Gokyo Trek

Gokyo trek is known as Gokyo Ri trek starts from Lukla after 45 minute mountain flight from Kathmandu, following up the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche, and other main villages of Khumbu, Thame & Khumjung. After Khumjung Valley we branch off from the main busy trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga and finally reaching to our ultimate destination at Gokyo. Gokyo, a one time yak pasture is blessed with two beautiful high lakes.

The mountains are spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalaya and from a ridge above Gokyo, and for 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 one of the most dramatic panoramas in Khumbu. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5420m-high pass into Khumbu however we will not cross this pass in this trek. We will come back  to Lukla almost a same route.The trek starts in Lukla.

Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. The trekking hours will be about 6-7 hr per day.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01   Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Day 02   Day at leisure /Hotel (B)
Day 03  Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m) (B, L, D)
Day 04  Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) (B, L, D)
Day 05  Acclimatization day/explore around (B, L, D)
Day 06  Trek to Phortse Thanga (3600m) (B, L, D)
Day 07  Trek Thanga to Machhermo (4410m) (B, L, D)
Day 08  Trek to Gokyo (4750m) (B, L, D)
Day 09  Trek to Gokyo Peak (5480m) and back to Gokyo(B, L, D)
Day 10  Trek to Dole (4040m) (B, L, D)
Day 11  Trek to Khumjung (3780m) (B, L, D)
Day 12  Trek to Phakding (2610m) (B, L, D)
Day 13  Trek to Lukla (2840m) (B, L, D)
Day 14  Fly to Kathmandu /Hotel (B)
Day 15  Day at leisure /farewell dinner/Hotel (B, D)
Day 16  Drive to Airport for return flight (B)

Note: The trek can be operated in both teahouses and camping (combine) on your request. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or degraded depend on your budget.
 
Cost Include:
- International and domestic airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu hotel category in 3 star in double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Sightseeing throughout English Speaking guide
- Sightseeing entry fee and transport
- Trekking conservation permit
- Trekking Register Certificate
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter in between 2 person)
- Experienced and first aid trained license holder trekking guide
- Tea House accommodation during the trek in double occupancy
- All meals during the trek (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Breakfast will be served with tea
- Flight ticket; Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu

Does not include:
- Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage)
- Helicopter evacuation/rescue incase of emergency
- Personal insurance
- Personal use trekking equipment
- Tipping to guide and porter
- Domestic airport tax (USD 3/ Rs 170 p.p each flight)
- Donation to the local people

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

4 Nights hotel in KTM
11 nights Teahouse trek

Highlights on this tour:
Monastery visit, superb mountain views including Everest, picturesque Sherpa settlements, Mani stones, visit of Gokyo peak (5480m) & Gokyo lake (4750m), View of Khumbu Glacier, friendly Sherpa peoples and many more...

Season:
February till May & September till November

Tour grade:
STRENUOUS 

Group size:
From single person

Trip cost:
On Request

Departure date:
Any day during season

Hotels Nepal

Domestic Flight Ticket