20 days · challenging
EBC Trek with Gokyo Lake Trekking
Twenty days combining Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, the Cho La corridor, and sacred Gokyo lakes—with Namche, Tengboche, Lobuche, Gokyo Ri, and the full Khumbu panorama in one extended trek.
From US$3704 per person (indicative)
Best seasons: Autumn · Spring
At a glance
- Distance
- 776 km
- Altitude (max · min)
- (↑) 5555 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Days
- 20
- Route grade
- Grade C (difficult) · Grade D (quite the challenge)
- Fitness
- Strength · Stamina
Gallery
Route map
Overview of the trekking corridor (illustrative—not a substitute for navigation).
Trip overview
The Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo valley adds turquoise high lakes and Gokyo Ri’s sweeping eight-thousand-metre views to the classic Khumbu journey. Trek through UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Park—rhododendron forests, red panda habitat, and Sherpa villages from Phakding and Namche to Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and Base Camp at 5,364 m. Cross glacier country toward Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari) beneath Cho Oyu and Kantega, with rest days for acclimatisation and optional Mani Rimdu season culture. This extended route is among Nepal’s most popular treks: demanding, rewarding, and a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the world’s highest peaks.
Indicative pricing
Per-person rates for the listed group sizes. For each traveller beyond the quoted group size, a supplementary charge of 30% may apply.
| Option | 2 travellers | 4 travellers | 8 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | US$3920 | US$3824 | US$3704 |
| Deluxe | US$4059 | US$3963 | US$3843 |
Indicative per-person pricing for the services described in this offer. Cost varies with customization. International flights are not included.
Services
Included
- ✓Accommodation in Kathmandu with standard twin room and breakfast
- ✓All airport pickups and hotel transfers
- ✓Breakfast, lunch, and dinner while trekking
- ✓Twin-share tea house accommodation on trek
- ✓Private vehicle for ground transportation in Kathmandu
- ✓TIMS card
- ✓Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park permit
- ✓Experienced trekking guide
- ✓One porter for every two trekkers
- ✓Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
- ✓All meals, insurance, equipment, and transport for trekking staff
- ✓Airport transfer on completion of the programme
- ✓All taxes
Excluded
- -Bar bills
- -Client personal insurance and unforeseen expenses
- -Natural calamities beyond our control and rescue expenses
- -Travel / medical insurance and Nepal visa fees
- -Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- -Gratuity to staff
- -Single supplementary charge
Optional
- +Extra nights in Kathmandu for Lukla weather delays
- +Room upgrade or single supplement
Fees, bookings & tickets
- T-shirt
- Entrance fee
- Guide fee
- Sagarmatha National Park fees
- Village municipality fees
Gear & equipment
- · Sleeping bag
- · Backpack
- · First-aid kit
- · Rain jacket
- · Warm cap & gloves
- · Torch with extra batteries
- · Plug adapter (if needed)
- · Travel towels
- · Sunglasses / sun hat
- · Insect repellent
- · Personal medicines
- · Down jacket
- · Hiking boots
- · Socks
- · Thermals
- · T-shirts
- · Lip balm
Trekking grade
Grade C and D: includes Cho La glacier terrain, Gokyo altitude, and long days. Crampons or microspikes may be needed for icy sections—confirm with your guide by season.
Good to know
How does this differ from the standard Everest Base Camp trek?
This itinerary adds Gokyo lakes, Gokyo Ri, and the high route via Cho La after Base Camp—more days, more altitude variety, and broader Himalayan views.
What should I pack for Gokyo and EBC?
Full cold-weather kit, sun protection, and sturdy boots are essential. A down jacket and sleeping bag suitable for sub-zero lodge nights are recommended.
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 0.5 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 2
Kathmandu cultural tour
Kathmandu
Monkey Temple and Durbar Square
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 3
Flight to Lukla — trek to Phakding
Phakding
Himalayan flight
- Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2860 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar
Sagarmatha National Park
- Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3440 m · (↓) 2610 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 5
Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar
First views of Everest
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3880 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 6
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche
Buddhist ceremony
- Distance: 11 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3860 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 7
Trek to Dingboche
Dingboche
Ama Dablam views
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4410 m · (↓) 3860 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 8
Acclimatisation — Chhukung and Dingboche
Dingboche
Lhotse south face
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4730 m · (↓) 4410 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 9
Trek to Lobuche
Lobuche
Climber memorials
- Distance: 9 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4940 m · (↓) 4410 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 10
Gorak Shep — Kala Patthar sunset
Gorak Shep
Panorama at dusk
- Distance: 15 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5550 m · (↓) 4940 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 11
Everest Base Camp — Pheriche
Pheriche
Foot of Everest
- Distance: 11 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5364 m · (↓) 4371 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 12
Toward Cho La — Thagnag
Thagnag
Glacier crossing approach
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5420 m · (↓) 4700 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 13
Trek to Gokyo
Gokyo
Sacred lakes
- Distance: 8 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5357 m · (↓) 4790 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 14
Rest and explore Gokyo
Gokyo
Ngozumpa glacier
- Distance: 0 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4750 m · (↓) 4750 m
- Duration: 0 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 15
Gokyo Ri — trek toward Machhermo
Machhermo
Eight-thousander panorama
- Distance: 14 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5357 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 7 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 16
Trek from Gokyo to Dole
Dole
Descent through valleys
- Distance: 18 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4790 m · (↓) 4200 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 17
Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar
Return to the Sherpa capital
- Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4200 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 18
Trek from Namche to Lukla
Lukla
Celebrate the journey
- Distance: 18 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3440 m · (↓) 2860 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
- 19
Fly to Kathmandu — farewell dinner
Kathmandu
Back to the valley
- Distance: 300 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2860 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 1 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 20
Departure
Kathmandu
Farewell to Nepal
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 0.5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 0.5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Our representative meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel in central Kathmandu. Explore Thamel or rest after your journey.
As arranged
Day 2
Kathmandu cultural tour
Monkey Temple and Durbar Square
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Orientation and sightseeing including Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Rest in the afternoon before the early Lukla flight.
Breakfast
Day 3
Flight to Lukla — trek to Phakding
Himalayan flight
- Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2860 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Morning flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,860 m), then trek along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Sagarmatha National Park
- Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3440 m · (↓) 2610 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Cross suspension bridges, enter the national park, and climb to Namche Bazaar—the Khumbu’s main trading hub.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar
First views of Everest
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3880 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Climb high, sleep low, with a museum visit and first views of Everest near the Tenzing Norgay memorial.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Buddhist ceremony
- Distance: 11 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3860 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Walk beside the Dudh Kosi with Everest overhead to Tengboche monastery for prayer ceremonies, Buddha statues, and lama robes.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
Trek to Dingboche
Ama Dablam views
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4410 m · (↓) 3860 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Cross the Imja Khola via Pangboche’s mani stones to Dingboche with views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8
Acclimatisation — Chhukung and Dingboche
Lhotse south face
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4730 m · (↓) 4410 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Day hike to Chhukung valley for dramatic Lhotse wall views, returning to sleep in Dingboche.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9
Trek to Lobuche
Climber memorials
- Distance: 9 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4940 m · (↓) 4410 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Follow Khumbu Glacier moraine past memorials to fallen climbers, reaching Lobuche at about 4,940 m.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10
Gorak Shep — Kala Patthar sunset
Panorama at dusk
- Distance: 15 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5550 m · (↓) 4940 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Slow ascent toward Gorak Shep with Khumbu Glacier views, then climb Kala Patthar (about 5,550 m) for sunset on Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and Lhotse before returning to Gorak Shep.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11
Everest Base Camp — Pheriche
Foot of Everest
- Distance: 11 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5364 m · (↓) 4371 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Walk the glacier to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), then descend to Pheriche for the night.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12
Toward Cho La — Thagnag
Glacier crossing approach
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5420 m · (↓) 4700 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Cross arid valley and icy trails toward Cho La glacier country, descending to Thagnag with views of Machhermo peak.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 13
Trek to Gokyo
Sacred lakes
- Distance: 8 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5357 m · (↓) 4790 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Follow the glacier route to Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari) in the Gokyo valley—turquoise water with Everest and Cho Oyu on the horizon. Wind can be strong; views are unforgettable.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 14
Rest and explore Gokyo
Ngozumpa glacier
- Distance: 0 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4750 m · (↓) 4750 m
- Duration: 0 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Rest day beside Nepal’s largest glacier, Ngozumpa, with views toward Kantega and Cho Oyu and time for Sherpa culture.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 15
Gokyo Ri — trek toward Machhermo
Eight-thousander panorama
- Distance: 14 km
- Altitude: (↑) 5357 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 7 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Ascend Gokyo Ri for a spectacular 360° view of eight-thousanders and countless peaks, then continue through yak pastures toward Machhermo.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 16
Trek from Gokyo to Dole
Descent through valleys
- Distance: 18 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4790 m · (↓) 4200 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Leave Gokyo on forested trails descending toward Dole through rhododendron and pine.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 17
Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar
Return to the Sherpa capital
- Distance: 12 km
- Altitude: (↑) 4200 m · (↓) 3440 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Continue downhill through villages and forest back to Namche Bazaar.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 18
Trek from Namche to Lukla
Celebrate the journey
- Distance: 18 km
- Altitude: (↑) 3440 m · (↓) 2860 m
- Duration: 8 h
- Stay: Tea house / mountain lodge
Final trekking day to Lukla—celebrate completing Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Gokyo with your team.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 19
Fly to Kathmandu — farewell dinner
Back to the valley
- Distance: 300 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2860 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 1 h
- Stay: Hotel
Morning flight to Kathmandu, hotel transfer, and traditional Nepali farewell dinner in the evening.
Breakfast
Day 20
Departure
Farewell to Nepal
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 0.5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Airport transfer after breakfast. Safe travels—we hope the Khumbu and Gokyo valleys stay with you.
Breakfast
Traveler notes
Shortlisted guests who have travelled with partner operators (illustrative).
- Christopher · UK · 2026-04-20
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- Mathis & Ida · Germany · 2026-04-06
- Paul & Tim · Germany · 2026-03-25
- Claudia · Germany · 2026-03-18
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