Kathmandu
Location
Kathmandu
Duration
17 days
Max Altitude
18200 ft
Trekking
138 km
Grade
Difficult
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
Location
Kathmandu
Duration
17 days
Max Altitude
18200 ft
Trekking km
138 km
Grade
Difficult
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
While many trekkers come to Nepal for the Everest Base Camp trek, those who take the Gokyo Valley route experience a quieter, more untouched side of the Himalayas. Here, the rhythm of nature dominates, glacial winds whisper through the valley, prayer flags flutter in the breeze, and yaks graze lazily along the trails. It’s a place where time slows down, and trekkers soak in the beauty at their own pace. Adding Gokyo Ri to the journey brings an extra layer of wonder and challenge. This combined trek not only leads you to the foot of the world’s highest peak but also takes you through pristine glacial lakes, striking ice formations, and some of the most spectacular views in the Himalayas. If you seek solitude, diversity in terrain, and a lesser-traveled path, this is the trek for you.
The Everest Base Camp trek is a dream adventure for trekkers worldwide, but when combined with the Gokyo Ri route, it transforms into an extraordinary Himalayan journey. This route here gives a wonderful experience that leads you through the most beautiful sights of turquoise lakes, glaciers, and mountain views before culminating at the foot of the world's highest peak.
Unlike the classical EBC route, this trail takes you through the mesmerizing Gokyo Valley, home to stunning glacial lakes. Standing at 5,350m, Gokyo Ri provides a wider view of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. On top of that, this route is less crowded, which makes it yet another unexplored trek in the world of trekking.
Adding Gokyo Ri to your Everest Base Camp trek provides a mix of serenity, striking terrain, and some of the most stunning mountain views. While Everest Base Camp offers the iconic sights and sounds of mountaineering expeditions, Gokyo Ri and its surrounding areas provide a quieter, more serene environment where you can enjoy the wonderful views without the crowds.
Gokyo Ri’s great views of the Everest massif, combined with the stunning Gokyo Lakes and the thrill of crossing Cho La, make this trek a once-in-a-lifetime experience for adventurers who want to see more of what the Himalayas have to offer beyond just Everest itself.
The best time for this Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Ri trek is summer (March–May) and autumn (September–November). These months provide comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and stunning mountain views. Winter is possible but is extremely cold, while monsoons bring heavy rain and obscured visibility. Hence, autumn remains the best season for a clear and enjoyable trekking experience.
Very few adventures in the world leave such a lasting impression as the trek to Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Ri. It combines the majestic beauty of Gokyo Lakes, the thrill of Cho La, and the legendary Everest experience.
Amazingly, you can experience both Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Ri with a well-planned TTH itinerary. While Everest Base Camp brings you face-to-face with the world’s highest peak, Gokyo Ri shows you the Himalayan giants. Together, they create a Nepal trekking adventure that is both exhilarating and deeply fulfilling.
The EBC trek with Gokyo Ri and Cho La is considered a difficult trek, mainly due to the altitude, the number of trekking days, and the inclusion of Cho La, which is steep and can be icy. While no technical climbing is required, you need good physical fitness and prior experience on multi-day treks is recommended.
The altitude can be demanding, with many days spent above 5,000 meters. Acclimatization days are built into the itinerary to help your body adjust gradually. With preparation, pacing, and good gear, most trekkers find this route incredibly fulfilling.
However, if you’re reasonably fit and have already completed treks at altitudes above 4000m, this trek can be your next big adventure. Physical prep like cardio, stair climbing, and strength training a few months in advance helps a lot.
Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) can be a major issue during the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Ri trek. To minimize the risk of AMS, it is crucial to acclimatize properly, which is why the itinerary includes acclimatization days. Staying well-hydrated, maintaining a steady pace, and listening to your body are also key to staying safe and healthy on this challenging trek. If you experience symptoms like headache, nausea, or dizziness, inform your trek leader immediately to avoid serious health risks.
You’ll be staying in local teahouses, basic lodges run by Sherpa families. Rooms are simple with twin beds, blankets, and shared bathrooms. As you go higher, facilities become more limited.
Yes, you’ll find water sources along most parts of the trek where you can refill your bottles. Carrying 2 litres of water is usually enough at a time.
However, at Gorakhshep, there are no free water sources, so you’ll need to buy bottled water there. We also suggest carrying water purification tablets or a filter bottle for added safety throughout the trek.
No, you don’t need to get any permissions on your own. Our team will take care of all the required permits and trekking documents before the trek begins. You just need to carry a valid ID (like a passport or Aadhaar) and a few passport-size photos for the paperwork.
Buffer days are highly recommended during the Everest Base Camp trek to handle any unexpected situations. These can include flight delays between Lukla and Kathmandu, bad weather. Having buffer days gives you flexibility so you don’t have to rush or risk your health. It also ensures that your return plans stay on track, even if things don’t go exactly as scheduled.
For the EBC with the Gokyo Ri trek, it’s important to pack thoughtfully to stay comfortable and safe in changing weather conditions. You’ll need good-quality trekking shoes, moisture-wicking base layers, warm insulating layers like fleece and down jackets, and a waterproof outer shell. Carry a pair of trekking pants, thermal innerwear, woolen socks, gloves, a warm hat, and a sun cap. Sunglasses with UV protection, sunscreen, and lip balm are must-haves to protect against the strong mountain sun.
Don’t forget a sturdy backpack with a rain cover, and a refillable water bottle. Basic medicines, a personal first-aid kit, toiletries, and a few energy bars will also be handy. And finally, keep some extra cash, copies of important documents, and a power bank for your electronics.
Connectivity is limited and gets weaker as you ascend. In lower regions like Lukla and Namche Bazaar, you’ll get decent network signals. Some teahouses offer Wi-Fi on a paid basis, but don’t expect high speeds.
From Gokyo and onwards toward Cho La and EBC, signal drops significantly, and in many areas, there's no mobile coverage at all. This makes it important to stay prepared and focused on your trek, knowing that you’ll be fully immersed in the beauty and serenity of the mountains.
In spring/autumn, daytime temperatures can range between 5°C to 15°C. At night, expect -10°C to -15°C at higher altitudes.
Yes, having travel insurance is mandatory for the Everest Base Camp trek. Your insurance should cover high-altitude trekking (up to 6,000 meters), emergency helicopter evacuation, and medical expenses in case of illness or injury during the trek. This is important for your safety, as the trek takes you to remote and high-altitude areas.
Crossing Cho La is one of the most thrilling and challenging sections of this trek. The climb is steep and often icy, requiring caution. You start before sunrise and ascend a rugged path that includes loose rocks, frozen terrain, and occasionally snowfields.
Once at the top, the views are wonderful, with 360-degree panoramas. The descent is just as vital as the ascent, so take your time, moving slowly and steadily, ensuring each step is safe and deliberate.
At lower elevations, you'll walk through rhododendron forests, and at higher altitudes, you may find juniper shrubs and alpine meadows above 4,000 meters. Lichens and mosses also thrive in the very high altitudes, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
Throughout the trek, you’ll pass through pine forests, bamboo groves, and meadows dotted with wildflowers. Along the way, keep an eye out for playful langurs, musk deer, and a variety of butterflies and small birds that thrive in these diverse ecosystems.
There can be some additional charges during the trek. Services like hot water, WiFi, and phone charging are available at camps or lodges, but they are not included in the package. These can be availed on a direct payment basis wherever available.
In general, any service not mentioned under inclusions will be considered an extra cost.
Hear Trekkers Share Their Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Ri
Flights to Lukla are prone to delay due to weather, keep 3-4 buffer days in your plan.
The best way is to fly to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, which receives airlines mostly from South-east Asia and Europe. A number of direct flights fly from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Varanasi to Kathmandu. Popular airlines that operate regularly are Jet Airways, Air India, IndiGo and Nepal Airlines.
Delhi to Kathmandu by train + bus
3. Walk across the frontier, it's then a few minutes’ walk to the Bhairawa bus station. Take a bus or jeep on to Kathmandu. Buses take 9 to 12 hours, cost about 120 Nepalese Rupees or 230 Indian Rupees (£1 or $2). There are many buses daily, either daytime buses leaving regularly until about 11:00 or overnight buses leaving regularly from about 16:00 until 19:00. Indian rupees may be accepted here in Bhairawa, but not further into Nepal.
4. It's also possible to travel via Varanasi An overnight train links Delhi & Varanasi. Buses link Varanasi with the Nepalese border.
Since the inception of Trek The Himalayas, countless trekkers have chosen us to be a part of their trekking journey. Some experiences were learning moments, while many of you returned time and again, allowing us to be part of your most unforgettable adventures. Over the years, we have continuously evolved, improving our operations, and every detail that shapes your experience.
Through it all, you have shown us that we are not just another trekking company to you, we are family. Your trust, loyalty, and love mean more to us than words can express, and we cherish every step we have taken together in the mountains.
As a small way of giving back and saying thank you for choosing us again and again, we are excited to introduce something special: our heartfelt expression of gratitude to our valued and loyal trekkers.
We are launching two amazing policies to make your trekking journey even more exciting
YES! Not one, but TWO unbelievable policies
In the TTH Trek Ambassador Policy, anyone who has completed four treks with us gets the fifth trek absolutely free. You can choose from a variety of treks that we offer in himalayan states of India including Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal. You just need to start creating your trek bucket list and we are here to help you accomplish it.
Thinking, “I have already done more than 6 treks with TTH, what about me?” In this case you automatically qualify for the policy and therefore, your next trek will be on us . In fact, for every 8 treks you complete, 2 treks are on us.
As Unbelievable as it Sounds, Your 5th Trek is Sponsored by Us - Choose any Trek You Love
Love the Chadar Trek? It could be free! Your dream treks including Markha Valley, Bali Pass, Pin Bhaba Pass, or Lasermo La Trek (launching soon) can be yours at no cost under this policy.
Just like five stars make a perfect set, you are that fifth star for TTH. But this star does more than shine; it guides and inspires. You will share your tips, your stories, your experiences, and help new trekkers enjoy the journey as much as you do. That’s why this trek is special, and it’s your chance to be a TTH Trek Ambassador on the trail.
Being an avid trekker comes with excellent trekking knowledge and experience, and we would love you to share that and guide fellow trekkers along the way.
You will be introduced as our TTH Trek Ambassador to your fellow trekkers. Your experiences will glorify the shine of treks! And we can't wait, just to see how you make the journey just as beautiful as the Himalayan trails themselves!
What about those who are just getting started?
Those who are just starting their trekking journey are also eligible for this policy, they just need to complete any four treks/expeditions with us (weekend treks, panch kedar excursion, and multi-sport adventures count too) and they will get the chance to become a TTH Trek Ambassador with their fifth trek absolutely free of cost.
After you become a TTH Trek Ambassador with Trek The Himalayas, you will unlock our Loyal Customer Policy, a perk that keeps giving every time you share the joy of trekking.
Once you complete all four treks with TTH, you receive a unique referral code that you can share with your friends and family.
When someone books a trek using your code, you will receive trek points based on the difficulty level of the trek and the referred trekker will receive the same amount of discount while booking the trek. Here is the breakdown of the trek points and discount you and your friend will get.
Kindly Note: 1 Trek Point = 1 Rupee
These trek points get added to your loyalty points balance and you can redeem these points while booking for your next trek. The more you refer, the more your balance grows.
For Example :
If you collect 15,000 as your trek points, you can use them to book any trek within that value. As your balance grows, the possibilities expand and you could use your points for treks and expeditions of higher value anywhere in India, and abroad. Your loyalty points open the door to all kinds of trekking experiences in India and Internationally.
Another great part of this policy is its flexibility. You won’t believe it, but you can also transfer these loyalty points to anyone you like if you’re unable to use them yourself. You can either share or split them with friends or family.
You can also track your loyalty points balance anytime in your TTH dashboard, and we will also keep you updated through notifications whenever the trek points are added or redeemed
This initiative is our way of appreciating trekkers who continue to walk with TTH again and again. When you complete four treks with us, you reach an important milestone in your trekking journey. Your fifth trek is then offered by TTH as a gesture of appreciation. You will step in as a TTH Trek Ambassador, sharing your stories and inspiring others with your experience. Along with this, you also unlock Loyal Customer policy in which you can earn the trek points by sharing the referral code with your friends and family.
If your upcoming trek is your fifth trek with TTH, the trek fee for that trek will be completely waived. To ensure smooth planning, you need to register and make the full payment at the time of booking. Once you successfully complete the trek, TTH will refund the eligible trek fee within a week.
Please note that GST and trek insurance are fixed mandatory charges, so they will not be refunded. Any optional add-ons, like transport, gear rental, offloading, or special meals, are also outside the refund scope.
Yes, it absolutely can. And that’s what makes this policy special. If trekking in Ladakh has been your dream, this could be your moment. Iconic treks like Chadar Trek and Markha Valley Trek are available as options for your free fifth trek
Of course! A trek is a trek, and all your TTH treks, including weekend or two-day treks count toward your free fifth trek.
Yes, and this is one of the nicest parts of the policy. The free trek benefit works in groups of four treks. After completing four treks, your fifth trek is free. If you have completed eight treks, the benefit comes again, and your ninth and tenth treks will also be free. In short,for every four treks completed with TTH, you earn free treks along the way. The more you trek, the more TTH gives back.
Trek The Himalayas offers a wide range of treks be it easy to moderate treks like Kedarkantha, Har Ki Doon, Ranthan Kharak or moderate to difficult treks like Bali Pass, Pin Bhabha Pass or Chadar. By the time you complete four treks in the Himalayas, you have already grown into an experienced trekker.
Naturally, you would now like to prefer to take a step up and choose a difficult trek as your fifth one. Here is where Trek The Himalayas stands out as it offers a variety of difficult treks. And luckily all of them are qualified as free treks under the TTH Trek Ambassador policy. With TTH, you get a variety of trek options to choose from. You can pick a tougher trail or go for an Easy or Moderate trek; the choice is yours.
Yes definitely, we’re happy to offer this. Young trekkers bring fresh energy and enthusiasm to the trail, which makes the journey even more special. If your child has completed four treks with TTH, they can choose a Summer Camp as their fifth free trek.
You’ll be happy to know that any himalayan trek from easy to difficult level can be chosen as your free trek. The best part is that treks like Chadar Trek, Markha Valley, and many other beautiful himalayan treks are included. You may also choose higher-grade treks such as Bali Pass or Pin Bhaba Pass as part of your free trek.
As a TTH Trek Ambassador, your role goes beyond just trekking. You become a mentor on the trail. Someone who guides and shares real experiences with fellow trekkers. After completing multiple treks with TTH, you bring valuable knowledge and perspective that naturally encourages others and adds energy to the group.
Your stories and practical tips help first-timers and intermediate trekkers feel more comfortable and motivated. This is where your experience shines and lifts the overall trekking spirit of the group.
Challenging and peak summit treks, however, follow a slightly different approach. These treks are designed for highly experienced trekkers and climbers, where every participant is already well-prepared and self-driven. In such settings, there is limited scope for peer mentorship, as the structure and demands of the trek are very specific.
That’s why challenging and peak summit treks are kept outside the free fifth trek option, not because they are out of reach, but because the Trek Ambassador role is best experienced on trails where your guidance, encouragement, and shared journey can add value to others.
To claim your free trek, please send an email to info@trekthehimalayas.com, and our team will take it forward from there.
Yes, you do. You need to pay the full amount at the time of booking, just like any regular trek. Once you successfully complete the trek, we process the return of the eligible trek fee within one week. This process helps us plan treks better and ensures that all participants are fully committed.
Each spot on a trek involves planning, logistics, and local arrangements. If someone cancels at the last moment, it directly affects the team and the opportunity for another trekker. Collecting the payment upfront helps us manage this responsibly. Once you complete the trek, the amount is returned as promised. If you cancel, the standard TTH cancellation policy applies.
To keep your trek planning smooth and fair, we collect the trek fee upfront. Last-minute cancellations can affect team arrangements and local logistics, so this pay-and-refund process keeps everything running smoothly while still giving you this special benefit fairly.
The trek that you actually complete as your fifth eligible trek will be considered under this initiative. Even if you have several treks booked in advance, the benefit applies to the trek that completes your fifth-trek milestone.
All four treks must be registered under a single email ID. This helps us confirm that the same person has completed all four treks with TTH. Please ensure your records are linked to one email ID.
The free fifth trek is only valid for treks within India. International treks, including those in Nepal or other countries, don’t qualify as your free trek. However, any international trek you’ve completed does count toward your total number of treks with TTH.
Each unique trek you complete adds to your total. If you repeat a trek you’ve already done, it won’t be counted toward your free fifth trek.
The free trek includes only the trek fee itself. Any extra costs like trek insurance, transport, gear rentals, offloading, or special meals are not included and will need to be paid separately.
To be eligible for the free fifth trek, we count only treks you’ve completed with TTH. But don’t worry, even if you’ve done weekend treks, pilgrimages, or international treks with us, they all contribute to your count. By the time you’re eligible, you’ve likely completed more than four treks with TTH anyway.
The Loyal Customer Policy is a special perk for TTH Trek Ambassadors. After completing four treks with Trek The Himalayas, you receive a referral code. When someone books a trek using your code, both you and the referred trekker earn trek points and discounts based on the difficulty level of the trek.
You become eligible for the Loyal Customer Policy after completing four treks with Trek The Himalayas and becoming a TTH Trek Ambassador. Make sure all your four treks must be unique.
A referral code is a unique code provided to you once you become a TTH Trek Ambassador. You can share this code with friends and family. When they use it while booking a trek, both of you receive trek points and discounts.
There is no limit to the number of trek points you can earn. The more you refer, the more points get added to your loyalty points balance, which you can redeem while booking your future treks.
There is no minimum limit for redeeming your trek points under this policy. You can start redeeming your rewards with as little as one trek point. Every trek point you earn holds value, giving you complete flexibility to use your points whenever and however you choose without waiting to accumulate a fixed number.
Yes! One of the best parts of the Loyal Customer Policy is that you can use your trek points to book any trek with TTH, including international treks.
This is the flexibility of the policy. You can easily transfer your points to friends and family, and they can use them for their own trek planning with TTH. Even if you want to split the points and use them with your friends, you can do that too and enjoy trekking together!
You can easily track your trek points anytime in your TTH dashboard. Also, we’ll keep you updated with notifications whenever points are added or redeemed, so you always know your balance.
No. Referrals must be for completely new members. Anyone who has already registered or trekked with TTH earlier will not be counted as a valid referral.
The Loyalty Customer accumulated points is valid for two years from the date it is issued.
To request a cancellation, please email us at info@trekthehimalayas.com using your registered email ID.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund Options
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
50% trek fee refund in cash.
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
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