Everest Base Camp Cho- La- Pass Gokyo Lake Trekking

On the second day, you will set off on an exploration of Kathmandu city. The representatives from Mercy Holidays will take you to see different attractions of the valley such as the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, etc. Let us tell you that Kathmandu consists of 7 out of 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal.

After having some beautiful sightseeing around the city, we take you back to the hotel where Mercy Holidays’ representatives will describe to you the Everest Base Camp Cho La Pass with Gokyo Lake Trekking. Then you will sleep to get more energy from the trekking journey that begins on day 3.

On the third day, you will be heading towards Lukla (2800m) from Kathmandu via plane. You can get a perfect aerial view of the Himalayas and other parts of the country for 35 minutes. From there, our representatives lead you on a trek journey towards Phakding (2700m).

First, you need to descend deep down to Tharo Koshi (aka Kusum Kangro Khola) through the suspension bridge. After that, you will hike up a little to reach Ghat and then to Phakding after a little more climb. Phakding is a beautiful place to explore, where you can hike up to a Gompa to get your first mountain sightseeing for the trek.

Tonight, you will rest in Phakding after having dinner in the lodge.

On the fourth day, you need to wake up early freshen up, and have your breakfast. Make sure that you are prepared very well because today’s journey requires 6-7 hours of walking. The trek begins from Phakding and takes you to Namche Bazar, a historic trading hub situated in an arc-shaped mountain.

On the fourth day of your trekking adventure, your first stop would be Zamphuti, a place that gives the best view of Thamserku Peak. After that, the trek ascends to Chamoa, a hub for vegetation and farming of the people in this region.

Finally, after walking for a while, you reach Namche Bazar. Remember to try the Yak cheese and butter when you reach Namche Bazar because that place is best known for these delicacies. Besides, Namche also offers trekkers a chance to learn about the history of trading in Nepal.

Today, we take a rest in the Namche Bazar. However, you can still hike up to some places like the Everest View Hotel to get the most amazing views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, etc., while also exploring the Khumjung Valley.

Besides, you can also utilize the acclimatization day to interact with the local Sherpa and Rai people and also try some of the delicacies they offer. You will have dinner in the hotel before sleeping and preparing for the trek that follows the next day.

Our next destination would be Tengboche, almost 400 meters above Namche Bazar. After having breakfast in the hotel, you will follow Mercy Holiay’s guide on a 5-hour long trek. You need to descend from Namche to Phunkithanka (Dudh Koshi River) and again set on a steep climb until you reach the Tengboche Monastery. This monastery in Tengboche is said to be the largest monastery in the entire Khumbu region.

Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel at Tengboche.

Today, you leave one ”Boche” to reach another ”Boche”. Yes, on the seventh day, we will have almost 5 hours trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. As we leave Tengboche, our first checkpoint will be Debuche where trekkers will have to cross a suspension bridge over the Inja Khola. From there, we keep moving until we reach the second checkpoint, Pangboche.

After walking for some hours from Pangboche, we reach the end point for today, Dingboche. This place offers lovely views of the Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and the Island Peak. Moreover, you can also see sparsely populated Sherpa and Rai people here.

Overnight stay and dinner in the Guesthouse at Dingboche.

Mercy Holidays is dedicated to the safety of the trekkers. Keeping that in mind, we will have another rest day in Dingboche. However, you can still hike up to Chukung Valley and then to Chukung-Ri  (5445 meters). This place offers majestic views of Makalu, Everest, and their surrounding mountains.

Return to Dingboche and Overnight Stay.

On the ninth day, we set off on a journey to the altitude of 4920 meters and the place you reach is called Lobuche. The path continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Furthermore, you will also go past some stone memorials built for the remembrance of the climbers who could not return back from the nearby summit.

After walking for 5 hours, you will reach Lobuche, a few huts at the foot of the giant Lobuche peak. However, the place gives amazing views of the nearby summits and offers you extraordinary cold weather.

Overnight stay and dinner at a hotel.

Today, you will have to walk for the longest and the most dangerous part of the whole trekking route. It will be an 8-hour walk that goes from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,180m) and continues to the Everest Base Camp (5,164m). You will spend some time in the base camp before returning to Gorakshep again.

In the base camp, you will also meet some mountaineers ready to reach the summit of the tallest peak in the world, Mt. Everest. Besides, the Everest base camp is also the last place one can reach without any mountaineering gear or equipment. Besides, you can also witness the awe-inspiring and closest view of the Khumbu Icefall.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Gorakshep and dinner will be served in the hotel itself.

Another day another long walk for the trekkers. Today, you will leave Gorakshep and hike to Kalapatthar (5545m). We start the trek early in the morning to reach this small peak (by Himalayan standards). Let us tell you that Kalapatthar Peak offers the most beautiful and panoramic view of Mount Everest (8848 meters). Furthermore, you will also get a chance to see several other peaks like Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse, etc.

After taking the mesmerizing view and experiencing the majestic atmosphere at Kalapatthar, we quickly descend to Gorakshep and then to Lobuche. From Lobuche, the path inclines a little until you reach  Dzongla.

Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Dzongla.

Today we will set a goal to reach Thangna (4700m), a small village with a few huts and teashops. The walk goes through a flat stone path for some time before reaching a steep path to Chola Pass on the icy trails along Chola Glacier. From Chola pass, the descendant continues towards Phedi. However, the journey does not stop yet as we continue downwards and finally reach Thagna after walking for about 8-9 hours.

Overnight stay and dinner in the hotel at Thangna.

There is no doubt that the trekkers have walked a lot for the past 3-4 days. However, on day 13, you will just walk for 4 hours. Yes, the journey begins after having breakfast in Thangna along the Glacier route that takes the trekkers to the first lake of Gokyo.

Today the route will not just be short but easy as well. Yes, trekkers need to follow a flat path along the Dudh Koshi River that leads to the Gokyo Valley. This valley offers trekkers a chance to witness the natural beauty of the Dudh Pokhari (Lake).

Overnight stay and dinner in Gokyo Valley.

Gokyo Ri is another viewpoint to witness the spectacular sight of some peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. This point is located on the northern side of the Gokyo Lake and village. With amazing views and the lovely aura of the mountains, we descend to Dole (4110 meters).

You will be walking for about 6 hours today so, you will not have much to stress about or require much physical strain. Overnight stay and dinner will be done in the hotel at Dole.

After spending a night in Dole, trekkers set on a journey down to Namche Bazar. Before reaching Namche, you will first pass through a dense forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. After crossing the forest, you reach a steep path that takes you to Monglo. We will take a short break at Monglo and continue the walk towards Khumjung.

Once we reach Khumjung, the path becomes flat making it easier for the trekkers to walk until they reach a short downward trail to Namche Bazar.

Overnight stay and dinner in a hotel at Namche Bazar.

Day 16 is the last day of trekking in the Himalayas as we reach down to Lukla (2,860 meters). On your way from Namche to Lukla, you will pass through several rhododendron blooms, pine forests, and beautifully settled Sherpa villages.

We suggest you take proper rest as you have been walking at such altitude for so many days. The hotel at Namche has proper facilities and cozy rooms for you to acquire the perfect amount of rest.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Lukla.

If the weather conditions are favorable, you will board the flight after having breakfast and waving the final bye to the hotel staff.  Within 35 minutes of flying and watching the bird-eye view of the country, you will land in the Kathmandu airport.

Our representatives will be waiting there to pick you up and take you to the hotel. Have proper rest in the hotel after such a tiring journey to the base camp of the tallest peak in the world.

This day depends completely on the probability of flight cancelation. You will get a free day in Kathmandu if in case your flight is delayed. However, if no such thing happens, our representatives will escort you to the airport from the hotel and you will leave Nepal for your country.