We will wake up around 5 to 6 am in the morning. Then, our group will be driving for about 30 minutes before the time. The true beginning of your Everest Base Camp Trek will begin on the third day of your trip when you’ll board a scenic flight to Lukla after your early morning breakfast. This brief flight offers you stunning panoramas of the Himalayan range, supplying you with a tantalizing taste of the mountains. From Lukla, you’ll be starting your hike in the direction of Phakding. The small, bucolic settlement of Phakding is situated on the banks of the Dudh Koshi, a high-altitude river that runs all the way from Everest and is named for its milky, opaque water. Overnight in Phakding.

Leaving Phakding behind, today you’ll trek north on a path leading to Monjo.
This village is the gateway to Sagarmatha National park, a formally protected area that takes its name from Mt. Everest (called Sagarmatha in Nepali). The park is home to a wide variety of Himalayan flora and fauna, and you're bound to enjoy trekking through sweetly scented evergreen forests consisting of blue pine, deodar, and rhododendron. After crossing a final suspension bridge at the junction of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers, you’ll hike uphill for about two hours before reaching what’s known as the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region: Namche Bazar. Overnight in Namche Bazar.
 

This day is booked for acclimatization. As you ascend to higher altitudes, it’s
important to let your body adapt to the smaller amount of obtainable oxygen in the atmosphere. Fortunately, there’s a lot to see and do in the colorful commercial hub of Namche Bazaar. From there you’ll get to enjoy your first unobstructed view of Everest itself. Many neighboring peaks including Thamserku, Kongde Ri, and the distinctive summit of Ama Dablam are also visible from the town. You can get to learn Sherpa traditions by paying a visit to the Sherpa Culture Museum. Then you’ll take a short hike to the Syangboche Airport just above the town. From here, you can capture stunning photographs of Namche Bazaar—not to mention the wall of Himalayan peaks surrounding the town. Finally, make sure to visit the Hotel Everest View which is regarded as the highest hotel in the world and offers great views of its namesake mountain from each window. Overnight in Namche Bazar.
 

On the sixth day of Gokyo Lake Trekking, you’ll start the trek to Phorse village early in the morning. The trail overlooks the beautiful mountain views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, among others. Mt Thamserku, on the other hand, is in the close-up view. The trail passes through rocky paths. You might also spot a musk deer, danphe, and Himalayan Thar. The trail then gradually descends to Kayangjuma following Sansa— the junction between Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. Passing Sansa, the trail will elevate to the Mongla pass (3975 m) from where you can see a glimpse of snow-capped mountains like Mt. Khumbila, Mt Ama Dablam, Tawoche, and Thamserku. The Sherpa community regards Mt. Khumbila as a sacred mountain. After a trek of some time, you’ll reach the walled field area of Phortse. The village of Phorse is at the lap of Tawoche and Cholatse peak. Then, you’ll trek further to reach the village of Phorse and stay overnight.
 

After an early breakfast, you’ll be crossing the forest. The forest then leads you to serene waterfalls and small bridges. After this pleasant trek amidst the natural beauty, you’ll reach the village of Dole—a small settlement with a few teahouses. Climbing uphill further through a scenic ridge,  you’ll reach Machhermo after a trek of almost 5-6 hours. Machhermo village is the last settlement before Gokyo. The Machhermo village is famous for the sighting of yeti in 1974. Overnight in Machhermo.

    
 

After an early breakfast, climbing through a ridge Chorten, the trail offers a spectacular view of the valley along with the snow-capped mountains of Mt. Kangtega and Mt. Thamserku. Crossing the ridge, the valley widens, and the trail arrives at the village of Phangka (4480 m). Descending to the river bank gradually, you’ll hike to the terminal moraine to climb the Ngozumpa Glacier and reach the second lake of Taboche Tsho. Further moving ahead of the second lake there is a third lake linked by a water stream. Next to the third lake, you’ll find Gokyo Village from where the majestic Cho-Oyu Mountain overlooks you in the backdrop. After having lunch at this mesmerizing place, you’ll go for a walk to explore the area around the Dudh Pokhari. Overnight at a comfortable teahouse in Gokyo village.
 

On this day, you’ll go for short hikes around the area and acclimatize. You’ll also climb Gokyo Ri if the weather is favorable. The top of Gokyo Ri is the best viewpoint of the entire Everest Region. Then, you’ll resume your trail to the fifth lake. The trail climbs up the hill at the edge of the Lakes. The overwhelming views of Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makulu, Gyachung Kang welcome you along the trail. The viewpoint is fascinatingly named Scoundrel's Viewpoint. There is a Cho Oyu Base Camp beyond the fifth lake. From the Northern part of the fifth lake, you’ll get to enjoy the magnificent views of the Cho-Oyu Base Camp and the Ngozumpa glacier. Ngozumpa is the biggest glacier in the world. You may also visit the sixth lake if you have enough time on your hands. Overnight stay at Gokyo.
 

Today, you’ll be trekking back from Gokyo to Dole quite early. The trail is gradually downhill moving along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River. The Dudh Koshi river originates from the Ngozumpa Glacier. You’ll then pass through the second and the first Gokyo Lakes respectively. The trail passes across a tiny water stream and an iron bridge. As we move along, you’ll get a glimpse of the hamlet of Phangka. The close-up view of the Cholatse and Taboche peaks is overwhelming. Walking downhill below Phangka, fabulous views of Mt Thamserku, Kang Tega, and Cho Oyu will welcome you upon reaching the Chorten at the edge. Overnight at Dole. 

The downhill hike is quite amazing. The beautiful trail is covered with vegetation and wildflowers, including Rhododendrons. You might also spot some wild animals like musk deer, mountain goats, dance pheasants, etc. After passing through a few waterfalls, you’ll arrive at the village of Mong La, a beautiful village perched on the spur of Mt. Khumbila. Following the trail after a few hours of trek, you’ll reach Namche where you’ll be spending overnight.
 

Today you’ll be trekking all the way back to Namche Bazaar from Pheriche. While the distance of this route is about 15 kilometers, it will be significantly
easier since you’re descending. Consider stopping for a lunch break within the little town of Phungi Thanga or Kyangjuma before continuing to descend through pleasant woodlands. After walking further for two or three hours on the trail, you’ll find yourself back in Namche Bazaar. You’ll stay overnight at a guesthouse in Namche Bazaar. Today’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. 
 

On the 13th day, your successful trek comes to an end. Wake up early to bid farewell to the spectacular scenery of the Khumbu before boarding your morning flight back to Kathmandu. Watching the Himalayas pass beneath your window, you’ll now be able to recognize many of the major peaks. The hustle and bustle of Kathmandu may come as something of a surprise after the solitude of the mountains. You’ll be transported to your hotel to spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Feel free to relax or explore the local markets and eateries. There are plenty of great restaurants and bars in Thamel where you can enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel to spend the night.