After flying from Kathmandu into Lukla, we'll begin trekking to the Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar and on to the turquoise glacial waters of Gokyo Lakes, sacred to Tibetan Buddhist living in this area. Rising for an early start, we'll trek to the summit of Gokyo Ri for some of the best mountain views in all of Nepal .

We'll make our way to Lobuche along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and on to Gorak Shep at the base of the Kala Pattar. You can hike to the top for sunset views or make an early morning trek to its summit for a panoramic view the high Himalaya , including Everest at 8848m. The trek to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the imposing Khumbu Icefall is 3-hours from Gorak Shep.

Trekking Grade: Moderate / High Altitude

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Kathmandu Flight to Lukla (2840m) Trek to Phakding (2600m)
Day 04 Phakding Trekking to Namche Bazar (3440m)
Day 05 Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
Day 06 Namche Bazaar trekking to Khumjung (3780m)
Day 07 Khumjung trekking to Dole (4200m)
Day 08 Dole trekking to Machhermo (4480m)
Day 09 Machhermo trekking to Gokyo (4790m)
Day 10 Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) Excursion return Gokyo
Day 11 Gokyo trekking to Thagna (Dragnag) (4700m)
Day 12 Thagna cross to Cho la (5330m) trek to Dzonglha (4830m)
Day 13 Dzongla trekking to Lobuche (4920m)
Day 14 Lobuche trekking to Gorak Shep –Kalapattar or Everest Base camp (same day back to               Lobucge)
Day 15 Lobuche trekking to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 16 Dingboche trekking to Tengboche (3870m)
Day 17 Tengboche trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440m
Day 18 Namche trekking to Lukla (2840m)
Day 19 Lukla flight to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel
Day 20 Free day for shopping or relax
Day 21 Drive to Airport for return flight