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18 Days
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Gokyo Valley Trek - 15 Days
Trip Facts
- Duration: 15 Days
- Max Altitude: 5483 m
Gokyo Valley Trek is one of a travel adventure trekking in Khumbu Himalaya of Nepal. It offers you the most magnificent view of mountains above (8000m.), beautiful lakes, world’s highest peak Mt. Everest and largest glacier of Himalaya. It is home for the highest hill of the world Gokyo Ri and several Himalayan and lakes known as Gokyo Lakes. You can get an opportunity to observe the Ngozumpa glacier which is biggest in Nepal’s Himalaya.
Thousands of adventure tourists assemble to spent blissful moment and to explore this natural land. Gokyo Lake Trek provides a great alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp Trek. In addition, trekker can observe the stunning scenery of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8,000m. Including, Mt Everest (8,848m), Makalu (8,470m), Lhotse (8,501m), Cho You (8,156m), which is seen certainly from Gokyo RI above Gokyo Lake.
The main attraction of Gokyo valley trek
The main attraction of Gokyo valley trek is turquoise lakes, glaciers, Sherpa villages, viewpoints, monasteries and trek to Phakding, Namche, Portes Tenga, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, Thyangboche, Monjo, Lukla which make every moment interesting. Furthermore, one can observe stunning scenery of alluring mountains from north to south of Everest region.
Located at the highest altitude Gokyo lakes region provides travelers with delightful valleys, crystal clear blue and green lakes. There are total 19 Gokyo lakes in the Gokyo valley and a small village named Gokyo right on the foothills of Gokyo Ri. The valley normally remains closed in winter due to extreme cold and snow falls.
The view of tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyo and Gyachung (2,922m) which is located in the Khumbu region is the remarkable feature of this trek. These landmarks are equally fascinating natural wonders in the Khumbu region with turquoise glacial lakes.
The path leads you through Lumdeng. Furthermore, continues to Renjo La pass (5,360m) from where you can get the wonderful view of Mount Everest. Then you retrace down to Thame valley and finally return back to Lukla. Since the trail passes through the diverse landscapes and vegetation Gokyo Valley trek is the best choice for adventurers as well as natural beauty lovers.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m). Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 2 Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 3 Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m) – 3 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 5 Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 6 Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 7 Trek to Machherma (4,470m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 8 Trek to Gokyo (4,790m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 9 Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and Back to Gokyo – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 10 Trek to Dole (4,200m ) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 11 Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (3,780m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 12 Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 13 Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 14 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 15 Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure.
Trip Includes
- All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers.
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Kathmandu city tours, including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek.
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader(4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide).
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS).
- First aid medicine kit.
- All government and local taxes.
Trip Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Meals not specified in the in the above itinerary.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).
Gokyo Valley Trek is one of a travel adventure trekking in Khumbu Himalaya of Nepal. It offers you the most magnificent view of mountains above (8000m.), beautiful lakes, world’s highest peak Mt. Everest and largest glacier of Himalaya. It is home for the highest hill of the world Gokyo Ri and several Himalayan and lakes known as Gokyo Lakes. You can get an opportunity to observe the Ngozumpa glacier which is biggest in Nepal’s Himalaya.
Thousands of adventure tourists assemble to spent blissful moment and to explore this natural land. Gokyo Lake Trek provides a great alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp Trek. In addition, trekker can observe the stunning scenery of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8,000m. Including, Mt Everest (8,848m), Makalu (8,470m), Lhotse (8,501m), Cho You (8,156m), which is seen certainly from Gokyo RI above Gokyo Lake.
The main attraction of Gokyo valley trek
The main attraction of Gokyo valley trek is turquoise lakes, glaciers, Sherpa villages, viewpoints, monasteries and trek to Phakding, Namche, Portes Tenga, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, Thyangboche, Monjo, Lukla which make every moment interesting. Furthermore, one can observe stunning scenery of alluring mountains from north to south of Everest region.
Located at the highest altitude Gokyo lakes region provides travelers with delightful valleys, crystal clear blue and green lakes. There are total 19 Gokyo lakes in the Gokyo valley and a small village named Gokyo right on the foothills of Gokyo Ri. The valley normally remains closed in winter due to extreme cold and snow falls.
The view of tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyo and Gyachung (2,922m) which is located in the Khumbu region is the remarkable feature of this trek. These landmarks are equally fascinating natural wonders in the Khumbu region with turquoise glacial lakes.
The path leads you through Lumdeng. Furthermore, continues to Renjo La pass (5,360m) from where you can get the wonderful view of Mount Everest. Then you retrace down to Thame valley and finally return back to Lukla. Since the trail passes through the diverse landscapes and vegetation Gokyo Valley trek is the best choice for adventurers as well as natural beauty lovers.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m). Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 2 Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 3 Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m) – 3 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 5 Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 6 Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 7 Trek to Machherma (4,470m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 8 Trek to Gokyo (4,790m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 9 Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and Back to Gokyo – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 10 Trek to Dole (4,200m ) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 11 Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (3,780m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 12 Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 13 Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 14 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 15 Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure.
Trip Includes
- All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers.
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Kathmandu city tours, including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek.
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader(4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide).
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS).
- First aid medicine kit.
- All government and local taxes.
Trip Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Meals not specified in the in the above itinerary.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).
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