According to my GPS our approximate total trek was: 13 days 47 hours (moving time, excluding lunches and rests) 70 miles 9,184 feet to 17,500 feet (difference in elevation between Lukla and Goyko Ri) 25,000 feet of ups and downs between VERY IMPRESSIVE, especially at the elevations we were at!
Gokyo Lakes – Great trip & Wonderful memories
Hi Andy, Thank you for organizing the Nepal trek for us. Belle had specific requests and you did a great job meeting them. John and I are grateful we had the opportunity to share in her vision 🙂 Tendi and his team were wonderful. They made the trip as comfortable as possible for us. I am left with very fond …
High Altitude Trekking & CBD
If you are on our website and reading this blog you are probably somewhat familiar with altitude sickness. Research says that approximately 20% of people going to altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,500 meters) will have experienced at least one of the most common effects of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). This rises to 40% at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and further …
Tsum Valley Group Success in Nepal
Hi Andy, The trek was wonderful. It was just as you had described and what we were looking for: beautiful scenery combined with glimpses of local culture. Thanks for suggesting this trip to us. Skies were clear and very blue. Trails were rocky with many steep ups and downs. We passed many mule and yak caravans carrying supplies. We hiked …
Happy Gokyo Lakes Trekkers #2
I’ve put up my prayer flags in the back yard, and am starting to sort my pictures from our wonderful amazing trip. Thanks to Belle for imagining it, Andy for making it come to life, and all of you for participating and enhancing it. Rose – New Jersey, USA
Happy Trekkers complete the Gokyo Lakes & Mani Rimdu Festival Trip
This was a great trip! Thank you for your quick answers and support. So much to see and process. Sue – New Jersey, USA
2019 Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
2019 Trip Dates: May 15 to June 3. Starting at Mount Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is the WORLD’S HIGHEST MARATHON and one of the most adventurous trail runs in the world. The upcoming race on May 29, 2019 will be the 17th edition of this annual race held since 2003. This marathon is an international …
Everest Base Camp with One World Trekking
Everest Base Camp is one of the world’s most sought after destinations for all avid hikers. One World Trekking offers a variety of guided and fully-supported trip options all designed to make your trekking dreams a reality – standing at the foot of the world’s highest peak. View a listing of all of our Everest Base Camp Treks
2019 Nepal Lodge Treks at 2018 Prices
Book your 2019 lodge trek in Nepal between October 1 and December 1, 2018 and lock in your trip of a lifetime at our 2018 prices. The countdown is now on! Please contact us with any questions. Click here to view our wide selection of quality lodge treks in Nepal.
What is the hiking distance between Lukla and Everest Base Camp?
The trek from Lukla (9,200 feet) to Mount Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) is approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers) one-way. To allow for extra acclimatization, sightseeing and day hiking, One World Trekking’s time-tested Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek itinerary allows for 8 days to hike up to Base Camp and this includes an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (11,200 feet) …