Trip fact
Destination : Everest Region
High Altitude : Gokyo (4,750 m, 15,583 ft
Gokyo Valley Trek (13 Days)
Did you miss your chance to see Gokyo valley trek while on Everest Base camp trek? Or you have unfulfilled wishes for the witness of glory Gokyo Lake at Khumbu region? Here we introduce the gorgeous deal to go through Gokyo valley.
Gokyo valley trek is well–known and unique adventurous trekking route in Nepal. It is one of the most adventurous trials which offer an extraordinary eye eagle scenario. This trek provides you lifetime experience to see eye-catching view of world’s prettiest mountains with elegant glaciers. It is possible to trek Gokyo valley through the year however March to May and September is the best time to explore it.
Just after 30 minutes of flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, this trip takes you through the magnificent Dudhkoshi prominent as a typical biodiversity; centuries old Buddhist monasteries, profuse Sherpa Culture and lifestyle then reach at the Gateway of Everest called Namche Bazzar. Not only that even it tender the scenic view of Mount Everest(8848.86) with other splendid peaks such as Ama Dablam (6812m), Nuptse(7861m), Lotse (8516) and many more.
After adaptation with high altitude at Namche Bazzar, we move onward Dole, Machhermo, Luza and Gokyo. Afterward we climb toward Gokyo peak (5357m) for the stunning scenario of sunrise from where 4 peaks are taller than 8000 m: Mt. Everest, Mt Choy, Makalu and Lotse with emerald Gokyo Lake. Overall, heaven is myth but Gokyo has its reality.
Other Information
- Discovering Sherpa culture and a glimpse of yeti head in Khumjung village.
- Eye appealing of a series of mountain range and landscape.
- Witness landscape with sheer glaciers, tall rocks as well cliff side.
- Scenario of glacier lakes, dudh pokhari and Gokyo lakes.
- World largest Ngozumba Glacier.
- Traditional farming system.
- Magnolia forest with Rhodondron and varieties of flower with river of milk called Dudh koshi.
- Sparkling azure Gokyo lakes.
- Tibetan influenced and lama footprints.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu internation airport and treasfer to hotel
Day 02 Morning flight to lukla (2827 meters) it takes 35 minutes overnight at Phakding.
Day 03 Trek to Namche Bazar (3438meters) from Phakding 5/6 hours walking ovdrnihgt at lodge
Day 04 Rest day in Namche Bazar (3438meters) for Acclimatization morning hike to Everest View Hotel.
Day 05 Trek to Dole (4200 meters) from Namche Bazar 7 hours
Day 06 Trek to Machhermo (4470meters) from Dole 5/6 hours
Day 07 Trek to Gokyo lake (4790 meters) from Machhermo (4470 meters) 4/5 hours
Day 08 Hike up to Gokyo Ri in the morning (5360meters) and back to Gokyo lake side(4790 meters 6/7 hours
Day 09 Trek back to Dole from Gokyo lake
Day 10 Trek dowm to Namche from Dole
Day 11 Namche to lukla
Day 12 Morning fly back to Kathmandu from lukla
Day 13 Departure to your beautiful country
Cost Includes
- Two nights accommodation with breakfast (room with attached bathroom) in kathmandu
- Accommodation during the trek.
- All meals during the trek ( breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
- Government-licensed trek guide
- Porters for trekkers luggage (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
- Guides and porters costs – meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
- Sagarmatha National fee charge Rs 3000
- khumbu municipality entry fee Rs 2000
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee Rs 2000
- All government and local taxes
- Rescue operation arrangements in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
- Pure Sherpa Adventure duffle bags
Cost Exclude
- International flight costs
- On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30,
- Travel insurance
- Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee) drinks, cold drinks, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for guide and porters
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond company control like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, political instability, etc
