12 Day Hiking Mt. Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes | Nov 2023

In October-November 2023, fourteen of us hiked to Mount Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes. This proved to be the best hike I have ever experienced. Everest Base Camp (EBC) is more than just a checkbox or a destination signaling us to turn back; it is a symbolic milestone. However, the journey toward it, with its stunning mountains, glaciers, rivers, terrains, and the trail we traversed, is incredibly beautiful and breathtaking. The physical pain we endured along the way was real, but the joy it brought was for the soul. Undoubtedly, there is something enriching for the soul in this experience.
Dates: October 29th to November 10th, 2023
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu ► Ramechhap (Drive) ► Lukla (Flight) ► Phakding (Hike)
Day 2: Phakding ► Namche Bazaar
Day 3: Namche Bazaar ► Khumjung
Day 4: Khumjung ► Dole
Day 5: Dole ► Machermo
Day 6: Machermo ► Gokyo
Day 7: Gokyo (4th & 5th Lake)
Day 8: Gokyo ► Thangnak
Day 9: Thangnak ► Dzongla
Day 10: Dzongla -► Lobuche
Day 11: Lobuche ► Gorakshep ► EBC ► Gorakshep
Day 12: Gorakshep ► Pheriche
Day 13: Pheriche ► Lukla (Helicopter) ► Ramechhap (Flight) ► Kathmandu (Drive)
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[@chrischivz1940]

Thanks for sharing. I am making the same trek via Gokyo at the end of October!! Very excited!

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Thanks. Have fun!

[@beauvisagespa3061]

I'm going to do this hike in September. Can't wait. Thanks for sharing!

[@AshokaUpadhya]

You're welcome! Good luck & enjoy your hike in September!

[@aktube123]

Thanks for sharing. You guys took a different route to EBC trek.

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Yes, We went through Gokyo Lake and Chola pass.

[@rodoutdoors]

Fantastic. Looked like an amazing journey. It's awesome you were able to go with so many friends/family.

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Thank you!

[@padmasambava5291]

wooow ...wonderful ...THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK FOR 2024 ....from Northern Germany ...

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Thank you. Happy new year!

[@roytheroyal]

Enjoyed your video and photos. What camera and lenses did you carry?

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Thanks. I use IPhone 15 for my video & photography

[@gauravshrestha9591]

Did you use trekking agency , can u share me their name .. thank you for sharing .. and for excellent video

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Thanks. Yes we used “we ramblers” trekking company based in Bangalore, India

[@gauravshrestha9591]

Thank you so much for your reply .. btw .. how much did the trip cost for each person ?

[@ravisampat]

Congratulations for ebc on Nov. thanks for sharing the route. Can u also share names of tea houses? Why did you have to take helicopter 🚁 from pheriche ? Was it evacuation? How much did the helicopter ride cost

[@AshokaUpadhya]

Thanks. We were tired after 12 days, and since we will be hiking along the same route that we previously hiked, we decided to shorten our trip by 2 days by taking a helicopter :). It costed around $300 per head (we were 9).

[@valleygirl4161]

Why all the pieces of material hanging on the guard fences on the bridges (beginning of video)?

[@AshokaUpadhya]

"Tibetan Buddhists believe the prayers and mantras are blown by the wind to spread good will and compassion into all pervading space. Suspension bridges across Nepal's many rivers are often lined with the brightly colored prayer flags"

[@dineshmichael6904]

I so confused
You r American or nepali?

[@AshokaUpadhya]

I am an Indian living in US