Gokyo Lake Trek – 16 days

Gokyo Lake Trek – 16 days

Start Point

Kathmandu

End Point

Kathmandu

Duration

15N/16D

Grade

Hard

Max Altitude

4800 meter

Meals

B+L+D

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodge

No. of Person

Min. 01 Pax

Highlights

  • You get to walk through the peaceful, off-the-beaten-paths of the Everest region to reach Gokyo valley.
  • You will have a memorable time when viewing the sunrise/sunset view at Mount Everest and other neighboring peaks from Gokyo Ri (5357 meters).
  • You can click awesome photographs of the unspoiled and crisp Gokyo valley.
  • You can delve into the serenity of the dazzling glacial lakes, especially during the afternoon.
  • You will explore one of the biggest glaciers in the Khumbu region- Ngozumpa glacier.

Gokyo Lake (Valley) Trek offers nice view of Mt. Gokyo Ri with native Sherpa culture and tradition in Khubmu Region. Also Gokyo Lake is main attraction of that area. Gokyo Lake trek is one of the popular trekking in Everest Region. Trekkers would be able to familiar with Sherpa people and its communities, culture, sherpa villages and natural gift of Gokyo lake is very nice icy Lake which give trekker enjoy and relax. Also the main aim of trek is to see beautiful snow capped mountains like Gokyo Ri, Gaurishanker Himalaya, Nuptse Himalaya, Everest Himalaya and other many more.

Gokyo Lake Trek, firstly fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and starts walking from Phakding. Then day to day go up to Gokyo valley and Lake. On the way of this route trekker follows the Dudh Koshi River valley towards Namche and other main villages of Khumbu, Thame & Khumjung. After Khumjung Valley, Gokyo reaching to our ultimate destination at Gokyo. Gokyo Lake was once a  yak pasture is blessed with two beautiful high lakes.

Gokyo Lake Trek provides mountain views which are more spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalaya and from a ridge above Gokyo, and for 8000m peaks (Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. 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. Gokyo Lake Trek has 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. Gokyo Lake Trek will come back to Lukla almost a same Trail.

Detail Itinerary

Our representative will pick you up at airport and transfer to Hotel.

Half day Kathmandu city tour and preparation of Trekking permit. Also brief about Gokyo Lake Trekking.

Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with some Himalayan views. After landing in Lukla, begins walking some down hill to Jorsale and Phakding along with Dudh Koshi River. Stay at Phakding .

Trek begins from Phakding to Namche is uphill to Monjo where Permit check post is there. Namceh Bazaar is main marketing and city of Khumbu Region where most of the facilities are available as Kathmandu Valley.

This day is rest day in Namche for acclimatization because this place is located more than 3300 meters. you will hike to Everest View Hotel, one can see Mount Everest very clearly. Back to Namche.

This trekking day, you will walk uphill and down hill from Namche to Dole.

This day you will walk in the river valley, which uphill to Machhermo, during this day, one can see nice view of Cho Oyu Himalaya.

This day is a bit tough to walk, it goes up hill to Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake and after 4/5 hours walk get to Gokyo.

This day, there will be some small excursion, which goes up to Gokyo Ri, one can see nice view of great Himalayas as Mount Everest, Gokyo, Amadablam, Cho Oyu, Gauri Sanker etc….

From this day, walking will be reverse way, means sometimes can be few uphill otherwise most of the time, you will be down hill, you can walk well enough and can walk two camp in one day. so you can come from Gokyo to Dole.

This day also almost down hill, so you can come from Dole to Namche and you can walk around Namche and stay there.

This day you walk from Namche to Lukla via Phakding and stay in Lukla.

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and Pick at aiport to Hotel.

Bhaktapur City and Patan Durbar Square sightseeing.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax

Departure from Kathmandu to onward destination.

Cost Details

  • What is Included
  • Airport Transfers - Car/Van/Bus/Jeep
  • Accommodation on B/B basis in Kathmandu
  • All entrance Fees of Temple, Monastery, Museum, Durbar Square, Monuments and cultural program at evening.
  • Arrangements and transportation expenses during the tour/trekking
  • Arrangements and fees for trekking/hiking permits and national park fee
  • Arrangements and expenses for local Tour Guide/Trekking Guide/Trekking Porter like as insurance, meals and allowance.
  • Arrangements of TIMS(Trekking information management system)Card.
  • What is Excluded
  • Any unexpected costs that occur due to:
  • Weather, Trail, Road Blockage, River conditions,
  • Due to circumstances such as:
  • Sickness, Government action, flight delays,
  • Insurance and Emergency Rescue
  • Major changes in the itinerary
  • Personal and free-time expenses
  • Cold drinks or alcohol
  • Extra hotel expenses
  • Laundry
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Airport taxes
  • Entry visas to Nepal
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    July 28, 2024 -August 12, 2024 USD$1750 Available
    July 31, 2024 -August 15, 2024 USD$1750 Available

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