22-Day Everest Gokyo Trek and Lobuche Peak Climb via Cho La

22 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a thrilling 22-day adventure to Everest Gokyo and climb Lobuche Peak. Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, journey into the Gokyo Valley, and hike t...

Duration: 22 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Gorakshep, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, Sagarmatha National Park, Khumjung · Languages: English

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What's Included

Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Fresh fruits every night after dinner.
Trekking lodge (tea house) accommodation during the trek.
All necessary paperwork, including the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
Peak climbing permit and other necessary fees.
Two nights of twin-sharing tent accommodation after Lobuche, with hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), tea and coffee, and seasonal fruit or cane fruits.
Camping tent and climbing rope provided.
Lukla flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu), including airport tax and pickup and drop-off.
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, government-licensed trekking guide and climbing Sherpa, with salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance included.
Strong, helpful porters with proper equipment (1 porter for two people), with salary, food, drinks, accommodation, and insurance included.
Comprehensive medical supplies (a first aid kit will be available).
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
Use of sleeping bags, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles (to be returned after the trip).
Government taxes and official expenses.
An oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily. This is very useful for checking Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms and helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
Assistant guide for group sizes above 8 pax.

Not Included

Anything not mentioned above.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu according to your flight schedule. Receive a warm welcome and assistance from our team in the arrivals area. Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy a free day to relax and acclimatize.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley after breakfast. Visit Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Temple of the Living Goddess, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Attend a trip briefing and make preparations for the trek.
3

Day 03

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Fly to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. Begin trekking towards Phakding on a walk of about four hours. Overnight stay at Phakding.
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Day 04

Trek to Namche Bazar

Enter Sagarmatha National Park and continue towards Namche Bazar. Cross several suspension bridges along the trail. Namche Bazar, a beautiful Sherpa town, will be your overnight destination.
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Day 05

Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazar

Spend the day acclimatizing in Namche Bazar. Hike to the Everest viewpoint, with an optional hike to Khumjung. Return to Namche Bazar for relaxation.
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Day 06

Trek to Dole

Continue towards the Gokyo Valley. Trek to Dole, a peaceful village with fewer trekkers.
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Day 07

Trek to Machhermo

Trek to Machhermo, located just below the Ngozumpa Glacier. Enjoy the views and the challenging terrain along the way.
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Day 08

Trek to Gokyo Lake

Trek into the Gokyo Valley, passing two beautiful lakes. Settle on the shore of the third lake.
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Day 09

Hike to Gokyo Ri

Take an early morning hike to Gokyo Ri for stunning views of the Himalayan peaks. Explore and relax around the Gokyo Lakes.
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Day 10

Trek to Thagnak

Trek to Thagnak after a wonderful day in Gokyo. Explore the area after lunch.
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Day 11

Cross Cho La Pass to Dzongla

Cross Cho La Pass at 5,420 meters. Enjoy the views and continue on to Dzongla.
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Day 12

Trek to Lobuche

Trek to Lobuche, where you will meet trekkers on the Everest Base Camp trail. Explore the area and stay overnight.
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Day 13

Everest Base Camp Excursion

Trek to Everest Base Camp and then return to Gorakshep. Enjoy stunning views of the mountains.
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Day 14

Kala Patthar Hike and Return to Lobuche

Take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise and mountain views. Trek back to Lobuche for an overnight stay.
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Day 15

Trek to Lobuche Peak High Camp

Trek to Lobuche Peak High Camp at 5,400 meters. Attend a pre-climb orientation and warm-up exercises.
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Day 16

Summit Lobuche Peak

Summit Lobuche Peak at 6,119 meters. Enjoy breathtaking views from the top. Return to High Camp for the night.
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Day 17

Contingency Day

Keep this extra day in reserve in case of any delays.
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Day 18

Trek to Pangboche

Trek back to Pangboche. Visit Pangboche Monastery and explore the village.
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Day 19

Trek to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche

Trek to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche. Arrive at Namche Bazaar and relax.
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Day 20

Trek to Lukla

Trek back to Lukla, passing through Phakding. Celebrate the accomplishment of the trek.
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Day 21

Fly Back to Kathmandu

Take a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Enjoy free time in Kathmandu at your leisure.
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Day 22

Departure

On the last day of this trip, you will be dropped off at the airport or your next destination, depending on your flight plan.