Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo Valley

The Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Valley Trek with EverTrek costs between £2,500 and £2,650, depending on your chosen departure date. This includes all accommodation, meals during the trek, permits (including Sagarmatha National Park and TIMS), and full support from our experienced local guides and porters.

How fit do I need to be for the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Valley trek?

This trek is considered challenging and is suited for trekkers with a good level of fitness and prior hiking experience. You’ll be walking for 5–8 hours per day on varied terrain, including steep ascents and descents.

You'll reach some incredible high points such as Gokyo Ri (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), and Kala Patthar (5,550m), which require stamina and steady acclimatisation. A good level of endurance and mental resilience will help you get the most out of this adventure.

Your training should focus on improving cardio endurance, leg strength, and trail stamina. Activities like hill walking, hiking with a loaded backpack (6–10kg), stair climbing, cycling, or running are all great.
Aim for 4–5 training sessions per week, and try to include multi-day hikes or back-to-back long walks to build your endurance for the trail.
EverTrek also runs UK-based training weekends in places like the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia—perfect for preparing both physically and mentally.

Most major expenses are included, but we suggest budgeting £20–£45 per day for personal extras such as snacks, soft drinks, charging devices, Wi-Fi, hot showers, and tipping.
Bring Nepalese Rupees in small denominations for purchases in teahouses and remote villages where card payments aren’t accepted.

Yes, hot showers are available at most teahouses, especially in the lower-altitude areas. As you ascend, facilities become more basic, and hot water may be limited or cost extra. Many trekkers choose to use wet wipes or do quick washes at higher elevations where the air is colder and water is less available.

The best trekking seasons are:

• Spring (March to May) – Pleasant weather, clear skies, and blooming rhododendrons
  
  
• Autumn (September to November) – Crisp air, stable conditions, and panoramic views

These seasons offer the safest and most scenic conditions for trekking and crossing Cho La Pass.

Tipping is a great way to thank your crew for their hard work. We recommend tipping around 10% of your trip cost. For a trek priced between £2,500 and £2,650, this works out to roughly £250–£265 in total, which is shared between your guide, porters, and any assistant staff.
Your guide will help you manage the tipping process at the end of the trek if needed.

Altitude sickness is a real risk on this trek, especially as you cross Cho La Pass (5,420m) and summit Kala Patthar (5,550m). To reduce your risk:

• Stick to the gradual ascent itinerary with built-in acclimatisation days
  
  
• Drink 3–4 litres of water daily
  
  
• Avoid alcohol and smoking
  
  
• Learn the signs: headache, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness
  
  
• Speak to your GP about using Diamox (acetazolamide)
  
  
• Let your guide know immediately if symptoms arise—early action makes a big difference

Yes, your combined luggage (duffel and daypack) must not exceed 15kg, due to restrictions on the domestic flight to Lukla.

In addition, we enforce a 15kg max per duffel bag to ensure our porters' safety and wellbeing. You’ll carry a daypack with water, snacks, layers, and daily essentials.

We recommend packing smart, using lightweight gear, and picking up bulkier items like snacks or toiletries in Kathmandu.

To keep things flexible for you, internal flights are arranged directly by our trusted local partner. This means your flights can be tailored to your exact trip dates and adjusted locally if needed - especially useful in destinations like Nepal, where weather or conditions can affect schedules.

It’s a simple process: our local partner will handle everything and reserve your flight and transfers as soon as they receive your details from us (which happens almost instantly after booking). You’ll receive a secure payment link from them closer to your trip - no admin, no hassle, just straightforward local organisation.

While you are free to arrange your internal flights separately, we strongly recommend using our trusted in-country partner.

They will book the correct flight for your trip based on your confirmed itinerary and handle everything, including your airport transfers and any local schedule changes, which are common in destinations like Nepal due to weather conditions.

If you choose to book your flights elsewhere, you’ll also need to arrange your own airport transfers and ensure you arrive at the correct location and time to join the group.

Booking independently may result in mistimed connections or logistical complications that could affect your trip experience. If you are considering this, we ask that you contact us first so we can help you understand the implications.

The internal flights cost approx $450 per person. These are arranged by our trusted local partner, who will ensure your flight matches your itinerary and takes into account any local conditions. You'll receive a secure payment link closer to your trip, and the process is smooth, fully managed, and requires no extra effort from you.

The moment you book your trek, we pass your details to our local team, who reserves your internal flight right away based on your trip dates.

Payment for your internal flight is due no later than 30 days before your trip start date. The payment link will be sent to you by our trusted partner, 2-3 months before your trip start date to pay.

Once payment is made, you'll receive a receipt confirming it’s been received. There’s nothing else you need to do - it’s a simple, stress-free process handled by the same team supporting your trek on the ground.

Refunds for internal flights are handled by our local partner, as the flight is booked directly through them and not included in your EverTrek package.

If you cancel your EverTrek trip more than 90 days before your departure, no internal flight payment will have been collected, and no action is required.

If you cancel after payment has been made, and this is within 90 days of your departure, the internal flight payment is non-refundable, as tickets will have already been issued and are non-transferable.

If you need to change your trip dates, we’ll notify our local partner on your behalf after our agreement to a trip reschedule .

• Changes made 91+ days before departure can usually be accommodated at no extra cost.
• Changes within 90 days are reviewed case-by-case by our partner and may incur additional charges depending on airline policies.