- The most beautiful moutain landscapes of the Himalayan world
- Various landscapes, from forest to high moutain
- The encounter with the Sherpa population and its legendary welcome
Just next to Tibet, this trekking leads us in the area of the Everest base camp, dominated by the crushing rock faces of numerous 8000 m peaks among which are the highest peaks of the world (The Everest : 8848 m - The Lhotse : 8571 m - The Cho Yu : 8153 m)
From Luka to Gokyo, we go up into deep valleys, along successive turquoise lakes and one big ice glacier of 18 km.
At the Gokyo lake, ascent (optional) of the Gokyo peak, from where you'll get a spectacular view over the lakes, the glaciers, the Cho Yu, the Cholatse, the Everest or even Ama Dablam.
Then to connect to Kalapatar, the Everest base camp, we choose an itinerary, not much busy, by the Chola pass, in the East of the Gokyo valley. The pass is at 5300 m. No difficulty except from the altitude.
From Lobuche, we ascent the Kalapatar (5500 m, the highest point of the trek), the best observatory over the Everest and its massif (Nuptse, Lothse...).
We go down to Namche Bazar by Imja Khola valley, visiting the villages of Pheriche, Pangboche, and Thyangboche monastery.
From 4 to 7 hours walk per day.
The altitude acclimatization is gradual. But to prevent any altitude problem, an hyperbaric chamber is systematically provided for this itinerary, in case of high altitude sickness.
This trekking requires a good physical condition.
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Trek
Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel located in the area of Thamel (city center). Night at the hotel
Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel located in the area of Thamel (city center). Night at the hotel
2/3 h of walk
2/3 h of walk
Flight to Lukla (2800 m), with the guide where we meet the staff of porters and cooks. Few hours of walk along the Dudh Kosi river to Phakding village (2800 m). Night in a lodge.
2/3 h of walk
2/3 h of walk
Flight to Lukla (2800 m), with the guide where we meet the staff of porters and cooks. Few hours of walk along the Dudh Kosi river to Phakding village (2800 m). Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
We go up the Dudh Kosi river by an excellent path. Few steep sections in the forest. Traditional hamlets and terraces fields before reaching the prosperous village of Namche Bazar (3445 m). Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
We go up the Dudh Kosi river by an excellent path. Few steep sections in the forest. Traditional hamlets and terraces fields before reaching the prosperous village of Namche Bazar (3445 m). Night in a lodge.
to 5 h of walk (optional)
to 5 h of walk (optional)
Essential day of acclimatisation in Namche :. Optional walk: we go up to Khumjung village aTag 3900 m. Night in a lodge
to 5 h of walk (optional)
to 5 h of walk (optional)
Essential day of acclimatisation in Namche :. Optional walk: we go up to Khumjung village aTag 3900 m. Night in a lodge
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
Balcony path that slightly goes down to the river. We cross it at Phunki village (3250 m), then steep ascent in direction of the monastery of Thyangboche (3867 m). Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
Balcony path that slightly goes down to the river. We cross it at Phunki village (3250 m), then steep ascent in direction of the monastery of Thyangboche (3867 m). Night in a lodge.
4 h of walk
4 h of walk
Slope down through a rhododendrons forest and we go through Imja Khola. We get to Pangboche village and its monastery (3985 m). Night in a lodge.
4 h of walk
4 h of walk
Slope down through a rhododendrons forest and we go through Imja Khola. We get to Pangboche village and its monastery (3985 m). Night in a lodge.
4 h of walk
4 h of walk
Ascent to Phortse, village perched at the crossing of the Dudh Kosi and the Imja Hola, then to Thare village (3950 m). Night in a lodge.
4 h of walk
4 h of walk
Ascent to Phortse, village perched at the crossing of the Dudh Kosi and the Imja Hola, then to Thare village (3950 m). Night in a lodge.
5/6 h walk
5/6 h walk
Ascent of the Dudh Kosi valley, through mountain pastures and few villages. Walking along the last moraine of Ngozumba glacier, we reach Gokyo lakes. Night in a lodge.
5/6 h walk
5/6 h walk
Ascent of the Dudh Kosi valley, through mountain pastures and few villages. Walking along the last moraine of Ngozumba glacier, we reach Gokyo lakes. Night in a lodge.
5/6 h of walk
5/6 h of walk
Early (and optional), 2/3 H walk up to the Gokyo Peak (5300 m). We leave the first lake, the Dudh Pokhari, by zigzagging paths. After lunch, short stage to Dragnak (2 H). Night in a lodge.
5/6 h of walk
5/6 h of walk
Early (and optional), 2/3 H walk up to the Gokyo Peak (5300 m). We leave the first lake, the Dudh Pokhari, by zigzagging paths. After lunch, short stage to Dragnak (2 H). Night in a lodge.
7 h of walk
7 h of walk
Long uneven ascent of 600 m through the Thagna valley. We walk on a mountaintop aTag 5000 m before slightly sloping down in a basin. We go through scree-covered slopes before arriving at the bottom of the Chola Pass. A last bump and we reach the pass (5420 m). 5 H of ascent. In the afternoon, we reach Zonghla in 2 hours. The lodge is located upstream of the Cholatsho lake and above the magnificient Cholatse (6440 m).
7 h of walk
7 h of walk
Long uneven ascent of 600 m through the Thagna valley. We walk on a mountaintop aTag 5000 m before slightly sloping down in a basin. We go through scree-covered slopes before arriving at the bottom of the Chola Pass. A last bump and we reach the pass (5420 m). 5 H of ascent. In the afternoon, we reach Zonghla in 2 hours. The lodge is located upstream of the Cholatsho lake and above the magnificient Cholatse (6440 m).
2 h of walk
2 h of walk
Short stage to recover : 2 hours of slope down then acsent of a soft slope to reach Lobuche (4930 m), in the valley that leads to the Everest. Night in a lodge.
2 h of walk
2 h of walk
Short stage to recover : 2 hours of slope down then acsent of a soft slope to reach Lobuche (4930 m), in the valley that leads to the Everest. Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
Optional (but don't miss it !), the slope up to Kala Pattar aTag 5500 m (approximately as the altitudes change from one map to another...). 1 hour in the fallen rocks of the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier to reach the Gorak Shep (last tea shop!) and from there, we neeDay 2 hours to climb up the Kalapatar. In the afternoon, we start going down. In 2 hours, we're back in Lobuche. Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
Optional (but don't miss it !), the slope up to Kala Pattar aTag 5500 m (approximately as the altitudes change from one map to another...). 1 hour in the fallen rocks of the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier to reach the Gorak Shep (last tea shop!) and from there, we neeDay 2 hours to climb up the Kalapatar. In the afternoon, we start going down. In 2 hours, we're back in Lobuche. Night in a lodge.
4/5 h of walk
4/5 h of walk
We go down to Pheriche where we have lunch. Then we follow the Imja Khola valley to Pangboche, a big farming village located aTag 3985 m. Night in a lodge next to the village.
4/5 h of walk
4/5 h of walk
We go down to Pheriche where we have lunch. Then we follow the Imja Khola valley to Pangboche, a big farming village located aTag 3985 m. Night in a lodge next to the village.
3/4 h of walk
3/4 h of walk
Short stage : we're get back to the forest, happier landscapes, and visit of Tangboche monastery. Night in a lodge.
3/4 h of walk
3/4 h of walk
Short stage : we're get back to the forest, happier landscapes, and visit of Tangboche monastery. Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
Steep ascent and slope down to Namche Bazar. Free afternoon in the Khumbu capital. Night in a lodge.
5 h of walk
5 h of walk
Steep ascent and slope down to Namche Bazar. Free afternoon in the Khumbu capital. Night in a lodge.
5/6 h of walk
5/6 h of walk
In one stage, we get to Lukla. Night in a lodge.
5/6 h of walk
5/6 h of walk
In one stage, we get to Lukla. Night in a lodge.
Flight for Kathmandou and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. Night at the hotel.
Flight for Kathmandou and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. Night at the hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu. Night at the hotel. Extra charge for a guided visit.
Free day in Kathmandu. Night at the hotel. Extra charge for a guided visit.
Transfer to the international airport.
Transfer to the international airport.
