Kathmandu 11-Night Himalayas Trekking Tour Including Gokyo Lake and Namche Bazaar

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu Arrival
1 stop
1
You will be picked up from the Tribhuwan International Airport, briefed about the tour and then stay over night at the hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Flight to Lukla
1 stop
2
You will fly to Lukla, from where you will trek to Phakding (for approximately 3 hours). Over night you will stay at a guest house.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazaar (5.30 hrs)
1 stop
3
You will trek to Namche Bazaar, the "Gateway to Everest" for a little more than 5 hours. Over night you will stay at a guest-house.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Trek to Phorste Thanga (5 hrs)
1 stop
4
After breakfast you will trek to Phorste Thanga (approximately 5 hours). The trail will climb steeply out of valley, through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers and through Yak Kharkas and summer settlements. You will be able to enjoy the views of Khumbi La and Tawache. Overnight you will stay at a guest-house.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Trek to Machherma (5 hrs)
1 stop
5
After breakfast, you will climb up the ridge, then to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu, before descending to a river and then again climb steeply to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. You should reach Machherma by early noon. Overnight stay will be at a guest house.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Trek to Gokyo (5.30 hrs)
1 stop
6
After breakfast you will trek towards Gokyo, which will be your base-camp for 3 nights and a starting point for a few trips to the surrounding areas. You will stay over night at a guest-house.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Trek to Gokyo Ri (5 hrs)
1 stop
7
After breakfast you will get ready for a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483 meters). Once there, you will enjoy great views of the Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas (Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang). You will then go back to the base-camp. Overnight at guest-house.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Trek to Dole (6 hrs)
1 stop
8
After breakfast you will descend to Dole. Over night stay will be at a guest-house.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (5 hrs)
1 stop
9
After breakfast you will descend to Namche Bazaar via typical Sherpa village of Khumjung. Leaving the mountains behind, you will descend back to the town of Namche Bazaar (3441meters). Overnight stay will be at a guest-house.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Trek to Lukla (6 hrs)
1 stop
10
After breakfast you will return to Lukla and enjoy some time to reflect on your trekking tour. Overnight you will stay at a guest house.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
1 stop
11
After breakfast you will catch a half-an-hour flight to Kathmandu, getting an aerial view on the mountains you have visited. Over night stay will be at a hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Departure from Kathmandu
1 stop
12
Kathmandu Durbar Square
You will be transferred to the Kathmandu airport.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum 2 pax per booking is required.
• On this trekking trip, you will be walking at demanding altitudes of approximately 5,554m (18,192ft) above sea level, with the possibility of extreme variations in weather; it is common for travelers to experience adverse health effects due to this altitude, regardless of your age, gender and fitness. It is highly recommended that you discuss this trip with your doctor prior to departure.

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