The trek is challenging and you MUST train for several months prior to departure to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Training should include regular walking on hills, in combination with swimming, light running or biking and gym work to develop strength. Expect to be trekking for 10 hours on the day that you cross the Cho La.
Extend your Adventure Consultants trek by adding the breathtaking Gokyo Valley Extension to your existing Khumbu adventure.
Trek into the picturesque Gokyo Valley; famous for its spectacular lakes and scenery. This is an ideal complement to the Everest Base Camp or Khumbu Treks, or Island Peak, Lobuche, Ama Dablam or Three Peaks Expeditions.
This 4-day add-on offers the chance to extend your adventure beyond the Khumbu Valley. After completing your Khumbu adventure, we branch off at Gorak Shep, Lobuche Base Camp, Chhukung or Pangboche to begin the trek over the Cho La into the beautiful Gokyo Valley. Here we have the opportunity to explore the stunning azure lakes of the region or climb Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575ft) for panoramic views which include four 8,000m peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. We trek out of the Gokyo Valley via the small village of Machermo to Namche Bazaar, completing our epic circuit.
- Extend your Khumbu adventure to explore a whole new valley system
- Cross the breathtaking Cho La Pass
- Highly recommended add-on for fit and experienced trekkers
- Available for Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Treks, along with Island Peak, Lobuche, Three Peaks, and Ama Dablam Expeditions
Trek Level
Trek Level
Advanced
Elevation
Elevation
5,420m/17,782ft
Duration
Duration
4 days
Location
Location
Nepal
GOKYO ITINERARY
DAY 1
| Gorak Shep, Lobuche Base Camp, or Chhukung to Dzongla 4,830m/15,846ft 6–7hrs) |
DAY 2
Cross the Cho La 5,420m/17,780ft and overnight in Dragnag 4,700m/15,420ft (10hrs)
DAY 3
Trek to Gokyo 4,790m/15,715ft (4hrs)
DAY 4
Spare day for exploring the Gokyo Lakes or climb Gokyo Ri 5,357m/17,575ft
DAY 5
| Gokyo to Machermo 4,470m/14,665ft (3–4hrs) |
DAY 6
Machermo to Namche Bazaar (5–6hrs) *This day will see you return to your initial trek schedule for the walk down the valley to Lukla.
DAY 7
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (7hrs)
DAY 8
Spare day for weather delays
DAY 9
| Lukla to Kathmandu flight |
DAY 10
Trip ends, depart from Kathmandu
Departures and Pricing
Note: Dates are subject to change due to many factors out of our control
| Start/End | Departing from | Quantity | Pricing | Notes | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar - May 2025 | Gorak Shep, Lobuche Base Camp, Chhukung, or Pangboche | Available | $1,250 USD $ | ||
| Sept - Nov 2025 | Gorak Shep, Lobuche Base Camp, Chhukung, or Pangboche | Available | $1,250 USD $ | ||
PREPARE
Fitness
Trekking Experience
You should be experienced in hiking/trekking off-trail on rocky and icy terrain for the day crossing the Cho La.
Altitude Experience
No prior altitude experience required.
Why Adventure Consultants?
Because we want you to remember this trek for being so much more than just a hike, we at Adventure Consultants have taken enormous pleasure in planning a fusion of all the best components that we know make this a truly memorable experience.
We are renowned for our quality of service and the strategy applied to our treks. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination. We have a philosophy of investing in every trip to offer our trekkers the best possible experience.
We employ strong and specialised trek leaders and Sherpa staff, who are some of the most pre-eminent in the industry. We pride ourselves on operating with small teams and the best back-up and support available. This includes nutritious and ample quantities of food, comfortable base camp facilities, reliable communications systems and the necessary medical back up. Our staff are the most affable western or Sherpa guides working in conjunction with our excellent cooking teams, to promise you an experience of a lifetime!
Many of our team members come to us because they have seen us in action on a previous trip and decide to opt for our level of service and proven experience. Others return because they know we do our very best to make our trips safe and successful.
Inclusions
The price of your trip includes the following:
- All trek organisational requirements
- All trekking permits
- Accommodation in lodges ex Gorak Shep, Lobuche Base Camp, Chhukung or Pangboche for additional nights
- All group equipment for the trek
- All trek staff, including porter support (you only carry a daypack)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner after departing Gorak Shep, Lobuche, Chhukung or Pangboche, and before arriving back in Kathmandu
- Transport of 15kg of personal equipment
- Backup medical services.
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