EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass

A 27-day adventure by Narelle Read more

Follow Insights Calendar Share

Newest first

Footprints
Photos

Trip start
October 2, 2025
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 1–2
October 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM - October 3, 2025
1 night
☀️ 32 °C
Altitude: 31 m
Australia City of Brisbane -27.5126, 153.02900727°30’45” S 153°1’44” E
Big journey starts with small steps 👣
Oct 2–3 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Overnight in Brisbane before our flight to Singapore tomorrow.
TravelerEnjoy. Look forward to seeing your journey.
10/2/25Reply
TravelerWhere are you off to after Singapore?
10/2/25Reply
TravelerWe are in Singapore just for one night, then of to Nepal for 3weeks, home via Bangkok for 4nights 🤓
10/2/25Reply
TravelerThat sounds awesome. Enjoy your trip.
10/2/25Reply
4 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 3–7
October 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM - October 8, 2025
4 nights
🌩️ 19 °C
Altitude: 1,507 m
Nepal Budhanilkantha Municipality 27.779646, 85.3715827°46’47” N 85°22’18” E
2
We have arrived 🇳🇵
Oct 4–8 in Nepal ⋅ 🌩️ 19 °C
After a couple of days travelling via Singapore, we’ve finally arrived in Nepal—straight into 18hours of non-stop rain. Most of Kathmandu is closed and the highways are blocked, so not much exploring yet. Thankfully, we had the sense to book a nice hotel, so at least we’re stuck somewhere comfortable while we wait for the weather to improve.Read more
Traveler Which Starwars character is that? And is he out of uniform.
10/4/25Reply
TravelerThat’s Boba Fat having a day off
10/4/25Reply
TravelerWow that is not good re the rain.
10/4/25Reply
2 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 4
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
☁️ 22 °C
Altitude: 1,504 m
Nepal Budhanilkantha Municipality 27.779751, 85.37152327°46’47” N 85°22’17” E
1
Morning stroll and Budhanilkantha Temple
October 5 in Nepal ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
This morning, we woke to clearing skies. Spent the morning walking to Budhanilkantha Temple, home to Nepal’s largest stone statue of Lord Vishnu. Reclining gracefully on a bed of snakes in the center of a pond, the five-meter-long granite figure was carved from a single rock and dates back to the Lichchhavi period.

After a leisurely walk over what locals affectionately call “Nepali flat” (read: uphill!), we’re now resting and looking forward to spending the afternoon by the pool, followed by a relaxing massage.Read more
Traveler 😂
10/5/25Reply
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 4
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 1,507 m
Nepal Budhanilkantha Municipality 27.779731, 85.37154627°46’47” N 85°22’18” E
1
1 1
Relaxation and sunset 🌅
October 5 in Nepal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
While I melted into bliss with a relaxing massage, Adam was locked in a less glamorous battle—removing a tick from his leg 😳. We ended the day watching the sunset 🌅
Traveler That looks so yum 😋
10/5/25Reply
Traveler What a view and what a pool.
10/5/25Reply
TravelerEnjoy the poorest place on the planet. Maddi did her Uni placement in Nepal to see how they live. Safe travels 🙏
10/5/25Reply
TravelerIt is definitely poor, however, the hospitality and scenery are beautiful. I fell in love with Nepal in 2009 on my first visit and have always wanted to bring Adam to see why I love it.
10/5/25Reply
TravelerNice darlin. Safe travels and enjoy.
10/7/25Reply
2 more comments
4 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 6
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 1,301 m
Nepal Kathmandu Metropolitan City 27.71288, 85.31308127°42’46” N 85°18’47” E
Kathmandu Belly 🥴
October 7 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Well, yesterday was not very eventful. We moved to Hotel Mulberry to begin day one of our tour, however, due to the snowstorm in Nepal, our welcome dinner was delayed until tonight. Luckily, it gave us the day to rest as Adam has a bout of Kathmandu belly and had to spend the day in bed (should have listened to his wife— I said not to brush teeth with tap water). Luckily, I travel with a full medicine cabinet . Today, all is better. We have a gear inspection this morning and then a tour of Nepal. This afternoon, we will shop for any additional gear we have to get.Read more
TravelerSee Adam, you should always listen to your wife!!
10/6/25Reply
TravelerLooks amazing. Adam you should have known by now ( wife always knows best) LOL
10/6/25Reply
TravelerPoor Adam he should listen to his wife 😂😂😂
10/7/25Reply
2 more comments
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 6
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 1,301 m
Nepal Kathmandu Metropolitan City 27.712873, 85.31301927°42’46” N 85°18’47” E
Kathmandu sites
October 7 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Yesterday, we visited two heritage sites and had our welcome dinner. Luckily, Adam wasn’t feeling well and only ate a bit, while I only picked at my rice because the meal looked unappealing. Unfortunately, the two other people on our tour ended up with food poisoning and spent the night on the toilet. We head to Lukla today by helicopter and walk to Phakding, where we will spend our first night on the trek.Read more
TravelerStay safe.
10/8/25Reply
TravelerExciting. Have a great time. Hopefully no more illness.
10/8/25Reply
TravelerFingers crossed no more dodgy food and water 😜😂
10/8/25Reply
TravelerSafe travels!! xo
10/8/25Reply
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 7
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🌙 7 °C
Altitude: 2,677 m
Nepal Zamphuti 27.75013, 86.7118327°45’0” N 86°42’43” E
Day 1 lukla to phakding
October 8 in Nepal ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Today, after a couple of hours’ wait by ourselves on the middle of an airport tarmac surrounded by helicopters and big planes (aviation safety 🤔), we departed for Lukla to begin our trek. We had an awesome helicopter flight; the scenery was spectacular. Our walk to Phakding was around 10km and wasn’t too strenuous. The scenery was amazing; so far, the weather hasn’t been too chilly. Staying at Everest Shangri-La, enjoying hot water and electricity, as further up the mountain there is neither.Read more
TravelerAmazing scenery.
10/9/25Reply
1 like
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 8
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 3,440 m
Nepal Namche Bazaar 27.804768, 86.71025127°48’17” N 86°42’37” E
Day 2 Phakding to Namcha bazaar
October 9 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
We made it! Today, we walked 12 kilometres with an elevation gain of 832 metres. We are currently at an altitude of 3440 metres. We crossed a couple of suspension bridges, including the Edmund Hillary suspension bridge. Despite the hard slog, we made good time. We’ll spend two days here in Namcha tomorrow. Tomorrow, we’ll do a climatisation hike and then spend the afternoon exploring the town.Read more
TravelerYou are both amazing. Stay safe
10/9/25Reply
TravelerWeather looks great. The suspension bridge looks awesome.
10/9/25Reply
2 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 9
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
☀️ 6 °C
Altitude: 3,430 m
Nepal Namche Bazaar 27.804788, 86.71011927°48’17” N 86°42’36” E
1 1
Day 3 Namcha Bazaar
October 10 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Today we woke to beautiful blue skies. Today was our climatisation day. We walked up to the Everest View lookout, which was absolutely beautiful. We then did a hike 400 m up to the Everest View Hotel. We enjoyed a nice cup of tea up there before coming back via Sagarmatha Next project, this is a project where the waste that is generated by tourism in the region is collected and recycled into art. Once back in Namcha, Adam had a rest and spent the afternoon playing pool with our guides, and I did some shopping and had a foot massage.Read more
Traveler A day to rest up. Can't be too cold Narelle in short sleeves
10/10/25Reply
TravelerWow, it looks amazing.
10/11/25Reply
TravelerThe scenery is spectacular. The village looks great.
10/11/25Reply
2 more comments
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 10
Saturday, October 11, 2025
☀️ 0 °C
Altitude: 4,716 m
Nepal Dragnag 27.953337, 86.69372627°57’12” N 86°41’37” E
Day4 Namcha Bazaar to Dole
October 11 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Today we hiked around 16km with a 800 m elevation gain. It was a challenging hike with lots of ups and downs. Nelle has started to get a chest infection, which is making it hard for her, but she is a trooper.Read more
TravelerTake care and look after yourself Narelle. Awesome achievement so far
10/14/25Reply
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 11
Sunday, October 12, 2025
☀️ 2 °C
Altitude: 4,716 m
Nepal Dragnag 27.953329, 86.69372627°57’12” N 86°41’37” E
Day 5 Dole to Macchermo
October 12 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
Today was a lot of up and down. Nelle’s chest infection is still persisting, making it a challenge. We saw a lot of different landscapes today and are starting to see more and more snow.
TravelerThe scenery is spectacular.
10/14/25Reply
1 like
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 12
Monday, October 13, 2025
☀️ 0 °C
Altitude: 4,716 m
Nepal Dragnag 27.953329, 86.69369527°57’12” N 86°41’37” E
Day 6 Macchermo to Gokyo
October 13 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Today we trekked approximately 10km with at least 6km in the snow, which was hard. Nelle is still suffering with her chest infection. We have two nights in Gokyo.
TravelerARCIE find a witch Dr for Nelle's sickness mate.
3wReply
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 13
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⛅ 1 °C
Altitude: 4,716 m
Nepal Dragnag 27.953321, 86.69368727°57’12” N 86°41’37” E
Day 7 - Gokyo Ri Peak
October 14 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
Adam headed out at 5 am to summit Gokyo Ri peak(5355m) this morning. Nelle stayed in bed resting, and went for a short hike later in the morning. It took about five hours to hike up and back from the village.
We have hired a chopper to go over Cho La Pass (which was supposed to be our next two days) as Nelle isn’t 100% with the flu and wouldn’t be able to make this section, which is pretty challenging(she has been a trooper, but it’s not worth risking her life). To compound this, we have been getting reports about the glacier we need to cross to get to the pass being unstable. Also, there have been some recent avalanches in the pass, so we bravely made the decision to hire a chopper.Read more
TravelerGet well Narelle. Good call with the helicopter. Enjoy the flight.
10/14/25Reply
TravelerJust stay safe. Scenery looks amazing. A little bit chilly. Hope you feel better soon Narelle. ❤️ Mum and Dad
10/14/25Reply
TravelerI hope u n Charlie are healthy n happy Helen.
3wReply
3 more comments
2 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 14
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
☀️ -5 °C
Altitude: 4,716 m
Nepal Dragnag 27.953321, 86.69368727°57’12” N 86°41’37” E
Little chilly
October 15 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ -5 °C
Woke this morning to a lovely -7degrees 🥶feeling a lot better today .
TravelerSo good to hear you are feeling a bit better. Take careq
10/15/25Reply
TravelerLove the night sky photos. Glad you’re taking care of yourself Narelle
10/15/25Reply
TravelerPleased you are feeling better . Love the night sky
10/17/25Reply
2 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 14
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
☀️ -1 °C
Altitude: 5,030 m
Nepal Khumbupasanglahmu 27.947767, 86.81451327°56’52” N 86°48’52” E
Day 8 Flight from Gokyo to Lobuche
October 15 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ -1 °C
Today we flew to Lobuche via the route we were supposed to walk— we flew over Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas, and Cho La pass. We arrived in Lobuche with time to kill, so we did a short hike up to view the Khumbu Glacier.
Due to the snowstorm in the region last week, the whole area is covered in snow, including the pass, which is one of the other reasons we decided to fly to Lobuche. The views all around are magical.
Tomorrow we hike to Gorakshep and then EBC.Read more
TravelerThe scenery is amazing. Stunning photos. Narelle are you feeling better. You look good.
10/15/25Reply
TravelerAbsolutely stunning scenery
10/16/25Reply
TravelerSo proud of both of you. ❤️ Mum and Dad
10/16/25Reply
3 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 15–16
October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM - October 17, 2025
1 night
☀️ -6 °C
Altitude: 5,184 m
Nepal Khumbupasanglahmu 27.986418, 86.83865427°59’11” N 86°50’19” E
1 2 2
Day 9 Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via G
Oct 16–17 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ -6 °C
Today, we hiked over 12km to EBC (5364m) via Gorekshep. We had lunch there and continued on to EBC before returning to Gorekshep for the night. Our plan is to hike up Kala Patthar and watch the sunrise over Mt Everest. It’s going to be chilly, with a predicted temperature of -13 degrees 🥶. I’m so proud of both of us!Read more
TravelerWell done. That would not have been an easy hike. Photos look spectacular.
10/16/25Reply
Traveler Great photos ❤️
10/18/25Reply
TravelerWow guys your trip is amazing and would have taken some training and planning. Inspiring. Enjoy the sunrise you've definitely earned it. Such an achievement.
10/18/25Reply
5 more comments
2 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 16
Friday, October 17, 2025
❄️ -16 °C
Altitude: 1,300 m
Nepal Kathmandu Metropolitan City 27.71254, 85.31286627°42’45” N 85°18’46” E
1
Day 10 Kala Pattar and hike to Dingboche
October 17 in Nepal ⋅ ❄️ -16 °C
Today we rose at 5 am to trek up Kala Pattar to watch the sunrise. We only went up 1/4 of the way and stayed for less than half an hour as we were all starting to get hypothermia as it was -13 degrees. After breakfast, we trekked 18km to our final destination, Dingboche.Read more
TravelerPhotos are beautiful.
10/19/25Reply
Traveler Happy you back in Kathmandu. You both are amazing.
10/19/25Reply
TravelerWhat a sunrise 🤩 beautiful!
10/19/25Reply
TravelerBeautiful unforgiving country. A remarkable part of our world. Safe travels 🙏
3wReply
4 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 22
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 1,294 m
Nepal Kathmandu Metropolitan City 27.711744, 85.31274427°42’42” N 85°18’46” E
EBC hike stats
October 23 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Adam’s stats: 128km hiked, 4 helicopters, 5086 metres elevation gain, 3827 metres elevation loss, and a highest elevation reached of 5364m over 10 days.

Narelle’s stats: 122km hiked, 4 helicopters, 4600 metre elevation gain, 3300 elevation loss, and a highest elevation reached of 5364m over 10 days.Read more
TravelerYou must be exhausted by all these stats Nelle. Definitely a great trip for u both. Safe travels n the muddies are running at home. Luv u both. 💓
3wReply
TravelerKeen for a 🦀 trip when I get back. Start limbering up
3wReply
Traveler💙
3wReply
2 more comments
4 likes
EBC, Gokyo lake & Cho La Pass Traveler
Show trip
Add to bucket listRemove from bucket list
Share
Day 22
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
☁️ 28 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Thailand Bangkok 13.724197, 100.54005913°43’27” N 100°32’24” E
Bangkok
October 23 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Over the last few days, we’ve been relaxing in Bangkok, enjoying the markets and doing some shopping.
TravelerCool photos
3wReply
TravelerNice bit of downtime.
3wReply
TravelerWow looks incredible
2wReply
4 likes
Trip end
October 28, 2025