12 Days Private Gokyo Lake Trek

Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration12 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Immerse yourself in the wilderness of Towering Mountains. Behind-the-snow clads mountains and a pristine, sparkling green lake of Gokyo witness the mystery of nature. Experience the 9 days trek with a full of adventures. Enjoy the warm cup of coffee with the views of Mountains. Make wonderful memories with the Himalayan flora and fauna. At the altitude of 5357 meters discover a heavenly place.

What's included

  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • KTM - Lukla- KTM flight with airport departure tax.
  • Farewell dinner at an authentic restaurant.
  • Lunch
  • Insurance, wages, lodging for your guide.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and tea/coffee at the time of Meal in the Trek
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • A highly experienced, knowledgeable, English speaking and Government license holding tour guide.
  • All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary.
  • Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees.
  • Tour guide’s salary, food, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
  • Airport pick-up and drop off by private vehicle (for both international and domestic flights).
  • All meals and accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Personal nature expenses.
  • Extra expenses due to flight delay.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
  1. Kathmandu
    Pass by
    Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Lukla
  1. Flights to Lukla
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (40 minutes flight) with amazing views of Everest Region.
  2. Phakding
    12h
    Phakding is the starting point for most Everest treks, and it is full of shops, hotels, pools, and restaurants. Moreover, there are a few famous local monasteries here. Among them, you should not skip visiting Rimishung Monastery.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
  1. Namche Bazaar
    12h
    A challenging climb inside the dense Sagarmatha National Park forest will provide you with the first glimpses of Mt. Everest. Continuing forward through the woods and stone-paved path, you will finally reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
  1. Namche Bazaar
    1 day
    (Acclimatization) view a panoramic view of the Mountains, ancient monastery, ancient yeti scalp in Khumjung monastery, and the best view of Mount Everest, Sherpa tradition, and culture. visit some of the ancient monasteries and the world’s highest secondary which was established by Sir Edmund Hillary.
Day 5: Phortse
  1. 12h
    Settlement which has been developed as a model ecotourism village in Sagarmatha National Park. The trail passes through Yak Kharkas and summer settlements with a view of Khumbu La and Tawache.
Day 6: Trek from Phortse to Macchermo
  1. 12h
    Trek from the exciting trail that is not so difficult with the panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Thamserku to Machhermo (4470m) village. Explore the settlement of Sherpa.
Day 7: Trek from Machhermo Village to Gokyo (4800m)
  1. Gokyo Lakes
    12m · Admission ticket included
    A significant change in the landscape along the river. We will walk through the beautiful rhododendron forest and pass through a waterfall
Day 8: Climb Gokyo Ri
  1. Gokyo Ri
    2h
    We have a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo-Ri at an elevation of 5,483m, stunning views of the super Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier, and an incredible
    panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, including the giants Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang.
Day 9: Trek Down to Dole
  1. Khumbu
    Pass by
    Following the trail, we will descend to Dole
Day 10: Ascend to Namche Bazaar
  1. Namche Bazaar
    12h
    There will be a gentle heading downhill to the lower elevation from Pheriche. The easy walk all the to Namche bazaar.
Day 11: Namche to Lukla
  1. Lukla
    12h
    This is our last day of trekking in Gokyo Valley as we return to Lukla where we began our trek. After the path climbs up to Monjo and then runs easily to Benkar, Phakding, and Lukla.
Day 12: Flight Back to Kathmandu
  1. Kathmandu
    Pass by
    After breakfast, we fly back to Kathmandu for about a 35-40 minutes flight. Transfer to the hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from any Hotel

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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