Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes- 15 Days

Upon arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will find our representative at the Airport reception. They will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle. However, you must share your flight details with us for this service.

The trek begins with a scenic flight from either Kathmandu (during  (December, January, February, June, July, and August) or from Manthali ( (March, April, May, Sept, October, and November) to Lukla, the starting point for your adventure. If you are flying from Manthali, we will pick you up from Kathmandu at around 12:30 am for a five-hour drive to Manthali. From Manthali, you will take a 20-minute flight to Lukla.

During the trek, you'll stay in comfortable tea houses and lodges. At Lukla, Phakding, and Namche (3 Nights), we will provide you with rooms with attached bathrooms. Higher up the trail (in Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo (2 Nights), Thangnak, Dzongla, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and Pheriche), accommodations are in standard rooms.

Most rooms are on a twin-sharing basis with essential bedding. Lodges offer electricity for charging devices, Wi-Fi for internet access, and hot showers, though these services may come at an additional cost.

Your trek package includes 15 lunches, 14 dinners, and 15 breakfasts. All meals are on a full-board (main course ) basis. Meals typically consist of local dishes such as dal bhat (rice and lentils) and options like noodles, soups, momos, and Western dishes.

All meals are on a full-board (main course) basis. You will mostly eat fresh, and locally sourced ingredients. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, let us know beforehand.

Porters will carry your main luggage, which is limited to 9 kg per person. We provide a porter for every two trekkers. Hence, we encourage you to partner with a fellow trekker and pack your things together in a duffle bag of over sixty liters. Please carry only the essentials and you can leave your essentials in your hotel or at our store for free. Please look into our equipment section for details on what to pack.

• Water

You’ll need to stay well-hydrated throughout the trek. While bottled water is available for purchase along the trek route, the cost increases as you ascend. A more eco-friendly and cost-effective option is to bring a water bottle and fill it with filtered/boiled water from the tea houses/lodges. Further, we encourage you to carry a filter system or purification tablets. If you do not have water purification pills, request them with our staff.

• Communication

Mobile network coverage is available in some parts of the trail, though it becomes spotty as you climb higher. Wi-Fi is available at certain lodges but comes with a fee. Consider purchasing a local SIM card with data or satellite phones for reliability. Our office remains in contact with all trek teams daily via team guide using a phone.

• Visa

You’ll need a tourist visa (except for Indians, who do not need a visa) for Nepal, which most nationals can get on arrival at the airport. To apply for an on-arrival visa, you will need a passport with six months validity, passport-size photo, and visa fees. The current fee is USD 50 for a 30-day stay. For more details, please visit https://www.immigration.gov.np/en.

• Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory. We retain our right to refuse you for the trek if you are uninsured or underinsured. There are only basic health care centers in remote trek regions. Hence, your insurance must cover health care costs as well as helicopter evacuation up to 5,500 m. Please call your insurer and ensure your insurance covers helicopter evacuation. Don’t just rely on what insurers say on their website.

• Currency Exchange

Only Nepali Rupees (NPR) are legal in Nepal. (1 USD = NPR 133). Please exchange your currency in Kathmandu as currency exchanges are almost non-existent in trek regions. For a swift experience, you can use the legal money exchanges in Thamel (in Kathmandu). ATMs are available in Namche but unreliable. If you have Indian Rupees, only INR 100 notes are legal in Nepal.

• Extra Expenses

While most of your expenses are covered in the package, you’ll need extra money for personal purchases such as snacks, drinks, hot showers, Wi-Fi, charging, and tips for guides and porters.  We estimate that you will need around USD 15 per trek day. However, it depends on your spending habits.

The best times for trekking are during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons. These periods offer mild temperatures, clear skies, and the best visibility of the surrounding peaks. During spring, the temperatures at high altitudes range from 20 °C during the day and  -5 °C at night. Autumn temperatures are slightly higher.

Winter trekking is possible but heavy snow covering the paths at high altitudes makes trekking difficult, while the monsoon season (June-August) brings heavy rain and difficult trail conditions in lower trek regions. The winter temperatures at high elevations range from 15 °C to -20 °C while in summer, temperatures range from 27 °C during the day to 5 °C at night.

Your day typically starts with breakfast around 7 AM, followed by a three to four-hour trek. You will then have lunch, rest for about an hour, and continue. The afternoon treks are shorter. You’ll reach your next destination by late afternoon, giving you time to relax, explore the area, or visit nearby villages. At around six, we will serve dinner.

After dinner, your guide will brief you about the next day’s plan. Then, you can spend your time as you like. Most trekkers choose to share stories with fellow trekkers, play board games, or watch movies before heading to bed early to rest for the next day’s hike.

• Farewell Dinner and Feedback

After your trek concludes and you return to Kathmandu, Discovery World Trekking will host a farewell dinner, where you can share your experiences and provide us feedback. This is a great opportunity to reflect on your journey and enjoy one last meal with your trekking group. If you are happy with your experience, we encourage you to provide reviews in travel portals. After the dinner, we will also provide you with a hard copy travel achievement certificate.

• Departure

Discovery World Trekking provides complimentary airport transfers for your departure. Make sure to confirm your flight details with us in advance, and our team will assist you with any final arrangements.

• Private Treks

We organize private treks only and do not add anyone to your group. These treks offer flexibility in scheduling, route customization, and accommodation preferences. We provide discounts based on group size and add an assistant guide for a group of 12 or more.

• Safe Trek Bookings

Discovery World Trekking is a government-authorized trekking operator in Nepal and a proud member of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). To secure your trek booking, we require a 10% advance payment, which you can pay via bank transfer, Wise, or our website.

After booking, kindly provide us with the necessary documents—such as a copy of your passport, photos, travel insurance details, and flight information—within one week. You can pay the rest of the amount upon arrival in Nepal using cash, bank transfer, Wise, Western Union, or a credit card. We will also email you detailed payment instructions.

• Last-Minute Bookings

For those booking last minute, we offer flexible arrangements to get you on the trail as soon as possible. To avail of this service, you must clear 100% of the trek cost 24 hours before your intended departure date. Please note that even though we remain prepared to run a trek at any time, there are chances of delays due to factors beyond our control, such as bad weather, flight, or accommodation unavailability.

• Flexible Schedule

We understand that plans can change. Our itineraries allow for flexibility in case of delays due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. We work closely with you to ensure your experience is smooth even with last-minute adjustments.

• Trip Extension

If you wish to extend your adventure, we will provide several options, such as Chitwan Jungle Safari, rafting, canoeing, paragliding, or even another trek.

Our government-licensed guides and Sherpas will be with you throughout the trek to make your experience memorable. Our guides are experienced, government-licensed, and trained in wilderness first aid and ecological conservation. They come from the high Himalayas. We pay them well, and we cover their insurance, food, and lodging during the trek. We take great care of our team because only a happy person can keep others happy.

We are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. Our team follows - Leave No Trace principles and works closely with local communities to minimize environmental impact. We encourage trekkers to avoid using plastics and support local businesses along the route.

Tipping is customary in Nepal, especially for guides and porters. While there is no fixed amount, a common guideline is to tip around 10 percent of the trek cost. It is a way to show appreciation for their hard work and support throughout your trek. We advise you to tip collectively at the end of the trek.

We look forward to showing you one of the best trek regions in the world - the Everest region.