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Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes

Everest / Khumbu

Duration15–18 daysMax altitude5,420 mBest seasonMar–May, Oct–NovFromLukla

About Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes

The connoisseur's EBC: approach through the turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri, crossing the glaciated Cho La pass to join the classic route at Lobuche.

Duration

15–18 days

Max altitude

5,420 m

Best season

Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Budget

$35–$60 / day

Guide

Guide recommended

Route

Lukla → Lukla

Highlights

Gokyo Ri panorama of four 8,000 m peaks

Ngozumpa Glacier

Cho La pass crossing

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Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

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A quieter Khumbu alternative ending at the sacred turquoise lakes below Cho Oyu, with the Gokyo Ri viewpoint rivalling Kala Patthar.

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

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