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Gokyo Valley Trek – Gokyo Lake | Gokyo Ri – Everest Region

  • 12 Days
  • Sept - Nov & Mar - May
  • Moderate to fairly hard
  • Tea House
  • 5357m/19,216ft
  • Car/Van/Bus/Flight
  • 2-15 PAX
  • Kathmandu.

The Gokyo valley treks in the Everest region, Also Gokyo lake can be quite busy with foreign visitors, there are some lesser-known pathways that will take you right into the very heart of the incredible treks in Gokey  Lake Everest region. One of the most spectacular places to visit is the Gokyo Valley trekking in Nepal. This is beautiful valley contains several incredible glacial lakes that reflect the white snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas in its calm, blue surface. he trek brings you very close to the incredible Mt. Everest and its ring of 8,000 plus meter mountains.

The views along this trail are hypnotic, to say the least. The trail has its challenges and it does rise to elevations of over 4700 meters. There are built in days to stop and acclimatize while enjoying the fabulous scenery that awaits you. Along the way, you will pass through some incredibly small, picturesque villages with their terraced farms that dot the sides of the lower hills. There are a variety of tribal groups that live up in these mountains in harmony with each other over the centuries. Each group has preserved their wonderful culture, dress, and language and are more than happy to greet visitors who come Gokyo valley treks.

There will be time to visit the famed Dingboche Monastery, the world’s highest Buddhist Monastery with its most incredible views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks. This tour is just 12 wonderful days, with just nine days of actual trekking.

There is one day of acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and Machhermo Village as you adjust to the high elevations before reach to Gokyo treks. from Gokyo treks, u can go to Everest base camp/Chola pass and renjola pass too, there are many options for your trip. where ever you want to go, it depends on your Holidays and time, forever all part Everest area.

Detailed Itinenary

Upon your arrival in Katmandu meet you at Airport & transfer to you to Hotel, check- in-room then be refresh- You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in Katmandu (1,350m).

 

 

Early in the morning, we fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. The flight takes about 20-30 minutes to reach Lukla. Then, we have to make the final preparations for the trekking. From Lukla, we have to head for Phakding. At the end of this day, we will reach there and stay there at lodge overnight Phakding Village.

 

Today, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi Riverbank and reaches in Tok Tok. You can enjoy the excellent views of Mount Thamserku peak from here. Passing through the Sagarmatha National Park area, we will reach Namche Bazaar finally. overnight in Namche Bazaar. (3440m)

 

The rest days take the breakfast then starts by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth and overnight in Namche Bazaar.

 

After breakfast, we start our trek with pleasant walk trail through the forest with a magnificent view of mountains until Kenjoma and the trail goes uphill towards Mung Danda for lunch overlooking the views of Amadablam, Khangteka, Thamserku, Kurum Khangru and also Kongde and Kongde-Ri. Then, following the trail will take us to Dole. Overnight Dhole ( 4150 m)

 

We make an early start from Dole today. Our trek today is not going to be that strenuous but it the beauty of nature is amazingly spectacular. After five hours of walk, we will reach Machhermo. We will stay at Machhermo tonight. overnight Machhermo (4400 meters)

 

Early in the morning after having our breakfast at Machhermo, we move onwards along the various lakes on the way. We then continue our trek gradually uphill to Gokyo for our lunch. We stay there overnight Gokyo.
( 4750m)

 

The early morning climb to Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft), it is a two-hour climbing to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawachee. You will take this easy day for rest and acclimatization. Overnight in Gokyo.

 

Early morning we will be hiking up to Gokyo Ri for our ultimate goal to see the wonderful views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest. If the weather is nice, you can spend few hours at the top of Gokyo Ri enjoy the glory of Himalayas than back to Hotel take a breakfast then walk down. After exploring the Gokyo valley side again and Gokyo Lake, we then descend downhill to Dole today. We will follow the same trail back to Dole and stay there tonight Dhole.

 

Today, we will start walking downhill again Namche. We retrace the same way back to Namche today. And we will stay at Namche overnight.

 

After a long walk, we will have long last day trek to Lukla today. After 4-5 hours of trekking, we will reach Lukla. This will mark the end of our trekking to Gokyo Valley overnight in Lukla.

 

Early morning fly to Katmandu and Transfer to hotel, the day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Katmandu and evening celebration dinner together. Overnight in Katmandu.

 

Today, after having breakfast, we will accompany you to the airport for the returning flight. We bid you farewell at the airport hoping to see you again,

 

Service Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car.
  • Two nights accommodation in 3-star category hotels in Kathmandu located tourist center BB.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the in trekking.
  • Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana, and grape etc.
  • All accommodations during the trek
  • Everest trekking map.
  • Both ways domestic flight from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
  • An experienced Government licensed holder guide and potter,  guide/potter  Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax. ( one potter for two clients)
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • All government taxes and Vat.

Service Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax/Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
  • Personal trekking Equipment /Tips for trekking guide/potter (Tipping is expected.)
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section

Frequently asked question about this trip

The Himalayan country, Nepal has lots to special offer to travellers. Nepal’s attractions are numerous and diverse, from its popular monuments and ancient sites just like the Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath temple and the wildlife reserves like chitwan national park in which you can spot and meet many natural wildlife. You  can looking to trekking within the Himalayas, exploring culture, historical past attractions or relax & unwind within the peace & tranquility Nepal has them all.

The Nepalese rupee is the local money. It’s usually great to change your money once you arrive in Nepal. Euros, sterling and US dollars are all simple way to exchange for rupees at local banks and money exchange. The most of credit cards and debit cards are extensively commonplace at the ATMs shops, Hotels and eating places in tourist area.

Oh yes, a few kind of journey coverage is relatively endorsed. maximum tour insurance covers emergency flights, clinical prices, and theft or lack of possessions. If you plan to move rafting or hiking, make sure your insurance covers these “dangerous sports.” keep in mind to keep your receipts to make claims. With a view to make claims on misplaced or stolen gadgets, you’ll need a police file issued in Nepal.

Usually, Nepal’s weather is split into 3 seasons –summer season winter and the monsoon. Normally, the winter season (October to February) is the desired and considered as the quality time for lots of travelers to go to travel. The Himalayas and Mountain stations are explored throughout the summer time (March to May additionally).

The monsoon season (june to September) brings the heavy rain.

Nepal has precise flight connections from united kingdom. There are several direct flights to Nepal from the UK. Although, there aren’t any direct flights from the london to kathmandu, nepal, you could choose to fly both through new delhi, dubai, muscat, bahrain or bangkok. Flight times range among 12-14 hours depending on which airlines you are flying with.

Yes, you can get your entrance visa at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu upon your landing.

Sure, You could observe for a visa earlier than you travel or upon arrival on the airport. please notice, Nepal visa are valid from the date you arrive within the country. For extra information about visa, please go to visit http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

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