Annapurna Base Camp
Walk from forested foothills into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with village stops and a visit to Poon Hill.
16 days4,130 m
View itinerary Gokyo and Khumbu, Nepal / Trek
Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp
Spend time beside the Gokyo lakes, then link the valley with the main Everest Base Camp route.
- Duration
- 19 daysOutline programme
- Gokyo Ri viewpoint
- 5,357 mRoute objective
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Challenging high-route trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
This longer Gokyo programme makes the lakes the first major objective of the trek. The approach passes Dole and Machhermo, with rest time before reaching Gokyo and its viewpoint above the Ngozumpa Glacier. The landscape here offers a different perspective on the Everest region from the direct Base Camp trail.
The published route then continues through the high country toward Lobuche, Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp before returning to Lukla. It therefore suits walkers seeking a combined high-route journey, rather than an out-and-back lakes walk. The crossing between the valleys and the timing of viewpoint walks must be agreed with the guide for the conditions.
- Rest time in Machhermo and Gokyo
- Gokyo lakes and the glacier landscape
- A continuation to Everest Base Camp
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu: sightseeing and preparation
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Fly to Lukla and walk to Phakding
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 4Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Follow the walking route from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 5Rest and acclimatisation at Namche
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 6Namche to Dole
Follow the walking route from Namche to Dole. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 7Dole to Machhermo
Follow the walking route from Dole to Machhermo. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 8Rest and acclimatisation at Machhermo
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 9Machhermo to Gokyo
Follow the walking route from Machhermo to Gokyo. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 10Explore Gokyo and Gokyo Ri
Remain based by the lakes, with a viewpoint walk chosen for the conditions.
Day 11Gokyo to Thagnak
Follow the walking route from Gokyo to Thagnak. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 12High-route crossing toward Lobuche
The approach to the main Khumbu valley requires a pass crossing. The guide confirms the exact stages and timing.
Day 13Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Follow the walking route from Lobuche to Gorak Shep. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 14Visit Everest Base Camp and return
Walk beside the Khumbu Glacier and return to Gorak Shep for the night.
Day 15Descend to Pangboche
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 16Pangboche to Namche
Follow the walking route from Pangboche to Namche. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 17Namche to Lukla
Follow the walking route from Namche to Lukla. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 18Fly to Kathmandu
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 19Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages, with mountain lodges or camps as agreed for the walking route.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
Is this only a Gokyo lakes trek?
This particular programme continues from Gokyo across the high route into the Everest valley and includes Base Camp. Ask about a lakes-focused alternative if that better suits your plans.
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