Gokyo Valley Trek

Duration
14 Days
Highest Location
Gokyo Ri
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Arrival
Kathmandu
Min Pax
01 Pax

Duration:
14 Days
Trek Starting Point:
Lukla
Trek End Point:
Lukla
Difficulty Level:
Moderate
Max-Altitude:
5463m
Min Pax:
01 Pax
Accomodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Tea house during Trek
Meals: Breakfast in KTM & all meals during the trek

Trip Introduction

Gokyo valley trek is one of the very well-known and adventurous trekking routes of Nepal. Gokyo valley trek presents to you an extraordinary and once in a lifetime experience to witness the beauty of the world’s tallest and

prettiest mountains, exquisite glaciers, including Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the whole Himalayan and second largest in the world. It is possible to trek on the Gokyo valley throughout the year, but the best time

to trek are the periods from March to May and September to December. The beginning of this trek commences with a 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This journey takes you through the magnificent valleys of Dudh

Koshi, rich in atypical biodiversity, century’s old Buddhist monasteries, and traditional Sherpa villages and finally brings you to the footsteps of the renowned Namche Bazaar, the epitome of Sherpa civilization, and a gateway to classic Everest route.

Also, it offers the picturesque and close-up views of Mt. Everest (8,848m) and other equally splendid peaks like Ama Dablam (6,812m), Thamserku (6,623m), Lhotse (8,516m) and Nuptse (7,861m), after passing two nights at Namche.

After exploring and adapting to high altitude at Namche, we move onward to Dole, Machheremo, Luza, and Gokyo, our ultimate target. After this, we climb the Gokyo Ri, which stands 5,357 m tall, to witness the spectacular sunrise at the Himalaya.

Subsequently, two and a half hour walk later, the view from the ridge above the Gokyo peak is incredible. Four peaks which stand taller than 8000m are visible from Gokyo Ri, including glorious Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and

Makalu, and the beautiful emerald Gokyo lake, along with other smaller mountains. The view of Everest from Gokyo Ri is more stunning than from Kalapatthar. The sight of the terrific ice ridge between the Ghyangchung

Kang (7925m) and Cho Oyu (8201m) is one the highlight as seen by Khumbu. You can extend the trek by going over the Chola pass to Everest base camp, for more remarkable mountaineering adventures to recall.

Outline Itinerary

- Day 01
- Arrival day in Kathmandu (1300m)
- Day 02
- Trek Preparation Day
- Day 03
- Flighty from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding(2610m)
- Day 04
- Trek from Phakdhing to Namche Bazaar (3445m)
- Day 05
- Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
- Day 06
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole. (4150m)
- Day 07
- Trek from Dhole to Machhermo (4470m)
- Day 08
- Trek from Machhemo to Gokyo (4790m)
- Day 09
- Trek to Gokyo ri and Descend down to Dole (4200m).
- Day 10
- Trek from Dhole to Namche (3445m)
- Day 11
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2830m).
- Day 12
- Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 13
- Free Day / Recovery day in Kathmandu
- Day 14
- Final departure from kathmandu

- Day 01
- Arrival day in Kathmandu (1300m)
  
  On this day you will be landed at the Capital City of Nepal-Kathmandu (1300m/4265 ft). It is the only International Airport in Nepal. You will be received by Sherpa Himalaya Representative.
  
  Then with a brief introduction, you will be welcomed by flower Garland. You will be taken to your hotel where you can rest and freshen up to keep away Jet Lag. You will get a nearby location map from the hotel reception and you can explore around.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 02
- Trek Preparation Day
  
  Today you will also be introduced to your respective Guide for Gokyo Valley Trek. If you have anything to buy for your trek then you can purchase from the stores around. In the evening you will have to pack only the necessary and important items that you need during the Trek and rest you can either store at Hotel or with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  We recommend you use the company Duffel bag as there will be less chance of misplacing in an airport and easier to find in case of missing.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 03
- Flighty from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding(2610m)
  
  Today you will need to wake up early in the morning. You will be notified by Sherpa Himalaya about the time. You will be received by a private vehicle and dropped to Airport together with the Guide. You will have a very amazing Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. You will witness lovely villages and Aerial view of Himalayan ranges around. With clear weather, you will have a clear idea about the Landscape of the Hilly and Himalayan region.
  
  As you arrive Lukla, we will take a short Rest and have breakfast or lunch according to the time of Arrival. After that, you will start your Gokyo Valley Trek trail to Phakdhing. It will take around 2-3 Hours of Trek. You will make your overnight stay here.
  
  Phakdhing is Elevated at 2610m/ 8562 ft. Before you arrive at Phakdhing the trail will be normal with some steep downhill and with normal uphill Trek. You will also have the first sight of Mountain Kusum Khangguru (6,369m) from Thado Koshi which is at height of 2580m.
  
  Overnight at Phakdhing
- Day 04
- Trek from Phakdhing to Namche Bazaar (3445m)
  
  After a very comfortable stay at Phakdhing, we will climb up towards Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 feet), Namche Bazar is a small town in Himalaya which used to be very famous trade center.
  
  You will encounter an amazing panoramic view of the Everest Region. Some of the popular Mountains are Mt. Lhotse, Mt Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse and Mt. Kongde, Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Khangtega and many more. People used to get things from Tibet and sell making the main market point Namche. You will have plenty of hotels and souvenir shops. You can also get the option to buy any Trekking gears and necessary clothes you might need in case you missed any from Kathmandu or Luka.
  
  During your ascent to Namche Bazar, you will encounter 5 Bridges to cross. This moment will also be one of the memorable. This Day will be a bit harder than the previous Day. You will face a normal uphill walk as well as steep uphill. With recent updates, the trails are made more proper and easier.
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazaar
- Day 05
- Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
  
  Acclimatization is an Extra Day where you will be introduced to a new elevation but the overnight will be at the same spot. It is done so to keep your body familiar with the new environment and to escape from Altitude sickness.
  
  Acclimatization Day will play a vital role to prevent you from Altitude sickness. This Day we will Hike up to Everest View Hotel which has an elevation of (3880m / 12729 ft.) It is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site.
  
  You will encounter an amazing panoramic view of the Everest Region. Some of the popular Mountains are Mt. Lhotse, Mt Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Kongde, Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Khangtega and many more.
  
  We will return back to Namche for lunch and after lunch, you will have a free day and can explore the local place.
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazaar
- Day 06
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole. (4150m)
  
  Today we will head towards Dole. We will now enter 4000m+ elevation. You must keep your body well hydrated. You can witness Mt. Everest as you finish your climb over the Namche. Then, slowly we will trek enjoying beautiful nature with great big mountains.
  
  Overnight at Dole
- Day 07
- Trek from Dhole to Machhermo (4470m)
  
  Today our destination will be Machhermo. As we enter more into elevation we will witness fewer trees. You will find many Junifer plants along the trail. During the ascend towards Machhermo you will able to see the beautiful views of Mt. Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and some other mountains.
  
  Overnight at Machhermo
- Day 08
- Trek from Machhemo to Gokyo (4790m)
  
  As usual, we will start our trek after breakfast. Today we will head towards our Last Destination Gokyo Valley. You will feel the Mt. Cho Oyu right in front of us. We will descend down nearby the fast-flowing river and then start uphill to the deposits of Nepal’s largest Glacier Ngozumpa Glacier. Gokyo is a small village with a big sacred lake on the side.
  
  Overnight at Gokyo
- Day 09
- Trek to Gokyo ri and Descend down to Dole (4200m).
  
  Today we will climb to Goyo-Ri. A perfect place to capture the landscape of the village, lake, and the mountains. This point and the landscape you see from here can take your breath away, make sure you take your camera with you to take this incredible memory with you. You will witness an amazing view of Mt. Cho Oyu from the viewpoint. Today we will descend down to Dole for overnight.
  
  Overnight at Dole
- Day 10
- Trek from Dhole to Namche (3445m)
  
  Today we will descend down slowly enjoying the nature and villages around. A good picture with a combination of villagers, villages, and mountains can be captured. After a few hours of continuous walk down we will reach the location where we had our first Acclimatization stay[Namche Bazaar].
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazaar
- Day 11
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2830m).
  
  Trekking down from the same trail we made earlier, we are at Lukla. The trail down will be easier than earlier ascends.
  
  Today is the last day of your Gokyo Valley Trek and meet with the staff. After the last day meet and greet with the members we will prepare for our flight to Kathmandu tomorrow.
  
  Overnight at Lukla
- Day 12
- Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
  
  Today we will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You will be picked by Sherpa Himalaya representative and dropped to Hotel.
  
  After this beautiful and adventurous Three Pass Trek, you can have a proper rest at your hotel. An extra free day is programmed by Sherpa Himalaya. A free day is kept to recover if in case the flight gets delayed.
  
  On timely arrival to Kathmandu, you can use the free day as a day to explore and shop for your family, or else you can also make a short city tour.
  
  Overnight at KTM
- Day 13
- Free Day / Recovery day in Kathmandu
  
  As mentioned above this day is specially programmed to recover if the Lukla- Kathmandu flights get delayed due to uncertain changes in weather.
  
  With timely arrival, you can Explore the Thamel market and shop for your family. You can also make a short city tour to explore some World Heritage Site.
  
  You will be invited for the Last farewell dinner with Sherpa Himalaya Executive.
  
  Overnight at KTM
- Day 14
- Final departure from kathmandu
  
  Today morning you Sherpa Himalaya representative will be there at your hotel for the last meet. You will be dropped at the airport considering airport time.
  
  Sherpa Himalaya will thank you for an amazing time together and handover Buddhist Scarf (Kha-tak) which symbolizes peace, prosperity, Long life, and Harmony to everyone and a certificate for your completion of Gokyo Valley Trek with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  With a hope to see all the beautiful people again, a warm Namaste, and a hand wave.
  
  Thank You for your co-operation with Sherpa Himalaya

Cost Include:

All transfer from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport
4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu. (B&B) 3 star level Hotel
Domestic Flight (Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu)
Tea house, accommodation during the trek.
All Meals ( Tea, Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
Trekking Duffel Bag by company
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee
TIMS Card (Trekking Permit)
Experience Trekking guide
Assistant “Sherpa ” (For 4 Trekkers =1 Assistant Sherpa)
Required Number of Potters (2 Trekkers:1 Potter)
Insurance for Nepali Staff
All Government and Local Taxes
Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu Last Night

Cost Exclude:

Nepal Visa fee (please bring two passport photographs and cash on USD Denomination)
Personal, Travel and rescue insurance
International airfare to and from Nepal
Excess baggage charges for Air travel
Extra night stay in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the trip(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu if you return early from the trip
Extended activities and destinations
All cold drinks during the trek (mineral water, cola, beer and Bar-bills)
Hot Shower During the Trek
Battery Charge ( All electronic devices) WI-FI (internet)
Tips for guides and porters (Nepali)Tips for Guide and Staff
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter (in case needed)

Trekking
- Hiking Poles
- Trekking Wind Proof Jacket
- Water Bottle
- Trekking T Shirt
- Sun Cream
- Sun Glasses
- Socks
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Shoes
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pants
- Inner Thermal
- Head Lamp
- Hat
- Thin Gloves
- Thick Gloves
- Flip Sweater
- Down Jacket
- Trekking Bag
- Portable Charger
- Sun Glasses