Gokyo Lake, A high-altitude trekking offers excellent and rewarding views of Mount Everest in the adjacent range including lovely valleys, lush rivers and friendly people in quaint villages. From Gokyo village, you can see clearly Mount Everest from a slightly greater distance. The views in the Gokyo region are tremendous. During this trip you will observe the romantic villages of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of Gokyo Lake. It offers you the chance to observe the local peoples way of life and also you may encounter yaks. While trekking to Gokyo Lake you will be astounded by the ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung located in Khumbu region. Gokyo Lake trekking provides panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyanchung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholaste and Tawachee.
Gokyo/Gokyo Ri trek starts from Lukla after 45 minute mountain flight from Kathmandu, following up the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche, and other main villages of Khumbu, Thame & Khumjung. After Khumjung Valley we branch off from the main busy trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga and finally reaching to our ultimate destination at Gokyo. Gokyo, a one time yak pasture is blessed with two beautiful high lakes.
Trip Facts:
Duration: 16 NIght / 17 Days
Grade: Hard
Tour Options: Hotel / Lodge
Group Size: Min 2 & Max 10 Person
Elevation from: 4750m
Season: March to July / Sept to December
Detail Itinerary:
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (TIA) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseein, including Pashupathinath, syambhunath(The Monkey Temple), Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square & Patan Durbar Square. O/n at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu Flight to Lukla Trek to Phakding (2600m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 04: Phakding Trekking to Namche Bazar (3440m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. o/n at Lodge,
Day 06: Namche Bazaar trek to Dole (4200m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 08:Dole trek to Machhermo (4480m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 09: Machhermo trek to Gokyo (4790m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 10: Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) Excursion return Gokyo. o/n at Lodge,
Day 11: Gokyo trek to Dole (4200m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 12: Dole trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 13: Namche bazaar trekking to Lukla (2840m). o/n at Lodge,
Day 14: Lukla Flight to Kathmandu (1350m) Transfer to Hotel & transfer to Hotel.
Day 15: Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return. o/n at Kathmandu.
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax. o/n at Kathmandu.
Day 17: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination.