The trek to Gokyo offers a good alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp. From Gokyo (8000m) peaks (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) are clearly visible. There are several options for additional side trips and high altitude walking, including the crossing of Chola (5420m) high pass into Khumbu.

01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
02: Kathmandu sightseeing, Hotel
03: Fly to Lukla (2840m) & Trek to Phakding (2610m)
04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3400m)
05: Rest day at Namche
06: Trek to Phortse Tanga (3680m)
07: Trek to Machhermo (4410m)
08: Trek to Gyokyo (4790m)
09: Climb Gyokyo Ri (5460m)
10: Cross Cho La (5375m) to reach Dzonghla (4830m)
11: Trek to Lobuche (4910m)
12: Trek to Gorakshep/ Kalapatthar
13: Everest Base Camp (5375m) & Gorakshep
14: Trek to Dingboche (4410m)
15: Trek toTengboche (3860m)
16: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
17: Trek to Lukla (2840m)
18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu, Hotel
19: Free day in Kathmandu, Hotel
20: Final Departure