Everest Gokyo Lakes *Singapore

Day 1 - arrive Kathmandu 1350m

From Singapore the SQ flight leaves 1850 and arrives late, around 2135.

2 - fly to Lukla 2850m, trek Phakding 2650m

We plan a direct, sometimes fickle, heli flight from Kathmandu to Lukla but may take an equially fickle a small plane flight, probably from Ramechhap therefore leaving Kathmandu very early.

3 - trek Namche 3450m

With the altitude, this otherwise straightforward walk feels longer and tougher for the unacclimatized but the reward is reaching this delightful village.

4 - Namche 3450m

We have a rest-exploration day in Namche. Do visit the gompa and national park headquarters and explore the cafes plus gear shops.

5 - trek Kyangjuma 3600m

Do we trek via Khumjung or take the direct route? Our stay at Tashi's delightful place further aids acclimatisation and offers an incredible Ama Dablam panorama.

6 - trek Phortse 3850m

Heading off the main EBC trail, we stay at this relatively quiet out of the way village. Watch for wildlife, there is plenty around, and the village people pride themselves on this. (Alternatively, we can trek to Dole 4040m).

7 - trek Thare 4350m

Taking our alternative trail, we look across to the main trail and lodge villages on the other side of the valley. (Alternatively, we can trek to Machermo/Luza 4390m, or stay in Phortse and take a day trip to Pangboche along that scenic trail, then skip Pangka tomorrow).

8 - trek Pangka 4480m

Watch for birds and other wildlife along this quiet trail. An alternative for today is to trek to Gokyo, although this is tougher.

9 - trek Gokyo 4750m

A beautiful, shorter trek day.

10 - Gokyo exploring 4750m

There are plenty of day trips possible from Gokyo - which one do we trek today? This is also a possible contingency day

11 - Gokyo exploring 4750m

We puff up Gokyo Ri 5340m for Everest views (the top banner photo). (And perhaps then trek down to Machhermo in preparation for tomorrow??)

12 - heli to Lukla

We fly by helicopter charter from Machhermo or Gokyo to Lukla and then perhaps a fixed wing flight to Ramechhap, fingers crossed. Then it is a 5-6 hour drive back to Kathmandu.

13 - spare / fly Lukla -Kathmandu

This is a contingency day and if we only reached Lukla yesterday then we fly from Lukla to Ramechhap then driving to Kathmandu. Note that rarely the Lukla flight can be delayed by bad weather.

Day 14 - depart, fly Singapore

For this shorter trek itinerary that ends with a heli charter flight, we suggest having a flexible return flight to Singapore. We do have both day 13 and today, day 14, for contingencies as the SQ flight is at night. 

Kongde View option

If you have additional time, why not stay at this exclusive lodge with the most incredible mountain panorama. There are several other options too, let's discuss what suits you.

12 - trek Lungden via Renjo La 5360m

This is a big, scenic day with great views of Everest from the pass top, and is one of the trek highlights.

13 - trek Thame 

Heading down, we should reach Thame for lunch, so a shorter day after the big day yesterday.

14 - trek Kongde Lodge 4140m

This is a most impressive trekking trail, although it is possible to heli up instead, from Namche. 

15 - rest Kongde Lodge 4140m

Enjoy this most impressive panorama. Let's also check the moon phase and galactic centre position, once the dates for the trek are confirmed.

16 - heli to Lukla, fly Kathmandu?

Do we fly out or walk out? There are plenty of options for exiting the region. 

17 - spare / fly Lukla -Kathmandu

Day 18 - ? - trip ends?

And how about ending with a Chitwan jungle safari, it is a great time of year for this. Alternatively, it is also a good time to trek in the Annapurna region.