Your adventure begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. After landing at Lukla Airport, meet your trekking crew and begin your trek through the Dudh Koshi Valley. The trail passes through small Sherpa settlements, Buddhist mani walls, prayer flags and pine forests before reaching Phakding. This is a relatively short and gentle trekking day, allowing you to begin adapting to the Himalayan environment.

Altitude: Kathmandu – 1,400 m | Lukla – 2,860 m | Phakding – 2,610 m
Walking Time: Approximately 3–4 hours
Distance: Approximately 8 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River through pine and rhododendron forests toward Namche Bazaar. You will cross several suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. The trail gradually becomes steeper as you approach Namche, including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. After the final uphill section, you reach Namche Bazaar, the main Sherpa trading centre of the Khumbu region.

Altitude: Phakding – 2,610 m | Namche Bazaar – 3,440 m
Walking Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Distance: Approximately 10–11 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is an important acclimatization day before continuing toward higher elevations. After breakfast, enjoy a short hike around Namche and the surrounding viewpoints. You may hike toward the Everest View Hotel for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and other Himalayan peaks. You can also explore the Sherpa Museum, Namche market and nearby villages. The remaining time is used for rest and preparation for the higher-altitude sections of the trek.

Altitude: Namche Bazaar – 3,440 m
Optional Viewpoint: Everest View Hotel – approximately 3,880–3,962 m
Walking Time: Approximately 3–4 hours of optional hiking
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The trail leaves Namche Bazaar and follows a scenic high route toward the Gokyo Valley. The route climbs gradually toward Mong La, a mountain pass offering beautiful views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega and surrounding peaks. From Mong La, the trail descends through rhododendron and pine forests toward Phortse Tenga before climbing gradually to Dole. Dole is a small mountain settlement surrounded by dramatic Himalayan scenery and is an important overnight stop before entering the higher Gokyo Valley.

Altitude: Namche Bazaar – 3,440 m | Mong La – approximately 3,950 m | Dole – 4,090 m
Walking Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Distance: Approximately 11–12 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, the trail continues higher into the Gokyo Valley. You will walk through alpine landscapes with views of Cho Oyu, Kangtega, Thamserku and other Himalayan peaks. The trail passes through small settlements and yak-grazing areas before reaching Machhermo. As the altitude increases, the landscape becomes more rugged and vegetation becomes increasingly sparse. Upon arrival, rest and allow your body to adjust to the higher elevation.

Altitude: Dole – 4,090 m | Machhermo – 4,410 m
Walking Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Distance: Approximately 7–8 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is one of the most scenic sections of the trek as you enter the heart of the Gokyo Valley. The trail follows the upper Dudh Koshi toward Pangkha and continues through an increasingly rugged glacial landscape. You will walk alongside the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier before reaching the beautiful Gokyo Lakes. Continue along the lakeshore toward Gokyo village, situated beside the turquoise glacial lakes and surrounded by spectacular Himalayan peaks. After checking into your teahouse, rest and prepare for the Gokyo Ri hike.

Altitude: Machhermo – 4,410 m | Gokyo – 4,750 m
Walking Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Distance: Approximately 9–10 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is one of the major highlights of the trek. An early morning hike takes you toward the summit of Gokyo Ri at 5,357 m, where you can enjoy a spectacular Himalayan panorama including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. After descending to Gokyo, enjoy breakfast and spend the remaining time exploring the beautiful Gokyo Lakes and surrounding valley.

Altitude: Gokyo – 4,750 m | Gokyo Ri – 5,357 m
Walking Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Distance: Approximately 5–6 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Gokyo and follow the trail toward Thangnak, also known as Dragnag. The route crosses rugged glacial terrain and follows the edge of the Ngozumpa Glacier. This is a shorter trekking day, allowing time to rest and prepare for the challenging Cho La Pass crossing.

Altitude: Gokyo – 4,750 m | Thangnak/Dragnag – 4,700 m
Walking Time: Approximately 3–4 hours
Distance: Approximately 4–5 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is one of the most challenging sections of the trek. An early start is important as you climb from Thangnak toward Cho La Pass. The trail crosses rugged high-altitude terrain and reaches the glaciated Cho La Pass at approximately 5,420 m. From the pass, enjoy dramatic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and glaciers before carefully descending toward Dzongla. Trail and snow conditions can vary, so your guide will determine the safest route and timing for the crossing.

Altitude: Thangnak – 4,700 m | Cho La Pass – 5,420 m | Dzongla – 4,830 m
Walking Time: Approximately 7–9 hours
Distance: Approximately 8–10 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After crossing Cho La, today’s trek reconnects with the classic Everest Base Camp route. The trail follows a rugged mountain path toward Lobuche, with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Nuptse and surrounding peaks. As you approach Lobuche, the landscape becomes increasingly barren and glacial.

Altitude: Dzongla – 4,830 m | Lobuche – 4,940 m
Walking Time: Approximately 3–4 hours
Distance: Approximately 8 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you reach Everest Base Camp. From Lobuche, the trail follows the rocky moraine of the Khumbu Glacier toward Gorak Shep. After a short break, continue toward Everest Base Camp at approximately 5,364 m. The trail passes through a dramatic glacial landscape with views of the Khumbu Glacier and surrounding peaks. After spending time at Everest Base Camp, retrace the trail back to Gorak Shep, where you spend the night.

Altitude: Lobuche – 4,940 m | Gorak Shep – 5,164 m | Everest Base Camp – 5,364 m
Walking Time: Approximately 7–8 hours
Distance: Approximately 13–15 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today begins early with a hike from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar at 5,545 m, the highest point of the entire trek. The climb offers spectacular close-up views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. After enjoying the sunrise and mountain panorama, descend back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. Continue downhill through the Khumbu Valley, passing through Lobuche and Thukla before reaching Pheriche at 4,240 m.

Altitude: Gorak Shep – 5,164 m | Kala Patthar – 5,545 m | Pheriche – 4,240 m
Walking Time: Approximately 7–8 hours
Distance: Approximately 11–16 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, the trail continues downhill through the beautiful Khumbu Valley. Walk through Pangboche and continue toward Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery. From Tengboche, descend through rhododendron and pine forests toward the Dudh Koshi River and continue toward Namche Bazaar.

Altitude: Pheriche – 4,240 m | Namche Bazaar – 3,440 m
Walking Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Distance: Approximately 14–15 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is the final trekking day. Follow the trail from Namche toward Phakding, crossing suspension bridges and passing through Sherpa villages and forested sections of the Dudh Koshi Valley. Continue toward Lukla, where the trekking portion of your journey officially ends.

Altitude: Namche Bazaar – 3,440 m | Phakding – 2,610 m | Lukla – 2,860 m
Walking Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Distance: Approximately 15–18 km
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Lukla Airport for your scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your Everest Base Camp via Gokyo & Cho La Pass adventure officially comes to an end.

Altitude: Lukla – 2,860 m | Kathmandu – 1,400 m
Flight Time: Approximately 30–40 minutes
Accommodation: —
Meals: Breakfast