My sister and I had dreamed about this Himalayan adventure for years, and wow, it delivered on every single expectation. Choosing the Gokyo route over the classic trail was the best decision we made, way less crowded, with landscapes that literally made us gasp out loud. Those unreal turquoise lakes shining under 8,000m peaks? Pure magic. We’d stop every 20 minutes just to pinch ourselves!
What really blew us away was how HC Treks made sure we felt safe and looked after the whole time, even when my knees started complaining on the steep descents. Our guide, Pemba, had this sixth sense about when we needed an extra break or a surprise chai stop. When unexpected fog rolled in near Cho La pass, he didn’t even blink, just pulled out spare gloves and adjusted our route like it was nothing. That’s the kind of experience you can’t put a price on.
Thinking back now, the crisp mornings watching the sun hit Everest, the yak cheeseburger celebrations in Namche, even those killer 5am wakeups to see the stars, it was the perfect mix of challenge and pure jaw-dropping beauty. Exactly the adventure we wanted, with the support we needed. Don’t think twice, just book it.
