Gokyo Valley Trek 13 Days trip code: EH092

Best Months

  • March-May
  • Sept-Nov

Duration

  • 13 Days

Grade / Difficulty

  • Strenuous

Accomodation

  • Local Tea-houses

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Want to see the raw Everest region?

Gokyo Valley Trek package means trekking beyond 5000m in lesser trekked region of Everest. This trek is perfect for those trekkers willing to trek in a peaceful and less used trails of Everest region.

Similar to other packages to Everest region, this trek also starts from Lukla.

Having said that this trek doesn’t lead you to the Everest Base Camp or Kalapattar, this doesn’t mean it is an easy trek, it is as adventurous as other packages as it goes beyond 5000m to Gokyo Ri.

Gokyo Valley trek is not less exciting than the popular Everest Base Camp Trek. Though it doesn’t consist EBC & Kalapatthar it comprises all other highlights of Everest region like world's largest glacier, Ngozumpa, the scenic 360-degree view of Himalayan giants that including Everest, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Shishapangma & Lhotse among others from the top of Gokyo Ri.  

The glacial lake view scattered around the valley right under the shadows of towering Himalayan giants is also one of the major attraction of this trek.  

Since the Gokyo Valley falls under Everest region the incredible glimpses of Sherpa culture, their lifestyle and the rich wildlife of highland Himalayas of Sagarmatha National Park are obvious in this package

 Highlights

⦁ The sighseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley

⦁ The incredible Sherpa culture and hospitality of  Khumbu & Gokyo Valleys

⦁ Beautifully located Sherpa villages and the ancient monasteries within them

⦁ The adventurous walk   with awe-inspiring Himalayan panorama dominated by Everest

⦁ The landmarks like Gokyo Lake & Gokyo Ri from where world's highest mountains look very close

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WHATS INCLUDED
  •  Pick Up from Airport to Hotel Hotel to Airport
  • Accommodation during trek available everyday en-route (local lodge)
  • Licensed trek guide & local porters during trek 
  • Everest Conservation entry permit
  • Trekkers' Information Management System Fees
  • Kathmandu-Lukla - Lukla Kathmandu Flight ticket
  • Airport transfers with an escort by Private Vehicle
  • Insurance for all staff & porters
  • All applicable government tax.
Day to Day Itinerary
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  • Day 01: : Arrive to Kathmandu; transfer to your hotel
  • Day 02: : Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding 2,652m/8,700ft
  • Day 03: : Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft
  • Day 04: : Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
  • Day 05: : Trek to Dole 4200m/ 13779ft
  • Day 06: : Trek to Machharmo 4470 m/ 14665 ft
  • Day 07: : Trek to Gokyo 4790 m/ 15715 ft
  • Day 08: : A day in Gokyo, hike to Gokyo Ri, Fifth Lake and its surroundings
  • Day 09: : Trek back to Dole 4200m/13779ft
  • Day 10: : Trek back to Namche 3440m/ 11,283ft
  • Day 11: : Trek to Lukla
  • Day 12: : Fly back to Kathmandu
  • Day 13: : Depart Kathmandu
Service Excludes
  • Nepal visa 
  • International flight fare
  •  Food and drinks 
  • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire in Kathmandu)
  • your travel Insuarnce 
  • Tips for Guide and Porter, 
  • Your insurance & Medical Expenses

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Day 01:: Arrive to Kathmandu; transfer to your hotel

Flying in to the Himalayan nation Nepal is different in itself. Witness the towering Himalayan giants’ minutes before landing Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu if the weather permits. Enjoy the cordial Nepalese welcome in arrival terminals of the airport and drive to your designated hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02:: Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding 2,652m/8,700ft

Today the real adventure of the Gokyo Valley Trek begins. Trans Himalayan flight to world’s one of the thrilling airports Lukla is sheer aerial adventure of the trek. Lukla is the gateway to Khumbu. As soon as we reach Lukla our trek begins.  As the trek to Phakding along Dudh Koshi River Valley begins, the sights of beautifully painted stone mani walls manifest Khumbu culture. The views of Himalayan peaks Kusum Khangkaru and Kongde Ri brings us closer to high altitude nature. A short introductory trek of 3 to 4 hours will bring us to Phakding, which is the home to 500 years old Pemacholing Monastery.  Overnight on local teahouse

Day 03:: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft

Today we begin the trek with uphill climb. We cross pass Rimshung Monastery and Uchhecholing Monasteries and arrive the entrance to natural world heritage site Sagarmatha National Park. Trekking further we arrive to Larbha Dobhan. A final steep uphill climb for an hour or so, which offers the first glimpse of Everest throughout brings us to Namche, the legendary Sherpa village of Khumbu.  The day's trek is almost 6 hours.

Namche the financial hub of Khumbu has modern faculties like banks, internet cafes, money exchangers and bars. We will stay in a fine teahouse in Namche.

Day 04:: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization

We have already reached the altitude of 3440m; hence a day rest to get customized with high altitude is essential. However, we will walk to nearby hotspots around Namche that helps acclimatization and offers an opportunity of cultural exploration. Overnight in Namche.  

Day 05:: Trek to Dole 4200m/ 13779ft

Chasing the trail via Khyangjuma that has gentle ups and downs, we arrive to Sanasa.  From Sanasa Everest looms right before our eyes. Crossing over Mong La Pass, we reach to Khumjung, a culturally beautiful village at the foothill of Mt. Khumbila. Sliding down to Phortse Tenga and savoring the beauty of nature that include woodlands, mountains, waterfalls and deep valleys we arrive to Dole. Overnight in Dole. 

Day 06:: Trek to Machharmo 4470 m/ 14665 ft

The trek today begins with the steep uphill climb along Dudh Koshi River Valley Lhabarma. Enjoying the scenic views of mountains including Cho Oyu, Kantega and Thamserku among others beyond Lhabarma we reach Luza. Chasing the sandy trail we arrive to Machhermo. The view of Dudh Koshi River Valley from Machhermo is simply stunning. Machhermo is the destination in Khumbu with Himalayan Rescue Hospital that provides classes for altitude sickness. Enjoy the stay in Machhermo. 

Day 07:: Trek to Gokyo 4790 m/ 15715 ft

Though the trek today doesn't gain much altitude the sights throughout the walk are incredible. While getting 400m high in total we encounter first Lake of Gokyo in about three hours of walk from Machhermo. The view here is amazing as turquoise lake of Gokyo has backdrop of towering Himalayan giant Cho Oyo. Heading further we get to Gokyo Valley, which is a paradise on earth; peaceful and serene in the lap of world's tallest mountains including Everest. Overnight in Gokyo.

Day 08:: A day in Gokyo, hike to Gokyo Ri, Fifth Lake and its surroundings

Today we have an extra day in Gokyo to savor the beauty around Gokyo. The hike to Gokyo Ri 5483m that lies left to Gokyo settlement offers the best 360 degree view of soaring HImalayan giants. Towering Himalayan peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang and Makalu among others feast our eyes from the top of Gokyo Ri. Moreover, the day walk to fourth lake (Thonak Tsho) and fifth lake (Ngozumba Tsho) lake is awesome. Undeniably one the best views on earth is here. Mt Cho Oyu and the world's biggest Ngozumpa glacier are seen at its best from here. Overnight in a teahouse at Gokyo.

Day 09:: Trek back to Dole 4200m/13779ft

On the retracing trail, which is now downhill we trek back to Dole via Machhermo and Luza. Being used to with the high altitude and walking the trek is relatively easier today. Overnight in Dole.

Day 10:: Trek back to Namche 3440m/ 11,283ft

Continuing to trek along the retracing trail, we cross over Mong La Pass and arrive to Sanasa. Further trekking downhill, we arrive to Namche for the overnight stay. This time in Namche we have no restrictions. Enjoy the success and explore around the Sherpa hotspot to breathe the freshest Everest air, to feel the nature closely and to meet the families of bravest mountaineers on earth. Overnight in Namche.

Day 11:: Trek to Lukla

The last day of the trek ends at Lukla with pleasant and easy downhill walk. On arriving Lukla enjoy your success and have a pleasant time strolling around the small Himalayan town as you are still in the lap of Himalayas savor the best of it for the last time in Lukla.

Day 12:: Fly back to Kathmandu

With loads of memories and adventurous experiences we fly back to Kathmandu. On your arrival at Kathmandu we will escort you to your hotel. Enjoy the farewell dinner with us in typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu in the evening.

Day 13:: Depart Kathmandu

Our representative will escort to the airport for the final see off to your onward destination. Have a safe flight and visit Nepal time and again we have much more to show.

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  • Group Size During Trek
    Trekking in Nepal is regarded as rewarding experience for the nature lovers. In our featured website products, we generally run the trip with the minimum of 2 persons in a group. The given program is just a suggested itinerary which can be customized as per the client’s preference.  However, if you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families for any number of people we would be happy to arrange a personalized trip only for you in your suitable period of time.

    We also arrange TREKS FOR SINGLE WOMAN. If none of our fixed group departure dates work for you and you do not have anyone to accompany you, you can still be able to make your preferred trip with us. There is absolutely nothing to worry about making it solo trip. We assign local guide, porters etc who you can trust your life with.

    Normally for a group, we provide 1 main guide, 1 assistance guide along with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers. Moreover, for every additional 2 trekkers, 1 more assistance and a porter will be provided.

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  • Trek Guides and staff.
    For trekking, we provide local experienced trek guide who can communicate well with the guests and explain well about the trails, customs and traditions of the local community living in the area. The role of the trek leader is to ensure that the trip runs smoothly. He will share their local knowledge, co-ordinate the day to day running of the tour. If you have any problems on the tour, please let your Trek Leader know so that steps can be taken to put it right.

    We are a well stabilized adventure company and we employed professional trek leader (who are based on English speaking and few are multi-lingual's) and required crew member (they have basic knowledge of communication). We also provide the training to our staff increasing their work efficiency. And our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guide book. You will have good chance to learn Nepali phrases, cultural things and more on your Trekking.

  • Ecstatic Himalaya trained its guide/trekking staff on following course.

  • Trekking Guide Training & licensed- Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre
  • Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
  • Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
  • English Language KEEP
  • Conservation & Biodiversity TAAN
  • Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association

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  • Trip safety
    Once, you confirm your trip, it is our responsibility to make your trip wonderful without creating any difficulties. Hence, we have prepared our itinerary in such a way that it will properly acclimatize you. Also, we request you in advance to have regular exercises and make habits to walk in a daily basis. Similarly, during trek, you will be fully guided by our professional trekking guides and supporting team. They are properly trained in regards to safety and first aid. Even, we have every set up in case of emergency such as high altitude medicine and Gammow Bag (High altitude Chamber bag). Please note High altitude Chamber Bag is used to provide heat in your body and it is available on certain cost. Moreover, to let you familiar with altitude, you are suggested to walk slow and steady and ensure for proper acclimatization.

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  • Climate and weather condition during trek
    Weather in the mountains is extremely unpredictable. The nights are generally cooler and the days are warm. Winter (January and February) will be bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected!

    Everest Base Camp trek is likely to have a wide range of temperatures depending on the altitude and the time of day. In the mountains up to 3,500m the nights will be cool, normally around 5 degree C, and during the day temperatures sometimes rise to 25 degree C. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20 degree C to -15 degree C.

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  • Permits and Fees
    In Nepal, you most require permits and fees to enter a certain areas such as World heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing as well. All the trip prices are including the cost of relevant permits and entrance fees. In case of any such conditions we will inform you if required any additional permit fees before you make a booking with us.

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  • Travel Insurance
    While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and required to issue from your home land and we do not arrange or sell insurance.

    Travelling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. Your insurer should be well familiar with our itinerary that you have booked and must have agreed to cover all activities being undertaken during trip. Meantime, it is not compulsory that our all the assigned trip are facilities with Heli-rescue. You will not require heli rescue insurance for Tibet Tour as it is not possible to provide such facility.

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  • Altitude Mountain sickness
    AMS is the abbreviation for Acute Mountain sickness also termed as the High Altitude Sickness. AMS is one of the challenges that the trekkers/ climbers might face during their climb in the mountains. As you reach higher in the altitude the oxygen level gradually decreases. If a person tries to climb too quickly then there is a higher chance of getting AMS. The major symptoms of AMS is headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, difficulty in sleeping. However, AMS can be avoided by using some precautionary measures such as drinking plenty of water, eating enough food and walking in the steady pace. Our experienced guides who have been working in the Himalayas will help and instruct you for further measures.

    Ecstatic Himalaya will provide a well-qualified and experienced guide who has a good knowledge about AMS as they can recognize the early symptoms and advise medications for instant relief. We have designed our trips in such a way that the clients get full acclimatization and proper rest. You will also be provided with a Gamow bag upon request at an additional charge which is considered a major gear to reduce the effect of AMS. In the worst case scenario, we shall arrange a rescue and evacuation using a helicopter whose cost should be covered by your travel insurance.

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  • Acclimatization
    We are experts at operating at high-altitude. Every trip we run has a realistic acclimatization programme. Our treks are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. We can provide 'Gamow Bag' as a precautionary measure as per your request on hiring basis. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. All trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness, and our leaders are trained to administer them and to know the symptoms.

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  • Physical Fitness
    We strongly recommend our clients for consulting the doctor before planning your holidays. You should obtain professional advice from a travel clinic or your local GP about which vaccinations to have before you arrive in Nepal. Your doctor will advise current inoculation requirements. If a doctor has recommended against travel or indicated travel may be inconvenient then inform us of the details. On all trekking and exploratory trips technical experience is not required, hiking/camping experience is an advantage, but by far the most important thing is a positive attitude and a generous amount of determination. We strictly maintain hygiene foods on the trek. We carry extensive medical kits and, if the need should ever arise, we are able to evacuate seriously ill group members by helicopter. We run regular first aid courses for our all trekking guides and Sherpa helpers.
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