Gokyo Valley Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport received by staff and guide and for a short drive to your hotels. Situated in the hub of Kathmandu city, around Thamel an exciting location. After checking into your rooms with refreshment our guides will brief regarding the treks. Evening a welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant to get familiar with the culture and Nepali food.

Morning after breakfast, an exciting tour of Nepalese culture and historical tour around Nepal's landmarks and World Heritage Sites. Rest of the day after an interesting tour, with time for trek preparations.

Morning depart from the hotel after an early breakfast as time for flight to Lukla transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking through security, then board in a small aircraft either Dornier, Twin Otter or similar plane. Flight of 30 or 35 minutes, enjoy the views of Himalayan panorama with glimpse of Mt. Everest. On landing at Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport, Lukla town the gateway to various adventures around Khumbu and Everest regions. From Lukla, after collecting the baggage’s, then getting organized follow the guide through the town of Lukla. From the main gate of Lukla, downhill, and then on gradual winding path past serval villages, adorned with prayer monuments. As the walk follows Dudh Koshi River with short ups and down to Phakding for overnight stop around Khumbu and Everest regions.

After a pleasant overnight in Phakding, the walk today takes you to Namche Bazaar, the hub town of Khumbu. Morning from Phakding, walk leads to short down and ups, the trail leads through Bhenkar village. Then crossing a long bridge above Dudh Koshi River with short steep climb to Monjo village. Where Sagarmatha National Park entrance located, Sagarmatha a name for Everest, the Sherpa calls Chomolungma. From here a short down to cross another bridge to reach Jorsalle the last settlement before Namche Bazaar. A popular lunch spot en route to Namche Bazaar, enjoy lunch with the sound of the river. Afternoon walk on the river bank amidst
dense forest of rhododendron and pines, then cross over a high bridge. After the bridge following winding uphill trail to Namche Bazaar for two overnights stops.

Namche Bazaar, the hub of Khumbu villagers where once a week a busy colorful Market held on Saturday. Hence the name tagged as Namche Bazaar, full of shops, stores, restaurants and café with fresh bakeries. Includes banks with fancy lodges and hotels, an ideal place for rest day and acclimatization.

At Namche Bazaar enjoy the morning walk on top of a high ridge for grand views of Mt. Everest. Includes, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam with series of giant snow peaks, having time visit the nearby museum. Interested people can take a hike up to Everest View Hotel, the first luxury hotels around Khumbu.

After an enjoyable rest at Namche Bazaar, morning walk up for short while and then on scenic trail to Gokyo. The walk follows along with glorious views of Snow-mountain range. From here first hour on pleasant trail to Kyanjima near Shanasha, then our route diverts north with steep climb. Then reach on top of Mong ridge at 3,973 meters, enjoy the superb panorama of the snow peaks. From Mong, on downhill to Dudh Koshi at Phortse Tenga for lunch stop, located by the Dudh Koshi River gorge. Covered in dense trees, afternoon route leads uphill to Dole for overnight stop, a small settlement with few nice good lodges.

From Dole, on entering en route to Gokyo Valley, today a short walk to Machermo. Morning starts with short climb to reach an open ridge to follow a ridge to Lhabarma Kharka at 4,325 m. Then walk to a small settlement of Luza at 4,390m; as walk proceeds with first glimpse of Machermo. Enjoy the views of Cho-Oyu peaks, then walk down below a small river gorge with short climb to Machermo for lunch and overnight stop. Rest of the afternoon at leisure for short hike around Machermo.

Today the walk leads to Gokyo Valley and the lakes, morning a short steep climb to a ridge top. Then following a scenic trail to Pangka 4,545m, and then climbing a rocky path into ablation valley. As the trail climbs reaching the first lake and second lake, then reaching third lake at Gokyo. Located above the main 3rd Lake of Gokyo also called Dudh Kunda, due to the white icy top. Enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge for two overnights and lunch in one its nice good lodge. Afternoon relax and enjoy the views of Mt. Cho Oyo, the world’s 06th highest, and Gyachung Kang, as it reflects on Gokyo Lake.

Start the morning hike walk across the lake, and then a steep climb to the top of Gokyo-Ri. After a hard climb of few hours rewards brilliant sunrise over chain of snow peaks. Overlooking world’s four highest peaks, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu with Mt. Cho Oyo. The view includes of whole Gokyo Valley and the lakes with Ngozumpa the longest Glaciers around the Himalayan range.
After a refreshing morning capturing spectacular views walk down to Gokyo for breakfast and lunch. Rest of the day explore around the beautiful Gokyo Valley, surrounded by giant snow-capped mountains.

Today a long day walk but easier with gradual path and downhill to Phortse Village. After a marvelous time at Gokyo, with climb to the highest point of the trek at Gokyo-Ri. Leaving the lodge, an easy short morning walk towards Na close beneath Ngozumpa Glacier. A small Yak herders called Na. The walk continues further down, on the opposite of Dudh Koshi River, then coming across back into tall trees. Then reaching at Phortse a quaint and sleepy farm village for overnight in one of its simple lodge.

From Phortse, morning walk across the bridge over Dudh Koshi River to reach Phortse Tenga. A shot winding ups to Mong Hill, from here down to join the main route to Namche Bazaar. At Namche Bazaar for lunch stop, afternoon follow the downhill path to Dudh Koshi River, and then to Jorsalle village. From Jorsalle crossing a bridge and with short steep up to Sagarmatha National Park post. A short walk from the park exit post reaches to Monjo for overnight halt before Lukla.

Enjoy the last day walk downhill to cross a bridge, then following the trail to Phakding. From Phakding on gradual winding trail with last final climb to Lukla for last overnight night stop. After an exciting and marvelous adventure to Tengboche Monastery around the high Khumbu.

Morning walk to Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport after a good early breakfast, as time for a short flight to Kathmandu. Check into the airport counter and then board in a small aircraft. Enjoy the plane heading downhill, as it lifts high above the green hills with panorama of the Himalayan range. Then on landing at Kathmandu airport transfer to your respective hotels, rest of the day at leisure.

A free day in Kathmandu, reserved as contingency in case of flight delay, and might lead to cancellation sometimes. Which happens sometimes due to unfavorable and bad weather conditions. If all goes well according to the planned itinerary day, enjoy the free day for another tour and shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great experience on Gokyo Valley Trekking. As time for the international flight transfer to Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. Then bid farewell to the guide, staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, or to next port of call.