Gokyo Trek

Trip Summary:

Starting Point:		Lukla
End Point:		Lukla
Lowest Point:		2850m.
Highest Point:		5480m.
Duration:		12 days
Difficulty Level:		Moderate to Strenuous
Accommodation:		Local Teahouse

This is one of the most rewarding treks available in Everest region and begins from Lukla Airport which lies at a flying distance of nearly 1 hour. Unlike the Everest Base Camp, this happens to be a less explored but equally fascinating destination.

This trek involves some strenuous walking at high altitude at some points, but with the help of our professional crew, you will not face much difficulty. In just over a week, you will find a lot of interesting places to explore, including several glacial lakes, the second highest glacier in the world.

You will also get an opportunity to ascend Gokyo Ri and enjoy exclusive views of famous peaks like Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse and Mt. Ama Dablam. You will also be visiting the Sherpa museum at Namche Bazar and experiencing Sherpa culture in Khumjung Village.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: Arrival/Transfer: Kathmandu  Our staff will receive you from Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Should there be enough time, you can explore some places in the city. Make sure you give him the photos required for your trekking permits. Day 2: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2610 m)  Our guide will pick you up at 5:30 am and drive to the airport. You will board the early morning flight at 6:30 AM and fly to Lukla (2750m) in about 45 minutes. After breakfast in Lukla, we will walk for about 4 hours to Phakding (2610 m), a fairly plain terrain inhabited by Sherpas. Afterwards, we will follow upstream Dudhkoshi River and spend the night in a lodge. Day 3: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3446 m) We will trek for nearly 7 hours to reach Namche Bazar (3440 m), the famous town in Solukhumbu. The last 3 hours of this trek will be tougher, but the beautiful sceneries on the way will make you will forget your tiredness. The night will be spent in a local teahouse. Day 4: Namche Bazar (Acclimatisation)  To help your body adjust with the high altitude conditions, we will spend the day for acclimatisation. You can do some daytime hiking and explore Khumjung village and return to the teahouse at Namchebazar for the night stay. Day 5: Namche Bazaar - Dole (4200 m) Resume the trek, covering a walking distance of nearly 7 hours. Splendid views of Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Thamserku can be seen on the way. You will also walk through a few villages inhabited by Sherpas. Day 6: Dole - Machchhermo (4470 m) Today you will walk for nearly 6 hours, going uphill most of the time and enjoying a nice view of Khumbu plus beautiful glaciers on the way. Day 7: Machchhermo - Gokyo (4790 m) It will take 5-6 hours for you to get to Gokyo. Gokyo Lake is a very beautiful lake situated high up in the mountains and the best part of the entire trip. Day 8: Excursion around Gokyo Lake climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m) Start walking towards the base of Gokyo Ri after breakfast. Climb to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m), the only trekking peak in Khumbu region. You will not need any special climbing gears to do so. You are likely to be overwhelmed by the superb views of Mt. Everest, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and the whole of Khumbu Himalayan Range including Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nutse, Mt. Makalu (8481m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Mt. Gychung Kang (7922m). If there is enough time, you can take a walk around Gokyo Lake returning to your accommodation in Gokyo. Day 9: Gokyo - Dole (4200 m) From today you will being to trek in the opposite direction, and the first stopover will be made at Dole. Day 10: Dole - Namche Bazaar (3446 m) After walking for about 6 hours, you will arrive at Namche Bazar. Day 11: Namche Bazar - Lukla Today is the last day of the trek and you need to walk for nearly 5-6 hours before getting to Namche Bazar. You may collect some souvenirs from the local curio shops. Go to bed early as you need to wake up quite early next morning. Day 12: Lukla to Kathmandu (Flight)  Fly back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to your hotel in a car or taxi. If you are leaving Kathmandu today, we will be happy to provide a departure transfer as well.              Cost includes: 1. Three meals per day – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2. Private Accommodation to a basic standard with a shared bathroom. 3. We will be happy to provide you with a sleeping bag, down jacket raincoat as well trekking poles and getters. 4. All transport pick up from the international airport transfer to Hotel, as well airport transfer for the Lukla flight and transfer to hotel than last day transfer to international airport[ all the needed ground transportation by car. 5. An experience English speaking guide. 6. Require porters means at least 1 porter for two people basic. 7. Wage, accommodation, food and travel expenses for guide and porter(s). 8. Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Fee. 9. Trekkers information management system [TIMS]. 10. Flight to Lukla to Kathmandu. 11. 3 night’s deluxe Room at stander hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast. 12. In cases of emergency, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and after care for on your behalf. This will be paid by your own travel insurance company. (Please ensure that you are adequately covered for this eventuality). 13. Insurance for guide and porter(s). 14. First Aid Kid Box( for Normal Treatment only) 15. Emergency helicopter rescue Evacuation Coordination. 16. Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees. 17. Airport pick up and as well transfer to airport. 18. First two nights stander hotel in kathmandu. 19. We will also inform your Embassy that you are doing trekking under our care. 20. In cases of emergency, we will contact your family or friend and make them aware of the situation. 21. A method for water purification, e.g. iodine or chlorine solution.     Cost does not include: All kinds of drinks( alcoholic drinks, mineral water, chocolate, tea, coffee, etc) Personal expenses. Tips and donations. Hot Shower. Travel insurance