Trip overview
All about this trip
The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass is another circular route in the Everest region of Nepal.
The 18 Day trekking route is a full board package that includes all meals and accommodation during the trek with bed and breakfast also included in Kathmandu. You will also be guided by one of our experienced English speaking guides and have porters to carry your gear. This package also includes a fantastic tour of Kathmandu before heading off into the mountains.
The trip starts with an amazing 30-35 minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. The journey then takes you through mountain valleys, passing through Sherpa Villages, across windy mountain ridges and high passes until you reach the base camp of the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest.
Gokyo RI (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), Kala Patthar (5,550m) and of course, Everest Base Camp (5,364m) are the main targets for the trek. The challenging Cho la Pass and the awesome Gokyo Lakes offer super scenic views of Mount Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other peaks rising above 6000-8000m.
FREE equipment hire on all of our treks!
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You also get a FREE 80 Ltr EverTrek duffel bag to keep when you arrive in Kathmandu!
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Join us on the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo valley trek
- Our Everest BC via Gokyo valley includes acclimatisation days, giving you more time to acclimatise. We have a 95% success rate on this route!
- Our Team in Nepal have been guiding to Everest since 1996. In the spring season, you can meet climbers at base camp.
- You stay in comfortable lodges (or “Tea Houses”) rather than camping & at the fantastic Hotel Aloft in Kathmandu
- We take special care of our porters & guides. They are probably the best equipped in Nepal.
- Your kit bag is carried for you, so you only need to carry a daypack
- You get a FREE EverTrek 80 ltr duffel bag plus free hire of a down jacket and sleeping bag for the trek.
Experience Required
The Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Valley is suitable for keen walkers/trekkers. However Cho La Pass is a tough and arduous climb and as this route takes you over a remote high pass, experience of having been to 5000-metres before is helpful. Those who are able to walk for 4 – 5 hours in a day with experience of walking up steep, boulder-strewn paths whilst using hands to scramble upwards over rocky steps should find this route suitable for them.
Equipment
We can forward a detailed equipment list upon booking. However you can also view our Recommended Equipment for this trip »
Over the years, we have gained an incredible amount of experience and expertise in outdoor equipment and clothing. We have applied this to each trip that we offer and recommend what we believe to be the most suitable items for your trip.
What's included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of the tour price
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Full day guided city tour
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants with some traditional Nepalese dancing and music
- Airport transfers for domestic flight
- All Trekking permits
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All accommodation whilst on trek (Lodge/Tea house) or Tent on request
- Fresh fruit after dinner
- Tea/Coffee
- Filtered water on the entire trek (Save on plastic bottles)
- Experienced Fully licensed English speaking guide and his entire expenses
- Porters (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
- Insurance of Guide and Porter
- All required local and government taxes
- 800 fill North Face down jacket and winter sleeping bag (if required)
- FREE 80ltr EverTrek duffel bag
- EverTrek Trip Planner & Access to online programme
- EverTrekker T shirt & Neck Buff
- Oximeter & Heart Rate Monitor– To calculate Oxygen Levels and Heart rate to help with Altitude
- 15% discount with Cotswold Outdoor
What's not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price
- International flight to Kathmandu
- Nepal arrival visa
- Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner
- Personal expenses including mineral water, and alcoholic drinks and beverages
- Monument entrance fees
- Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation
- Any other extended trips and accommodation
- Any Staff Tips (We recommend 10% of total trip cost)
- Additional Airline baggage costs for return flights to Lukla (only 15 kg included)