Trip Overview

Gokyo Lakes are located in the valley immediately west of the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and east of Renjo-La pass (5,360 m), through Gokyo valley trek which is the most beautiful valley and less crowded than the main Everest Base Camp trail. It was very popular trekking destination in the Mt. Everest region till 1996.  But after 1996 A.D, Everest Base Camp trail is more popular because of the books & movie. It was only after 1996 10th of May, a huge disaster/tragedy on Mt. Everest Expedition, killing 10 people just over 7,800 m, released of the books “INTO THE THIN AIR, CLIMB & movie called IMEX. The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4,775 m) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain Lakes, the most amazing place in Gokyo is to enjoy view of 4 mountains above 8,000m namely Mt. Cho- Oyu (8,201 m), Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m)  & Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) &  from Gokyo Ri (5,360 m), a panoramic view point, in addition to this one can have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu (8,201 m) and Gyachung Kang (9,792 m) thought to be the most dramatic panorama in Khumbu region. This trek explores the breath-taking Gokyo valley, purely a high altitude trek where the altitude remains above 4,000 m most of the day. Gokyo is a land of high altitude Lakes and icy Glaciers. The Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal & biggest in the world, can be viewed from vantage point of Gokyo Ri (5,360 m). Recently, Gokyo valley was promoted as the high altitude wetland region where the birds are migrate from Saiberia in the winter & go back in May each year! Without any doubt, the best view in the world from Gokyo Ri / peak in 360 degree!

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m), hotel transfer, free day rest of the day

  • Day 2

    Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley very popular sites are (Kathmandu Durbar Square / Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, Swayambhunath Temple / Monkey Temple, Paphupatinath Temple / cremation ghat & Bouddhanath Stupa) all of these are enlisted in UNESCO cultural heritage sites in 1979 A.D.

  • Day 3

    Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,846 m), trek to Phakding (2,652 m/ 40 minutes+ 3 hrs)

  • Day 4

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/5-5:30 hrs)

  • Day 5

    Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization/ side trip to Everest View hotel/ Khumjung/ Khunde village or Thamo village

  • Day 6

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,040 m/5:30 hrs)

  • Day 7

    Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4,410 m/ 4 hrs)

  • Day 8

    Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4,775 m/ 4:30 hrs)

  • Day 9

    Rest day at Gokyo and excursion in and around Gokyo valley (4th Lake or Ngozumba Glacier (The biggest glacier in the world)

  • Day 10

    Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) and trek back to Machhermo (4,410 m/ 2+1+3 = 6 hrs)

  • Day 11

    Trek from Machhermo (4,410 m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 6-7 hrs)

  • Day 12

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,846 m/ 6-7 hrs)

  • Day 13

    Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, which takes 40 minutes

  • Day 14

    Visit Kathmandu valley (Bhaktapur Durbar Square & Patan Durbar Square)

  • Day 15

    Departure from Kathmandu to your next destination

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m), hotel transfer, free day rest of the day

  • Day 2

    Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley very popular sites are (Kathmandu Durbar Square / Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, Swayambhunath Temple / Monkey Temple, Paphupatinath Temple / cremation ghat & Bouddhanath Stupa) all of these are enlisted in UNESCO cultural heritage sites in 1979 A.D.

  • Day 3

    Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,846 m), trek to Phakding (2,652 m/ 40 minutes+ 3 hrs)

  • Day 4

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/5-5:30 hrs)

  • Day 5

    Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization/ side trip to Everest View hotel/ Khumjung/ Khunde village or Thamo village

  • Day 6

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,040 m/5:30 hrs)

  • Day 7

    Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4,410 m/ 4 hrs)

  • Day 8

    Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4,775 m/ 4:30 hrs)

  • Day 9

    Rest day at Gokyo and excursion in and around Gokyo valley (4th Lake or Ngozumba Glacier (The biggest glacier in the world)

  • Day 10

    Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) and trek back to Machhermo (4,410 m/ 2+1+3 = 6 hrs)

  • Day 11

    Trek from Machhermo (4,410 m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 6-7 hrs)

  • Day 12

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,846 m/ 6-7 hrs)

  • Day 13

    Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, which takes 40 minutes

  • Day 14

    Visit Kathmandu valley (Bhaktapur Durbar Square & Patan Durbar Square)

  • Day 15

    Departure from Kathmandu to your next destination

    Note: If you want to make a loop Gokyo Trek, Namche Bazaar-Thame valley-Renjo La pass (5,360 m) -Gokyo valley -Namche Bazaar – Lukla -Kathmandu.

Trip Info

Cost includes

  1. Airport picks up & drops off by private vehicle
  2. 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 3 star category (Tibet Guest House or similar standard) on B/B basis.
  3. 2 full days’ city sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (4+ 2= 6 sites) /private vehicle & professional tour guide
  4. Both ways air fares client/s + local trekking staffs (Kathmandu-Lukla & Lukla -Kathmandu)
  5. Private surface transfer (hotel- airport & airport -hotel)
  6. All domestic departure airport taxes (client /s + local trekking staffs)
  7. An experienced trek leader/ guide & the required no. of porter/s (normally, 2pax. trekkers: 1 porter to carry your luggage)
  8. Lodge accommodation (standard) during the trek
  9. All trekking permits (trekking permit /TIMS registration card & Everest /Sagarmatha National Park entry permit)
  10. All meals: 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner with a cup of tea/coffee /seasonal fresh fruit salad)
  11. Trekking equipment for client/s (down jacket & 4 seasonal sleeping bag (rented), which are required to returned back to company after complete the trip)
  12. Trekking equipment for porter/s (shoes, warm jacket, trouser, etc)
  13. Insurance /security for local trekking staffs
  14. All government & local taxes
  15. All necessary official paper works
  16. First Aid -Kit box/ bag
  17. T-shirt & Certificate of complete the trek as a souvenir /memory
  18. An emergency or rescue evacuation arrangement service & pre-deposit for Helicopter (porter`s back or Horse’s back), if required or wanted /wished

Cost excludes

  1. Nepal visa fee, photographs & air fares to & from Kathmandu
  2. Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
  3. Monuments / Temples /Monasteries entrance fees in Kathmandu as well as in the mountain
  4. Personal nature expenses (telephone calls, cyber bills, laundry service, bar bills, bottle/boiled water, pots of hot drinks, hot shower (on trek), extra porter, etc)
  5. All kinds of an alcoholic drink, soft & cold drinks
  6. Travel & rescue insurance
  7. Essential trekking equipments (trekking boots, rucksack / duffel bag, walking poles, etc)
  8. Tipping for all trekking staffs
  9. An alternative transportation cost/ charge in case of bad weather/ no flight due to poor visibility (mostly by Helicopter)
  10. An emergency or rescue cost / charge, if required
  11. Others than what are included in the cost include section

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