Everest Gokyo ri Trekking itinerary details:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Days 2:Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Days 3: Flight from KTM – Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2,652m).

Days 4: Phakding to Namche (3,440m) - Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. All day, we pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magniolia trees and giant firs. And on the way to walking you will be rewarded (weather permitting) your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m) Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar (3440m).

Days 5: Acclimatization day in Namche. Acclimatization is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short days hike to Thame, Khunde or Khumjung or relax and explore the sherpa culture of Namche.

Days 6: Namchebazaar to Phortse Thanga: Leave Namche along the direction of the gompa and turn right afater the large rocks engraved with Buddhist images.The trek climbs the hill to Khumjung and descends to the valley of Dudhkoshi and arrives at Phortse Thanga (3,500m) which offers supreb views of Thamserku(6,608m), Kangtewa 

Days 7: Phortse Thanga to Machermo: This will be another short day trek to aid acclimatization to the altitude.The path goes through the middle of forest and offers the first view of Cho you peak (8,153m), working , through rhododendron forest and juniper and large conifers appear as the elevation increases making the trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through kharkas and summer settlements to Dole after that We will work across a rocky terrain scattered with a few dwarf rhododendrons. Staying overnight at Machermo at (4,410m) 

Days 8: Machermo to Gokyo Lakes: The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. A few lakes appear on the trail and finally reach to Gokyo (4,750m), which is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of large lake. The mountain views in the Gokyo region are spectacular. A two-hour climbing on Gokyo Ri (5350m), the small peak above the lake provides panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, cholatse and Tawache

Days 9: Gokyo Lake explore around: The excursion to the Gokyo peak usually starts early in the morning. The climb is quite steep first 30 minutes, it will take you an hour to reach the top with its traditional prayer flags. From where you will have a magnificent view of highest peaks, from the west to east are Cho you (8,153m), Gyachung Kang (7,922m), Everest ( 8848m), Lhotse (8,501m) and further way Makalu, On the way to descent you can enjoy, superb view of Gokyo Lake.

Days 10: Gokyo Lake to Thangnak: we will cross Gokyo glacier, about 4 hour working down to Thangnak. (4700m)

Days 11: Cho La crossing- Dzongla: The trek through Cho La Pass (5,330m), while this is a rather difficult route, requires some mountaineering experience and well equipped. We suggest bringing warm clothing and some extra food. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing. There are no technical problems and there is a trail in the rocks besides the icefall.

Days 12: Dzongla to Lobuche: about 4 and half hour slowly working to Lobuche (4910m) on the way you can see Dughla Lake.

Days 13: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) - The trail from Lobuche follows the grassy ablation valley with great views of Pumori then crosses tributary glaciers to reach the dry lake bed of Gokrakchep. After having a lunch in Gorakshep, we then climb the 5545m Kala Patthar for incredible views of Everest and Everest base camp and back to Gorakchep.

Days 14: Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp and back to Lobuche - Early morning we walk to Everest Base Camp, visit base camp area and work down to Lobuche.

Days 15: Lobuche to Dingboche - Staying the night at Dingboche (4,343m), makes an interesting accommodation alternative. 

Days 16: Dingboche to Tengboche: Work down to Tengboche(3,867m), sits on a saddle at 3870 m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons, Kwongde (6187m) Tawache(6542m) Everest (8848m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) provide and inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the monastry at Tengboche, the largest in khumbu region. 

Days 17: Tengboche to Namche

Days 18: Namche to Lukla

Days 19: Flight: Lukla - Ktm , hotel 

Days 20: Ktm free day, evening culture show & Nepali dinner, hotel 

Days 21: Final departure, transfer to airport