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Destination
Everest Tour and Trek
Duration
13 days and 12 nights
Difficulty
Easy
Max. Elevation
1000 m
Group Size
Max. 10 pax
Accommodation
Standard Options
Vehicles
Private Luxury Tourist Vehicles
Food
Only includes meals, No bed: No meals included
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is an amazing Himalayan adventure which provides an unprecedented combination of natural beauty, high-altitude adventure, and cultural experience. It is a journey that illustrates the peaceful Gokyo valley, the glacial lakes of blue color, and the peak of Gokyo Ri, where the panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, as well as Cho Oyu is truly impressive.
The excursion is less congested and more quiet because, unlike the bustling Everest Base Camp trail, this hike gives trekkers an opportunity to view the Himalayan scenery in a serene and less-saturated setting.
The trip commences in the busy city of Kathmandu and then starts with a beautiful flight to Lukla and progressively moves up to the beautiful villages of the Sherpas like Phakding and Namche Bazaar. The trekkers pass through rhododendron forests, alpine scenery, and glacier moraine on the way and experience Sherpa culture and traditions. The expedition is filled with demanding mountainous paths and the slow pace of relaxation, providing a moderate experience that can be enjoyed by people who are ready to engage in adventure and find an escape on the contrary.
Its blend of dramatic scenery, cultural exchanges, and the incomparable feeling of achieving Gokyo Ri make it ideal to all nature lovers, photographers, and people who want to see the Himalayas in a different light, other than the most frequented tourist destinations.
The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is the one that leaves a great impression, giving a memory of the clean lakes, high mountains, and welcoming hospitality of the mountain.
The expedition starts with a Kathmandu to Lukla flight, the entry point to the Khumbu region. Lukla has a trail along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding and slowly ascends to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. There is an acclimatization day so that the body is safe in higher altitudes. Beginning at Namche, the walk deviates from the more vintage Everest Base Camp path and into the lesser-known Gokyo Valley through Dole and Machhermo, and is a beautiful walk with breathtaking mountain scenery and serene scenery.
The core of the trip is the Gokyo village and its clear glacial lakes. The trekkers climb Gokyo Ri very early in the morning so that they can view the world amazingly with 360-degree views of the four highest mountain peaks in the world.
The same way back involves going down along Machhermo, Dole, Namche Bazaar, and finally Lukla, where they will board the plane to Kathmandu. The path will be a combination of adventure and culture, as well as peaceful natural scenery, which will make the entire Himalayan trekking experience complete.
On reaching Tribhuvan International Airport, the full visa procedure and change of flight to the Kathmandu hotel. The rest of the day is spent sightseeing in the colorful Thamel, or getting ready to take the trek.
Early-morning flight between Kathmandu and Lukla. The starting point is Lukla; then, starting and moving up the Dudh Kosi River, make a light walk up to Phakding to enable your body to adapt to the rising altitude.
Hike up the pine forests and suspension bridges, slowly overcome numerous ascending trails that lead to Namche Bazaar, the busy Sherpa town and bartering centre within the Khumbu region.
Sightseeing in Namche Bazaar. Additional things that one can do are visiting the Sherpa Museum, the Everest View Hotel, or nearby points of view to help in the acclimatization process.
Quit Namche Bazaar, rhododendron forests and tiny hamlets, and arrive at Dole. It has beautiful Himalayan sceneries that is worth taking in as you ascend uphill.
It is a gradual ascent up into the alpine regions to Machhermo. View Cho Oyu and other mountain ranges, and have a possibility of wildlife viewing of yaks and mountain goats.
Travel through a picturesque route to the blue Gokyo Lakes. Visit the biggest lake, Dudh Pokhari and have a peaceful mountain view.
The Gokyo Ri climb in the early morning will offer great views of the Himalayas to the trekkers. Subsequently, go to see the scenic Fifth Lake (Thonak Cho), which has breathtaking views and then go back to Gokyo village.
Start the trip all the way back to Dole, following the path and having other views on the beautiful valley scenery on the way.
Go on and head to Namche Bazaar. Enhance the picturesque scenery and have one more night in this colorful mountain city.
Climb on the Dudh Koshi, then back to Lukla. Take a retrospective look at your trip and spend the final evening in the Khumbu area.
You fly back to Kathmandu on an early morning flight. Spend the day out shopping or resting in your hotel.
Post breakfast, take the memories of the Himalayas and Sherpa culture and move on to Tribhuvan International Airport, where you will take an onward flight.
Trekkers require:
These can be arranged by trekking agencies or obtained in Kathmandu or Lukla.
Recommended coverage:
Average cost: USD 90–140 for a 2-week policy.
Lets you trek with a light daypack
Number of people
Price per person
Solo Tour
$799.00
2 - 3 people
$783.02
4 - 6 people
$767.04
7 - 9 people
$759.05
10+ people
$743.07