Gokyo Valley Trekking

Duration: 12 Days

Gokyo Valley trek beginsfrom Lukla, you will fly into one of the most impressive airports in the Himalaya. Gokyo Valley Trekking. To arrive at the Gokyo Valley, you will follow the Dudh Kosi River from the Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar and Khumjung. This trek is less-traveled than the traditional route to Kalapathar and Everest Base Camp. The day hike up Gokyo Ri, 5,360m, is one of the highpoints of the Gokyo Valley trek. From the Ri, you can observe the vast Ngozumpa Glacier and enjoy the panorama views of four of the world's highest peaks above 8,000m - Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Makalu. Return to Namche Bazaar via the Sherpa villages of Phortse and the great Tyangboche Monastery.

The Gokyo valley trek is considered a typical trek and is suitable for everyone. If you are fairly fit and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy the Gokyo Valley trek. The Gokyo Valley trek is designed to acclimatize you gradually, so that you will not experience high altitude sickness.

The Gokyo Valley Trek is designed for teahouse-lodge accommodations. Our professional mountain guide and porters handle everything for you, keeping your specific needs and interests in mind.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 1Fly to Lukla at 2,840m and trek to Phakding at 2,610m (3 hours).

Day 2Trek to Namche bazar - 3,440m (3 hr).

Day 3Rest at Namche for acclimatization. Early morning visit to the Everest viewpoint for a splendid view of the Himalayan sunrise.

Day 4Trek to Dole - 4,200m. (5-6 hours).

Day 5Trek to Machhermo - 4,470m (6 hours).

Day 6Trek to Gokyo - 4,790m. (4 to 5 hours).

Day 7Excursion to Gokyo Ri - 5,360m. Machhermo (6-7 hours).

Day 8Trek to Phortse - 3,800m (6 hours).

Day 9Trek to Tyangboche -3,867m (5-6 hours).

Day 10Trek to Jorsale/Monjo - 2,800m. (5-6 hr).

Day 11Trek to Lukla (5 to 6 hours).

Day 12Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, trip ends.

What’s Included

Included

Airport transfers - Pick up and drop.
Two night's accommodation in Kathmandu.
Entry permit fee to Sagarmatha National Park.
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Pass.
All supporting staffs (trekking guide and porters), as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances.
3-meals per day and overnight accommodation in Hotel/Lodges along the trail.
Domestic airfare (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu).

Not Included

International Airfare.
Travel/medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, donations, tips etc..

Useful Information

If your holiday is longer then your interested program or fascinating to add other short activities you could add these activities on your program:

Chitwan National Park Tour
Bungee Jump
Mountain flight
Paragliding
Ultra Light Flight
Mountain Biking
River Rafting

If above itinerary isn't suitable for you & wish to modify feel free to let us know, we'll be happy to create a TAILOR MADE ITINERARY especially for you.

Note:

Green Valley Nepal Treks & Research Hub believe in the quality services. Our main concern is the safety and the well being of our groups. Our entire trips are running by qualified who are full time employee of our company. They are well trained and certified by Government. We believe in the best services and make sure to you that we never compromise on your comfort and safety. Further more we request you to put more questions on your planning phase of adventure journey with Green Valley Nepal Treks.