Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking

The Gokyo Valley offers a spectacular high mountain scenery. Fly to Lukla and visit Namche Bazaar, famous starting point for countless treks and expeditions.

Even though there are routes that take you closer to Mt. Everest, the view from the Gokyo Lake over to the highest mountain on earth is known to be the most beautiful one, taking in a wide vista of snowy white mountains.

Length: 12–14 days Trek level: moderate/hard
Accom.: lodges
Max. height: 5350 m
Best time: October–December
February–May

 

Itinerary of the trek
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel
Day 2 Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, 2805 m (1 hr flight). Continue trekking to Phakding, 2652 m (2–3 hrs)
Day 4 Phakding to Namche Bazaar, 3440 m (6–7 hrs)
Day 5 Rest day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Dole, 4050 m (6–7 hrs)
Day 7 Trekking from Dole to Machermo, 4430 m (5–6 hrs)
Day 8 Rest day in Machermo
Day 9 Trekking from Machermo to Gokyo, 4860 m (6 hrs)
Day 10 Exploration day around Gokyo Valley
Day 11 Trekking from Gokyo to Luza, 4320 m (3 hrs)
Day 12 Trekking from Luza to Khumjung, 3845 m (5–6 hrs)
Day 13 Trekking from Khumjung to Monjo, 2850 m (5–6 hrs)
Day 14 Trekking from Monjo to Lukla, 2805 m (4 hrs)
Day 15 Flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu (1 hr flight)

Please note: Variations of the here shown itinerary are no problem, even appreciated. My ambition is to trim the trek for your individual timetable and budget. Please contact me for any further questions.

 

Service Include:

  • Pick up & drop off on your arrival and departure;
  • Two nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis;
  • A professional trekking guide (one guide for one group);
  • Necessary number of porters (one porter in between two people);
  • Trekking Entry Permit;
  • National Park Fee;
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System);
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticket guide and client;
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner during trek;
  • Simple guest house accommodation during the trek;
  • Insurance for guide & porter that includes their emergency rescue;
  • Necessary equipment for guide & porter;
  • Emergency rescue arrangement (Makes sure your insurance will cover it);
  • First aid kit;

Service Exclude:

  • International flight fare and Nepal Visa Fee;
  • Travel medical insurance;
  • Meals in Kathmandu;
  • Alcohol and any drinks on the trip;
  • Tips for guide and porters;
  • All expenses of a personal nature e.g. toilet paper, medicines, and confectionery etc.;
  • Any other cost raised by unforeseen circumstances;

NOTE: I believe in quality service. Our major concern is the safety and well being of our guests. All our trips run on the same principle. Our guides and porters are full time employees of our company who have got proper training to lead trips in the mountains. We always make sure there is no compromise in services to ensure your comfort and safety