Everest Photography Expedition with Gokyo Lakes from Kathmandu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and Pre-Trip Meeting (1,400 m 4,600 ft)
1 stop
1
Tribhuvan International Airport
So, you've finally made it to Kathmandu! We'll pick you up at the airport and take you to a cozy three-star hotel. After you've settled in, we'll meet up as a group for a quick introduction and a chat about what to expect on our Everest Photography Adventure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Fly to Lukla (9,100 ft / 2,800m) and Trek to Phakding (8,563 ft / 2,610 m)
2 stops
2
Today, we're leaving the city behind and embarking on a thrilling flight over the majestic Himalayas to Lukla. This small airport is the gateway to the Everest region. Once we arrive, we'll meet our friendly porters and local guide, who will be our companions throughout the expedition. Note: Due to traffic congestion in Kathmandu, flights to Lukla have been relocated to Manthali Ramechhap Airport, which is about a 5-6 hours drive from Kathmandu.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Phakding
After packing, we'll begin our trek through Lukla's charming streets. Our journey will take us through forests, villages, and past mani walls. We'll cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River and end the day in Phakding.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 11,286 ft)
1 stop
4
Namche Bazaar
We'll wake up early for photography and trek to Namche Bazaar. Trek uphill to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region. Capture panoramic views of Namche Bazaar and its surrounding peaks.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Acclimatization Day and Explore Namche and Khumjung (3,790 m / 12,434 ft)
2 stops
5
Today, we'll rest in Namche Bazaar and take photos. After lunch, hike to Khumjung Village for panoramic mountain views. Visit Kunde and Khumjung villages and see Edmund Hillary's school and hospital. Enjoy the view from Kunde and plan for the next days.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
6
We'll hike to Syangboche View Point for a photo session of Ama Dablam and Everest.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m / 12,687 ft)
1 stop
7
We'll descend to Phunki Thangkha and cross a suspension bridge. Hike through a rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Visit the monastery and attend evening prayers. Enjoy sunset views of Everest.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)
1 stop
8
Dingboche
Wake up early to see the sunrise over Tengboche. Hike up a hill for better views. Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and seeing yak trains. Spend two nights here to acclimatize
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Acclimatization Day in Dingboche and Photo walk to Chukhung (4,730 m / 15,518 ft),
1 stop
9
Today's a great day to relax and explore Dingboche. It's a beautiful village with amazing views of Ama Dablam. Remember to take it easy today to adjust to the altitude. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hike up to Chukkung. It's a tough hike, but the views are incredible. Don't worry if you don't make it all the way up. Even from Dingboche, the scenery is amazing. Take your time and enjoy the journey.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)
1 stop
10
Today, we'll hike above the tree line. We'll pass pastures, glaciers, and rocks. It will be slower as we go higher. We'll climb to Taboche Peak and see Dughla Pass. There are memorials for climbers who died on Everest. We'll take photos and pray. Then, we'll climb to Lobuche, near the Khumbu Glacier.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek to Gorakshep (5,164 m / 16,942 ft)and climb Kala Patthar (5,643 m / 18,514 ft)
2 stops
11
We'll hike to Gorak Shep early. It has great views of the mountains. We'll have lunch there. Gorak Shep is where we'll go to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patar.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
12
We'll climb Kala Patar to see the fantastic view of Everest. We'll spend some time photographing and hiking back down to Gorakshep for our big day tomorrow for the base camp.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft) and descend to Dzonglha (4830m/15,846 ft)
2 stops
13
Everest Base Camp
We'll wake up early and hike to Everest Base Camp. It's a magical place with icy peaks. We'll see yak trains, porters, and birds. We'll be proud of ourselves for reaching Everest Base Camp. We'll see mountaineers preparing to climb.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
14
After EBC we will walk back to Gorekshep for a breakfast before heading to Dzolgla. It takes about hours to hike from Gorak Shep to Lobuche, and then another two hours to get to Dzongla. So, we hiked for about seven hours today. We're really tired, but we're sleeping soundly in Dzongla tonight. It's the only place to stay before we climb Chola Pass.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Trek to to Tagnag (4695m / 15403 ft)
1 stop
15
After breakfast, we trek on a challenging hike from Dzongla to the Cho La Pass. The glacier walk is truly exhilarating experience! However, timing is crucial for this adventure. Too much snow can make the crossing impossible. As darkness fell, we descended to Tagnag for a well-deserved rest.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Trek to Gokyo (4,800m/15,748 ft)
1 stop
16
Today, we'll have a pretty short hike of about 2-3 hours to Gokyo, where we'll stop for lunch. After that, we'll explore the Gokyo Valley and maybe even check out some cool glaciers and turquoise lakes. On the way, we'll get to capture amazing mountains like Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. We'll spend the night in Gokyo. Celebrate your success with your guide and porter.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Climb Gokyo Ri (5,360m /17,585 ft) and trek to Dole (4,200m/13,779 ft)
2 stops
17
We'll start really early in the morning and climb to Gokyo Ri, which is 5,333 meters high. From there, we'll have an amazing view of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is super long, and also see the upper part of the Gokyo Valley. We'll get to capture really big mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
18
We will then have breakfast and descend to Dole (4200m/13779 ft), where we will spend the night.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Trek down to Namche (3,440m/11286 ft)
1 stop
19
Namche Bazaar
Today, we'll go downhill and pass through some Sherpa villages called Dole. We'll have mountains all around us. Then, we'll go to Namche Bazaar, which is a famous Buddhist town. It's a really cool place with lots of Sherpa culture. We'll meet other trekkers and hear their stories. We'll stay in Namche Bazaar tonight.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft)
1 stop
20
Lukla
oday is our last day of trekking before we go back to Lukla. We can think about all the cool things we did and what we achieved. We'll have the afternoon to relax and take a hot shower. In the evening, we'll have a party with drinks and dancing.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 16
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu/Manthali
1 stop
21
We'll take a very early flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. When we get there, you can relax or go shopping. You can also visit places you didn't have time to see before. Our guides will help you if you want to buy souvenirs or explore more of Kathmandu.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 17
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.
1 stop
22
Tribhuvan International Airport
Your adventure ends today, but you'll never forget it! Our guide will take you to the airport about 3 hours before your flight.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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