Gokyo Lake 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.
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Facts of the Trek |
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Grade: |
Moderate to Strenuous
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Best season: |
Feb - May,
Sep - Nov |
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Per day walking: |
5 – 6 hours |
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Type of Trek: |
Teahouse |
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Duration: |
16 days
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Maximum Elevation: |
5483 m |
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Trekking
Highlights |
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World Highest
Mountain (Mt. Everest)
Romantic Gokyo region
Buddhist monasteries
Authentic Sherpa Villages
Explore Gokyo Lake
Khumjung valley, Hillery School and Khunde
Hospital
Sagarmatha National Park
Panoramic views of Cho Oyu , Gyachung Kang ,
Everest, Lhotse , Makalu , Cholaste and Tawachee
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Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phadking
(2700m)
Day 04: Phadking to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche (3420)
Day 06: Namche to Phortse Thanga (3500m)
Day 07: Phortse Thanga to Dole (4200m)
Day 08: Dole to Machhermo (4410m)
Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Gokyo
Day 11: Gokyo to Phortse
Day 12: Phortse to Namche Bazaar
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 16: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.
(Note: B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
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here for detail trekking itinerary:
Cost Information:
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size,
duration and services required. Please contact us via
our website with your details to obtain a quote.)
Cost Includes:
Transportation to and from Kathmandu by air or road as
per itinerary.
3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch &
dinner) including the coffee and tea.
Accommodation in tea house or provided tents during the
trek as mentioned in the trek type.
Accommodation including breakfast at 3-4 star hotels in
Kathmandu.
Highly experienced Government licensed guide and
necessary porters during the trek.
Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide
/ porter insurance and salary, general equipment,
national park and conservation area fees.
Kathmandu City Tour with an Experienced Tour Guide (
Kathmandu , Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur) depends on your
time frame.
Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC).
Airport transfers
Cost Exclude:
International airfares
International Airport Departure Tax
Trekking Equipment
Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in
Kathmandu
Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic
beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
Airport departure tax to be paid in rupees on your
departure 1760 rupees
entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of
issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your
arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu .
Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs,
accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or
damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly
advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
Tips & Gratuities
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Everest Region Trekking Map |
