Gokyo trekking - Gokyo valley trekking 17 Days

Gokyo trekking Trip Profile

Gokyo trekking is moderate trekking to explore Gokyo valley , Gokyo lake & panoramic view of Everest region Himalayas.
13 days hiking to Gokyo ri for superb views of Mt Everest & Makalu
Ancient monasteries & Kathmandu valley tour

Gokyo trekking is known as Gokyo valley trekking. Gokyo trekking is one of the most popular trekking trail in Everest region . Gokyo trekking includes Gokyo Ri ( Gokyo peak), Gokyo lake, fifth lake or trek to Cho Oyu base camp , Pangboche old monastery in Everest region, Tengboche Monastery and Namche Bazaar. Gokyo trekking is famous for stunning Himalayan views of four above 8000 meters mountain at once such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m including other 27 mountain peaks in Everest region .Gokyo trekking is moderate strenuous trekking trail and at least two weeks required for gokyo ri trekking. Gokyo valley trekking is not only popular for stunning Himalayan views except that you will explore Tibetan Sherpa culture, lush valleys, beautiful landscapes , ancient Tibetan monasteries , wild animals and warm hostility of Sherpa people. The beautiful fifth lake and oldest pangboche monastery , closed view of Mt. Ama dablam make Gokyo trekking more interesting then other trekking trail of Everest region.

Gokyo trekking start from Lukla after 35 minute mountain flight from Kathmandu. Himalaya Journey Treks and expedition’s trekking guide will led you until your adventure trekking in Gokyo fifth lake and Gokyo Ri . You will follow through mountain Sherpa valley Lukla, phakding, Namche bazaar, Dole , Machharemo, Gokyo lake and finally reach the Gokyo ri and fifth lake. You may feel breathtaking Gokyo Ri and Gokyo fifth lake and Glaciers. Next day HJT trekking guide will take to you Gokyo peak 5350m highest destination of Gokyo lake trekking from where you will see one of the closed view of such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m including other 27 mountain peaks in Everest region. Since Everest trekking trail has been open Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s arrange numerous trekking groups in relevant areas with life time adventure trekking Nepal Himalaya!

Trip Itinerary
Trip Highlight
Required Equipments
Cost, Includes & Excludes
Tailor Made Trip

Gokyo trekking itinerary

Day 01. Arrival in Kathamndu 1334m, transfer to hotel Gokyo trekking briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight at kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, kathmandu by Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2630m) Walk approximately 2-3 hours
Day 03. Phakding trek to Namche Bazar (3440m ) Walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 04. Namche Bazaar Rest or acclimatization day. During this day you can hike to Thame Monastery or Everest view hotel for superb Himalayan views including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum khangaru,Khumbila,Tawache peak,Cholaste, Kongde etc.overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 05 Namche Bazzar trek to Dole(4000m) Walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 06 Dole trek to Machhermo (4410m) Walk approximately 4-5 hours
Day 07 Machhermo trek to Gokyo (4750m) Walk approximately 4-5 hours
Day 08 After breakfast, HJT guide will take to Gokyo fifth lake / Cho Oyu base camp then return to Gokyo lake. Walk approximately 5-6 hours Overnight at Gokyo lake.

Day 09 Wake up early in the morning to hike to Gokyo Ri 5350m for panoramic Himalayan views such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt, Mt. Makalu 8463m , Mt.Cho Oyu 8201m, Mt. Kangchung 6063m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m, Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m, back to Gokyo,lunch at Gokyo lake and continue to Na (4420m) Walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 10 Na trek to Phortse village ( 3867m)Walk approximately 5-6 hours
Day 11 Phortse trek to Pangboche (4135m) walk approximately 4-5 hours
Day 12 Pangboche trek to Tyangboche (3890m) Walk approximately 4-5 hours
Day 13 Tyangboche trek to Namche Bazzar (3480m) Walk approximately 4-5 hours
Day 14 Namche Bazzar trek to Lukla. Walk approximately 6-7 hours
Day 15 After breakfast Lukla by flight back to Kathmandu , transfer to hotel and overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 16 After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 17 After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you time and interested for another package trip , we will arrange accordingly such as Mt. Everest mountain flight tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour, sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley, River rafting etc.

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trekking Trip Highlights

Trekking Duration: 15 Days

Starting from: Lukla 30minetues fly from Kathmandu.

Ending at: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.

Highest access of the trek: Kalapattar 5545 Meters.

Culture: Particularly based on Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan

Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse (Lodge)or camping trek

Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest, Mt.Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse , Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Pumori, Mt.Kantega etc.

Splendid breath taking place: Trek in Mt. Everest and panoramic Himalayan scenery of Everest Himalaya region.

Nepal Trekking Equipments

Trekking Bag pack.
Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
Trekking shoes.
Sports shoes or sandal.
Trekking stick.
Trekking Hat, cat
Trekking woollen cap.
Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
Pullover or warm sweeter.
Raincoat.
4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
Hand gloves.
2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
3/4 pairs of Underwear
Eye glass
Water bottle.
Sleeping bag.
Flash or Torch light.
Camera and batteries.
Sun cream.

About trip cost:

Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.

Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:

HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:

Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:

If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip

Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:

If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.

Service Includes:-

Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis(Tourist standard category hotel)
Experienced Government license holder Trekking guide.
Trekking porter /sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.(two person will get one trekking sherpa/ porter)
Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS)
Sagarmatha National park permit
Kathmandu to Lukla /Lukla to Kathmandu both way flight ticket (both way flight cost per person $ 232)
All program as mentioned in itinerary
Overland transportation
Trekking guide both way flight ticket
Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide, and porters)
Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
International flight ticket
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipments
High risk medical insurance
Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
Nepal Visa Fee
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
Purely personal nature expenses
Tipping (Tips)

Tailor made trip:

Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has general trip itinerary of relevant trip simply to reach the destination but can’t make guaranteed that trip itinerary will suite/ fit as per your holidays so let us know to design or modify, extend or combine for tailor made package trip in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India