Everest Gokyo Valley Trek - 12 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Fly to Lukla (2828m/9279ft) 35min and trek to Phakding (2780m/9121ft) 3-4 hrs walk
2 stops
1
Flights to Lukla
Today an early morning transfer to the airport for 35min short but scenic fight to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the Everest region. The views from the plane are stunning, providing dramatic sights of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Phakding
After landing at Lukla airport, we walk for 3 hours to the town of Phakding with few up and downs along the Dudh Koshi River. Stay overnight at the tea house in Phakding. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast )
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft) 5-6 hrs walk
1 stop
3
Namche Bazaar
Today after breakfast, we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, crossing this majestic river numerous times on exciting suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, from Larja Dobhan the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. Stay overnight at a tea house In Namche Bazaar. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Rest/acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
1 stop
4
Everest View Point
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward trekkers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, the beautiful Ama Dablam and many more. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast), Tea/Coffee
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Trek to Phortse Tanga (3690m/12106ft) 3-4 hrs walk
1 stop
5
You will climb the Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns to the north. There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3973m which descends from Khumbila (5761m).You will visit Mohang, the birth place of re-incarnate Lama of Rongbuk monastery of Tibet who introduced Buddhism in Khumbu region. The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dush Koshi. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
4 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek to Dole (4200m/13780ft) 3-4 hrs walk
1 stop
6
You will climb steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests. The trail passes through many Kharkas-the summer settlements used to by Sherpas while bringing herds of yaks to graze. The route passes through the settlements of Tongba (3950m), Gyele (3960m). Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
4 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Trek to Machermo (4470m/14665ft) 4-5 hrs walk
1 stop
7
From Dole the trail climbs steadily along the side of the valley, rhododendron forest giving way to scrub Juniper as altitude increases you will pass through many summer settlements, used when Yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of us are excellent views of Cho Oyu while backing down the valley is peaks of Kantiaga and Thamsherku. This is a short day trek and we arrive at Macherma(4410m),around lunch time. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trek to Gokyo (4790m/15715ft) 4-5 hrs walk
1 stop
8
Beyond Machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8,153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4,390m. The route descends to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4,690m, where you can find the Lama Foot prints then finally up a boulder-strewn path to Gokyo at 4,750m, on edge of the third lake. Gokyo a small settlement but slowly growing with about 6-8 lodges at present. Gokyo with its glacial lake and the surrounding high snow capped mountain certainly makes this place one of the gem of Khumbu region. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Full day in Gokyo
1 stop
9
Today an early morning your guide will take you to the Gokyo Ri (5463m/17923ft) for sunrise view. From here you will have chance to full part of Mt Everest and Cho-yu and lake in the valley and biggest glacier of the named Na-Jumpa glacier. Back to hotel for breakfast and after breakfast in the afternoon you will have chance explore up to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Trek to Dole (4200m/13780ft) 4-5 hrs walk
1 stop
10
After wonderful time in Gokyo valley and Gokyo-Ri , today after breakfast re-trace back to Dole via Machhermo. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Trek to Namche (3440m/11287ft) 4-5 hrs walk
1 stop
11
Namche Bazaar
Today after breakfast star same trail with big descend till Phortse Tanga than ascend to the Mongla dada from where trail goes slow down all the way to Namche. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Trek to Lukla (2828m/9279ft)) 5-6 hrs walk
1 stop
12
Lukla
Today after breakfast you will re-trace back to Lukla with few up and down. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Fly back to Kathmandu(1350m/4430ft )
1 stop
13
Kathmandu
Today an early morning your guide will take you to the airport for short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Up on arrival you will be picked up and transfer to the hotel by our airport representative. Stay over night at the hotel. Included standard meals (Breakfast )
35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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