Gokyo Valley Trekking - 15 Days

Gokyo Valley Trekking - 15 Days
Trip Information
  • Duration15 Days
Highlights
  • On the scenic trail to beautiful  Gokyo valley  and its emerald lakes.
  • Enclosed within high giant peaks of  Cho-Oyu  and adjoining mountains.
  • Sweeping panorama of world four highest mountains at one glimpse from Gokyo Ri.
  • Views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu  with  Mt. Makalu  towards east horizon.
  • Overlooking views of scenic  Gokyo valley  with Nepal longest  Ngozumba glacier..
  • From green woodland to remorseless fields of ice and glaciers at  Gokyo valley.

Gokyo Valley Trekking is a legendary trek that encompasses the view of grand Everest (8,848m), Lhotse(8511m), Makalu (8463m) and Cho Oyo (8021m) which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri above Gokyo Lake and many more other surrounding peaks, icefall off the Ngozumpa Glacier largest glacier in Nepal, mountain lake scenery and many more countless memorable views. One of the most remarkable features is the view of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region. This conventional trek truly is a blessing that offers the best of this region.

Gokyo Valley Trekking begins after a thirty five minute flight from Kathmandu landing at Lukla’s tiny airstrip. Then, the adventure really begins after following a trial along the bank of Dudh Koshi River and reaching the Namche bazaar. We will have rest days in the villages of Namche bazaar that will allow us to explore the region..Also at Namche the we do interaction amongst the mountain people also known as Sherpa’s, also famous for mountain climbing and acclimatize with these beautiful people and we stay at local lodges and trek into the heartland of their villages. Everything is organized in conjunction with local Sherpa guides. Along the trek we will pass Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains getting closer by the day, which is very important. After trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and having a close view of heart melting mountains we return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.

Gokyo valley trekking is perhaps the most amazing trekking route, because, the trail follows closest to the Everest base camp. After having two night stay for acclimatization at Namche, is an alternative route to traditional trails to the Everest base camp. .Apart, from this, this is equally popular for the hospitality and the warmth offered by the local Sherpa people inhabitating in this small mountain town. Each stop in Gokyo Valley Trekking has its own charm and beauty This trek truly highlights everything Khumbu and Everest have to offer and is an excellent trip for those seeking a wide range of views, nature and scenery during their expedition.
 

Itinerary
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Upon arrival you will be picked up at the international airport in Kathmandu and transferred to the hotel by our airport representative. After refreshments your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel for a half day sightseeing tour to Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. Later on this evening you will be picked up from your hotel for a cultural dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.

    Today you have a full day guided sightseeing tour to the Buddhist and Hindu sights in Kathmandu, probably to Durbar Square, then visit “Swyambhunath” a Holy sight of Hinduism and Buddhism also known as “the monkey temple” as a large number of holy monkeys are living in the north-west part of the temple. Next, you will be taken to “Pashupatinath a sacred Hindu temple situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. You will then be driven to “Boddhanath Stupa” one of the biggest and oldest stupas in the world. Later in the afternoon there will be a pre-trip meeting with your trekking guide in your hotel. Our office representative will brief you regarding the trek as well as provide you the opportunity to ask any questions of the upcoming trip. Second overnight in Kathmandu.

      Today an early morning transfer to the airport for 35min short but scenic fight to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the Everest region. The views from the plane are stunning, providing dramatic sights of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing at Lukla airport, we walk for 3 hours to the town of Phakding with few up and downs along the Dudh Koshi River. Stay overnight at the tea house in Phakding.

        Today after breakfast, we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, crossing this majestic river numerous times on exciting suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, from Larja Dobhan the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. Stay overnight at a tea house In Namche Bazaar.

          Today is a rest and acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colourful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward trekkers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, the beautiful Ama Dablam and many more. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. Stay over night at the tea house.

            You will climb the Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns to the north. There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3973m which descends from Khumbila (5761m).You will visit Mohang, the birth place of re-incarnate Lama of Rongbuk monastery of Tibet who introduced Buddhism in Khumbu region. The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dush Koshi. Stay over night at the tea house.

              You will climb steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests. The trail passes through many Kharkas-the summer settlements used to by Sherpas while bringing herds of yaks to graze. The route passes through the settlements of Tongba (3950m), Gyele (3960m). Stay over night at the tea house.

                From Dole the trail climbs steadily along the side of the valley, rhododendron forest giving way to scrub Juniper as altitude increases you will pass through many summer settlements, used when Yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of us are excellent views of Cho Oyu while backing down the valley is peaks of Kantiaga and Thamsherku. This is a short day trek and we arrive at Macherma(4410m),around lunch time.

                  Beyond Machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8,153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4,390m. The route descends to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4,690m, where you can find the Lama Foot prints then finally up a boulder-strewn path to Gokyo at 4,750m, on edge of the third lake. Gokyo a small settlement but slowly growing with about 6-8 lodges at present. Gokyo with its glacial lake and the surrounding high snow capped mountain certainly makes this place one of the gem of Khumbu region. Stay over night at the tea house.

                    Today an early morning your guide will take you to the Gokyo Ri (5463m) for sunrise view. From here you will have chance to full part of Mt Everest and Cho-yu and lake in the valley and biggest glacier of the named Na-Jumpa glacier. Back to hotel for breakfast and after breakfast in the afternoon you will have chance explore up to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. Stay over night at the tea house.

                      After wonderful time you re-trace back to Dole via Machhermo. Stay over night at the tea house.

                        breakfast, star same trail with big descend till Phortse Tanga than ascend to the Mongla dada from where trail goes slow down all the way to Namche. Stay over night at the tea house.

                          Today after breakfast you will re-trace back to Lukla with few up and down. Stay over night at the tea house.

                            Today an early morning your guide will take you to the airport for short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Up on arrival you will be picked up and transfer to the hotel by our airport representative. Stay over night at the hotel.

                              Transfer to the international airport for next destination flight.

                                Cost Details
                                What's Included
                                • All airport Pick up drop by private vehicle
                                • 03 night twin/double shearing accommodation on BB in Kathmandu
                                • Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with all necessary entrance fee and privet vehicle.
                                • Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu flight with airport departure tax
                                • National Park entrance fee and Trekkers’ Information Management System( TIMS card)
                                • A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide  with all his  salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance
                                • 02 guest=01 porter with their Insurance, Salary, Food, accommodation and equipment
                                • Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
                                • Three meals a day; breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
                                • Safe drinking water 
                                • All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary
                                What's not Included
                                • Your Nepal Visa fees (should bring small accurate fees in USD and 02 passport size photos)
                                • All the International air fare from and to Kathmandu (no need to pay departure tax for international flight)
                                • Lunch and Dinner  in Kathmandu
                                • Personal  travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation
                                • In case of extra more nights accommodation, lunch and dinner in city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of itinerary
                                • Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold shower, extra porter.. etc)
                                •  The Tips to the trekking crews and drive
                                • Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control
                                • Anything not included in service includes column
                                Useful Information
                                • Welcome dinner in Authentic Restaurant
                                • first add kid box
                                • One-hour complimentary spa/massage in Kathmandu after the trek
                                • Holiday Tours Nepal’s sleeping bag, down jackets, Ti-shart, Cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
                                • Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company)
                                • Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trek (very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms). This helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible.
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