Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar via Gokyo – 17 Days

Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek (17 Days) is a high-altitude Everest adventure covering Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Gokyo Lakes, Cho La Pass (5330m/17488ft), Lobuche, and Kala Patthar (5545m/18192ft). Explore glaciers, Sherpa villages, turquoise lakes, and Everest viewpoints in one of Nepal’s most scenic trekking routes.

Country

Everest / Nepal

Duration

17 Days

Difficulty

Hard

Trip Type

Trekking

Max Altitude

2610m / 8563ft

Best Season

Mar-May, Oct-Dec

Accomodation

3***Hotel + Logde / Tent / Tea-house accommodation on twin sharing bed basis during the Trekking.

Meals

All meals (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast) with cup of hot drinks during the trekking.

Start/End Point

Kathmandu

Highlights & Overview

Scenic flight Kathmandu → Lukla (Himalayan gateway)

Sherpa villages & UNESCO Sagarmatha National Park

Namche Bazaar acclimatization & Everest viewpoint hikes

Gokyo Lakes (turquoise high-altitude glacial lakes)

Gokyo Ri (5357m/17575ft) panoramic Everest viewpoint

Crossing Cho La Pass (5330m/17488ft)

Everest Base Camp region exploration (Lobuche, Gorak Shep)

Kala Patthar (5545m/18192ft) best Everest viewpoint

Glaciers, icefalls & high alpine terrain

Tengboche Monastery spiritual experience

Traditional Sherpa culture & Himalayan lifestyle

Return via classic Khumbu trekking route

The Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar via Gokyo Trek is a complete Everest region trekking circuit that combines three major highlights: the Gokyo Valley, the challenging Cho La Pass crossing, and the Everest Base Camp region viewpoints. It is one of the most diverse trekking experiences in Nepal, offering glacial lakes, high mountain passes, Sherpa culture, and close-up views of the world’s highest peaks. The journey begins with a scenic mountain flight to Lukla and gradually ascends through traditional Sherpa villages, suspension bridges, and alpine forests toward Namche Bazaar, the main trading hub of the Khumbu region. From here, trekkers enter the quieter Gokyo Valley, where turquoise glacial lakes and massive ice fields dominate the landscape.
After reaching Gokyo Ri for one of the best panoramic views in the Himalayas, the route crosses the demanding Cho La Pass, connecting Gokyo with the Everest Base Camp trail. The trek continues through Lobuche and Gorak Shep, leading to Kala Patthar, the ultimate viewpoint of Mount Everest. The return journey passes through Dingboche, Tengboche Monastery, and Namche Bazaar before descending back to Lukla. This trek is ideal for experienced trekkers seeking a challenging yet rewarding Himalayan adventure combining culture, scenery, and high-altitude exploration.

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Price Includes

Flight to trekking starting point and from ending point

Trekking Information Management System Fee (TIMS Fee)

National park Conservation Fee

Lodge trek with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and accommodation in tea house lodge.

Services of English speaking trekking guide and porter (one porter for two people and the maximum weight carry by one porter is total 25kg)

Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipment and allowance of guide and porter.

Sleeping bag and down jacket if necessary.

All applicable government taxes and service charges.

Price Doesn't Include

Any accommodation and meals in Kathmandu

Any sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

Any international and domestic airfare

Your personal travel insurance and medical.

Bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks).

Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter, and driver, laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc.

Liability for expenses against sickness, flight cancellation, road blockage, accidents, and other occurrence, beyond our control.

Nepal visa fee.

Any other optional services not mentioned above as included.

Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar via Gokyo – 17 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Fly, Kathmandu / Lukla (a 45 minute flight) trek to Phakding (2610 m.)

A thrilling early morning flight takes you to Lukla, the gateway to Everest. After meeting your trekking crew, begin a gentle descent through small Sherpa settlements and suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. The trail is easy and scenic, leading to Phakding where you stay overnight beside the river.