After breathtaking flight to Lukla your Gokyo Vallley Trekking starts. Your journey continue to Namche. From Namche, we catch route to Tengboche, dole, Machermo and heading to Gokyo. We stop for a day at Gokyo for sightseeing and the best views of Himalayas. Gokyo Valley Trekking offers the awesome view of Mount Everest and the Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Cho Oyu peaks. We continue our Gokyo Valley trekking to base camp and back to Lukla via Labuche, Tengboche and Namche Bazar – Gate way of Everest Region. The highlights of the Gokyo Valley Trekking are:
Incredible views of Mt. Everest, Chholatse peak, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Khumbila, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga and more
Gokyo lake, Gokyo Ri, Gojumpa Glacier and Tengboche Monastery
Sherpa's Culture
Flora and Faunas
DAY 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrival , meet and transfer to hotel . Check in at hotel . If time permits visit Swayambhunath Stupa . If not stay at hotel .
DAY 02: Kathmandu Tour (B)
After breakfast , proceed for sightseeing covering Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square . In the afternoon , meet our trekking guide or office representative for trek preparation and briefing about trekking programs . Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding [2,652m/8,700ft]: 3 - 4 hrs walk (BLD)
After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport . Upon arrival , do packing and start trek to Phakding. Rest at hotel . You can visit Monasteries and Overnight at Hotel .
DAY 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar [3440 m/11,280 ft]: 5 - 6 hrs walk (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel . Start our strek to Namchbazar via beautiful forests , Rivers , villages with spectacular sceneries of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m) , Mt. Everest . Overnight at stay at hotel and
DAY 05: Namche Bazzar [3440 m/11,280 ft]. Acclimatization (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel . Day rest at Namchebazar , gateway of Everest Region . You can visit around Namche Bazar and explore Sherpa people and their culture . It is advisable to make some thousand steps during your stay at Namche for good acclimatization . Dinner and overnight at hotel .
DAY 06: Namche Bazzar - Phorse Village [3810 m/ 12,496 ft] 5 - 6 hrs walk (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel . We start our trek to Phorse Village . On the way we enjoy wonderful views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. Enroute , we may spot wildlife like pheasant, musk deer , Himalayan Thar and more . The route meet at Sansa , the major junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp trail . We continue our journey through Mongla pass (3975 m) with good Himalayan sceneries of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Mt. Khumbila , the sacred mountain of Sherpas in Khumbu region . Reach Phorse village . Dinner and overnight at hotel .
DAY 07: Phorse Village - Machhermo-[4,470 m/ 14,663 ft] 5 - 6 hrs walk (BLD)
After breakfast we start our journey to Phorse and continue trek throigh Dudh Koshi river , waterfalls , Bridges and forests . Arrive at Dole and continue climb the trail via Lhabarma leads to Luza (4360 m). Later ascending to Dudh Koshi valley and trail goes to Machhermo , the last major settlement on the way to Gokyo. Dinner and Overnight at hotel .
DAY 08: Machharmo - Gokyo [4800 m/15,744 ft]: 5 - 6 hours walk (BLD)
Breakfast and start climb through Chorten and reaches at Pangka (4480m) . We descend to river bank and continue climb up to the Ngozamba Glacier. We cross a bridge and follows the valley with Longpongo Lake at 4690m. We can see more lakes on the way like ; Taboche Tsho lake , Dudh Pokhari . Dinner and overnight at lodge .
DAY 09: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri [5357 m/17,570 ft] 5 - 6 hrs walk (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel . The day for acclimatization . But we make day hike to Gokyo Ri , the best viewpoint of Everest Region. Also we enjoy the views of Thonak Tsho and Ngozuma Tsho . Further , we climb up to a hill for the best views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. Later back to Gokyo village. Dinner and Overnight at Lodge .
DAY 10: Gokyo to Dole: 3 - 4 hrs walk (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel and we start trek back passing through Gokyo Lakes . The trail Continue to descend Phangka and enjoy view of Himalayas Thamserku , Cho Oyu, Kangtega amd continue journey to Doloe via Machhermo. Dinner and Overnight at hotel .
DAY 11: Dole – Namche Bazar 4 - 5 hrs walk (BLD)
Aftre having breakfast we start trek back to Namche with good vies of flora and faunas . Today we enjoy vies of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega , Lhotse Upon arrival at Namche , check in at hotel . Dinner and overnight at hotel .
DAY 12: Namche Bazaar - Lukla: 6 - 8 hrs walk (BLD)
Breakfast at hotel . We start to descend to Lukla . Enjoy scenic views on the way . Upon arrival at Lukla , Check in at hotel . Rest of the time on your own . Evening Dinner and overnight at hotel .
DAY 13: Lukla - Kathmandu (BD)
We take early Morning flight to Kathmandu . You will enjoy the flight with incredible Himalayas sceneries . Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport , transfer to hotel . Rest of the time on your own . Evening Dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural show . Overnight at hotel .
DAY 14: Final Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel . Free till departure. Transfer to airport for your return flight . Farewell and wish you safe journey back to home with sweet memories.
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We advise you to check below list before your departure fortrekking:
For Head Protection:
Sun hat or scarf
Sunglasses with UV protection
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
For Upper Body Protection:
T-shirts
Light thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and jacket
For Hands Protection:
Lightweight gloves
waterproofHeavyweight gloves
For Lower BodyProtection :
Under Garments
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
For Feet Protection:
Thin, lightweight inner socks
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter
Accessories:
Sleeping bag ( Rated for below 0 degree Centigrade )
Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
Basic First Aid Kit bag
Large plastic bags
Day packing bags
Trekking Poles
Water bottle
Toiletries (Toilet papers and towels)
Tooth brush and paste
Multipurpose soaps
Deodorants
Nal clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Small mirror
Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue
Hands wash
Binoculars / Guide Book / Maps / Pen / Pencils etc