14 daysEverest
Everest Base Camp Trek
The classic Khumbu trail to Everest Base Camp, paced for acclimatization with Sherpa-led guiding from Kathmandu.
Everest
Gokyo Lakes Trek
Turquoise lakes and a Gokyo Ri panorama — the quieter side of the Khumbu.
Gokyo is for travelers who want Everest-region scale without the Base Camp crowds. The lakes sit under Cho Oyu, and Gokyo Ri gives one of the widest panoramas in Nepal.
We can extend toward Everest Base Camp via Cho La if you have extra days and good weather.
Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) and the turquoise lakes sit west of the main Khumbu trail. The classic Gokyo loop from Lukla is often 12–14 days; Cho La and EBC extensions add time and altitude. Same Sagarmatha permits and Lukla flights as the standard Everest routes.
Itinerary
Day 1–2Kathmandu and Lukla
Briefing, flight, and walk toward Namche.
Day 3–6To Gokyo
Acclimatization, then the lake basin.
Day 7Gokyo Ri
Sunrise panorama and a flexible afternoon.
Day 8–12Descend
Return via Namche to Lukla and Kathmandu.
Includes
- Lukla flights
- Guide and porter
- Permits
- Teahouses and breakfasts
Excludes
- Trail meals
- Insurance
Permits
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Khumbu municipality
- TIMS
Packing notes
- Sun protection at the lakes
- Down layer
- Camera batteries
Questions
Can Gokyo be combined with Base Camp?
Yes, via Cho La, if you add days and the pass is open. Ask us when you inquire.
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Ask about Gokyo Lakes Trek
Share your dates and group size. We will confirm season, flights, and whether this route fits.