Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport. Welcome, airport assistance, and hotel transfer by our airport representative. You will be briefly guided about the hotel, city, trek route, and gears on the very night.
O/N stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
One of the most spectacular treks in the Everest region is the trek to the Gokyo Valley. After the flight from Kathmandu reaches Lukla, the Gokyo valley trek commences from Dudh Koshi river valley to Namche Bazaar through Phakding. The trek separates at Kyangjuma and resumes towards high mountains along the Gokyo Valley.
The Gokyo region is also famous for its lakes, Gokyo itself being one of the most important and famous amongst the five. Our name 5th Lake has also been derived from the Fifth lake of the region.
The trek not only serves a breathtaking palate of lakes but also the panoramic view of the whole Everst Region covering obviously the Everest, Ama Dablam,Lhotse, Pumori and Thamsekru. The view from the top of Gokyo ri makes all the trouble look like it had been nothing. It all seems more than justifying.
- Trek type...
Guided Group/Private
- Duration
15 Days
- Activity
Walking & Trekking
- Group Size
4-16
- Min. Age
16
- Activity level
Challenging
Itinerary
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Day 1. Arrival and transfer to hotel 1350m
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Day 2. Fly Kathmandu to Lukla 2800m & trek to Phakding 2600m
You will take an early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport. Within just 30 minutes of an adventurous flight, you will land at Lukla airport. After reaching Lukla you hike to Phakding which will approximately take you around 3 hours.
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Day 3. Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m
After breakfast, we head towards Namche Bazaar (3,500 meters) which is known as the gateway to Everest. The trek to Namche from Phakding is 12 km which will take you around 5-6 hours. Namche bazaar is a small village distinctly visualizing the hospitality of the Sherpa community. Also, it has several bars, cafes, and restaurants at an affordable price.
O/N stay at Namche Bazaar. -
Day 4. Day of Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar 3440m
Acclimatization to a high altitude is very important to prevent altitude sickness. On this day we explore around Namche Bazaar and enjoy the hospitality of Sherpas’s.
O/N stay at Namche Bazaar. -
Day 5. Namche Bazaar to Kyangjuma 3600m
On day three of the trek, we hike to Kyangjuma, a small village named after Kyangjuma gompa (monastery).On the way to Kyangjuma, we can see a school named after Sir Edmund Hillary. We encounter villages like Khumjung and Kunde which are remarked as the green roof villages. After walking for a couple of hours we will reach Kyangjuma.
O/N stay at Kyangjuma. -
Day 6. Kyangjuma to Dole 4038m
On day four of the trek, you hike to Dole following the Dudh Koshi river valley. Dole is a small village with limited households. Dole stay would be your first-night stay at an altitude above 4050 meters.
O/N stay at Dole. -
Day 7. Dole to Machhermo 4470m
Macchermo is a small settlement area providing high-quality shelter and medical assistance. On the fourth day of the trek, we hike to Machhermo, a village above the treeline. Machhermo is a perfect viewpoint for the mesmerizing views of Cho Oyu, Chotlatse, Taboche, and Everest.
O/N stay at Machhermo. -
Day 8. Machhermo to Gokyo 4750m
On the fifth day of the trek, we hike to Gokyo village, composed of five lakes. After 4 to 5 hours of the hike, we reach Gokyo village. Gokyo lakes will be a lifetime experience for you. The turquoise blue freshwater will mesmerize you with its beauty.
O/N stay at Gokyo Village. -
Day 9. Gokyo to Gokyo Ri 5460m to Gokyo
Gokyo Ri peak is the viewpoint to watch the Gokyo lakes. On the sixth day of the trek, we hike to Gokyo Ri peak to see the sunrise from the snow-capped mountains, the Gokyo valley, and lakes.
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Day 10 Gokyo to Dole 4038m
On the seventh day of the trek, our descending journey starts. After enjoying the mesmerizing views of Gokyo we descend to Dole. After walking for 5-6 hours we reach Dole.
O/N stay at Dole.
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Day 11. Dole to Namche 3440m
On day eight of the trek, after breakfast, we descend to Namche, the major tourist hub of Nepal.
O/N stay at Namche Bazaar.
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Day 12. Namche to Lukla 2800m
On the ninth day of the trek, after breakfast, we descend to Lukla which will take us around 7-8 hours approximately. The trekking trail is led by beautiful forests, rivers, donkeys, and suspension bridges. Officially the trek ends at Lukla.
O/N stay at Lukla. -
Day 13. Fly back to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we fly back to Kathmandu which will take us around 40-45 minutes.
O/N stay at Kathmandu. -
Day 14. Free day at Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will have a full day sightseeing around the highlights of Kathmandu valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Patan Durbar Square. These are the World recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
O/N stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. -
Day 15. Final Departure
Our airport representative will assist you with the departure formalities.
- Hotels in Kathmandu B/B plan.
- Arrival and Departure transfers.
- Domestic Flights.
- Twin sharing rooms / Tent accommodation (if necessary)
- Accommodations in tea houses B/B plan.
- National Park Entry Fee, Necessary trekking permits and documents.
- Rescue assistance.
- First aid kit, PAC bag.
- Trekking guide, Climbing guides / Asst guides & Porters.
- Food, Insurance and salary for trekking staffs.
- Travel insurance.
- International flights.
- Lunch / Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses ( All drinks, shopping ).
- Tour guide including entree fee.
- Tips for the staffs expected but not compulsory.
- Extra accommodation in Kathmandu which is not mentioned in itinerary.
- Stunning views of Mount Everest and other 8000m peaks from gokyo Ri.
- Trek up to the lakes go Gokyo Valley.
- Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Mountain flight from kathmandu to lukla.
- Explore Sherpa villages and the ancient Thami, Pangbouche and Tengboche monasteries.
- Visit a school estd by Sir Edmund Hillary in the mountain village of Khumjung.
Trip Grade
Challenging
Max Altitude
5545 Metres
Group size
2-16 Pax
Duration
16D 15N