Himalayan Friendly

Gokyo Valley Trek

Maximum Altitude:

5363m

Duration:

12 Days

Trip Region:

Everest

Difficulty:

Moderate

Best Season:

Sep-Dec, Mar-May

Activity:

Trekking

Price From: $1280 (Now $150)
Group Price Available [-]
No. of People Price Per Person
1 Person $1500
2 Person $1280
3 Person $1260
4–7 Person $1200
8–10 Person $1100

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy the scenic walk to picturesque Gokyo Lake and its beautiful valley.
  • Follow the quiet trails around the least visited region of high Khumbu to Gokyo.
  • From a deep exciting gorge to an exposed and wide-open scenic Gokyo Valley.
  • Climb on top of Gokyo-Ri for a stunning sunrise over the chain of Himalayan peaks.

 

Gokyo Valley Trek is With one of the most amazing vistas to view the majestic Mt. Everest Our 14 days on Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Ri Trek include the summit of Gokyo Ri at an elevated height of 5,483m. Summit of Gokyo Ri shall provide you with spectacular vistas of the Himalayas along with a spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,153m), Makalu (8,475m) and Lhotse (8,501m). The other highlight of our trek is the colossal Ngozumpa Glacier and the Gokyo Valley from the summit of Gokyo Ri.

This trek is generally referred to as trekkers who don’t want to put too much physical stress on their bodies and also for trekkers who are looking to avoid heavy traffic.

What to expect on Gokyo Lake Trek?

The villages are lined with Buddhist monuments of Stupas and prayer walls, enjoy walks within serene woods of tall rhododendrons, pines, and fir trees.

Grand views of giant snow peaks on daily walks from Lukla onwards to beautiful Gokyo Valley with glacial lakes. Exciting climb on top of Gokyo-Ri ridge, facing the world’s four highest peaks, with stunning sunrise views. Includes views of the whole Gokyo valley and the lakes. Gokyo Lake Trekking is close to Ngozumpa, the longest glacier in Nepal, and the whole Himalayas. Also, enjoy a short scenic flight both ways from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu overlooking breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m/ 4,428 ft. [+]

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, the Himalayan Friendly staff and guide receive you for a short transfer. A drive into the heart of Kathmandu city to your hotel, and then check into the rooms for a refreshing rest. Then join for group briefing, the guide and leader will provide useful information regarding the trek, local lodge, and food. After the briefing enjoy a lovely dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant.

Day 2: Trek Preparation & options for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. [+]

At Kathmandu free day for optional tour around Kathmandu world heritage sites of few hours. Rest of the day preparation for the Gokyo Valley Trek.

Day 3: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m - 04 hrs. [+]

The time for the flight to Lukla in the morning is from 6 to 7 a.m. and gets transferred to Kathmandu domestic airport. After boarding in a small aircraft enjoy grand views of the Himalayas with Mt. Everest. Then landing at Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport, our guide, and staff will organize the porters to carry the bigger baggage. Start the walk heading downhill through several Sherpa villages, adorned with impressive cultures of Buddhism. The short nice walk of a few hours reaches you at Phakding for an overnight stop, located by the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m-06 hrs. [+]

After a first overnight in Phakding around the Khumbu areas, a morning walk follows to the famous Namche Bazaar. After a good breakfast, the walk starts on the gradual winding path with a few ups and downhill. Then cross a long bridge to reach Monjo Village and enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Crossing another bridge over the same river to Jorsalle for lunch, the last village before Namche. Afternoon walks on the river bed amidst a lovely forest of rhododendrons and pine trees, and then cross the last high bridge. After the bridge few hours uphill on a winding path to Namche Bazaar for overnight stops. Enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge accommodation with the best meals for dinner.

Day 5: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion. [+]

The right and perfect place Namche Bazaar to enjoy a rest day for acclimatization, before heading to high Gokyo Valley. Explore Namche Bazaar the hub of Khumbu Villagers, the town lined with shops, stores, and banks. Enjoy a short hike to the Park Museum, an interesting place to gather information about the Khumbu area.
From the high ridge close to the museum, enjoy marvelous views of Mt. Everest, Ama-Dablam with an array of snow peaks. The other options for a hike on rest day climb up to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung and Khunde village located on a glacial valley. Rest of the day enjoy the leisurely afternoon at Namche Bazaar before heading higher elevation.

Day 6: Trek to Dole 4,110m-06 hrs. [+]

From Namche a pleasant walk on a winding scenic trail facing views of Everest, Kwangde, Tharmasarku, and Ama Dablam. Leaving the main trail, climb for an hour more to high Mong Hill, a scenic spot for views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with majestic Ama Dablam. From Mong down to Phortse Tenga, located on Dudh Koshi River gorge, possible lunch stops. Afternoon walks with a slow climb into a lovely cool forest reaching an open area at Dole for an overnight stop.

Day 7: Trek to Machermo 4,470m-04 hrs. [+]

After a pleasant overnight in Dole, a nice place with several good lodges, having breakfast. Start the morning walk with a short steep climb reaching a wide open ridge, above the Dudh Koshi River. The walk follows a gradual path to Luza and then reaches above Machermo with views of Mt. Cho-Oyu. From the top down to a river gorge covered in vegetation and a few trees, then climb to Machermo. Reaching for lunch and overnight, check into a nice lodge with time for a short excursion around Machermo.

Day 8: Trek to Gokyo Valley 4,800m-04 hrs. [+]

Enjoying overnight in Machermo, a place with serval fine lodges, morning a short steep climb. Then on a pleasant gradual path reach a small place called Panga, from here with a short climb to Gokyo Valley. Reaching the first and second lakes, then finally arriving at the main third lake of Gokyo. Where all good lodges are located above the Gokyo Lake, also known as Dudh Pokhari. Enjoy the afternoon after lunch exploring the beautiful and scenic Gokyo Valley with grand views of Mt. Cho-Oyu.

Day 9: Morning climb Gokyo-Ri, afternoon trek to Machermo-04 hrs. [+]

Rising early morning and having breakfast, start the hike with a climb to Gokyo-Ri, the highest point. A steep hike uphill for a few hours, reaching on time for sunrise views with a grand panorama of the world’s highest peaks. Enjoy the views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu with an array of snow peaks. The view includes of whole Gokyo Valley and the lakes with Nepal’s longest Ngozumpa glacier. After a refreshing morning tough hike and fabulous views back down to Gokyo, having a good rest and lunch. Afternoon walks on the same scenic route to reach Machermo for an overnight stop.

Day 10: Trek to Phortse village 3,875 m-05 hrs. [+]

From Machermo, leaving the Gokyo area on the same trail down to Dole for lunch. Afternoon walks down near to Dudh Koshi River to cross a bridge towards Phortse, a quiet and sleepy village. Check into a nice simple lodge and have time to explore around Phortse village. Where a few groups of trekkers seldom visit this isolated nice village.

Day 11: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar-06 hrs. [+]

Today’s walk leads back on the main busy trail to Namche Bazaar unto Monjo Village. From Phortse cross the bridge to Phortse Tenga, and then short winding up to Mong Hilltop. Enjoying the great superb views of giant snow peaks, down to the main trail to Namche Bazaar. At Namche Bazaar for lunch, afternoon walk down to Dudh Koshi River Valley and cross the bridge. A short steep climb to the national park entry and exit post, then reach Monjo for an overnight halt.

Day 12: Trek to Lukla 2, 846 m-04 hours. [+]

Today, the last and shortest walk of the adventure to Lukla, after a good breakfast cross over the Dudh Koshi River. Walk through a few smaller villages to reach Phakding the walk continues on a pleasant trail. Then a last climb for an hour to Lukla for the last overnight halt around the high Khumbu and Everest region. Check into a nice lodge, for lunch and last night’s dinner, afternoon is free at leisure to explore the interesting Lukla town and its market areas.

Day 13: Fly from Luka to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. [+]

Early morning breakfast and walk to Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport for a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to your hotels with an afternoon free at leisure or shopping souvenirs of Nepal’s handicrafts.

Day 14: International Departure for Homeward bound. [+]

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight homeward bound, transfer to the airport. After a wonderful adventure to Gokyo Valley Trekking.

Include

  • All ground transport in a private vehicle, including airport transfers
  • Flight transportation from Kathmandu to Lukla/Lukla to Kathmandu. (Note:- During the peak seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek (March to May and September to November), all the Lukla flights will be operated from the Manthali Airport due to congestion at Kathmandu Airport.)
  • Three nights' accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (Thamel)
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag use while trekking
  • Duffle bag for trekking
  • Three times daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • All accommodation during the Trek
  • Experience English speaking guide
  • Good porter (1 porter for every 2 clients)
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
  • Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
  • All government, local taxes, and official Expenses
  • Souvenirs - Himalayan Friendly t-shirt & cap
  • Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trek

Exclude

  • International airfares
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek.
  • Personal expense (shopping, snacks and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee), extra porters, etc
  • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the above itinerary
  • Youre travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and porters

UseFul Info

Accommodation While in Kathmandu:

Himalayan Friendly provides the best accommodation in the comfort of a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. On a 3 Star category Hotels (Kathmandu suite home) in the hub of Kathmandu in Thamel. The most active and interesting spot for travelers an easy assist to all types of needful requirements. Likewise, facilities for ATMs, Money changing counters, and various trekking and mountaineering well-stocked shops and stores. Including international standard restaurants, café, bakeries, as well banks, medical pharmacies, etc.

Trip FAQs

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Price From: $1280 (Now $150)
Group Price Available [-]
No. of People Price Per Person
1 Person $1500
2 Person $1280
3 Person $1260
4–7 Person $1200
8–10 Person $1100