Gokyo Valley Trek – 15 Days
Nepal
- 15 Days
- Max People : 20+
- Wifi Available
- Min Age : 10+
- Pickup : Airport
- Pickup : Airport
Description
Gokyo valley trek is considered a traditional trek that offers magnificent views of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier– the largest in Nepal’s Himalayas. The view of this region is associated with the soaring views of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8,000 m such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri above Gokyo Lake. One of the most remarkable features is the views of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2,922 m) located in the Khumbu region.
After a 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu landing at Lukla’s tiny airstrip, the adventure really begins. We spend the next few days trekking and interacting amongst the mountain people also known as Sherpa’s, we stay at local lodges and trek into the heartland of their villages. Everything is organized in conjunction with local Sherpa guides. Along the trek, we will pass Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains getting closer by the day. We will have rest days in the villages of Namche bazaar that will allow us to explore the region and acclimatize, which is very important. After trekking to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m), we return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 02 – Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 03 – Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) from Kathmandu (35 minutes) or drive to Manthali ...
Day 03 – Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) from Kathmandu (35 minutes) or drive to Manthali (4 to 6 hours) and take 20 minutes flight to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding (2610 m), 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
For Manthali – Lukla flight: Wake up around 2:30 am, drive to Manthali by shared tourist vehicle for about 4 to 6 hours, and fly to Lukla (20 minutes); Applicable for the peak trekking month of March, April, May, October and November.
For Kathmandu – Lukla flight: Wake up around 5 to 6 am and drive to the domestic airport in Kathmandu for about 30 minutes and fly to Lukla (35 minutes). Applicable for the remaining months, except peak trekking months.
Helicopter Option: You have an option to take shared helicopter flight as an alternative to the regular plane flight and avoid Kathmandu to Manthali drive. It will cost you USD 500 per person for one way in addition to the trip price. This cost is available only for those who do advance booking of the helicopter flight at least one week before the trip starts. The helicopter can take 5 passengers at once. You will reach Lukla from the Kathmandu airport in 40 to 60 minutes depending upon the weather.
Day 04 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 05 – Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 06 – Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 07 – Trek to Machherma (4,470 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 08 – Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 09 – Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) and Back to Gokyo – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 10 – Trek to Dole (4,200 m ) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 11 – Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (3,780 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 12 – Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 13 – Fly to Kathmandu (35 minutes) or Manthali (20 minutes) from Lukla (2,804 m) and same-day drive ...
Day 13 – Fly to Kathmandu (35 minutes) or Manthali (20 minutes) from Lukla (2,804 m) and same-day drive to Kathmandu (4 to 6 hours). Overnight at a Hotel.
Lukla to Manthli flight– 20 minutes and same day drive to Kathmandu by shared tourist vehicle for 4 to 6 hours (Applicable for the peak trekking month of March, April, May, October and November)
Lukla to Kathmandu flight – 35 minutes and transfer to hotel by shared tourist vehicle which takes about 30 min (Applicable for the remaining months, except peak trekking months).
Helicopter Option: You have an option to take shared helicopter flight as an alternative to the regular plane flight and avoid Manthali to Kathmandu drive. It will cost you USD 500 per person for one way in addition to the trip price. This cost is available only for those who do advance booking of the helicopter flight at least one week before the flight date. The helicopter can take 5 passengers at once. You will reach Kathmandu from Lukla airport in 40 to 60 minutes depending upon the weather.
Day 14 – Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 15 – Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure.
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