Most trekkers who go for Everest Base Camp Trek prefer to extend their trek to the Gokyo Valley since it is one of the popular valleys located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. If you want Everest trek via Gokyo Trek, it generally takes 18 days to complete the trek. It is undoubtedly one of the most adventurous trekking routes of the world. Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Trek offers fabulous experience of majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, Buddhist monasteries, Ngojumba Glacier, the famous Chola Pass, etc., including indigenous habitats and culture of Sherpa people. Moreover, number of blue lakes of Gokyo valley, poetic monasteries, Sagarmatha National Park, popular Cho La pass, and the Sherpa village (Namche Bazaar) are the major attractions of this amazing trek.

Every year thousands of trekkers go to Gokyo trek as their side trip during their Everest Base Camp Trek because of the blue lakes of Gokyo valley, Gokyo peak and of course the Sherpa traditions and cultures. It is thought that only trekking Everest Base Camp is an incomplete experience of Khumbu region if you do not extend your trek across the Gokyo Valley. The panoramic scenario of Mt. Everest is more amazing from Gokyo Valley than from Everest Kalapathar.

We personally recommend you Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days if you are in physically and mentally good shape and have limited time in Nepal since it has a shorter itinerary and is cheaper than Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Valley.

Being a challenging and difficult trek, only those trekkers who are physically fit are recommended for this trek. However you do not need high experience for this trekking. The experience of standing in the middle of massif with a 360 degree view of snow-capped mountains is simply indescribable in words.

Itinerary

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Day 1 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800 m), which takes about 25 minutes, trek to Phakding (2652 m)

4 hours

Day 2 :

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)

6 hours

Day 3 :

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Day 4 :

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4110m)

7 hours

Day 5 :

Trek from Dole to Machherma

Trek from Dole to Machherma (4470m)

5 hours

Day 6 :

Trek from Machherma to Gokyo

Trek from Machherma to Gokyo (4800m)

5 hours

Day 7 :

Acclimatization at Gokyo Valley

Day 8 :

Trek from Gokyo Ri to Thaknak Trek

Trek from Gokyo Ri to Thaknak Trek (4750m)

4 hours

Day 9 :

Trek fromThaknak to Chola Pass – Dzongla

Trek fromThaknak to Chola Pass – Dzongla (4830m)

8 hours

Day 10 :

Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche

Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft):

3 hours

Day 11 :

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5364m), back to Gorakshep

8 hours

Day 12 :

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar(550m) and back to Pheriche (4280m)

8 hours

Day 13 :

Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche to Namche Bazaar

Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche (3860m), then Namche Bazaar (3440m)

6 hours

Day 14 :

Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m)
5 hours.

Day 15 :

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
25 min.

Trekking Equipment list:

The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both camp & teahouse treks in the Himalayas. Make use of this list as a guideline; some of the equipment can be hired in Katmandu as well. Besides, keep in mind trekking gear can be bought in the many adventure shops in Katmandu Thamel.

Luggage:

1 large duffel bag: This will carry all your personal gear on the trek. It should be strong and durable. The best size would be around 30″ x 14″, with a full-length zipper and handles.
1 small padlock: Your duffel bag should be locked.
1 rucksack or day pack: This should accommodate a sweater, rain gear, water bottle, camera and accessories and any miscellaneous items you want to have during the day. We recommend a pack with at least 1450cu. In capacity, or smaller if you are not carrying a large amount of camera equipment.
1 small duffel bag or suitcase: Items not needed on the trek can be left at the hotel in Kathmandu. This bag should also have a lock. Be sure to leave room for purchases, or buy one in Kathmandu they have many good quality ones available.

Head and Face Gear:

Sunhat
A Bandana
Sunglasses
Warm hat
Sunscreen with a very high SPF factor
Lip balm with a high SPF factor

Hands:

Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

Inner Clothing:

T-shirts
Thermal underwear- Top and bottom. Synthetic is best
Underwear
2 Long shorts
2 Trousers- (loose and comfortable) One thin, one thick and warm

Outer Clothing:

Down Jacket
Fleece Jacket (or a windproof jacket)
Waterproof jacket with a hood (or a poncho)
Waterproof pants
Baggy pants
2 pairs of gloves/mittens (1 thin and 1 thick)
1 sweater to be worn under the fleece jacket

Footwear:

Light weight walking boots- Quality boots (leather is recommended)
Spare laces
2 pairs of thick woolen socks.
2 pairs of thin socks to be worn under the woolen socks
One pair of sandals or comfortable shoes for camp

Drinking Equipment:

1 thermos- Water tends to freeze in ‘normal’ water bottles at high altitude temperatures.
2 one-liter water bottles
Purification equipment- Boiled drinking water will be provided but further purification with iodine or purification tablets is highly recommended.

Sleeping and Carrying Equipment:

30-40 liter daypack
Rucksack- Without aluminum support
Water Proof Bag- A water proof bag to cover the rucksack
Sleeping Bag- Please brings a bag that can resist temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius.

Optional Extras/Luxuries