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Gokyo Lake trek is a not more than 13 days exciting journey to the beautiful Gokyo lakes which will be worthwhile for the every penny you spend.
Gokyo is among the most popular tourist destinations leading towards the Sagarmatha base camp and other areas. Gokyo village at 4,790 metres (15,720 ft) elevation is a major centre in the area. The site is two days walk uphill from Namche bazaar. A visit to the area often includes climbing Gokyo ri.
The Gokyo Lakes are also part of an extended Everest Base Camp trek known as the EBC trek via Gokyo Lakes. This trek is commonly hiked by people with slightly more time to trek as the trail is 4 days longer than the standard EBC trek. The Gokyo Lakes trek also has the added benefit of being a circular route as opposed to the standard EBC trek which returns along the same trail.
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is a beautiful journey to the enticing Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri which is one of the most amazing viewpoints for great views of Everest and other Himalayas. The 14-day trip begins in Kathmandu where we visit several heritage sites. The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is an alternative to classical treks in the Everest region. Instead, it takes us to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri which provides exceptional views of Everest and the Himalayas. We also get to marvel at the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and the Gokyo valley from Gokyo Ri.
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trek is for those who like to walk in the Everest region without the physical stress of reaching the base camp of Everest or crossing high passes in the vicinity. It is instead for travelers who wish to try something new in the Everest region. However, for trekkers who want to reach the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain then Everest Base Camp trek is ideal. Another option for trekkers who like to conquer high mountain passes in the Everest region is the Everest three pass trek.
Outline Itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrival in Nepal, Transfer to Hotel
DAY 2: Trip preparation and meeting with guide
DAY 3: Flight to Lukla (25mins); Trek to Phakding (2650m, 4hrs)
DAY 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3460m, 6hrs)
DAY 5: Acclimatization day; Visit Khumjung (3800m)
DAY 6: Trek to Machhermo (4410m, 5hrs)
DAY 7: Trek to Gokyo (4650m, 5hrs)
DAY 8: Hike to Gokyo ri (5357m, 4-5hrs)
DAY 9: Trek to Machhermo (4410m, 5hrs)
DAY 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3460m, 5hrs)
DAY 11: Trek to Lukla (2850m, 6hrs)
DAY 12: Flight to Kathmandu (25mins), Transfer to hotel
DAY 13: Leisure/ Departure, Transfer to Airport
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Nepal, Transfer to Hotel
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by our representative. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc), pick up your luggage and look for our representative with the Altitude Trails & Adventures display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel, nearby Thamel as per your requirement. Thamel has great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping and Durbar square with its several temples and markets are nearby Thamel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 2
Trip preparation and meeting with guide
After breakfast, We will have a briefing session about the trip. Our guide will describe the trek, geographic structure, custom and traditions and about the daily events: trek duration, attractions and share other information. We will also assist you with the trekking gears and help you navigate around stores in Thamel to get them. After the preparation, if time permits, we will do a little sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar square and Thamel.
Day 3
Flight to Lukla (25mins); Trek to Phakding (2650m, 4hrs)
We take a breathtaking flight from Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) on a twin-otter plane to the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, at the Sherpa village of Lukla (2840 m), where we begin our trek into the Khumbu region. Throughout the flight, dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan range will come into view. After lunch the team will do a light stretching and warm up and start the trek for around Four hours to reach Phakding (2610 m). During the Four-hour hike to Phakding you will pass Mani stone walls, i.e., sacred for Buddhist, made from hundreds of stone tablets and giant carved boulders, brilliantly decorated with colored paints.
- You are going to land at the height of 2840 m from 1350 m (Kathmandu), so we recommend you to keep your fleece jacket, wind resistant jacket and warm hat handy though it feels hot in Kathmandu (1350 m).
Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3460m, 6hrs)
After having Breakfast at around 0800 AM, we will start our trek along the Dudh Koshi River, passing through beautiful villages of Toc Toc, Benkar, Monjo, Jorsalle crossing suspension bridges and ascending through forests to reach Namche Bazaar, a lively Sherpa town.
We will stop at jarsalle for lunch and rest. Afterwards, we will have to cross the popular Hillary bridge and walk uphill towards Namche bazaar. The ascent is 650m, which takes approx. 2-3 hrs.
Day 5
Acclimatization day; Visit Khumjung (3800m)
Acclimatization plays a key role in preparing our body for trekking in high altitude. As the elevation increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere also decreases. As we are trekking up to altitudes of more than 5000m in the coming days, resting at Namche helps us to acclimatize easily. The best way to acclimatize is walking at high altitude and sleeping at lower altitude. So, on our 3rd day of trekking, we will hike up to an elevation of 3850M.
Early in the morning, After breakfast we’ll hike up to the Everest view point. At Namche, From the hotel we will be staying, we can observe Mt. Kantega, Thamserku. From the Everest viewpoint, we’ll get the first glimpse of Mt. Everest along with Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku and other surrounding peaks. Afterwards, we’ll visit the Sagarmatha museum and hike towards Khumjung via Syangboche. On the way, we can observe the Syangboche airport, and visit the Everest view hotel.
Day 6
Trek to Machhermo (4410m, 5hrs)
Day 7
Trek to Gokyo (4650m, 5hrs)
Day 8
Hike to Gokyo ri (5357m, 4-5hrs)
Day 9
Trek to Machhermo (4410m, 5hrs)
Day 10
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3460m, 5hrs)
Day 11
Trek to Lukla (2850m, 6hrs)
The team will be following the same trail that we took on the first and the second day of the descending down the hill and crossing the Hillary bridge to reach Jarsalle and following the bank of Dudh koshi river and passing by Monjo, Toc Toc, Phakding, Thadokoshi, Cheplung and reach Lukla. At lukla, We will bid farewell to the porters who helped the entire team with carrying heavy backpacks and making it easier to complete the trek.
Day 12
Flight to Kathmandu (25mins), Transfer to hotel
The team will board the earliest flight to Kathmandu after having breakfast at Lukla. Taking off from the shortest runway of lukla airport (Tenzing- Hillary airport) is quite adrenaline pumping and fun. The flight will be 30-35 minutes. Once we check out from the airport, It will be a 30 minutes drive back to the hotel. The remaining day will be a rest day followed by a team dinner event in the evening.
Day 13
Leisure/ Departure, Transfer to Airport
If you have an Extra day and want to travel to more places in Nepal, we will assist to entertain your further stay. Or If you have a departing flight from Nepal, Our team will accompany you to the airport.
- 1. Airport/Hotel transfer
- 2. 3 star category hotel accommodation in kathmandu (B&B basis)
- 3. Welcome and farewell dinner
- 4. Private ground transportation
- 5. Flight fare : Kathmandu/ Ramechhap to Lukla (Both way)
- 6. Full board tea house accommodation during the trek
- 7. Permit and national park entry fee
- 8. Certified Guides
- 9. Porters during the trek (1 for 2 clients)
- 10. Transportation, Accommodation and insurance of guide and porters.
- 11. Duffle bag and sleeping bags to use during the trek
- 12. Altitude trails T-shirts, Route map and travel completion certificate
- 13. First aid kit
- 1. Visa fees
- 2. International airfare
- 3. Personal expenses (laundry, telephone expenses, snacks,etc)
- 3. All beverages and bar bills
- 4. Travel insurance
- 5. Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances (natural disaster)
- 6. Tips for guide and porter
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