Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Kathmandu

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   Start point

   Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Outside at the airport- arrival area)

   Optional Activities

   • Stroll in the streets of Thamel

   Landmarks
   Thamel

2. Day 2

   Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding

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   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Scenic mountain flight to Lukla with Himalayan views including Mount Everest
   • Trek to Phakding with certified guide

   Landmarks
   Mount Everest
   Mt Nupla
   Kusum Kanguru
   Mount Kwongde Range
   Dudh Kosi Valley
   Lukla

   

3. Day 3

   Phakding to Namche

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   Included Activities

   • Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
   • Trek to Namche with mountain views

   Landmarks
   Sagarmatha National Park

   

4. Day 4

   Namche (Acclimatization)

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   Included Activities

   • Short hike to Everest View Hotel

   Landmarks
   Everest View Hotel

5. Day 5

   Namche to Mohang

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   Included Activities

   • Trek to Mohang
   • Visit chorten

   Landmarks
   Mohang

6. Day 6

   Mohang to Machhermo

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   Included Activities

   • Trek through rhododendron forest
   • Trek past Labarma and Luza villages to Machhermo

   Landmarks
   Dudh Kosi River

7. Day 7

   Machhermo to Gokyo

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   Included Activities

   • Trek to Gokyo Lake
   • View of Cho-Oyu and Ngazumba Glacier

   Landmarks
   Gokyo Lake
   Cho-Oyu
   Ngazumba Glacier
   Longpongo Lake

   

8. Day 8

   Gokyo (Acclimatization)

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   Included Activities

   • Short hike to Gokyo Ri viewpoint

   Landmarks
   Gokyo Ri

9. Day 9

   Gokyo to Dragnag

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   Included Activities

   • Trek along Ngozumba Glacier to Dragnag
   • Mountain views including Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse, and Pumori

   Optional Activities

   • Hike to Gokyo Ri (if missed on Day 8)

   Landmarks
   Ngozumba Glacier

10. Day 10

    Dragnag to Lobuche East Base

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    Included Activities

    • Trek to high pass with Buddhist flags
    • Views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche, and Baruntse

    Landmarks
    Ama Dablam
    Cholatse
    Lobuche
    Baruntse

    

11. Day 11

    Lobuche East to Gorak Shep

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    Included Activities

    • Easy trek to river bed on grassy trail
12. Day 12

    Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep

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    Included Activities

    • Trek to Everest Base Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Italian Pyramid

    Landmarks
    Everest Base Camp
    Italian Pyramid

    

13. Day 13

    Gorak Shep to Kalapathar to Pheriche

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    Included Activities

    • Trek to Kalapathar
    • 360-degree panoramic views of Mount Everest and surrounding peaks

    Landmarks
    Kalapathar
    Mount Pumori
    Mount Lingtren
    Mount Khumbetse
    Mount Nuptse
    Mount Lhotse
    Mount Thamserku

14. Day 14

    Pheriche to Namche

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    Included Activities

    • Trek to Namche
    • Visit to Everest Photo Gallery
    • Visit to Sherpa Culture Museum

    Landmarks
    Everest Photo Gallery
    Sherpa Culture Museum

15. Day 15

    Namche to Phakding

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    Included Activities

    • Trek from Namche to Phakding
16. Day 16

    Phakding to Lukla to Kathmandu

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    Included Activities

    • Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thamel streets
    • Shopping for souvenirs
    • Dining at Thamel restaurants

    Landmarks
    Thamel

17. Day 17

    Kathmandu (Leisure)

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    Meals

    Dinner (Farewell dinner in Kathmandu to celebrate your journey)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Roam narrow streets of Thamel
    • Shopping for souvenirs
    • Dining at Thamel restaurants
    • Entertainment activities

    Landmarks
    Thamel

18. Day 18

    Kathmandu Departure

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    End point

    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (outside at the airport- departure area)