Gokyo Valley Trek

12 Days

There are five lakes, out of which three are met on the way and two of them are remained beyond Gokyo Village. Interested parties having one more extra day can easily make them visit with wonderful explorations of that part as well. The trek parties having longer time and if want to give a try on one of the exciting 5000 meter passes trek, can easily extend the trip by doing Renjo La – the pass on the west of the village above the third lake or continue to Cho La to join to the EBC valley. The route from Renjo La and down to Thame before arriving to Namche is more open, scenic and has chance to visit the less-touched by foreigner trekkers like Lungden, Marlung, Thame Og and Teng explored along this stretch traditional with less interacted with foreigner trekkers. The trek as presented here of 12 days without any extension truly is easy in grade and scenic in nature!

Trip type: Trekking, hiking, excursions
Group of: 1 above upto 35 people,
Locations: West of Mt. Everest, Everest National Park area, East Nepal,
Trip duration – 12 days
Max altitude: 5360m|17563ft
Season: around the year possible; best is Spring & Autumn
Difficulty level: Medium to hard

Overview

It’s an exciting trip that lets you visit some of the best scenes in the Himalayas which combines Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu and Mt. Makalu in one locale. And the lower elevation standing by these sky-scraping are probably the most heard peaks our of Himalayas, these are Thamserku, Kangteiga, Ama Dablam, Island Peak etc. This is the view of everyday throughout the journey. The entire trail is not that hard and also does not take you to the extreme elevations like any other trails on Himalaya treks often do. Therefore it can be said that this is suitable to most age group people who love outdoor activities and are hikers. Another great feature of this trek is that it brings you to explore some of the wonderful lakes located in the lap of Himalayan peaks. There are five lakes, out of which three are met on the way and two of them are remained beyond Gokyo village. Interested parties having one more extra days can easily make them visit with wonderful explorations of that part as well. The trek parties having longer time and if want to give a try on one of the exciting 5000 meter passes trek, can easily extend the trip by doing Renjo La – the pass on the west of the village above the third lake or continue to Cho La to join to the EBC valley. The route from Renjo La and down to Thame before arriving to Namche is more open, scenic and has chance to visit the less-touched by foreigner trekkers like Lungden, Marlung, Thame Og and Teng explored along this stretch traditional with less interacted with foreigner trekkers. The trek as presented here of 12 days without any extension truly is easy in grade and scenic in nature!

Itinerary

Kathmandu arrival and Hotel.

Morning breakfast and fly to Lukla (2850m|9349ft/35minute). Trek to Phakding (2640m|86620ft/4-5hrs). Easy hiking along the Sherpa villages.

Trek to Namche (3440m|11285ft/5-6hrs). Another great day in the lower section of the upper Khumbu area. Until lunchtime, its a pleasant walk thru the villages. After lunch a long slope ascending for 2-3hrs. Both sections have wonderful villages, lots of photo day!

We go for easy walking. Many places to visit or walk to. You may talk to your guide about what kind of side excursion you love to have. An 8 hrs tough hiking but superbly rewarded hike to Thame is available, but you should see your physical fitness. Pushing too much for this hike should not harm your next days trek. Anyone suitable is easily produced!

A beautiful scenic trek to Dole 4200m|13778ft for 6-7hrs. It involves some adventurous uphill and downhill walking, but end of the day amazingly rewarded with great vistas and great satisfaction of mountain trekking.

A beautiful and easy hike to Machherma (4470m|14663ft in 4-5hrs). Great sceneries all day!

Half day trek to Gokyo (4790m|15713ft/3-4hrs), exploring amazing series of lakes. There are 5 lakes. Out of the five, the forth and fifth are beyond the Gokyo village, so enroute are the first, second and third. Gokyo village is situated on the bank of the third lake. Another superb day on the trip.
After lunch you may go for visit the Gokyou Ri (5360m|17583ft 2-3hrs for go and return).

It's a down hill trail, so is possible to return all the way to Dole for the night. Amazing conclude views! I am sure you would be taking as much photos as you were on the way up! This is the charm of the mountains.

Return to Namche.
While returning, you may take the short-cut trail that directly approaches to Khumjung village. After Khumjung village, descend short to Namche.

Trek to Lukla.

Fly to Kathmandu and rest.

Fly back home or as your further program.

Services

  • Airport pick up, transfer, as program in Kathmandu
  • Flight ticket of Kathmandu to Lukla and Kathmandu,
  • Trek from Day 02 to Day 10 with all meals (daily breakfast, lunch, dinner with hot drinks), mountain lodges/guest houses accommodation,
  • 1 English speaking guide, 1 guide’s assistant (if the group is bigger of 7-10 people), necessary porters,
  • All trek permits, entry tickets,
  • Hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights based on 3 star hotel with daily breakfast/twin sharing),
  • And many more the regular & compliment services of Alpine Exodus,

Extras

  • Meals while in Kathmandu and other than the daily breakfast,
  • Personal wear, trekking gears,
  • Personal expenses, international flight tickets, Nepal visa fee,
  • Personal/accidental/travel insurance, medical assistance, emergency rescue if any,
  • Anything that are not mentioned on the “Service” [Price Including] column.
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