Gokyo Lake Trail Trek, Gokyo Lake Trail Trekking, Gokyo Lake Trail Itinerary

Trip Overview

This wonderful trek takes yoou into the heart of the Khumbu valley. This high-altitude alpine trek explores the heart of the Sherpa homeland, entering to Lukla then visiting Namche Bazar and Tengboche, before ascending the stunning Gokyo Valley to the glacial lakes under the great peak of Cho Oyu (8,153m.). Here we can climb Gokyo Ri 5360 meter for a marvelous view of Everest and the rest of this high mountain wilderness. We rejoin the classic route to Everest Case Camp used by all the great climbing parties when attempting the peak from the Nepalese side.

There is ample time for acclimatization, and at the higher altitudes we are able to get well away from the most trekked areas. Our aim is to visit the Gokyo and hiking to Gokyo Ri, which offers another fabulous view of Mt. Everest along with a host of other great peaks. Our 11 days trek will end at Lukla and scenic and panoramic fly back to Kathmandu.

Outline Trekking Itinerary: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,652m.)
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazar. (3,440m.)
Day 04: Namche Bazar rest for acclimatization and explore.
Day 05: Namche – Dole (4,040m.).
Day 06: Dole – Machharmo. (4,410m.)
Day 07: Machharmo – Gokyo. (4,750m.)
Day 08: Gokyo –Gokyo Ri Peak (5,360m.) – Gokyo.
Day 09: Gokyo – Dole. (4,040m.)
Day 10: Dole – Namche Bazar.
Day 11: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Kathmandu free.
Day 14: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Cost Includes

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
1 English speaking trekking guide and necessary Porter. (1 Porter between two member)
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 10 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Trekking Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.