Overview

Gokyo Valley Trek is a trekking adventure taking you to the lap of the Everest region, which is the home of the highest mountain in the world. Gokyo Ri and several Himalayan glacier lakes are collectively known as Gokyo Lakes. This place in everest region is a Sherpa village that lies beside the largest Gokyo Lakes. From Gokyo valley, we can climb to Gokyo Ri (5360m) for a heart-stopping view over Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Makalu, Cholatse and Taboche.

As the Everest Base Camp Trek has Kala Patthar at an elevation of 5545m, the Gokyo Valley Trek has Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5360m, which is on the north side of Dudh Pokhari, which is an epic vantage point, offering the kind of view over Everest that is normally reserved for balloonists or mountaineers.

You can take an air flight from Lukla airport, followed by trekking to Namche Bazar, to Phakding. The main highlighted feature of the Gokyo Valley is its location, which is a magical place that is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is full of blue glacier lakes dominated by the Himalayas of Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse, Mount Cho-Oyu and Mount Everest in a single line. The Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lakes are a holy region for both Hindus and Buddhists. Because of this, it is a place for pilgrimage as well.

If you are looking to combine your Gokyo Lake in your Everest Base Camp trek, then we have a handcrafted trip for Everest base camp trek via Gokyo Lake.

Day 1 :

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 2 :

Kathmandu valley Sightseeing and trek briefing

After your breakfast at the hotel, you can start your Kathmandu Valley exploration. Our tour guide will take you to the Swoyambhunath temple and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the afternoon, we will brief on the trek and collect the flight ticket for Lukla.

Day 3 :

Kathmandu to Lukla (2830 m) flight and trek to Phakding (2610 m)

We will catch an early morning flight to Lukla from the domestic airport of Kathmandu. 30 minutes flight will take you to the most famous airport, "Lukla airport". From there, we will start our trek after breakfast. After a trek of 3 hours, we will reach our destination for today.

Day 4 :

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3450 m)

On this fourth day of our Gokyo Valley trek, we will start our hike from Phakding. After crossing a couple of bridges and hills, we will reach Namche Bazaar which is the biggest village of everest region.

Day 5 :

Exploration and rest day in Namche – Hike to Everest View Hotel (3860 m) or Khumjung Hillary School

We will be staying in Namche to let our bodies adapt to the changes in altitude as well as the weather. This will help prevent altitude sickness.

During this day, we can explore Namche and go around the town. We can head to the Everest View Hotel or the Khumjung villages. Overnight at Namche.

Day 6 :

Namche Bazaar to Phortse Village (3810 m)

During the sixth day, we will leave Namche by following the trails of the Dudh Koshi River upstream and ascend on a trail filled with Mani walls and prayer flags.

The peaks of Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Lhotse (8414m), Taboche (6367m), and so on can be seen glimmering on the skyline. You reach Phortse village after passing through several Sherpa villages and small monasteries. Overnight in phortse.

Day 7 :

Trek to Mechhermo Village (4470 m)

The trail from phortse to Machhermo features a continuous view of the snowy peaks likeTaboche (6367m), Cholatse (6335 m), Cho Oyu (8188 m), Everest (8848 m), and so on. You make gradual ascend alongside theDudh Koshi River and pass the settlements of Kele and Luza before arriving in Machhermo. Overnight in Machhermo.

Day 8 :

Mechhermo to Gokyo (4780 m)

On the 8th, you reach your ultimate destination, Gokyo Valley. As you ascend on the banks of Dudh Koshi River with the views of the Khumbu Himalayas, you pass a few monasteries and chortens before arriving at the first Gokyo Lake.

Then, walking on the moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier, you arrive at the second lake, and finally at the third lake, behind which the ancient Sherpa village of Gokyo resides. Overnight in Gokyo.

Day 9 :

Morning hike to Gokyo Ri (5320 m) and trek back to Dole

You will spend half a day exploring the Gokyo vicinity. You can either just stroll around the village or hike up to Gokyo Ri (5360 m) for a mind-blowing vista of Cho Oyu (8188 m), Everest (8848 m), and the Mahalangur Himalayan Range.

You will also be able to see the whole Gokyo Valley and the Gokyo lakes along with Ngozumpa Glacier from the top of Gokyo Ri (5360m). Hike back to Gokyo village and then hike down for another 4 hours to Dole. Overnight in Dole.

Day 10 :

Trek to Namche Bazzar

On this day, we will hike for approximately 7 hours to the Namchebazzar from Dole. We will spend this night at Namche.

Day 11 :

Trek to Lukla

You will retrace your way from Namche Bazaar to Lukla following the trails of the Dudh Koshi River. As you trek through the rhododendron forest, you will pass many Sherpa villages, age-old monasteries, painted Mani walls, and prayer wheels before you arrive in Lukla.

Later, you can explore the small town of Lukla and surrounding. Overnight in Lukla.

Day 12 :

Morning flight back to Kathmandu and rest (explore around Thamel)

You will fly over the mountains one more time as you board your early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You can spend your leisure time either exploring the vibrant markets of Kathmandu or just resting in your hotel room. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 13 :

Depart from Kathmandu towards your own destinations

Our representatives will drop you at the airport. Share your wonderful memories of Nepal with your friends and family.

Also, we would be honored to be at your service if you feel like extending your stay in Nepal. We have several other tour packages you will most certainly enjoy.