Everest Base Camp Gokyo Heli Trek

Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2700 meters) In the morning you have a scenic flight to Lukla (2800m.) from Kathmandu. It takes 30-40 minutes to reach Lukla. Then you start your trek and head to Phakding. You descend steeply to the Tharo Koshi which is also known as Kusum Kangru Khola (river). After crossing the Tharo Koshi River through the suspension bridge, you climb to Ghat and continue to climb to Phakding. In Phakding you can climb to the Gompa to see your first view of the high peaks. O/N at Phadking. Accommodation: Tea House Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Max Altitude: 2700 Time: 4-5

On this day at first, we follow the Dudh Koshi River and reach Zamphuti. From here you can see excellent views of Thamserku Peak. Then you ascend to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project, an interesting place to have a look around and gain an insight into the farming way of life of these people. From Chomoa, we continue our walk uphill and enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148s9 km, established in 1976) at Monjo (2840m.). We continue our walking hill with mountain views and finally reach Namche Bazaar. Stay at the Guest House- Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar (3420m).Accommodation: Tea House Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Max Altitude: 3440 Time: 6-7

On this day at first, we follow the Dudh Koshi River and reach Zamphuti. From here you can see excellent views of Thamserku Peak. Then you ascend to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project, an interesting place to have a look around and gain an insight into the farming way of life of these people. From Chomoa, we continue our walk uphill and enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148s9 km, established in 1976) at Monjo (2840m.). We continue our walking uphill with mountain views and finally reach Namche Bazaar. Stay at the Guest House- Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar (3420m). Accommodation: Tea House Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Max Altitude: 3440 Time: 6-7

Today we take a rest for proper acclimatization with some excursion. We can hike to the Everest View Hotel, the ideal place to overview some of the outstanding mountains such as Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, etc. You can walk around the Khumjung Valley, Hillary School, and Khunde Hospital and then return back to Namche. In Namche Bazaar you can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving Sherpa and Rai people. Accommodation: Tea House Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Max Altitude: 3440 Time: 3 Day 6:Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. This day we leave Namche bazaar and walk for some time along the ridge and then descend to Dudh Koshi River at Phunkithanka. Then after crossing the bridge, we ascend the steep path up to the Tengboche. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Tengboche has the largest Monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight at Guesthouse. Accommodation: Tea House Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Max Altitude: 3860 Time: 5-6

At first, we descend to Debuche, cross the suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and then climb to Pangboche amongst thousands of Mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. Overnight at Guest house. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 4350 M Time: 5-6 Hours walk.

This day is also a rest day for proper acclimatization. We hike to Chukung Valley and then to Chukung-ri (5445m.) from where we can see the wonderful views of Makalu, Everest, and their surrounding mountains. We finally return to Dingboche. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 4350 M Time: 2-3 Hours hike.

Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of the giant Lobuche peak. Overnight at Guesthouse. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 4910 M Time: 6-7 Hours

Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep (5180 meters). 8 hours. This is another big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365 meters, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team there about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak shep for the night. Overnight at Guesthouse. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 5364 M Time: 6-7 Hours Walks

Most of the morning on this day is spent climbing Mt.Kala Pattar a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555 meters. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29028ft, 8848 meters, towers directly ahead, and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep. Then we descend gently to Lobuche and then go upward to Dzongla. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 5545m.Most of the morning on this day is spent climbing Mt.Kala Pattar a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555 meters. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29028ft, 8848 meters, towers directly ahead, and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep. Then we descend gently to Lobuche and then go upward to Dzongla. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 5545 M

This day at first we walk on the flat stone path for some time passing through an arid valley. Then we ascend the steep path to Chola Pass on the icy trails along Chola glacier. After we reach Chola pass we descend down on another side through the stony path until we reach Phedi. From there we climb down to Thangna. It is a small village with few lodges and tea shops. You can catch a glimpse of Machhermo Peak and some others. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 4650 M Time: 5-6 Hours walk

We walk along the glacier route until we reach the first Lake of Gokyo. The trek is easier over a flat path following the Dudh Koshi River up to Gokyo. It is a windy valley and situated near the third lake. At Gokyo, you are stunned by the natural beauty of Dudh Pokhari Lake. Accommodation: Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max Altitude: 4750 M

Today day hike to north of Gokyo for vast distances with little gain in altitude. About 2 hours walking from Gokyo you reach at fourth lake known as Thonak Tsho (4840m) and continue follow the trail leading up to the next lake fifth lake known as Ngozumpa Tso (4980m). On the edge of the moraine to the east of the lake there is a small hill festooned with prayer flags from where you will see the beautiful views of Mt. Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Ngozumpa glacier, Everest, Nuptse Lhotse and Makalu etc. After enjoying with nature beauty then return all the downhill to Gokyo (4750m). Overnight at teahouse Time: 7-8 Hours walk

Everest Himalaya Treks guide will take to you Gokyo Ri/Gokyo peak (5545m) for superb Himalayan views including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m,Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m,Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m etc ,back to Gokyo lake ,after lunch continue to Na(4850m) walk approximately 3-4 hours

By Helicopter flight with own activities ,Everest Himalaya Treks representative will drop to Kathmandu airport and take you to hotel.

Everest Himalaya Treks representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.