Gokyo Valley Trekking

Gokyo is a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers. A hike to Gokyo Ri (5350-m) will reward you with views of four of the eight highest mountains on earth - all in one panorama! From here, one can see more of Everest (8848-m) and the three other Himalayan giants - Cho Oyu (8153-m), Lhotse (8501-m) and Makalu (8463-m) and some of the great Glaciers, mainly the Ngozumpa Glacier.

The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4750m) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes and on the ridge above Gokyo, the four peaks above 8000m of Cho You, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu expose themselves. In addition to this you can have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho You and Gyachung (7922m), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5420m-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri.

Your return trek will depart from the standard Gokyo trek as you will take the route back to Namche by crossing the Renjo La pass (5340m) instead of back trekking the Gokyo valley trails. This makes the trek a much more exciting and challenging one.

Starting Gokyo trek from Lukla saves time & gives an experience of exciting mountain flight but starting trek from Jiri help to prevent trekkers from Acute Mountain Sickness as trekkers have enough acclimatization for the trek. Trekking between Jiri to Lukla is quieter as small number of trekkers start trek from Jiri these days. The Junbensi Village & visit to Thupten Monastery is worthy to explore real Buddhism practiced by Shepara ethnic group of Solu region.

Once you trek in Gokyo, an additional hike to Gokyo Ri ( 5416m) is suggested for the best views of Mt. Everest & Khumbu Glacier. During Everest Base camp trek unique Sherpa villages Namche Bazar, Khumjung & Thortse can be explored. Tenboche & Thame village have very popular monasteries in Khumbu region.

A hike to nameless tower beyond the fifth Lake offers view of Everest, Cho-you, Shisapagma, Gauri Shankar, Makalu, Lhotse, Pumori , Cholatse & other innumerable peaks.

Trek Fact :

Total Trip Duration : 16 Days
Highest elevation : 5400 m
Type of accommodation : Tea House
Trek Grade : four
Start : Lukla
Finish : Lukla
Mode of Transport : Air

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and check-in to Hotel
Day 02: Half Sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley. Trek Preparation. O/N Hotel
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2805m), about 45 minutes, trek to Phakding (2652m) for three hrs" Over night
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3440m) for 6 hrs" Over night
Day 05: Namche- A day exploration for preventing from AMS" Over night
Day 06: Trek Namche to Dole( 4200m) for 5 hrs" Over night
Day 07: Trek Dole to Machermo( 4470 m) for 4-5 hrs" Over night
Day 08: Rest day in Machermo
Day 09: Trek Machermo to Gokyo( 4790m) for 4 hrs" Over night
Day 10: Hike to Gokyo Ri & return to Gokyo" Over night
Day 11: Trek Gokyo to Luza( 4360m) " Over night
Day 12: Trek Luza to Khumjung Village( 3780m) " Over night
Day 13: Trek Khumjung to Monjo( 2840m)" Over night
Day 14: Trek Monjo to Lukla for 4 hrs" Over night
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla at morning for 42 minutes" Transfer to hotel
Day 16: Free from Program

Deluxe Package (US$ 1600 per person)

Service Included - Trekking guide - Assistant Guide - Porters - Daily full board meals - Hot drinks(Tea/coffee) - Treated drinking water - Hot shower( Running & Bucket) - Daily fresh Seasonal Fruits - Round trip flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) - National Park fee - TIMS trekking permit - Airport Tax - Airport transfer - Insurance & Equipment to guide & Porter - Full Body Massage by the end of trek with sauna & steam bath - Accommodation in Private room with private bath in twin sharing - Farewell diner

Service excluded: - Hotel in Kathmandu - Sight seeing tour in Kathmandu - Meals in Kathmandu - Bar Bill - Personal Nature expenses - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue - Tip to trekking crews (Tip is customary but not obligatory)

 

Standard Package (US$ 1300 per person)
Service Included - Trekking guide - Trekking porter - Accommodation in twin sharing basis - Daily full board meals - National Park permit - TIMS trekking permit - Round trip flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) - Airport Tax - Airport transfer - Insurance & Equipment to guide / Porter	Service excluded: - Hotel in Kathmandu (Book with us) - Sight seeing tour in Kathmandu (Book with us) - Meals in Kathmandu - Bar Bill - Hot drinks (Tea/coffee) - Hot shower - Recharge cost of electrical devices - Personal Nature expenses - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue - Tip to trekking crews (Tip is customary but not obligatory)

 

Budget Package (US$ 1150 per person)
Service Included - Trekking guide - Accommodation in twin sharing basis in trekking lodge - Full Board meals - National park permit - TIMS trekking pemit - Round trip flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) - Airport Tax - Airport transfer	Service excluded: - Hotel in Kathmandu (Book with us) - Sight seeing tour in Kathmandu (Book with us) - Porter - Meals in Kathmandu - Bar Bill - Hot drinks (Tea/coffee) - Hot shower - Recharge cost of electrical devices - Personal Nature expenses - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue - Tip to trekking crews (Tip is customary but not obligatory)