Head to head
Gokyo Lakes Trek vs Everest Base Camp Trek
Gokyo Lakes Trek is the more approachable option (Challenging, max 5,357 m), while Everest Base Camp Trek is the bigger undertaking (Challenging, max 5,545 m). Pick based on your experience, available days and how high you're comfortable sleeping.
Difficulty
Gokyo: Challenging
vs Everest: Challenging
Max altitude
Gokyo: 5,357 m
vs Everest: 5,545 m
Duration
Gokyo: 12 days
vs Everest: 12 days
Choose
Gokyo Lakes Trek
if you want…
- Lower max altitude (5,357 m) — gentler on acclimatization
Choose
Everest Base Camp Trek
if you want…
- Higher summit point (5,545 m) for bigger mountain views
Full comparison
| Gokyo Lakes Trek | Everest Base Camp Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Challenging | Challenging |
| Duration | 12 days | 12 days |
| Max altitude | 5,357 m | 5,545 m |
| Total distance | 100 km | 130 km |
| Elevation gain | 5,200 m | 6,340 m |
| Best season | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Mar–May, Sep–Nov |
| Est. budget | USD 700-1,500 | USD 700-1,500 |
| Permits | Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit | Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit |
| Accommodation | Teahouses, lodges, and camping where required | Teahouses, lodges, and camping where required |
| Mobile network | Patchy in upper sections | Patchy in upper sections |
| Safety level | High | High |
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