The Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo is a great alternative if you want to set aside from the mainstream Everest Base Camp Trek and explore more of the secluded setting of the Everest region. This thrilling adventure is not only about conquering the foot of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. But it is also about enjoying the wilderness of oligotrophic emerald Gokyo lakes and challenging yourself with the mighty Cho La Pass.

The exhilarating and scenic flight you take from Kathmandu to Lukla at the beginning of your 18-day Gokyo to Everest Base Camp trek is already an adventure in itself. After soaking in the aerial view, you will land at Lukla and walk on the trail of the EBC trek to Phakding. Walking on the well-marked trail of Sagarmatha National Park from Monjo onwards, you will reach Namche Bazaar.

After reaching the getaway of Everest, Namche Bazaar, you will not follow the classic EBC trek. You will head towards the high altitude settlement areas of Phortse Thanga and Machhermo. The rugged and beautiful trail now follows the side of the Nzogumpa Glacier. This longest glacier in Nepal originated from the foot of Cho Oyu and moved downhill to the Gokyo Valley. Traversing the glacier, your trail will open up to beautiful Gokyo Valley. The view of pristine Gokyo lakes against the picturesque backdrop of Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu, and other surrounding snow-capped mountains is truly to die for.

Leaving the Gokyo Valley, you will reach Thagnag from where you will face mighty Cho La Pass. Crossing this high mountain pass will connect you to the trail of Everest Base Camp. Now, following the classic EBC trek route, you will pass Lobuche and Gorakshep to finally reach the Everest Base Camp. On this journey of trekking in Nepal, you definitely cannot miss the sunrise over the mountains from the vantage point of Kalapatthar. During the last leg of the trek, you will pass by Dingboche and Tengboche, where you will witness the spiritual richness and unique culture of the Sherpa people. With you retracing your steps to Lukla, you will end your rewarding Everest Gokyo Trek with tons of unforgettable memories.