About Trip:
It’s an appealing trek and journey to the fantastic Gokyo valley, Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri lying in the Himalayan region and on the west side of the Ngozumpa glacier, the largest glacier of Nepal. The journey begins after we land to Lukla then Namche Bazaar crossing Dudh Koshi river valley.
To reach the Gokyo valley, we have to pass through the grazing settlement of Yak to reach Gokyo valley which is one of the most surprising viewpoint of Nepal where we can view Mt. Everest (8848m) world’s highest mountain peak, and the other Himalayas such as Mt Makalu (8463m), Cho- yo (8201m), Gokyo peak, Lhotse, etc. The valley is surrounded by alpine lakes and numerous glaciers. From Gokyo lake, we will head up to Gokyo Ri that provides awe-inspiring Mt. Everest views.
We explore the valleys where Sherpas are an inhabitant and encounter their lifestyle, unique culture, tradition and their lovely hospitality. We can view the panoramic view of the sunrise from Gokyo peak, the valley is a shelter for the yak. Its great if we visit there in the spring season as we can experience special flowers in spring.
Trip Fact
- Destination: Nepal
- Trip Grade: MODERATE TO STRENUOUS
- Activities: TREKKING
- Altitude: 5320m
- Best season: March to December
- Transportation: Car/van,Flyght
- Accomodation: Tea house
- Min Pack: 1
Trip Itinerary
Upon the arrival at Tribhuban International Airport, a representative from Adventure High Pass will receive you and transfer to the hotel have booked.
We will go to Adventure High Pass if you arrive earlier in a day, if not we will make settlement of due amount and introduce guide.
Today, we tour to heritage sites at Kathmandu. We start a guide tour from your hotel to four heritage site in Kathmandu which is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. First we visit to Pashupatinath Temple situated in Gausala and banks of Bagmati River where Aryaghat, famous funeral site for Hindus lies. After sightseeing, we visit to Boudhanatha, the Buddhists shrine which is one of the largest stupa in the world. Boudhhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimages that include over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries and popular tourist destination. Tour leads to Kathmandu Durbar Square also known as Basantapur holds the medieval king’s palaces who had ruled over Kathmandu Kingdom once. Our last tour will be Swayambhu (the self-existent) which is one of the famous touristic areas where we find large number of monkey population. After sightseeing, we go back to you hotel and you can take rest and stay.
We will take early morning flight from Kathmandu (1400m). There are many flights for Lukla (2840 m). The flight duration from Kathmandu to Lukla is approximately 35 minutes. After we reach Lukla, we take rest for an hour while our guides and local porters prepare for the trip. After an hour rest, our trail begins to Phakding (2610 m).
From Phakding trail leads to Dudh Koshi River and valley lying to its west bank. Climbing steeply towards Benkar through a rocky ridge, we head to the magnificient forests of magnolia, giant firs and rhododendron which make the trail beautiful to walk in. We climb up to Monjo (2840m) across the kyashar and enter the Sagarmatha National Park lying beyond Monjo. Way to entrance station makes a steep rocky descent where we cross Dudh Koshi River leading us to Namche Bazaar (3440m).
After a hectic day, you need to take rest and prepare for further higher trek. This day will be a hiking day for you where we hike to the villages of Khumjung and Khunde. Our hike start from Shyanboche airstrip via climbing one hour and lead to Khunde where we pass through numerous stone Buddhist monuments. After Khunde, we head east to the large Khumjung village lying at the foot of the sacred mountain Khumbila. We then have lunch and rest for a while then follow to Chhorkung (3540m) and back to Namche Bazaar.
After hiking in Namche, we resume our trail by heading up and down the hill taking the glimpse of giant Snowy Mountain at Shanasa. 2 and half hours of hike in Shanasa and head towards the top of Mong La Pass where we can view the amazing Mt. Khubilla, Mt. Ama Dablam and Kantega. The trail leads us to riverside village named Phortse Tenga through forested region and after a long uphill trek through beautiful forest of oaks, rhododendrons and pines we reach in Dole.
Climb up to the open hill for approx thirty minutes to the hill above Dole offering spectacular mountain views of Cho Oyu. The trail heads to Lapharma village and walking about 2 hours beyond Lapharma leads to Luja. We take a short break here and continue to climb up the valley side above the river and cross spurs to grasp Machhermo where we rest, take lunch and explore around.
Today is that the massive day of Mount Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake. We tend to get to the land of Gokyo Lakes. It takes one hour to reach Phanga through the leveled path that wind passes through elevated grazing lands. At Phanga we will observe the memorials of individuals who have lost their lives throughout the landslides within the region. On the far side Phanga, we will trek slides down for a brief whereas and so step by step goes up the stony steps for associate hour to the stream. We cross the metal bridge over the stream and find into the Gokyo-Land. Welcome to Gokyo, we tend to square measure currently facing the primary Lake of Gokyo. Still walk up on the stony steps for thirty minutes to the Secong Lake of Gokyo. 45 minutes of walk on the leveled path on stony steps finally brings us to 3rd Lake of Gokyo. We'll relax within the Mountain Lodge at Gokyo.
It is an optional hiking day where we can climb Gokyo Ri only if the weather is good and view popular mountains. Walk through north of Gokyo leads to Thonak Tsho called fourth lake. We can also take pleasure of 5th lake called Ngozumba Tsho. We can also climb Scoundrel’s Viewpoint lying at the edge of Ngozumba Tsho where we can view outstanding Cho Oyu base camp and Gyanchung Kang which seems just as a stone throw away. Most importantly, we can explore the Ngozumba Glacier, the biggest glacir of the world. We stay night in Gokyo.
Cost Details
Price Include:
- All require transportation as program.
- 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and breakfast.
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu fly ticket.
- Accommodation in guest house and hotel for trekking.
- 3 times meal and 3 times hot drinks while trekking.
- 1 Guide with perfect English and experience with got. License holder.
- 1 porter for two trekkers.
- require trekking permits.
- Insurance for Guide and porters.
- fly ticket for Guide.
Price Exclude
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- All extra snacks and drink while in trekking.
- Your insurance.
- Entry fee for Kathmandu city tour.
