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Gokyo valley & Gokyo LakeTrek

Cost per PorterUSD 200

Trek CostUSD 900.00

Duration12 Days
LanguageEnglish
Elevation

Tour Highlights

The Gokyo Valley Trek gives an incredible journey at one of the best corners of the majestic Himalayas, where the great Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri will await you. This trek begins at Kathmandu and takes you on a tremendous, breathtaking adventure through fine landscapes and high-altitude terrain valleys leading up to the Gokyo Ri viewpoint. Well known for its incredible views, Gokyo Ri stands as one of the most significant settlements on Earth, offering trekkers an incredible point view of Mount Everest and other towering 8,000-meter peaks. You will also pass through the serene Gokyo Valley, with the tremendous pristine lakes and opinions of every flowing Dudh Koshi River, surrounded by the majestic Khumbu region. The trek also combines natural beauty and the thrill of challenging high-altitude bearing hiking, making it the perfect choice for those looking to experience the greatness of the Himalayas without the crowds typically found at the Everest Base Camp trail.

Besides the spectacular landscapes, the Gokyo Valley trek allows you to immerse yourself in the unique culture of the great Sherpa people, who call these mountains their home. As you pass through traditional Sherpa villages, you will witness their way of life, visit all the great Buddhist monasteries, and learn about the customs and traditions that have shaped this high-altitude culture for several centuries. The route is quiet compared to the great Everest Base Camp trek, offering a more calm and peaceful trekking feeling, allowing you to connect deeply with nature and the local people. You will also encounter diverse animal and plant species close to the region, making the trek an adventure for the body and a journey for cultural and natural discovery. The Gokyo Valley Trek, with its lovely lakes, fine views, and rich Sherpa heritage, is a perfect mixture of adventure, culture, and peace.

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Itinerary

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DAY 1

Reach Kathmandu

You will be welcomed by the great representative at the nearby airport upon your arrival and transferred to your hotel by private rented vehicle. You will be offered a welcome dinner alongside a Nepalese cultural dance show. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2

Arrive Lukla (2804 meters) from Kathmandu by flight and trek to Phakding (2620 meters)

You will enjoy the great flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (30 minutes). You will also get a breakthrough, Lukla, and begin your trekking journey. You will head unto the Phakding (2620 meters). Stay overnight in a hotel over here.

DAY 3

Move to Namche Bazar (3440 meters)

After a great hearty breakfast, you will head through the Namche Bazar (3440 meters), the biggest Sherpa village. You can cross many villages along the way, including Monjo, Jorsale, etc. Monjo is the entry point for the Sagarmatha National Park. Overnight is done through the great guesthouse.

DAY 4

Break At Namche Bazar For Acclimatization

You will take this day for rest and acclimatisation. You will eat Breakfast and hike towards Everest view hotel to get a view of Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Kongde, Thamserku and so on. You will get a good look from the National park centre and the museum. You will stay at a guesthouse overnight.

DAY 5

Trekking to Dole (4200 meters)

After trekking for one and half hour from Namche, the trail separates from EBC and takes you to Mung Danda, which locates on the top of a hill from where you can see beautiful views of different mountains.

DAY 6

Move To Macchermo (4470 meters)

The landscape is going to differ a lot on this day as you climb uphill along the valley side. The trail passes through juniper forests, summer settlements where yaks graze during summer. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.

DAY 7

Trekking To Gokyo Lake (4790 meters)

You will go to one of the leading destinations of this trek, namely, Gokyo. You will go through the scenic trail of Pangka and gradually descend following the beautiful river which flows down the Ngozumpa glacier. We then head to the Cho La (5420). After this, Dudh Pokhari will appear, and the Gokyo settlement can be seen following the side of the lake. W reach Gokyo and stay overnight in a guesthouse.

DAY 8

Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357 meters) and then return back to Machhermo

Now, you walk up to the Gokyo RI, which is well above the village and lies on the northern side at the lovely lake. This summit lets you view through the Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and great majestic Makalu peaks. You will go back through the Machhermo and stay overnight.

DAY 9

Trek To Namche

This route leads you to the Sherpa village of Dole en route Pangla, Luza, Machhermu, and Lhabarma, the path then ascends to Mongla Danda (4000 meters) and descends to Kyanjoma (3500 meters) with up and down the route to your next destination. You will stay overnight in a guesthouse.

DAY 10

Move To Lukla (2860 meters)

You descend to Lukla and will get leisure time to explore Lukla. Overnight in a guesthouse.

DAY 11

Fly To Kathmandu

You will catch a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla as you watch beautiful of view of mountains. You will be transferred to the hotel from the airport by our representative as you reach Kathmandu.