Everest Base Camp Trekking

Wholesome breakfast followed by a guided cultural sightseeing tour of Kathmandu's premier UNESCO World Heritage sites:

• Kathmandu Durbar Square: Explore ancient Malla royal palaces, ornate courtyards, and traditional Newari woodcarvings.

• Swayambhunath Stupa: Climb to the sacred hilltop Monkey Temple for sweeping panoramic valley views.

• Pashupatinath Temple: Witness sacred Hindu rituals and shrines along the banks of the Bagmati River.

• Boudhanath Stupa: Circumnavigate one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas amidst spinning prayer wheels.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon for final gear inspections, packing duffels, and pre-trek preparations.

Dinner and early overnight rest in Kathmandu.

Arrival meet-and-greet at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) by the Om Holidays Tour & Trek team and private transfer to your hotel.

Check-in, unpack, and settle into your accommodation after your flight.

Welcome meeting and comprehensive trek briefing with your licensed mountain trekking guide.

Free evening to stroll through the colorful streets, outdoor shops, and cafes of Thamel.

Welcome dinner featuring traditional Nepali cuisine and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Early morning transfer to the airport for a thrilling, scenic mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,860 m).

Meet your Sherpa porters and support crew, organize luggage, and begin the foot journey.

Trek through vibrant Sherpa hamlets, pine woodlands, and mani stones alongside the roaring Dudh Koshi River.

Cross high suspension bridges over glacier-fed waters before arriving at the riverside village of Phakding (2,610 m).

Trekking time: Approximately 3–4 hours.

Hearty dinner and overnight stay at a local mountain teahouse.

Morning departure following the Dudh Koshi River through fragrant pine and cedar woodlands.

Pass through Monjo and complete Sagarmatha National Park entry formalities at Jorsalle checkpoint.

Cross the towering Hillary Suspension Bridge suspended high above the river confluence.

Tackle the sustained uphill climb along switchbacks, catching your first glimpse of Mt. Everest through the trees.

Arrive at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), the bustling amphitheater-shaped Sherpa capital.

Trekking time: Approximately 5–7 hours.

Settle into your teahouse for dinner and overnight rest.

Dedicated acclimatization day to support physiological adaptation to higher elevations.

Morning conditioning hike up to the legendary Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) for panoramic vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.

Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the local Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center.

Spend the afternoon relaxing in Namche's bakeries, gear shops, and cafes.

Hydrate, rest, enjoy dinner, and spend a second overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Branch off the main Everest Base Camp highway onto the quieter Gokyo Valley trail.

Ascend toward Mong La pass (3,975 m), taking in views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kantega.

Descend through rhododendron and bamboo woodlands to Phortse Thanga by the riverbank for lunch.

Steady afternoon climb through mossy juniper forests and past seasonal yak pastures to reach Dole (4,038 m).

Trekking time: Approximately 5–7 hours.

Hot soup, hearty dinner, and overnight stay at a local teahouse.

Morning climb along the scenic ridge above Dole with wide views of Cho Oyu (8,188 m).

Pass through alpine settlements including Luza and Lhabarma, crossing small streams and barren tundra pastures.

Keep an eye out for Himalayan monal (Danphe) and musk deer along the slopes.

Arrive at Machhermo (4,470 m), nestled in a high glacial valley basin.

Rest, maintain hydration, and attend the optional altitude lecture at the Himalayan Rescue Association post (seasonal).

Trekking time: Approximately 4–5 hours.

Dinner and overnight stay in Machhermo.

Ascend a scenic ridge offering dramatic views of the Dudh Koshi gorge and Kangtega peak.

Reach Pangka before descending to the meltwater riverbanks flanking the Ngozumpa Glacier moraine.

Pass the first sacred Gokyo lake (Longpongo) and continue past the second lake (Taboche Tsho).

Arrive at the third lake (Dudh Pokhari) and check in to your teahouse in Gokyo village (4,790 m) situated right by the turquoise water.

Trekking time: Approximately 4–5 hours.

Afternoon leisure to stroll along the lake shores, dine, and rest overnight.

Pre-dawn ascent of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft) with headlamps.

Witness an alpine sunrise illuminating four of the world's 14 highest peaks: Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, overlooking the Ngozumpa Glacier.

Descend back to Gokyo village for a warm breakfast and pack up.

Trek across the lateral moraine of the massive Ngozumpa Glacier along rocky, shifting terrain.

Arrive at Thangnak (4,700 m), the staging hamlet beneath Cho La Pass.

Trekking time: Approximately 5–7 hours (including Gokyo Ri).

Early dinner and early sleep to prepare for the pass crossing.

Early morning alpine start to cross the rugged, high-altitude Cho La Pass (5,420 m / 17,782 ft).

Climb steep scree slopes, boulders, and cross the glaciated, snow-packed pass summit adorned with prayer flags.

Admire close-up views of Cholatse, Baruntse, and Ama Dablam from the pass crest.

Carefully descend across the eastern rock fields and glacial shelf toward the high pasture of Dzongla (4,830 m).

Trekking time: Approximately 7–9 hours.

Warm meals, well-earned rest, and overnight stay at a rustic teahouse in Dzongla.

Morning trek past the blue waters of Cholatse Lake, joining the main Khumbu trail near Lobuche.

Continue along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier over rough scree and rocky trails to Gorak Shep (5,164 m).

Drop daypacks, rehydrate, and make the afternoon push across glacial ridges to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft).

Stand at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall, surrounded by the world's highest peaks.

Return to Gorak Shep for dinner and an overnight stay at the highest sleeping elevation of the trek.

Trekking time: Approximately 7–9 hours.

Overnight stay in Gorak Shep.

Pre-dawn climb up Kala Patthar (5,545 m / 18,192 ft)—the highest elevation point of the entire journey.

Catch the golden sunrise hitting the summit pyramid of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and the Khumbu Glacier.

Descend to Gorak Shep for a warm breakfast, pack gear, and begin the long downhill journey.

Retrace the trail past Lobuche and the mountaineer memorials at Dughla pass.

Descend into the wider, oxygen-rich valley of Pheriche (4,240 m).

Trekking time: Approximately 7–9 hours (including Kala Patthar).

Dinner and comfortable overnight stay at a teahouse in Pheriche.

Morning departure down the Imja Khola valley through the ancient village of Pangboche.

Climb up through rhododendron woodlands to the spiritual heart of the Khumbu, Tengboche Monastery.

Visit the monastery courtyard and enjoy views of Ama Dablam.

Descend steeply to Phunki Tenga to cross the river, followed by a steady climb back into Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).

Trekking time: Approximately 6–8 hours.

Celebrate your circuit completion with hot showers, bakeries, dinner, and overnight stay in Namche.

Final day on the trail, descending the steep stone steps down to the Hillary Suspension Bridge.

Follow the Dudh Koshi River past Monjo, Phakding, and local settlements back to Lukla (2,860 m).

Bid farewell to your Sherpa porters and crew.

Board the scenic mountain flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu (or Manthali/Ramechhap as per seasonal air traffic schedules).

Private road transfer back to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Conclude your Everest & Gokyo Cho La Pass expedition with Om Holidays Tour & Trek, with options for extensions, spa treatments, or onward international departure assistance.