Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Ri
The trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Ri is one of the most popular and iconic routes in the world. The journey is about 2 weeks long and take trekkers to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the region.
The route passes through small villages that hug the mountainside where visitors get to learn about the culture of the incredible people who live there.
The trail winds its way through lush forests and over suspension bridges that hang above rivers rushing with glacier runoff.
One of the most picturesque and bustling villages along the way. The colorful town meanders with tea houses, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and merchants selling last minute gear and snacks.
Kids playing after school in Namche Bazaar.
The first glance of Everest can be viewed from here. A local gentleman is seen here painting the sunrise as it slowly lights Everest and the surrounding peaks.
As you gain altitude, the forests give way to open grasslands and the first views of the snow-capped peaks begin to appear on the horizon.
Yaks are used to carry large loads through the rugged terrain.
From Namche, the trail continues on to Gokyo Ri, at 15,583 ft elevation, where the landscape becomes increasingly rugged and dramatic.
From the 17,575 ft summit of Gokyo Ri, visitors soak in the stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Trekkers carefully crossing the Ngozumpa glacier after leaving Gokyo Ri. This glacier is known as the largest glacier in Nepal that sits at the base of Cho Oyu the 6th tallest mountain in the world.
After a few days of trekking and acclimatization the trekkers make their way over the challenging Cho La Pass, a high mountain pass that requires some basic mountaineering skills reaching a height of 17,782 ft elevation.
Porters resting in Gorak Shep, a small village near Everest Base camp where many trails intersect.
Last glimpses of light brushing the top of Everest and surrounding mountains as the sun sets.
Trekkers in Gorak Shep, a small village that sits 2.5 miles away from the final destination Everest Base Camp, making their way to Kala Patthar.
The 3 day trek back to Lukla provides a different but equally stunning landscape. Trekkers can visit the Tengboche Monastery, which sits below the towering Ama Dablam on their way back down to Lukla.
Celebrating Diwali in Namche Bazaar with song and dance.