Gokyo Valley Trek in the Sagarmatha National Park takes you to Gokyo Ri mountain (5,350 m/17,562 feet) on a harsh course passing barren jungles, high-altitude negotiations, as well as numerous suspension bridges. It is especially well-known for the sights of turquoise Gokyo lakes, the world’s biggest glacier – Ngozumpa Glacier, and also some of the globe’s tallest hills – including Everest (8,848 m/29,028 feet), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Mount Lhotse (8,516 m), and also Mount Makalu (8,463 m). If you have actually finished timeless Everest Treks, this trekking should provide you with a various experience.
Highlights of Gokyo Valley Trek
- One of the globe’s greatest flight terminals in Syangboche (3,780 m).
- Check out the society and also way of lives of the local Sherpa people.
- Everest (8,848 m) Mt. Lhotse( 8,516 m), Cho Oyu( 8,201 m) as well as Mt.Makalu (8,463 m).
- Discover Sagarmatha national forest – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Petition wheels, colorful flags, peanut stones, high suspension bridges.
- Vast array of plants and also animals.
- Wildlife like musk deer, colorful pheasants, snow leopard, and also Himalayan tahr.
- Gokyo Valley and also Gokyo Lakes (4,700– 5,000 m).
- Khumjung Abbey- said to house a yeti-scalp.
- Stone houses and fields around Gokyo Valley.
- Astonishing scenic sights from Gokyo Ri (5,350 m/17,562 ft).
About Gokyo Valley Trek and Hiking Route:
For those that intend to try something new in the Sagarmatha National Forest, the Gokyo valley trekking can be their best option. A walk around the Sagarmatha national park provides you with different sights of the Mountain ranges.
The path offers excellent sights of four of the highest possible hills on the planet. Gokyo Lake areas exist completed by the humongous Himalayas and look sensational. The trip awards travelers with calm monasteries, varied cultures and traditions, as well as varied floras & faunas. There is so much more to see. This trip raises swiftly, so a slow as well as stable speed aids win the race.
We begin our journey with an euphoric 40 minutes trip from Kathmandu to Lukla. Traveling above the high hills as well as hills gives you with a various experience.
When we get to Lukla, we take a short walking to Phakding (2,650 m). Today’s job will aid you to acclimatize.
The adhering to day, you will certainly leave Phakding for Namche Fete( 3,440 m) – the portal to Everest. Heading to Namche, after getting in the Sagarmatha National forest, you can get the first glances of Mt. Everest.
Namche Bazar is a throbbing vacationer hub full of stores, resorts, dining establishments, and cafes specifically tailored to offer travelers. You will certainly spend a day at Namche acclimatizing.
After a day at Namche, you will continue to Dole while taking pleasure in the sights of Mount Amadablam (6,812 m) and also Khumbila (5,761 m). Dole exists a little head of Phortse Tenga.
The hiking from Dole to Macchermo will certainly be very pleasing as you will certainly be trekking on a route filled with dynamic prayer flags. In the right period, you can see yaks grazing on fields on your method.
On the 6th day of your trip, you will leave Macchermo as well as reach Gokyo village. En route, you will certainly pass Phanga – a location committed to individuals shed in landslides. Gokyo looks wonderful, adorned by hills, glaciers, and oligotrophic lakes. Given that it will not suffice to value all the sights of Gokyo, you will be spending one added day at Gokyo village.
We circumnavigate the Gokyo Village as well as immerse ourselves in the beauty of Gokyo Lakes. Gokyo Lakes comprise a sequence of 6 of the globe’s highest possible freshwater lakes. With a tough yet satisfying ascend to Gokyo Ri (5,350 m/17,562 feet), you will certainly witness the exquisite beauty of the Mountain ranges. You will appreciate close-up views of four of the highest optimals – Mount Everest (8,848 m/29,028 feet), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), as well as Mount Makalu (8,463 m).
Along with the rustic beauty, these lakes have spiritual importance as well.
After a day at Gokyo, you will descend to Phortse (3,950 m). Though we took two days to get to Gokyo from Dole, we will certainly cover this distance in one day while returning. This is feasible as we will be coming down.
The descent continues from Phortse to Namche Fete with a dense forest alive with musk deer as well as mountain goats.
On your tenth day, you will certainly return from Namche hiking through Phakding to Lukla. This will certainly be the last day on the tracks. Right before getting to Lukla, you will pass a remarkable town called Toktok, recognized for its unique sights of the snow-capped hills. You will certainly spend your last night in the trip area at Lukla.
The complying with early morning, you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. We really hope that your flight will certainly be kicking back, and you will certainly find yourself swamped with memories produced during the trek.
Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu (1,400 m/ 4,593 feet) to Lukla (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) Hike to Phakding (2650m/ 8562ft).
We start with a 40-minute trip to Lukla, followed by a 3-hour stroll to Phakding. From Lukla, we travel to Chaurikharka town and descend to Dudh Koshi Ghat (2,530 m). After going across the Dudh Koshi River and also hiking via beautiful landscapes, you will certainly reach Phakding (2,650 m). The short and also refreshing day enables you to season at an increased elevation. Phakding is the starting point for the Everest trip, and it has everything from gear and accommodations shops to cafes and also restaurants. In your spare time, you can go to the well-known Rimishung Abbey.
Day 02: Trek from Phakding (2,650 m/ 8,562 ft) to Namche Mart (3,440 m/ 11,285 feet).
A complete day of hiking begins as we trek along the Dudh Koshi River financial institutions crossing numerous suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. The thrilling yet wonderful path will make your expedition very wonderful. After strolling for a couple of hrs, you will certainly reach Monjo Village. Little ahead lies Sagarmatha National forest, where we register our permit and go up the forest. From here, you will have the ability to obtain your initial peeks of Mount Everest. With the timbers as well as stone-paved way, you will finally reach Namche Exposition, where you will rest for the evening.
Day 03: Rest day to season at Namche Fete.
Today, we will pause and acclimatize to the thinning air. Nonetheless, you will certainly not simply be resting idle. You will certainly be straying via the alleys of Namche as your body adjusts to the altitude. We recommend you treat on your own to bakery things from the renowned pastry shops in Namche.
You will also trek to Sagarmatha National forest and also Khumjung (3,790 m). Individuals think that the Khumjung monastery houses a yeti scalp. You will also be going to Hillary’s Institution as well as several old abbeys on your way to Khumjung. If you desire, you can hike to Khunde as well. As you return from Kunde, you will additionally be going to the local yak farm.
A must-not-miss place is the Syangboche Airport (3,780 m) – one of the highest airports worldwide. If you wish to see Everest some more, you can trek to Everest View Hotel.
Day 04: Hiking from Namche (3,440 m/ 11,285 ft) to Dole (4,200 m/ 13,270 feet).
The trail to Dole includes many uphills and also downhills. We come down till Mong La Pass (3,957 m) before getting to Phortse Thenga. After Phortse, you will certainly be going through want forests packed with remarkable floras and also faunas. As you travel onward, sights of Mount Amadablam (6,812 m) and also Mount Khumbila (5,761 m) arise. After that we ascend to get to Dole. As you get closer to the destination, the views obtain spectacular.
Day 05: Hiking from Dole (4,200 m/ 13,270 ft) to Machhermo (4,470 m/ 14,450 ft).
You will be passing by a number of trailside shrines and great deals of petition flags up until Lapahrma. From Lapahrma, you can obtain an impressive view of Mount Cho Oyu (8,201 m) – the globe’s fifth highest possible mountain. Additionally, the sights of Mount Kantega (6,782 m) and also Thamserku (6,623 m) will not fall short to enthrall you.
In the process, you will certainly come across lovely meadows with grazing yaks – at the ideal season. While appreciating the picturesque views, you will walk through Luja Valley to get to the stunning village of Machhermo.
Day 06: Trek from Machhermo (4,470 m/ 14,450 ft) to Gokyo (4,790 m/ 15,584 ft).
After days of rising, we finally reach our destination – Gokyo Town. From Machhermo, we require to walk for concerning an hour to get to Phanga. Phanga has an area dedicated to individuals that lost their lives in the landslides.
As you move ahead, you stumble upon an iron bridge that results in Longpongo (4,690 m) lake. This lake indicates what is ahead next. You will certainly continue to traverse through the unpleasant Ngozumpa Glacier moraines. Little in advance, you will certainly witness a sequence of Gokyo lakes with unsurpassed charm. The lively color combination of lakes as well as the Mountain ranges is past description. We remain overnight at Gokyo Town. With its mix of mountains, glaciers, and lakes, Gokyo village is nature’s prized treasure.
Day 07: Rest day to season at Gokyo. Early morning top of Gokyo Ri (5,400 m/ 17,814 ft).
One day in this enigmatic town of Gokyo Ri is inadequate. So we have actually designated another day to take in and also marvel at the natural charm of this village.
You will be hiking to Gokyo Ri (5,430 m) to see the excellent panoramic sights – consisting of an unbelievable glimpse of Mount Everest. The landscapes is certainly magnificent. Unlike the Everest Base Camp Trip, from Gokyo Ri, you can witness the mighty Himalayas as well as lovely turquoise lakes as well as glaciers at once. After a healthy lunch, you can discover in and around Gokyo towns. You will invest the remainder of the day bordered by the remarkable landscape in total serenity.
Day 08: Trek from Gokyo (4,790 m/ 15,584 ft) to Phortse (3,950 m/ 12,959 feet).
After an interesting journey to Gokyo Lakes, it is time to return. We bid bye-bye to Gokyo Town and travel back to Phortse, past the dense forests loaded with rhododendrons flowering as well as pheasants flying according to period.
The descent is less complicated. So within a day, we will certainly cover a distance that took us 2 days during the climb. As you stroll back, you will certainly be thinking back about numerous views and places that you passed before. We slowly lose the sight of the Himalayas, yet the ambiance is such stunning as well as pure that you will enjoy our walk to the greatest.
Day 09: Trek from Phortse (3,950 m/ 12,959 feet) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,285 feet).
As we end our trip to Gokyo Lakes, we head back to Namche from Phortse. You will certainly be walking past the thick forests alive with animals like musk deer and also hill goats. The trail back is high downhill, and your rate increases. From the course, you will enjoy the final views of Mount Everest while bidding process goodbye to the expedition region. You will certainly be relaxing at Namche on today.
Day 10: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,285 feet) to Lukla (2,850 m/ 9,350 feet).
Today you will certainly be obtaining final up-close sights of impressive mountains impending on the horizon. The path is mostly downhill from Namche to Phakding. Our trip passes through little villages, narrow forests, and also exhilarating suspension bridges. We will finally reach Phakding after a gentle walk through Benkar. As we continue to Lukla, we further get to a tiny town called Toktok. Toktok supplies special sights of the snow-capped hills near it. At some point, you will reach Lukla, where you will be staying over night.
Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400 m/ 4,593 feet) from Lukla (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft).
After morning meal, you will be taking an early morning trip to Kathmandu. Your trip from Lukla to Kathmandu will certainly be a loosening up one as you rest your tired muscles. You will certainly most likely be swamped with memories you created throughout the trek. Your trip finishes in Kathmandu, and also you will have an entire day to spend easily. If you desire, we can organize a city trip of Kathmandu. As lovely as the hills, the culture around the city is a must-see prior to you call it an end to your holiday.
What is included?
Airport transfer by Himal Tourism office representative in a private vehicle
3 nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis
12 nights’ accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide after 5 trekkers, porters (2:1)
All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
Domestic Airfare for Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
Sagarmatha National Park Fees and Khumbu Permit
Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Adventure Certificate
Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek- must return back after the trek
All government and local taxes as applicable
What is not included?
Nepal Visa – (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)
Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
Travel insurance
Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
Cost incurred during emergency, evacuations
Tips for Guide/porter/driver
Anything other than not mentioned in “Service Includes”
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