Gokyo Lake To Everest Base Camp Trek - 18 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Code
AA-GOKYOEBC-00140
Activities
Trekking & Sightseeing
Meals
Full board on Trek/Breakfast in Kathmandu
Room
Hotel/Lodge
Max Elevation
5,545m at Kala Patthar
Group Size
2+
Best Month
Aug - Nov & March - June
Trip Overview
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass is a circular route in the Everest region of Nepal. Our Everest Base Camp via the Gokyo Valley and Cho La Pass is a superb alternative route to the classic trek to Everest. This trek provides you the holy experience journeys of the beauty of snow-capped mountains, exotic scenery view, gorgeous Everest region rather than a tiring walk. It has the unruffled lake of Gokyo situated at the altitude of 4,750m and nearby Gokyo Ri (5,350m) which gives us one of the sublime views of the lakes as well as the scenic view of Mt. Everest and others surrounding mountains of the Everest region.
Gokyo RI (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), Kala Patthar (5,545m) and of course, Everest Base Camp (5,364m) are the main targets for the trek. The Cho la Pass and the awesome Gokyo Lakes offer super scenic views of Mount Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other peaks rising above 6000-8000m. The paradise can be seen while crossing the Cho-La pass, and return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kalapattar down to Tengboche monastery, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar and Lukla. This trails offer you breathtaking views of Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries which is the best moment of your trip.
We are very flexible according to your desire. Moreover, we can arrange your trek according to your demand and requirements. You can simply check our website details and confirm the booking based on your aspiration toward mountain village and adventure. We have some short and loner trip to Everest Base Camp Trek-14 Days and Everest 3 Passes Trek-19 Days as well as your option trekking in Everest Region.
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Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner
On arrival to Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you on the upcoming Gokyo Lake to Everest Base camp Trek with us and introduce your trekking guide. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Meals Plan: Breakfast
With easy morning and breakfast, today we will start the half-day tour of Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Valley is probably one of the most interesting cultural valleys with a superb blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. Moreover, the historic courtyards and palaces inside Kathmandu are artistically fascinating, which date back to ancient and medieval eras. Firstly we will visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus- Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is an abode of thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba). The sights of cremating deads most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati is an offbeat cultural experience. From Pashupatinath we drive to nearby Buddhanath, the biggest Buddhist monastery in Asia- This Stupa is one of the holy Stupas for the entire Nepalese. You can circumambulate around this mega shrine clockwise to witness authentic Tibetan culture scattered everywhere at Boudhanath. Next, we visit Kathmandu Durbar Square which is an old Royal palace of Kathmandu where we can see a lot of temples built in different eras by different kings. The home to Kumari (Living Goddess) manifests extremely fascinating architecture and walk in a freak street nearby reminds of Hippy era in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Altitude: Lukla 2800m/9184ft & Phakding 2652m/8698ft
Activities: 35 mins flight to Lukla and 3 to 4 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters the panorama of the peaks of Langtang, Rolwaling and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo, we kick-off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kanguru looming dramatically to the East is wonderful to view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo ends at Phakding. Explore remaining with this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.
Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walk from our hotel in Namche. Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to Taktak. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thameserku 6608m. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive in Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch. Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half hour of the trek, we arrive in Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.
Day 05 Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m /11283ft
Activities: Rest and Acclimatize explore
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today we will walk up to the Everest View Hotel, which lies at the altitude of 3880m (440m higher than Namche). 2.5 hours of an uphill hike on the stony trails of the open hill brings us to Everest View Hotel. Savor the views of Thameserku, Kusum Kangru, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam among others from the site. Trekking down back to Namche on the same trail is easy 1.5 hrs walk. Rest of the time you may just explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche.
Day 06 Trek to Dole
Altitude: 4040m/13251ft
Activities: 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a stroll around the Namche area, we follow on the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks at Shanasa. Hiking for around 2 and a half hours we arrive at the top of Mong La Pass. From Mong La Pass we savor the spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Kantega and Mt. Khumbilla. From the hill-top, an hour downhill trek through the forested region brings us to the riverside village, Phortse Tenga. We stop at Phortse Tenga for lunch. Post lunch, the day’s trek involves a long tiring uphill trek through the forest of pines, oaks, and rhododendrons all the way to Dole.
Day 07 Trek to Machharmo
Altitude: 4400m/14432ft
Activities: 4 to 5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we climb up for thirty minutes on an open hill to the scenic ridge above the Dole. The ridge top offers the first spectacular view of Mt. Cho Oyu. Then we walk over the gentle trail for ten minutes to the village of Lapharma. Beyond Lapharma walking around the hills for almost 2 hours takes us to Luja. Taking a short breather at Luja, we continue the trek that climbs up along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo. We reach Machhermo in the afternoon; enjoy the lunch and explore around. O/N at Machhermo.
Day 08 Trek to Gokyo
Altitude: 4800m/15744ft
Activities: 3 to 4 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the big day of Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake. We get to the land of Gokyo Lakes. One hour trek on the leveled trail that wind passes through elevated grazing lands takes us to Phanga. At Phanga we observe the memorials of people who lost their lives during the landslides in the region. Beyond Phanga, we trek slides down for a short while and then gradually goes up on the stony steps for an hour to the River. We cross the metal bridge over the river and get into the Gokyo-Land. Welcome to Gokyo, we are now facing the first Lake of Gokyo. Continue to walk up along the stony steps for thirty minutes to the Secong Lake of Gokyo. Forty-five minutes of walk along the leveled trail on stony steps finally brings us to the third lake of Gokyo. We will settle down in the Mountain Lodge at Gokyo.
Day 09 Explore day at Gokyo Valley - Hike to Fifth Lake and its surroundings
Altitude: 5th Lake 5000m/16400ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we will savor the views around Gokyo, which are truly magnificent. Treading along the stony trail we arrive at Fourth Lake of Gokyo after 45 minutes trek. Another one hour and forty-five minutes trek bring us to the Fifth Lake of Gokyo. From the Fifth Lake, we could savor the spectacular view of Lonely Everest. The fifth lake is also popular for the views of North and South slopes of Everest. We can see the trail that extends towards Cho Oyu Base Camp at the fifth lake and the view of Nogunzpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal is so fascinating from Fifth Lake of Gokyo. We trek back along the retracing trail to the third lake for the overnights stay.
Day 10 Morning hike to Gokyo Ri & trek to Tragnag
Altitude: Gokyo Ri 5386m/17666ft and at Tragnag 4750m/15580ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we begin early. Hiking up for 2.5 hrs we arrive at Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri caters 360-degree panorama of four 8000ers of the Himalayas that include Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. We slide down back to the hotel, which is a pretty easy walk of 1.5 hours downhill, enjoy the breakfast and resume the Everest Base Trek via Gokyo. We will walk through the Ngozumpa Glacier up and down making the waves for ninety minutes and then tread along the gradual downhill trail through the yak grazing lands to Tragnag. Once you get into the Thaknak, better to climb up to the small hill for acclimatizing. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 11 Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Dzongla 4,700m/15415ft and Chola Pass 5367m/17604ft
Activities: 7 to 8 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
One of the most challenging trekking days of entire Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo is today. We begin to trek along the rocky trails and glacial moraines to the top of the pass. The 300m up to the pass is a technical walk. Fours of a walk uphill to the top of Cho La Pass 5363m rewards us with the superb views of Cho La Lake and Mt. Cholatse. Trekking downhill from the pass along the slippery icy trails and glaciers followed by an hour pleasant walk brings us to Dzongla. O/N at Dzongla.
Day 12 Trek to Gorekshep
Altitude: 5,160m/16924ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After hot breakfast at the lodge, an easy downhill for a while and few up and down walking brings us to Lobuche. Almost two and half hours of a trek on narrow trails that cross passes several grazing lands merges us to the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek and takes us to Lobuche. Then the trail leads toward Gorekshep through the rocky trail. The first hour of the trek beyond Lobuche is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. On the way, you will have great views of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and more. You will be able to see Khumbu Glacier on the way.
Day 13 Day trip to Everest Base Camp & Explore its wonderful surrounding
Altitude: 5360m/17580ft
Activities: 4 to 5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we walk the most memorable walk of our lives- to Everest Base Camp. Two and half hours of up and down trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. Going down to the glacier crossing half of it all the way to Everest Base Camp is amazing fun walking. At Everest Base witness the colorful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.
Day 14 Trek to Kalapattar and trek down to Periche
Altitude: Kalapathar 5545m/18187ft Pheriche 4250m/13776ft
Activities: 7 to 8 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Another big day of Everest Base Camp Trek- today we climb gradually uphill on grassland for two hours followed by twenty-five minutes of walk through the black rocks to the summit of Kalapattar. Kalapattar refers to black rock in Nepali. Kalapattar is a vantage point for the closest view of Everest. We get to see the whole of Everest from Kalapattar, which is a sight worthwhile enduring an early morning hike. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of Everest and its siblings from Kalapattar. After amazing time over here, return back to Gorekshep, breakfast and pack up your bag and get ready to walk back to Pheriche for overnight. Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace faster. Take back great memories with you and walk downhill towards the Pheriche. O/N at Pheriche
Day 15 Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace becomes faster. Take back great memories with you and walk downhill crossing several Sherpa villages of Shomare and Pangboche to Phungithanka via Tangboche. Across the river and trek uphill to the Kyabnjuma, the junction of the trinity ways to Gokyo Valley, Khumjung village and Namche Bazar. Great view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache and Lhotse as well as various wildlife species like Pheasants, Himalayan Griffons, Musk deer, and wild goat can be found inside the rhododendron forest. Further short and easy walking brings us to the Namche Bazar for overnight.
Day 16 Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful Everest Base Camp Trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.
Day 17 Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: 35 minutes flight to Kathmandu
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback of Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu
Day 18 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight and visit Nepal time and again.
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What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 03 Nights twin sharing 3 star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
- Half Day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley with fluent english speaking tour guide, all of his payment, cost of all sightseeing places entrance fees and monument fees
- Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
- Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- Gokyo Valley & Everest Base Camp Trek on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffes in a cups only, seasonal fruits)
- Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Monjo & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
- One Advanced Adventures Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
- Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
- Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee( US$- 50 for 30 days)
- International flight in/out Nepal
- Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Lukla Flight Information
Flying to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) has its own challenges and the chief among them is the weather. Lukla is surrounded by the peaks, the weather here is unpredictable and changes frequently. Flights operate only when the weather is stable and clear visibility. The chances of your Lukla flight getting canceled cannot be ruled out. If this happens, your EBC Trek may get extended by a day or two. So, we recommend you to keep buffer days so that you may not miss your international flight.
If there is a long delay due to bad weather for Lukla flight, it is better to use helicopter flight. We will secure a space for you on a helicopter flight but the cost for the helicopter flight is not included in the trip price so, you have to pay separately for the flight.
Due to overcrowding at the Kathmandu airport during the high season (Spring- March, April, May & Autumn - October, November), flights to and from Lukla now operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. The airport lies 132km (4hrs drive) from Kathmandu.
Experience & Fitness Required
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 5364m at Everest Base Camp & 5545m at Kalapathar from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.
We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us. A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal Visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Group Size:
In this Gokyo Valley to Everest Base Camp Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodations:
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that has all the modern amenities to ensure you comfort stay and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest Houses. Mt. Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 250.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking Seasons:
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Gokyo Valley to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
Caring Porter:
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us.
Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
Unforgettable trip!
Isis Lovo from USA
As a female traveling for the first time to Nepal choosing the right agency was critical. I want an agency who can provide answer for the hundred of questions I had, I wanted reliable people to take me into the mountains and be able to resolve all the unplanned problems that may arrive with the trek. Advanced Adventures Nepal was my answer. In doing my initial review I found this agency as one of the accredited agencies for the government to do treks, I also founded they have good review. I decided to email them with my concerns and questions related with the treks and they always responded to me. For several months I emailed with questions until I feel confident for the trek I was choosing, the itinerary, the hotel and more important to who I was paying my money.
My girlfriend and I went for the Three passes trek, with a city tour included in Kathmandu. We enjoyed our trip very much, our guide Ganesh and the sherpa Ganga were amazing. He was very knowledge, kind, patience and friendly. For the days that I was feeling sick or slow for the elevation he was there supporting us, filing a way to help us more, always smiling and made us feel we were and right hands. He accommodated the trek based in our needs and desires. He and our sherpa totally run the extra miles for us, and I can’t thank them enough.
Thank you Advanced Adventures Nepal for this unforgettable experience!!
Amazing EBC Trek! Kudos to Bale, Dill
Chris
Amazing EBC trek! Kudos to Bale, Dill
We went on an EBC hike for 12 days and was an amazing experience. We had the pleasure of awesome Bale, Dill and Raju who were our guide and porters respectively. Bale was extremely personable, always close by, diligent and always looking out for us making us feel safe and happy always. Our porters were awesome as well and you always feel their care for your trip. We also organized a helicopter after we ascended EBC and this was also organized easily for us. Look for Bale, Dill and Raju on your trip! Overall, great great experience!
Chris
Malaysia
Chet and his team are highly professional! Everest Base Camp Trek - the life-changing journey!
Robert Liow
I did EBC on a private tour with one of my friends in December 2017. We chose Advanced Adventures because our friend couldn't recommend them enough! It turned out that they are everything our friend said and beyond! Chet and his team are highly professional! They met all our needs and all the last minute requests including the recommendation of local services, organisation of day tours in Kathmandu! We couldn't make it to Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar without our guide, Tej Karki! He is very professional but also friendly, caring and attentive! He set the right paces for the hike, checked the water we drank and meals we ate to make sure that we wouldn't get AMS or/and food poisoning. I can't thank you guys enough! You made my trip one I will remember for the rest of my life!
Mr. Robert Liow
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Australia
Chet Bhatta from Advanced Adventures was very professional, responsive, and to the point.
Ahmad Vahabi USA
I did Gokyo lake and Renjo pass in Dec 2017 with this company. Chet, with whom I corresponded a number of times, was very professional, responsive, and to the point. I had a great guide (Deepak). He was very responsible and caring. He also suggested going over the Ranjo pass, which was just great and became one of the highlights of my trip. My porter (whose name was also Deepak) came across as very nice and sweet. All together, I was very happy with my guide, porter, and the company. As a matter of fact, I am thinking to do another trekking with them. I would definitely recommend this company.
Mr. Ahmad Vahab
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USA
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters
Sakkar Azizuddin
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.
We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.
We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!
My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..
The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!
We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.
Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!
Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
eajiwani@gmail.com
USA
The trek itself was amazing and we really enjoyed the challenge of the mountain climbs !
Mr. & Mrs. Denver & Kelly Parker
The trek itself was amazing and we really enjoyed the challenge of the mountain climbs !
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always dreamed of going to Mt Everest. I wanted to use a Nepal based tour group for my visit and found Advanced Adventures via Google. I found Chet had an excellent grasp on English and he was really easy to deal with. So my husband and I made our booking and started to train… I have to admit I was nervous about someone actually being there at the airport when we arrived in Kathmandu, rather than some rogue website! But all went to plan and we were greeted at the airport by our Guide and shortly thereafter met Chet Bhatta.
From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything ran really smoothly and any last minute questions or concerns we had were quickly put at ease. We flew in on time to Lukla airport and started the great walk. The trek itself was amazing and we really enjoyed the challenge of the mountain climbs. We made sure we did as much training as we could fit in before we left and it paid off. Our guide was Eaklal and our Sherpa was Suresh. They were excellent to deal with and we very well looked after. Most days Suresh would beat us to the next teahouse and for the whole trip we never waited for than 5 minutes for our bags to arrive. Eaklal spoke English really well and they were both more than happy to spend some free time playing some awesome Nepal card games that they taught us.
We mostly struggled with the cold. We come from sunny Qld so the temperatures as low as -20 were a bit of a shell shock. Although we knew how cold it could be, we thought that the teahouses would have fireplaces burning part of the day and night… This is not the case. Rather, most had ‘pot bellied stoves’ that we saw would only be fired up mostly between 5pm and 9pm. This is due to the limited amount of fuel ie yak dung. So it was hard to get warm once you stopped walking for the day. But the amazing people, food and scenery far outweighed and concern about being cold.
The teahouses were pleasant and the food was actually really good. It was such a good feeling to get to base camp – a big tick off the bucket list!
We had amazing weather walking up to base camp but some cloudy/foggy weather for part of the trip down. We were lucky enough to hitch a ride back to Kathmandu via a helicopter – this was truly breathtaking flying over the Himalayas in a helicopter. And this did not cost us an extra cent. I am confident this only happened because of the good relationships and reputation that Advanced Adventures have.
We will certainly be recommending to our friends to make this amazing trip and to use Advanced Adventures.
A big thank you from Kelly and Denver Parker.
Mr. & Mrs. Denver & Kelly Parker
Email- kd.parker@bigpond.com
PO Box 706 Mackay QLD 4740 Australia
EBC Trek- March/April, 2014
We can say that booking a trek with Advanced Adventures was the best decision we ever made.
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ & Mr. Gaetan Martin- Canada
We can say that booking a trek with Advanced Adventures was the best decision we ever made.
We traveled in Nepal for the first time of our life, at 49 and 52 years old, on October 2013. Carole’s life dream was to trek to Everest Base Camp. So we looked up the internet and decided to book our trip with Advanced Adventures, a Nepal local company. We can say that it was the best decision we ever made. Chet, the executive director, was very patient and replied to all the e-mails and questions we had for him to prepare our trip.
When we arrived at the airport of Kathmandu, we were taken care of by the Advanced Adventures team. They came to get us at the airport to bring us at a very nice hotel. The meals were all included and we visited the city of Kathmandu the next day with a guide just for us. For dinner at night, Chet brought us to a restaurant for a welcome traditional meal.
But the real treat started on the second day. Our guide, Lok, came with us from the hotel to the airport to take the helicopter with us. We were lucky to have an helicopter instead of a plane he said. Probably we were lucky, but we found out during our trip that Advanced Adventures makes sure to give all the best to their clients. Our guide, Lok, was always taking care of us in all matters, from our security to our meals, teas, biscuits, lodges and we never had to pay anything more than the package we paid at the beginning. Our porter, Bisnu was also so wonderful to us. He would hurry to lodges with our heavy duffle bags, so he could come back to take our backpacks so we could climb more easily to our arrival point. We noticed during the trek that we were always getting a little more from Lok and Bisnu than other clients were getting from their guides. When we came back to Kathmandu, we had a party dinner and when we asked Chet if we could bring with some friends we made on the trek, he said: ‘’Of course they can come’’!!!
We were so spoiled from Advanced Adventures that we recommend them to everybody who want to make sure they will get the best out of a trek in the Himalayas.
Thank you again to Chet, Lok and Bisnu who helped us realized this wonderful trip and accomplishment to reach the Everest Base Camp. They certainly have a nice place in our hearths for life.
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ & Mr. Gaetan Martin- Canada
Everest Base Camp Trek at Oct- 2013
Mr. Gaetan Martin martin_gaetan@videotron.ca
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ carole_lalande@videotron.ca
WOW! What an experience for life…Thanks Advanced Adventures !
Joel Martin Aponte Suarez- Switzerland
WOW! What an experience for life…
I’m so happy and proud that I did this Trip with Advanced Adventures. My friends and family were telling me, if I am crazy doing this, after all that happened here. But believe me, it is so worth it. Traveling to Nepal is so safe, or even safer than before. The trek, the people, and the lodges everything was so amazing.
Thank you so many guys for making this journey so special.
Mr. Joel Martin Aponte Suarez
Kleinhueningeranlage 56, Basel, Switzerland 4057
Everest Base Camp Trek- Sep/ 2015
Advanced Adventures is the perfect mix of cost and services! We had a wonderful trip!
Mrs. Sarah & Mr. Carl Persson, USA
Advanced Adventures is the perfect mix of cost and services! We had a wonderful trip!
My husband and I looked around for a Nepalese tour company to organize our hike to Mt. Everest, and I found the perfect mix of cost and services with Advanced Adventures. From the moment we stepped out of the Kathmandu airport to the moment we returned, we were in good hands.
We had booked their trip to EBC through Gokyo Lakes, but we had flight delays into Lukla, and I came down with the flu in Namche. Despite the delays, our guide, Bhim, took it all in stride.
He rerouted our trek and booked our tea houses, as needed, and we even started calling him Dr. Bhim as he pulled steam remedies and other treatments from his seemingly bottomless first aid kit. He kept a steady pace for us, monitoring our health all the way, and we made it to Base Camp just fine.
If you’re thinking of trekking in Nepal, which I highly recommend, you’ll be quite happy doing it with Advanced Adventures.
Mrs. Sarah & Mr. Carl Persson, USA | Email- powrcats@gmail.com
Trip Overview
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass is a circular route in the Everest region of Nepal. Our Everest Base Camp via the Gokyo Valley and Cho La Pass is a superb alternative route to the classic trek to Everest. This trek provides you the holy experience journeys of the beauty of snow-capped mountains, exotic scenery view, gorgeous Everest region rather than a tiring walk. It has the unruffled lake of Gokyo situated at the altitude of 4,750m and nearby Gokyo Ri (5,350m) which gives us one of the sublime views of the lakes as well as the scenic view of Mt. Everest and others surrounding mountains of the Everest region.
Gokyo RI (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), Kala Patthar (5,545m) and of course, Everest Base Camp (5,364m) are the main targets for the trek. The Cho la Pass and the awesome Gokyo Lakes offer super scenic views of Mount Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other peaks rising above 6000-8000m. The paradise can be seen while crossing the Cho-La pass, and return back to Lukla following the route through Everest Base Camp, Kalapattar down to Tengboche monastery, Khumjung village, Namche Bazar and Lukla. This trails offer you breathtaking views of Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries which is the best moment of your trip.
We are very flexible according to your desire. Moreover, we can arrange your trek according to your demand and requirements. You can simply check our website details and confirm the booking based on your aspiration toward mountain village and adventure. We have some short and loner trip to Everest Base Camp Trek-14 Days and Everest 3 Passes Trek-19 Days as well as your option trekking in Everest Region.
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Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner
On arrival to Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you on the upcoming Gokyo Lake to Everest Base camp Trek with us and introduce your trekking guide. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Meals Plan: Breakfast
With easy morning and breakfast, today we will start the half-day tour of Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Valley is probably one of the most interesting cultural valleys with a superb blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. Moreover, the historic courtyards and palaces inside Kathmandu are artistically fascinating, which date back to ancient and medieval eras. Firstly we will visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus- Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is an abode of thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba). The sights of cremating deads most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati is an offbeat cultural experience. From Pashupatinath we drive to nearby Buddhanath, the biggest Buddhist monastery in Asia- This Stupa is one of the holy Stupas for the entire Nepalese. You can circumambulate around this mega shrine clockwise to witness authentic Tibetan culture scattered everywhere at Boudhanath. Next, we visit Kathmandu Durbar Square which is an old Royal palace of Kathmandu where we can see a lot of temples built in different eras by different kings. The home to Kumari (Living Goddess) manifests extremely fascinating architecture and walk in a freak street nearby reminds of Hippy era in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Altitude: Lukla 2800m/9184ft & Phakding 2652m/8698ft
Activities: 35 mins flight to Lukla and 3 to 4 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters the panorama of the peaks of Langtang, Rolwaling and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo, we kick-off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kanguru looming dramatically to the East is wonderful to view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo ends at Phakding. Explore remaining with this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.
Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walk from our hotel in Namche. Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to Taktak. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thameserku 6608m. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive in Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch. Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half hour of the trek, we arrive in Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.
Day 05 Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m /11283ft
Activities: Rest and Acclimatize explore
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today we will walk up to the Everest View Hotel, which lies at the altitude of 3880m (440m higher than Namche). 2.5 hours of an uphill hike on the stony trails of the open hill brings us to Everest View Hotel. Savor the views of Thameserku, Kusum Kangru, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam among others from the site. Trekking down back to Namche on the same trail is easy 1.5 hrs walk. Rest of the time you may just explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche.
Day 06 Trek to Dole
Altitude: 4040m/13251ft
Activities: 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a stroll around the Namche area, we follow on the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks at Shanasa. Hiking for around 2 and a half hours we arrive at the top of Mong La Pass. From Mong La Pass we savor the spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Kantega and Mt. Khumbilla. From the hill-top, an hour downhill trek through the forested region brings us to the riverside village, Phortse Tenga. We stop at Phortse Tenga for lunch. Post lunch, the day’s trek involves a long tiring uphill trek through the forest of pines, oaks, and rhododendrons all the way to Dole.
Day 07 Trek to Machharmo
Altitude: 4400m/14432ft
Activities: 4 to 5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we climb up for thirty minutes on an open hill to the scenic ridge above the Dole. The ridge top offers the first spectacular view of Mt. Cho Oyu. Then we walk over the gentle trail for ten minutes to the village of Lapharma. Beyond Lapharma walking around the hills for almost 2 hours takes us to Luja. Taking a short breather at Luja, we continue the trek that climbs up along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo. We reach Machhermo in the afternoon; enjoy the lunch and explore around. O/N at Machhermo.
Day 08 Trek to Gokyo
Altitude: 4800m/15744ft
Activities: 3 to 4 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the big day of Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake. We get to the land of Gokyo Lakes. One hour trek on the leveled trail that wind passes through elevated grazing lands takes us to Phanga. At Phanga we observe the memorials of people who lost their lives during the landslides in the region. Beyond Phanga, we trek slides down for a short while and then gradually goes up on the stony steps for an hour to the River. We cross the metal bridge over the river and get into the Gokyo-Land. Welcome to Gokyo, we are now facing the first Lake of Gokyo. Continue to walk up along the stony steps for thirty minutes to the Secong Lake of Gokyo. Forty-five minutes of walk along the leveled trail on stony steps finally brings us to the third lake of Gokyo. We will settle down in the Mountain Lodge at Gokyo.
Day 09 Explore day at Gokyo Valley - Hike to Fifth Lake and its surroundings
Altitude: 5th Lake 5000m/16400ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we will savor the views around Gokyo, which are truly magnificent. Treading along the stony trail we arrive at Fourth Lake of Gokyo after 45 minutes trek. Another one hour and forty-five minutes trek bring us to the Fifth Lake of Gokyo. From the Fifth Lake, we could savor the spectacular view of Lonely Everest. The fifth lake is also popular for the views of North and South slopes of Everest. We can see the trail that extends towards Cho Oyu Base Camp at the fifth lake and the view of Nogunzpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal is so fascinating from Fifth Lake of Gokyo. We trek back along the retracing trail to the third lake for the overnights stay.
Day 10 Morning hike to Gokyo Ri & trek to Tragnag
Altitude: Gokyo Ri 5386m/17666ft and at Tragnag 4750m/15580ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we begin early. Hiking up for 2.5 hrs we arrive at Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri caters 360-degree panorama of four 8000ers of the Himalayas that include Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. We slide down back to the hotel, which is a pretty easy walk of 1.5 hours downhill, enjoy the breakfast and resume the Everest Base Trek via Gokyo. We will walk through the Ngozumpa Glacier up and down making the waves for ninety minutes and then tread along the gradual downhill trail through the yak grazing lands to Tragnag. Once you get into the Thaknak, better to climb up to the small hill for acclimatizing. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 11 Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Dzongla 4,700m/15415ft and Chola Pass 5367m/17604ft
Activities: 7 to 8 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
One of the most challenging trekking days of entire Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo is today. We begin to trek along the rocky trails and glacial moraines to the top of the pass. The 300m up to the pass is a technical walk. Fours of a walk uphill to the top of Cho La Pass 5363m rewards us with the superb views of Cho La Lake and Mt. Cholatse. Trekking downhill from the pass along the slippery icy trails and glaciers followed by an hour pleasant walk brings us to Dzongla. O/N at Dzongla.
Day 12 Trek to Gorekshep
Altitude: 5,160m/16924ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After hot breakfast at the lodge, an easy downhill for a while and few up and down walking brings us to Lobuche. Almost two and half hours of a trek on narrow trails that cross passes several grazing lands merges us to the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek and takes us to Lobuche. Then the trail leads toward Gorekshep through the rocky trail. The first hour of the trek beyond Lobuche is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. On the way, you will have great views of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and more. You will be able to see Khumbu Glacier on the way.
Day 13 Day trip to Everest Base Camp & Explore its wonderful surrounding
Altitude: 5360m/17580ft
Activities: 4 to 5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we walk the most memorable walk of our lives- to Everest Base Camp. Two and half hours of up and down trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. Going down to the glacier crossing half of it all the way to Everest Base Camp is amazing fun walking. At Everest Base witness the colorful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.
Day 14 Trek to Kalapattar and trek down to Periche
Altitude: Kalapathar 5545m/18187ft Pheriche 4250m/13776ft
Activities: 7 to 8 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Another big day of Everest Base Camp Trek- today we climb gradually uphill on grassland for two hours followed by twenty-five minutes of walk through the black rocks to the summit of Kalapattar. Kalapattar refers to black rock in Nepali. Kalapattar is a vantage point for the closest view of Everest. We get to see the whole of Everest from Kalapattar, which is a sight worthwhile enduring an early morning hike. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of Everest and its siblings from Kalapattar. After amazing time over here, return back to Gorekshep, breakfast and pack up your bag and get ready to walk back to Pheriche for overnight. Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace faster. Take back great memories with you and walk downhill towards the Pheriche. O/N at Pheriche
Day 15 Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace becomes faster. Take back great memories with you and walk downhill crossing several Sherpa villages of Shomare and Pangboche to Phungithanka via Tangboche. Across the river and trek uphill to the Kyabnjuma, the junction of the trinity ways to Gokyo Valley, Khumjung village and Namche Bazar. Great view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache and Lhotse as well as various wildlife species like Pheasants, Himalayan Griffons, Musk deer, and wild goat can be found inside the rhododendron forest. Further short and easy walking brings us to the Namche Bazar for overnight.
Day 16 Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful Everest Base Camp Trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.
Day 17 Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: 35 minutes flight to Kathmandu
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback of Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu
Day 18 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast
Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight and visit Nepal time and again.
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What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 03 Nights twin sharing 3 star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
- Half Day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley with fluent english speaking tour guide, all of his payment, cost of all sightseeing places entrance fees and monument fees
- Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
- Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- Gokyo Valley & Everest Base Camp Trek on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffes in a cups only, seasonal fruits)
- Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Monjo & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
- One Advanced Adventures Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
- Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
- Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee( US$- 50 for 30 days)
- International flight in/out Nepal
- Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Useful Information
Lukla Flight Information
Flying to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) has its own challenges and the chief among them is the weather. Lukla is surrounded by the peaks, the weather here is unpredictable and changes frequently. Flights operate only when the weather is stable and clear visibility. The chances of your Lukla flight getting canceled cannot be ruled out. If this happens, your EBC Trek may get extended by a day or two. So, we recommend you to keep buffer days so that you may not miss your international flight.
If there is a long delay due to bad weather for Lukla flight, it is better to use helicopter flight. We will secure a space for you on a helicopter flight but the cost for the helicopter flight is not included in the trip price so, you have to pay separately for the flight.
Due to overcrowding at the Kathmandu airport during the high season (Spring- March, April, May & Autumn - October, November), flights to and from Lukla now operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. The airport lies 132km (4hrs drive) from Kathmandu.
Experience & Fitness Required
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 5364m at Everest Base Camp & 5545m at Kalapathar from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.
We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us. A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal Visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Group Size:
In this Gokyo Valley to Everest Base Camp Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodations:
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that has all the modern amenities to ensure you comfort stay and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest Houses. Mt. Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 250.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking Seasons:
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Gokyo Valley to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
Caring Porter:
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us.
Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
Frequently Asked Questions !
Reviews
Unforgettable trip!
Isis Lovo from USA
As a female traveling for the first time to Nepal choosing the right agency was critical. I want an agency who can provide answer for the hundred of questions I had, I wanted reliable people to take me into the mountains and be able to resolve all the unplanned problems that may arrive with the trek. Advanced Adventures Nepal was my answer. In doing my initial review I found this agency as one of the accredited agencies for the government to do treks, I also founded they have good review. I decided to email them with my concerns and questions related with the treks and they always responded to me. For several months I emailed with questions until I feel confident for the trek I was choosing, the itinerary, the hotel and more important to who I was paying my money.
My girlfriend and I went for the Three passes trek, with a city tour included in Kathmandu. We enjoyed our trip very much, our guide Ganesh and the sherpa Ganga were amazing. He was very knowledge, kind, patience and friendly. For the days that I was feeling sick or slow for the elevation he was there supporting us, filing a way to help us more, always smiling and made us feel we were and right hands. He accommodated the trek based in our needs and desires. He and our sherpa totally run the extra miles for us, and I can’t thank them enough.
Thank you Advanced Adventures Nepal for this unforgettable experience!!
Amazing EBC Trek! Kudos to Bale, Dill
Chris
Amazing EBC trek! Kudos to Bale, Dill
We went on an EBC hike for 12 days and was an amazing experience. We had the pleasure of awesome Bale, Dill and Raju who were our guide and porters respectively. Bale was extremely personable, always close by, diligent and always looking out for us making us feel safe and happy always. Our porters were awesome as well and you always feel their care for your trip. We also organized a helicopter after we ascended EBC and this was also organized easily for us. Look for Bale, Dill and Raju on your trip! Overall, great great experience!
Chris
Malaysia
Chet and his team are highly professional! Everest Base Camp Trek - the life-changing journey!
Robert Liow
I did EBC on a private tour with one of my friends in December 2017. We chose Advanced Adventures because our friend couldn't recommend them enough! It turned out that they are everything our friend said and beyond! Chet and his team are highly professional! They met all our needs and all the last minute requests including the recommendation of local services, organisation of day tours in Kathmandu! We couldn't make it to Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar without our guide, Tej Karki! He is very professional but also friendly, caring and attentive! He set the right paces for the hike, checked the water we drank and meals we ate to make sure that we wouldn't get AMS or/and food poisoning. I can't thank you guys enough! You made my trip one I will remember for the rest of my life!
Mr. Robert Liow
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+6143 011 2809
Australia
Chet Bhatta from Advanced Adventures was very professional, responsive, and to the point.
Ahmad Vahabi USA
I did Gokyo lake and Renjo pass in Dec 2017 with this company. Chet, with whom I corresponded a number of times, was very professional, responsive, and to the point. I had a great guide (Deepak). He was very responsible and caring. He also suggested going over the Ranjo pass, which was just great and became one of the highlights of my trip. My porter (whose name was also Deepak) came across as very nice and sweet. All together, I was very happy with my guide, porter, and the company. As a matter of fact, I am thinking to do another trekking with them. I would definitely recommend this company.
Mr. Ahmad Vahab
ahmadvahab55@gmail.com
USA
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters
Sakkar Azizuddin
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.
We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.
We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!
My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..
The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!
We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.
Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!
Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
eajiwani@gmail.com
USA
The trek itself was amazing and we really enjoyed the challenge of the mountain climbs !
Mr. & Mrs. Denver & Kelly Parker
The trek itself was amazing and we really enjoyed the challenge of the mountain climbs !
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always dreamed of going to Mt Everest. I wanted to use a Nepal based tour group for my visit and found Advanced Adventures via Google. I found Chet had an excellent grasp on English and he was really easy to deal with. So my husband and I made our booking and started to train… I have to admit I was nervous about someone actually being there at the airport when we arrived in Kathmandu, rather than some rogue website! But all went to plan and we were greeted at the airport by our Guide and shortly thereafter met Chet Bhatta.
From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything ran really smoothly and any last minute questions or concerns we had were quickly put at ease. We flew in on time to Lukla airport and started the great walk. The trek itself was amazing and we really enjoyed the challenge of the mountain climbs. We made sure we did as much training as we could fit in before we left and it paid off. Our guide was Eaklal and our Sherpa was Suresh. They were excellent to deal with and we very well looked after. Most days Suresh would beat us to the next teahouse and for the whole trip we never waited for than 5 minutes for our bags to arrive. Eaklal spoke English really well and they were both more than happy to spend some free time playing some awesome Nepal card games that they taught us.
We mostly struggled with the cold. We come from sunny Qld so the temperatures as low as -20 were a bit of a shell shock. Although we knew how cold it could be, we thought that the teahouses would have fireplaces burning part of the day and night… This is not the case. Rather, most had ‘pot bellied stoves’ that we saw would only be fired up mostly between 5pm and 9pm. This is due to the limited amount of fuel ie yak dung. So it was hard to get warm once you stopped walking for the day. But the amazing people, food and scenery far outweighed and concern about being cold.
The teahouses were pleasant and the food was actually really good. It was such a good feeling to get to base camp – a big tick off the bucket list!
We had amazing weather walking up to base camp but some cloudy/foggy weather for part of the trip down. We were lucky enough to hitch a ride back to Kathmandu via a helicopter – this was truly breathtaking flying over the Himalayas in a helicopter. And this did not cost us an extra cent. I am confident this only happened because of the good relationships and reputation that Advanced Adventures have.
We will certainly be recommending to our friends to make this amazing trip and to use Advanced Adventures.
A big thank you from Kelly and Denver Parker.
Mr. & Mrs. Denver & Kelly Parker
Email- kd.parker@bigpond.com
PO Box 706 Mackay QLD 4740 Australia
EBC Trek- March/April, 2014
We can say that booking a trek with Advanced Adventures was the best decision we ever made.
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ & Mr. Gaetan Martin- Canada
We can say that booking a trek with Advanced Adventures was the best decision we ever made.
We traveled in Nepal for the first time of our life, at 49 and 52 years old, on October 2013. Carole’s life dream was to trek to Everest Base Camp. So we looked up the internet and decided to book our trip with Advanced Adventures, a Nepal local company. We can say that it was the best decision we ever made. Chet, the executive director, was very patient and replied to all the e-mails and questions we had for him to prepare our trip.
When we arrived at the airport of Kathmandu, we were taken care of by the Advanced Adventures team. They came to get us at the airport to bring us at a very nice hotel. The meals were all included and we visited the city of Kathmandu the next day with a guide just for us. For dinner at night, Chet brought us to a restaurant for a welcome traditional meal.
But the real treat started on the second day. Our guide, Lok, came with us from the hotel to the airport to take the helicopter with us. We were lucky to have an helicopter instead of a plane he said. Probably we were lucky, but we found out during our trip that Advanced Adventures makes sure to give all the best to their clients. Our guide, Lok, was always taking care of us in all matters, from our security to our meals, teas, biscuits, lodges and we never had to pay anything more than the package we paid at the beginning. Our porter, Bisnu was also so wonderful to us. He would hurry to lodges with our heavy duffle bags, so he could come back to take our backpacks so we could climb more easily to our arrival point. We noticed during the trek that we were always getting a little more from Lok and Bisnu than other clients were getting from their guides. When we came back to Kathmandu, we had a party dinner and when we asked Chet if we could bring with some friends we made on the trek, he said: ‘’Of course they can come’’!!!
We were so spoiled from Advanced Adventures that we recommend them to everybody who want to make sure they will get the best out of a trek in the Himalayas.
Thank you again to Chet, Lok and Bisnu who helped us realized this wonderful trip and accomplishment to reach the Everest Base Camp. They certainly have a nice place in our hearths for life.
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ & Mr. Gaetan Martin- Canada
Everest Base Camp Trek at Oct- 2013
Mr. Gaetan Martin martin_gaetan@videotron.ca
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ carole_lalande@videotron.ca
WOW! What an experience for life…Thanks Advanced Adventures !
Joel Martin Aponte Suarez- Switzerland
WOW! What an experience for life…
I’m so happy and proud that I did this Trip with Advanced Adventures. My friends and family were telling me, if I am crazy doing this, after all that happened here. But believe me, it is so worth it. Traveling to Nepal is so safe, or even safer than before. The trek, the people, and the lodges everything was so amazing.
Thank you so many guys for making this journey so special.
Mr. Joel Martin Aponte Suarez
Kleinhueningeranlage 56, Basel, Switzerland 4057
Everest Base Camp Trek- Sep/ 2015
Advanced Adventures is the perfect mix of cost and services! We had a wonderful trip!
Mrs. Sarah & Mr. Carl Persson, USA
Advanced Adventures is the perfect mix of cost and services! We had a wonderful trip!
My husband and I looked around for a Nepalese tour company to organize our hike to Mt. Everest, and I found the perfect mix of cost and services with Advanced Adventures. From the moment we stepped out of the Kathmandu airport to the moment we returned, we were in good hands.
We had booked their trip to EBC through Gokyo Lakes, but we had flight delays into Lukla, and I came down with the flu in Namche. Despite the delays, our guide, Bhim, took it all in stride.
He rerouted our trek and booked our tea houses, as needed, and we even started calling him Dr. Bhim as he pulled steam remedies and other treatments from his seemingly bottomless first aid kit. He kept a steady pace for us, monitoring our health all the way, and we made it to Base Camp just fine.
If you’re thinking of trekking in Nepal, which I highly recommend, you’ll be quite happy doing it with Advanced Adventures.
Mrs. Sarah & Mr. Carl Persson, USA | Email- powrcats@gmail.com
