Gokyo – 3 Passes – Everest BC

The Gokyo, 3 Passes, Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is a beautiful itinerary in the less travelled Gokyo valley, over 3 high passes, and into the spectacular Khumbu Valley. You will have amazing views over four 8,000 meters summits as well as Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. Climb Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar for breathtaking sunsets and sunrises over the Himalayas. The trip will take you across traditional sherpas villages, a buddhist monastery and suspended bridges. So many things to discover and explore on this trek to Everest, the world highest summit.

Location Map

Trek Route

Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu (1,350 m / 4,430 ft) and transfer to hotel

Day 2
Preparation day for expedition in Kathmandu

Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft)  – Phakding (2,610 m / 8,562 ft)

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 6
Trek to Thame (3,820 m / 12,532 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Lungdeng (4,410 m / 14,465 ft)

Day 8

Trek over Renjo la Pass (5,340 m / 17,520 ft) and to Gokyo (4,790 m / 15,715 ft)

Day 9

Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357m / 17,575 ft) and trek to Thaknak (4,700 m / 15,420 ft)

Day 10

Trek the Chola Pass (5,420 m / 17,782 ft) to Dzongla (4,830 m / 15,850 ft)

Day 11

Trek to Gorak Shep (5,164 m / 16,942 ft)

Day 12

Trek to Everest Base camp (5,345 m / 17,536 ft)

Day 13
Trek to Lobuche village (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)

Day 14

Trek over the Kongma La Pass (5,535 m / 18,159 ft) and to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)

Day 15
Trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 16
Trek to Lukla

Day 17

Fly to Kathmandu

Day 18

Transfer to airport for flight home

Included:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flight ticket Kathmandu / Lukla
• Transport of 1 duffle bag of a maximum weight of 15 kgs during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 3 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek
• Necessary staff including experienced guides and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee)
• All permits required by the local regulations
• First aid medical kit
• Satellite phone for emergencies (available to members as a paying service)
• Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
• 1 World Sherpas duffle bag or T-shirt

Excluded:

• Tips for guide and porters (approx. US$350)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
• Extras hotel charge at Kathmandu (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal expenses in lodges during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks in lodges
• Additional nights in lodges during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek (we can arrange a Nepalese SIM card and top-up card for you at Kathmandu for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking equipment
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee

Number of effective trekking days : 13
Distance: 128 km / 80 m
Elevation gain: 8,602 m / 28,222 ft
Average per pay: 9.8 km / 6.1 m distance – 662 m / 2,172 ft elevation
Maximum altitude: 5,550 m / 18,209 ft (Kongma La Pass)