The trek to Gokyo provides an excellent opportunity to see an eyeful view of the Mt. Everest at close range.
This trek is to be considered as an alternative trek to the traditional Everest Base Camp trek that offers magnificent view of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier- the largest in the Nepal Himalayas.
The image of of this region is associated with the soaring view of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8000m including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri (5483m.) above Gokyo Lake.
One of the most remarkable feature of the trek is the view of tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region.
This extraordinary trek is also worthy in a sense that it offers an ample opportunity to explore the amazing destination and its impressive sight, which is beyond human imagination.
Trip Highlights
Scenic mountain flight to Lukla; Sherpa home down; Gokyo Lakes; amazing view of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu; Ngozumpa Glacier, trek up to 4th & 5th lakes, Hiking to Gokyo Lake.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
- 4 nights ccommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu as per above program.
- Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of all entry fees, tour guide, car / van.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
- 12 nights lodge to lodge accommodation in the mountain.
- 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal).
- Round Trip flight to & from Lukla & Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
- First Aid medical kit.
- Sagarmatha National Park permit.
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- Government taxes.
- Office Service charge.
Excludes
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). For detail information regarding the travel insurance, please click here.
- International air fare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100 per item to buy). For trekking equipments list info please click here.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver...
NOTE: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
Prices per person, based on 2 people traveling - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival in Kathmandu and check in to your hotel. | |
| ull day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square) | |
| Scenic flight to Lukla(2804 mtrs.) and trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.). | |
| Trek to Namche Bazar (3535 mtrs.) | |
| Namche Bazar - Acclimatization day. | |
| Trek to Phorste Drengka (3675m) | |
| Trek to Machherma (4470m) | |
| Trek to Gokyo (4790m) | |
| This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m) for the incredible views . | |
| Day trip to 4th Lake (4843m) & 5th lake - 4998m (north of Gokyo Valley), and back to Gokyo Lake. | |
| Trek back to Dole | |
| Trek to Khumjung village, big settlement of Sherpa people | |
| Trek back to Phakding | |
| Trek back to Lukla. | |
| Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. | |
| Leisure day in Kathmandu (it's also spare day incase of bad weather in Lukla). | |
| Depart |