel, you can relax and refresh yourself for the time being. In the evening, we will welcome you with a welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant, where you can try out delicious Nepali cuisine. We will spend the night today in Kathmandu.

On day 2 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, after having a delicious breakfast, we begin our tour to visit some of the most historical and spiritual places of Kathmandu, which are also classified as UNESCO World Heritage. We visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist Sanctuary (Boudhanath), which is also one of the largest stupas in the world. In the evening, we will introduce ourselves to the other participants and discuss our trip to the Everest Base Camp for the next day. We will spend the night today also in Kathmandu.

On day 3 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, after having breakfast we will take a flight to Lukla, during the 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9186 feet), we’ll get to enjoy one of the most stunning air routes in the world. The flight provides breathtaking views of hills, deep valleys, and snow-capped peaks, before finally landing on a small airstrip on a hillside surrounded by beautiful majestic mountains. In Lukla, which is the starting point of our hike, we meet up with the other crew members and begin to prepare our belongings and make arrangements with them. From Lukla, we start our  trekking adventure. After an hour of progressive descent, we will reach a village in Cheplung from where we can see the Mountain Khumbila (18900 feet), a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. From Cheplung, we descend gradually to Phakding and spend the night over there.

On day 4 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we will walk through a beautiful pine forest and follow the path towards the north of the Benkar Valley, then we cross the Dudh Koshi River and continue to Chumoa towards Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park. After walking past a suspension bridge, we crossed the village of Jorsale and the path then led us alongside the rushing waters of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep climb takes us to the heart of Sherpa Village, Namche Bazaar. About an hour before reaching Namche Bazaar, if the weather is clear then we’ll get our first glimpse of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. We will spend the night at Namche Bazaar. 

On day 4 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, there are many things for us to do in Namche Bazaar so we spend a day acclimatizing here. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Khumbu area and includes government offices, ATMs, cybercafés, local shops, restaurants and a lively market full of people. Hiking at Sagarmatha National Park rewards us with a view of the sunrise as well as view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde etc. If you are up for a day hike, then we can also go to the village of Khumjung (12401 feet), which is a beautiful village with a Sherpa colony. While exploring Namche Bazar, we get to observe the traditional Sherpa life, Khumjung Hillary School, and enjoy the vegetation found at this altitude. We will spend the night at Namche Bazaar.

On day 5 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, after having a hearty breakfast we begin our climb by climbing the hill of Khumjung and then descend to the east of the village by the valley that leads us to the Dudh Koshi from where the road turns to the north. There are two paths and our guide will choose the best option to follow. There is a chorten at the top of the ridge at 3973m which descends from the Mt. Khumbila (5761 m). We visit Mohang, which is the birthplace of the reincarnated Lama of the Tibetan Monastery in Rongbuk, which is believed to have introduced Buddhism into the Khumbu region of Nepal. The path descends on a series of steep slopes down a sandy slope to Dush Koshi. We will spend the night at Phortse Tanga, near the river.

On day 7 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we begin the day from climbing Phortse Thanga, it's a difficult climb to Machhermo. Then we walk along a path of beautiful rhododendrons forest and walk past a waterfall before reaching the village of Tongba. We continue our hike up and go through the villages of Dole, Labarma and Luza before arriving at Machhermo. There is a Chhorten just before the village of Luza. Throughout today's trip, we will walk along the Dudh Koshi River. We will spend the night in Machhermo.

On day 8 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we start the day by climbing a ridge to get an amazing view of the Kangtaiga Valley and Cho Oyu (8153 m). The valley widens up now as the path crosses Phangkha, where an avalanche in 1995 killed 40 people. Then, we will go down to the edge of the river before climbing the moraine terminal of the Ngazumpa glacier by a steep path. Crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the path climbs up as we follow the valley and reach the first lake, Longpongo, at 4,690 meters. Here, we can see what is believed to be the footprints of a lama on a stone. As we continue, the second lake, Taboche Tsho, comes into our view—the view of pure waters glittering in the sunlight is truly mesmerizing. Just before reaching the third lake, we see how both lakes are connected by a small stream. The village of Gokyo sits beside this third lake, with the stunning Cho-Oyu Mountain in the background, providing breathtaking views all around. After having lunch, we will also explore the third lake, Dudh Pokhari. We will spend the night in Gokyo. 

On day 9 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, after having our breakfast, we begin today’s trek by walking to Gokyo Ri, which is a small summit on the city of Gokyo, to enjoy fantastic views of the entire Khumbu region. As we ascend, the view becomes even more amazing and we can see four of the seven highest peaks of Nepal, Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. After reaching the fourth lake, Thonak Tsho we can enjoy the serene beauty of the lake, after which we head back to the third lake. We can do an additional hike to the fifth lake, Ngozumba Tsho, but it will depend on our physical conditions at that time. From here, the view of the Ngozumba Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalayas, is just fascinating. We will spend the night in Gokyo.

On day 10 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, today we will climb the Gokyo Ri if we had not climbed it the day before. Going up to the top of Gokyo Ri is difficult because it is steep and takes between 3 and 4 hours to reach the summit. The landscape of the village of Gokyo, on the edge of the third lake overlooking Cholatse and the vast Nogzumpa Glacier, is magnificent. We are surrounded by scenic mountains like Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse and Pumori. The view of the sun's rays falling on Mount Everest, which rises above all the surrounding peaks, is just breathtakingly beautiful. We walk along the Ngazumpa glacier to the mountain on the other side. Then, cross the edge of this mountain and then head towards Thagnak. It will be a short walk today with a relaxing afternoon that will prepare us for long days of hiking and altitude in future. We will spend the night in Thagnak.

Day 11 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, will be one of the most difficult days of the trip. The passage of Cho La is not difficult in itself, but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing on the east side. We will have to be extra careful because the road is vertical and the ice-covered rocks make the road slippery. The Phedi Trail crosses a ravine and a rocky path. Walking along a frozen lake, we reach the top of the neck decorated with prayer flags. The pyramid Ama Dablam presides in the south a mountain range, even when Cholatse rises to the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rise to our right. We walk past cracks before reaching the village of Dzongla. The village provides breathtaking views of Cholatse, Ama Dablam, the Lobuche Mountains and the village of Pheriche, which is well below.

On day 12 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, it will be a very short walk, so we have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beauty around us. We descend from Dzongla and walk on a grassy path while admiring the beautiful view of Lobuche Peak. The path goes past the wide riverbed before reaching Lobuche. We can spend the rest of the day resting, which will help us prepare for the long journey of the next day. We will spend the night in Lobuche.

On day 13 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we take the road to reach Everest Base Camp through Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we find the memorials of the highlanders of the Indian army. The road from here can be confusing; so, it is important that we follow our Sherpa leader properly and not carelessly. Walking is difficult because of the lack of air at this altitude. We cross rock dunes, moraines and streams before arriving at Everest base camp. Upon arriving at Everest base camp, we see mountaineering tents stand up in bright colors against the gray environment (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the visible mountains from the base camp. We returned to Gorak Shep for a good rest. We will spend the night in Gorak Shep.

Also do keep in mind that the view of the sunset from Kala Patthar is more beautiful than the sunrise. So we therefore recommend you to visit Kala Patthar today at sunset. When the sun's rays are placed on the snow-capped mountains, the resulting landscape is just amazing to watch. Therefore, for hikers who wish to continue with Kala Patthar instead of the next day, you can inform your guide and he / she will coordinate accordingly.

On day 14 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we are preparing for an early start, in the middle of dawn and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 ° C).Also, there is always the possibility of cold winds that are quite common there. Summits such as Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse rise to the east when Everest begins to reveal itself. But, arriving in Kala Patthar, we can see a 360-degree overall view and a great view of Mt. Everest. We can take pictures here and enjoy the beautiful mountain view and then head back to Lobuche for a good night's sleep. We will spend the night at in Lobuche.

On day 15 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we walk on the slope covered with beautiful rhododendrons and juniper trees. After crossing the bridge carrying the prayer flag on the Dudh Koshi River, our path goes along the Dudh Koshi gorge and descends rapidly through the pine forests. In the forest, there are colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The road finally reaches Sansa from where we can admire the beautiful views of the Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We also walk through the curving paths and a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. We will spend the night at Namche Bazaar.

On day 16 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, the path descends steeply, so we must walk very carefully. After crossing bridges over the fast flow of Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the path becomes flatter and more natural. After our arrival in Lukla, we stretch our legs and recall the experiences of the last days. We will spend the night in Lukla.

On day 17 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass, we take an early flight back to reach Kathmandu after our long trek. Once we land in Kathmandu, we can take a hard long relaxing break. But if you want to explore other parts of Kathmandu, you can also do it. Our guides can help you with the purchase of souvenirs and also help for other sightseeing if you want to. There will also be a farewell dinner organized in the evening to celebrate the success of our trip. We will spend the night in Kathmandu.

On day 18 of our Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Lake And Cho La Pass which is our final day, unfortunately your adventure in Nepal ends today. There is nothing to do but exchange emails with your fellow travelers and organize your photos you took. A representative of Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd. will drive you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your planned flight. On the way back, you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal with us Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd. We wave a good bye until we meet again.