Gokyo & Everest Base Camp Trek

This 15-day trek to EBC and Gokyo Lakes provides spectacular views of Mt. Everest & remarkable beauty of the Gokyo Valley with its alluring emerald blue lakes. The Himalayas of Nepal is undoubtedly a magical land of beauty rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture that is practiced by probably the hardiest and most friendly people in Nepal. It was Sherpa Tenzing Norgay who partnered with New Zealander Edmund Hillary to reach the summit of Mt Everest. The Gokyo and Everest Base Camp trek takes you to the high altitude Cho la Pass (5420m) that connects Dzongla in the east and Thagnak Village in the west.

Trekking through the peaceful Gokyo valley in the Sagarmatha National Park offers some awesome views of Gokyo Ri (5357m) and Kalapathar (6660m). Additionally, the views of Mount Everest (8848m), Mt Lhotse (8516m), Mt Makalu (8485m). Cho-Oyu (8201 m) and Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Pumori, and Khumbutse in the Khumbu district will leave you spellbound. Sagarmatha National Park has an abundance of unique flora and fauna and a varied landscape that ranges from lush valleys, forests and glaciers. In this region you can expect to see yaks grazing, donkeys, Musk deer, Himalayan mountain bear, wild mountain goat, the elusive Snow Leopard, blue sheep, Rhesus monkey, Languor monkeys, mountain hawk and the superbly colored pheasant  (Nepal’s national bird). 

Sherpa Expedition and Trekking’s Everest Base Camp and Cho-La Pass trek begins at Kathmandu followed by a short scenic flight to Lukla. Our trek begins at Lukla taking us to Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Everest Base Camp. Climbing to Kala Patthar (5550m) is famous for its views of Mt. Everest, Dzongla, Cho-La Pass (5420m), Gokyo Valley, Ngozumpa Glacier, 5 turquoise Gokyo Lakes, Renjo La Pass and Gokyo Ri. This Trek offers trekkers a more varied experience of this region besides just visiting Everest Base Camp. This off the beaten path trek is more physically demanding due to the altitude at Cho La Pass (5420m). We will also cross the Ngozumpa Glacier before reaching the pass. Gokyo Valley lies between Gokyo and Khumbu.

Sherpa Expedition & Trekking will attend to the details, such as permits, meals and accommodation. With more than 40 years in this business we have become experts in caring for our clients. We leave nothing to chance and focus on making this an enjoyable, safe and hassle-free adventure that you will tell your friends about.