Gokyo Valley Trek Overview
Gokyo Lake
One of the most attractive choice of the Everest base camp trek , famous for its trek around the Himalayas is the Gokyo Valley Trek finally leading to a quiet tranquil 19 lakes of religious importance to both the Hindus and the Buddhist Situated in the highest altitude is a spiritual uplifting experience in itself. Besides its unique geological marvel of high glacial fed lake systems. Gokyo Valley Trek is an exciting, albeit strenuous 14 day uphill feat gaining a 2500 meter altitude advantage throughout the trekking with wonderful sightings and experience of the flora and fauna through the Sagarmatha National park and remarkable witnessing of the high settlement Sherpa culture and food through ethnic villages like Dhole, Machhermo, Thame, Sansa. with the impressive comforting views of mountains like Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8475m), and Mt. Everest (8848.86m) .The highest point of Gokyo Ri (5360m) gives you panoramic viewing of the Everest massif and the wide open Everest valley.
Outline Itineraries
| Day | Activities | Height | Walking Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. | 1300m | |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation | 1300m | |
| Day 03 | Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding | 2800m | 3-4 hours |
| Day 04 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 05 | Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar | 3440m | |
| Day 06 | Namche Bazar to Phorste Village | 3810m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 07 | Phorste to Machherma | 4470m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 08 | Machherma to Gokyo | 4800m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 09 | Hike to Gokyo RI (5357m) and back to Gokyo (4800 m), 5-6 hours | 5357m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 10 | Gokyo to Dole | 4200m | 3-4 hours |
| Day 11 | Dole to Namche | 3440m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 12 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2650m | 6-7 hours |
| Day 13 | Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu | 1345m | 0.5 hour |
| Day 14 | Transfer to the airport for your onward journey |