Everest Base Camp Trek
5,545m
with Gokyo Lake
86,750 INR
There is a certain kind of journey that does not begin with a step, but with a quiet pull—an unspoken invitation from the mountains. The Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo Lakes is one such journey, set deep within Sagarmatha National Park, beneath the watchful presence of Mount Everest.
The early days are gentle, almost deceptive. The trail winds along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing high suspension bridges draped in prayer flags that flutter like whispered blessings. Villages appear and disappear, each carrying its own rhythm of life.
In Namche Bazaar, the journey pauses. Not out of fatigue, but necessity. The air thins here, and so must your haste.
At Tengboche Monastery, chants echo through the cold air, while Ama Dablam rises with quiet grace, as though guarding the path ahead.
The nights grow colder in Dingboche, the stars sharper, the silence deeper. You begin to notice your breath—each one a reminder that you are now a guest in a thinner world.
Higher still, the landscape turns austere. The trail becomes a conversation between rock and ice. At Lobuche, memorials stand against the wind, quiet testimonies to those who once dared too much.
And then, you arrive at Everest Base Camp—not as a conqueror, but as a witness. There is no grand view of Everest here, only the shifting ice of the glacier and the realization that some journeys are not about what you see, but what you feel.
To truly see Everest, you must climb once more—to Kala Patthar. At dawn, the first light touches the summit, and for a fleeting moment, the mountain seems almost alive.
It does not overwhelm—it humbles.
Many turn back here, content with what they have seen. But this journey continues—toward the quiet mystery of Cho La Pass.
The crossing is slow, deliberate. Ice crunches beneath your feet, and every step demands attention. It is not just a physical passage, but a crossing of intent—from reaching a goal to embracing the journey itself. And then, the mountains soften.
The Gokyo Lakes appear—clear, turquoise, impossibly calm. Nearby, the vast Ngozumpa Glacier stretches across the valley like a frozen memory of time.
Here, the silence is no longer heavy—it is peaceful.
The last climb is to Gokyo Ri. From its summit, the great peaks—Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu—stand together in a single horizon.
There is no noise here, no urgency. Only space, light, and a quiet understanding.
OCTOBER
2026
Kathmandu to Kathmandu
1015 USD
For Other Countries
Overview of this Trek
Max Altitude
Duration
Grade
Distance
Best Time
5,545m
16 Days
Difficult
127km
Apr,Oct,nov
Basics of this Trek
For SAARC Countries
Lukla to Lukla
For SAARC Countries
56,450 INR
For Other Countries
708 USD
DAY 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Stay: Hotel | Focus: Preparation
You land in Kathmandu—and instantly, you feel it. Trekkers everywhere. Gear shops glowing. Stories floating in cafés. Today is not about walking. It’s about getting ready for something big.
Permits sorted
Bags packed (keep it light!)
Final briefing
👉 What you’ll notice: Excitement mixed with slight nervousness.
👉 Pro tip: Sleep early—Lukla flights don’t wait.
DAY 2
Fly to Lukla Airport → Trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Distance: 7–8 km | Time: 3–4 hrs | Effort: Easy
That flight? Adrenaline. Pure adrenaline. Landing at Lukla feels like stepping into a documentary. nAnd then—you walk. The trail is gentle, descending alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Small bridges, prayer flags, smiling locals.
👉 What you’ll feel: “This is easier than I expected.”
👉 Reality check: That’s intentional. Don’t get overconfident.
DAY 3
Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Distance: 10–11 km | Time: 6–7 hrs | Effort: Hard
You start easy… and end tough.
Cross multiple suspension bridges
Enter Sagarmatha National Park
Then comes the climb
That final uphill? It keeps going. And going. But when Namche appears—suddenly—you forget the struggle.
👉 What you’ll feel: Breathless. Proud. Slight headache maybe.
👉 Pro tip: Walk slow. “Bistari, bistari” is the rule here.
DAY 4
Acclimatization in Namche (3,440 m)
Hike: Everest View Hotel (~3,880 m)
You climb today—but not to move forward. You climb to adapt. And then—you see it:
Mount Everest. Not dramatic. Not overwhelming. Just… there.
👉 What you’ll feel: Quiet awe.
👉 Reality: If altitude hits, this is where you notice it.
DAY 5
Namche → Dole (4,050 m)
Distance: ~10 km | Time: 6 hrs | Effort: Moderate
This is where the trek changes.
You leave the main Everest crowd—and suddenly, it’s quieter.
Forest trails
Fewer trekkers
More mountains
Dole is small, peaceful, almost hidden.
👉 What you’ll feel: Isolation begins.
👉 Reality: Appetite starts dropping—eat anyway.
DAY 6
Dole → Machhermo (4,470 m)
Distance: 6–7 km | Time: 4–5 hrs
Now the mountains feel raw. No trees. Just wind, rocks, sky. Walking becomes slower—not by choice, but by necessity.
👉 What you’ll feel: Breathing becomes noticeable.
👉 Reality: Nights are freezing. Hydration is key.
DAY 7
Machhermo → Gokyo (4,800 m)
Distance: ~6 km | Time: 4–5 hrs
And suddenly—the reward. The Gokyo Lakes appear. Bright turquoise. Unreal.
Beside them flows the Ngozumpa Glacier.
👉 What you’ll feel: Calm. This place is different.
👉 Reality: You’re now at high altitude—move slowly.
DAY 8
Gokyo Ri (5,357 m)
Distance: 4 km | Time: 3–4 hrs | Effort: Hard
Early morning. Cold. Dark. You climb slowly… step by step. At the top—everything opens.
Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu—all visible.
👉 What you’ll feel: This might be the best view of your life.
👉 Reality: Short climb, but very demanding.
DAY 9
Gokyo → Thangnak (4,700 m)
Distance: 3–4 km
Short day—but tricky. You cross the glacier moraine—loose rocks, uneven path.
👉 What you’ll feel: Physically tiring despite short distance.
👉 Reality: Watch your footing carefully.
DAY 10
Cho La Pass (5,420 m)→Dzongla (4,830 m)
Distance: 10–11 km | Time: 7–9 hrs | Effort: Very Hard
The toughest day.
Early start (before sunrise)
Steep climb
Ice section near the top
Crossing Cho La feels like an achievement on its own.
👉 What you’ll feel: Fear → Focus → Triumph
👉 Reality: Weather decides everything here.
DAY 11
Dzongla → Lobuche (4,910 m)
Distance: 6–7 km
You rejoin the main trail. Memorials of climbers line the route—quiet reminders of Everest’s reality.
👉 What you’ll feel: Reflective.
👉 Reality: Walking becomes easier mentally.
Day 12
Lobuche → Gorakshep → Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Distance: ~8 km | Time: 7–8 hrs
This is the big day. You reach Everest Base Camp. No summit view—but still powerful.
👉 What you’ll feel: Achievement. Relief.
👉 Reality: Long and tiring day.
DAY 13
Kala Patthar (5,545 m) → Pheriche (4,240m)
Distance: ~12 km | Effort: Hard
Early climb to Kala Patthar. Best Everest view of the trek. Then a long descent.
👉 What you’ll feel: Relief. Energy returning.
DAY 14
Pheriche → Namche (3,440m)
Distance: ~18-20 km | Effort: Moderate-Hard
We are back to Namche. You will better again at altitude decreases. You can roam around this beautiful place and also can buy souvenirs for family.
👉 What you’ll feel: You will little fatigue for long walk, but will sleep a good one.
DAY 15
Namche Bazar to Lukla (2,860m)
Distance: ~ 18-19 km | Effort: Moderate
You descend fast. Breathing becomes easy again. But something feels… different.
👉 What you’ll feel: You came back stronger—but quieter.
DAY 16
Fly from Lukla Airport → Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Time: 25–35 mins | Effort: None (but your heart might disagree)
That flight back? Still adrenaline. But different. You’re no longer stepping into the unknown—you’re leaving something behind. The takeoff from Lukla’s short runway feels unreal.
Mountains drop away, clouds roll beneath you, and suddenly… civilization returns.
👉 What you’ll feel: “Did I really just do that?”
👉 Reality check: The trek ends here—but it stays with you far longer than you expect.
Detailed Itinerary
Kathmandu to Kathmandu
COST INCLUSIONS
Transport
Flight service will be from Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu.
Accommodation
Stay for Day 1 & Day 16 in Kathmandu (Hotel/Hostel).
Stay for Day 2 to Day 15 in Teahouse.
Trekking Guide
A mountaineering certified trek leader along with Local Guise will be with you on routes, backpacking, diet planning, mountain hazards & other high-altitude topics. A local guide/high-altitude porter will be there if needed.
Permit
Taxes, permit fees, and other charges imposed by local authorities, national parks etc.
Medical
First Aid kit, Pulse oximeter, Portable oxygen kit (where required for use of emergency service).
Meals
All non-veg/veg meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on all trek days (Day 2 lunch to Day 15 dinner). We provide very good food on the trek. So, don’t worry!
COST EXCLUSIONS
Transport cost to reach Kathmandu. Meals, snacks, mineral water, telephone, tips and other incidental expenses during travel to Kathmandu.
Wifi, battery charge, hot shower during Trekking days.
Gaiter & Microspikes are available on rent (if required).
Cost of doctors, medical officers, and trek leaders are trained in first–aid to assist in case of medical emergencies. Emergency evacuation costs owing to medical emergencies or weather conditions.
Trekkers are expected to carry their rucksacks, those intending to trek without rucksacks or carry only a day pack and offloading their backpacks onto horses/porters will have to bear an additional cost (2500-3000 NPR).
Anything not specifically mentioned under the cost inclusions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
We realize that cancellation of any trek is not desired from both our and trekker’s side. We always look forward in providing an unforgettable experience of trekking or hiking in the mountains. However, if due to any unavoidable situation the trek gets canceled or any trekker compels to cancel the trek, we have certain flexible cancellation and rescheduling policies for our trekkers.
If a trek is cancelled at the last minute due to a natural disaster or unforeseeable circumstances (such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, any kind of natural calamity, wildlife movement, pandemic, lockdown, public protests, bandhs, local riots, political movement etc.), ‘Musaafiran’ will have a trek voucher for the full number. The voucher can be used for the same or a different trek over the next year.
‘Musaafiran’ assumes no responsibility for any malfunction or injury to your clothes, supplies, or other belongings while on the trek. The trek fee covers all expenses associated with the trek from start to finish.
After starting the trek if any trekker wishes to discontinue the trek due to any medical emergencies or any other reason, there will be no refund. Trekker will have to come back on his/her own expenses.
Before every Trek, we share fitness routines, guidance on workouts, help with food habits etc. We take updates on the fitness routine every week from the Trekkers. But, if the Trekkers don’t update us about their fitness plans properly, we won't allow them to participate in the Trek. Getting wasted on the Trails due to lack of proper fitness create problems for other group members. So, if we feel that you aren’t fit for the trek or don’t match the requirements, we may have to cancel your Journey. In that case, our Standard Cancellation Policy will apply for the same.
During our Trek period, our Trek Leader/ Trek Guide will observe everyone carefully. So, it is advised that any person who is disrespectful, misbehaving, arrogant, bad attitude, is harmful towards the Trek Leader/ Trek Guide/ Cook/ Porter/ Local People/ Other Group Member, we will cancel His/Her Trek and send them back down. Also, it’s not advised to disturb/destroy the wildlife environment throughout the Trek.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Who can Participate ?
Basic Requirement
Minmum age should be 15 years.
Experience any high altitude trek, at least 1 trek of 4000m.
The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without stress.
The climber should be able to carry a 10-12 kg backpack.
Everest Base Camp Trek requires a great amount of preparation including physical exercises, breathing practice along with mental strength.
Health Issues
The pulse rate at rest must be between (60 to 90 beats per minute).
Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 - 130 mm Hg).
The respiratory rate at rest must be between (12 to 20 breaths per minute)
Should not have Liver and kidney issues.
Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart problems, Very High blood pressure etc.
No pacemaker implant.
If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
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