Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking

Gokyo Valley Trekking - 14 Days

Gokyo Valley Trekking is most famous trekking in Khumbu. The trekkers, who are eager to explore wide range of mountains scenery and to be closed with nature beauties must visit Gokyo Valley trekking or Gokyo Lake Trekking. 

This Trek  starts from Lukla after 35 minute mountain flight from Kathmandu, the trail following Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche bazaar, where every Saturday bunch of people are busy buying goods. Near Khumjung village the busy trail break of towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga and finally reaching to our ultimate destination at Gokyo. The tiny settlement of Gokyo (4,750m) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes. Ascending on Gokyo Peak (5,360m), spectacular mountains view, the largest glacier of Nepal “Naozumpa” and over 8000m peaks (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) are visible at once. The view of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang (7922m) is most attractions in Gokyo Valley Trekking. During the visit Gokyo Peak, can explore beautiful fifth lakes and have only one chance of foot to head scenery of “Mt. Everest’. Again passing through Sherpa villages will also give you another chance to capture Namache Bazaar, lifestyles of high altitude dwellers on your way down to Lukla where a flight back to Katmandu awaits you.  The Gokyo Valley is perhaps the most spectacular of the trekking route in the Khumbu region and while the trail to Everest Base Camp gets close to the world's highest mountain there are those who suggest the view from Gokyo Peak offers the best panoramic view in the whole trip. The trail to Gokyo Trek has a network of small lodges which have recently seen big improvements in food and accommodation facilities.

March, April, May and September, October, November are best season for the Gokyo Valley Trekking. The government authorized agency Nepal Mother House Treks arrange your ultimate destination of Gokyo Valley Trekking according to client’s desire and holiday schedule.

Gokyo Valley Trekking  Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu

Upon arrival at international airport meet assist and transfer to the Hotel (star category, very nice and centrally located at Thamel), take rest and free at afternoon.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing pre- Treks (1350m)

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m) -30 munities, trek to Phakding (2,640m) -3 to 4 hours

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,430m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and visit Khumjung Village (3,790m)

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,410m) -4 to 5 hours

Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,790m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 09: Gokyo Ri /Peak (5,360m) -2 to 3 hours

Day 10: Gokyo to Dole (4,200m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazar (3,430m) -4 to 6 hours

 Day 12:  Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m) - 6 to 7 hours

Day 13:  Fly back to Kathmandu -30 munites

Day 14:  final Departure to your Destination

Our services:

# Arrival and Departure all transportation (Airport to Hotel to airport).

# Hotel in Kathmandu before trip and after trip with BBB Plan.

# Welcome and farewell Dinner with Nepali Culture.

# Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu flight tickets with including airport taxes.

# All ground transportation by private vehicles.

# All accommodations, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea, Coffee, on the trek.

# Warm down Jacket and Sleeping Bag during the trek.

# English Speaking friendly Guide and Potters and lodging fooding on the trek.

# Insurances for Guide and Potters.

# Trekking Permit and TIMS Cards.

# Medical Kit Bag for the trek.

# All government and local taxes if necessary.

 # Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing by City Tour Guide with entries fee and transportation.

Out of our services:

# Cold drinks; cock, fanta, sprite, mine water, Phone calls, laundry, beer and bar bills.

# Tips for guide and potters.

# Travel and Rescue Insurance.

# Shopping, souvenirs or gift.

# Personal mountaineering gears.

# Optional trips and sightseeing if extend.         

Important Note:

Keep all receipts that you have until arrive home.

No flashy stuff-jewelers, valuables etc.

Strongly advised not to go wandering unless in large group (the “poor” men would have to suffer at the hands of the ladies who would want to shop).

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Do not / not give money to street children/beggars.

Entrance to some temples may be prohibited for non-Hindus.

Leather articles are prohibited inside temple precinct

Important Equipment:

# Windproof jacket and warm down-filled jacket for the cold.

# Comfortable trousers for men and loose skirts for women on the day.

# Gloves, hat or cap, sleeping bag, water bottle, trekking day bag and rucksack etc.

# Sun glasses, sun block, lip balm, etc. to avoid sun burn as the sun in high altitude can be quite intense.

# Light comfortable trekking boots and warm woolen/ thermal socks.

# Thermal undergarments this is for the night which might be a bit cold, otherwise, tracksuit should suffice.

# Flashlight and spare batteries.

# Camera and loads of film.

  Cost:

# 1094 U$ /person [in solo trek]

# 993 U$ /per person [up to 2 people]