Everest Gokyo Trekking is an ultimate trekking package to explore the massive mountain peaks, glaciers and beautiful lakes of the Everest Region. The beauty of the Himalayas is spellbound. Once you enter in this region you will be stunned by the view of the Great Himalayas – also known as the crown of the world. Everest Gokyo trekking can be the best option for trekkers who can conquer the high altitudes, walk over the rough trials and handle the fairly cold climate that exists almost every day. The trial not only offers you natural beauty but also traditional and biological brilliance.
Best time to visit Gokyo Lake
The best time to visit Gokyo Lake in the Everest region of Nepal is during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) seasons. Specifically, the ideal months are from late March to early May and from late September to early November. During the spring season, the weather is relatively stable, and the trail is adorned with blooming rhododendron flowers, offering picturesque views. In the autumn months, the skies are clear, providing excellent visibility of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. These periods offer the most favorable trekking conditions with comfortable temperatures, making it an optimal time to explore the stunning landscapes and pristine beauty of Gokyo Lake.
After you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, our official representatives will be there to welcome you holding our Company Nameplate. And then you will be transferred to the hotel. After you reach the hotel and freshen up, your trekking guide will visit you to brief you about the Everest Gokyo Lake trek. Overnight at hotel-inclusive breakfast.
Meal include: Breakfast
Start point
Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
After our breakfast, we will catch a flight for Lukla which is of 35 minutes. Your flight to Lukla will be memorable as it helps you to fly over beautiful mountains and hills. After reaching Lukla, you will have to trek to Phakding along the Dudh Khosi River. Phakding is a beautiful place with a greenery landscape and can have the view of Kusum Kangararu from there. Overnight at guesthouse inclusive of full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We will trek through Himalayan pine and deodar forest following the Dudh Koshi River and crossing it many times to reach Namche Bazaar. On the way from Jhorsale, we will be entering the national park. Passing the place where Saturday bazaar is organized and going through some villages, we will be at Namche Bazar. You can buy the necessary materials in Namche Bazar. We will spend two days exploring lives in this area, shopping and for acclimatization. Overnight at guesthouse inclusive of full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As Namche is a cool place and the climate here is so unpredictable, so you should be physically and mentally prepared to face it. After breakfast, we will move towards Everest view Hotel/Khumjung. We have to go above Namche Bazaar and pass through Syangboche. From the top of the hill above Syangboche, you will get the splendid view of world highest peak Mount Everest(8,848m), including other peaks like Tangboche peak (6,367m), Lhotse (8414m), Ama Dablam (6,856m). After reaching to Khumjung you can visit school established by Hillary. We will start the next trek after having lunch passing the footpath of Khimde. After having a good time there we will get back to Namche. Overnight at guesthouse inclusive of full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trial is flat and easy in the beginning up to Kyangjuma which also provides you the panoramic views. But after that, the trial goes ups and downs to the valley through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests. The trek is found to be more enthusiasm when the rhododendron blooms and provides you its natural scent. In the summer, the Sherpas bring their herds of yaks to graze in these lands. The route passes through the settlements of Mong La (3880m), Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m). We can have the view of Mt. Clolatse (6335m), Mt. Khumbila (5765m), Mt. Tawache (6542m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on the way to Dole. Enjoying the view of mountains and beautiful rhododendron, we will be at Dole. Overnight at the lodge, on full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After our breakfast, we will move for Machhermo. We will catch a descending trial which is mostly steeply as it goes through the Juniper forest. We will pass Lopharma (4300m) and Luza(4360m) on the way. Little climbing, walking over the river and crossing a small pass, we will be at Machhermo. It is said that in 1974, Yeti killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman in the valley of Machhermo. Overnight at the lodge, on full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we will head towards the land of lakes of Everest region i.e. Gokyo valley. The trek starts following a path to Pangka and enjoying the beauties on the way. Then we need to descend beside the river which follows down to Ngozumpa Glacier. And then after climbing steeply towards the direction of Ngozumba glacier where the Gokyo lakes valley starts and the first lake is visible. Then we will see the second lake, and crossing the path which goes across the glacier to Cho La (5420m). Then we will see the third lake known as Dudh Pokhari and a settlement on its eastern shore. Going by the banks of the lakes, we will be at Gokyo. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of full board meals. Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we will stay at the Gokyo valley, take rest and have some sightseeing around the valley. After having breakfast, we will set off to enjoy the beauty of the lakes of the valley. We will ascend to the Gokyo Ri (5357m.) for about 2 hours from where we can have a panoramic view of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawache & a long huge looking of Ngozumpa glacier- the largest glacier of Nepal. After spending some time and capturing some moments, we will be back to the hotel and then have luck and relax. Overnight at the lodge, on full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We follow the same trail back for about an hour. Before Phang route turns left to the Dudhkoshi where about two-three tea house is available after crossing the Dudhkoshi. It follows the river and sometimes brings you higher trails than going up to Gokyo via Dole/Machhermo. It is just opposite trails which you had seen during ascend for Gokyo. This route gives you opportunities to see the more beautiful scenery. Thus, leads us via Thare to Phortse village where we stay overnight.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trek today is found to be more enjoyable than the previous days. It is a short walk through the Rhododendron forest, and we can see the wildlife like Musk deer, Pheasant, Lophophorus (Nepali national bird), mountain goats and many more. We have to walk steeply down to the Imja Khola and the trail goes up to Tengboche. At Tengboche, you can visit some monasteries and have a view of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and some others. You can get a cafe where cakes and bread are available. Overnight at lodge on full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast, we will start our journey to Namche Bazaar. The trail goes through rhododendron & pine forest where you can have fresh air. At first, we will descend down to the Phungi temple and climb to Kyangjuma. Today, we can also spend the night at Khumjung or go further down to Jhorsalle. Overnight at lodge on full board meals.
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Trek continuously back to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi river about 7 hours from Namche and overnight at Lukla with full board meals (Breakfast/Dinner/Lunch).
Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast early in the morning, we will head towards the airport for a scenic flight of about 35 minutes to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel for overnight inclusive breakfast. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner accompanied with cultural dance.
Meal include: Breakfast
Today is your departure day, we will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and pray for your safe journey.
Meal include: Breakfast
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Cancellation Charges
Whether it is a long trek or a short trek, you need tents, hotel accommodation, cooking utensils, guide, porters, trek permits, ground transportation, and air-ticket. Glorious Himalaya books these essentials in advance, as well as pay for them. Now, what will happen if you cancel your trek prior before 30 days? In such a case, Glorious Himalaya will levy 35% as a cancellation charge.
If you cancel your trip, prior to 2-29 days, 50% is levied. A cancellation charge of 85% is levied if you cancel the trip on the departure day. A cancellation charge of 100% is levied if you discontinue the trip journey due to the personal reason.
Risk
Glorious Himalaya will not be responsible either for the loss of your personal belongings or for the damage of these belongings nor is responsible for the event that is beyond its control, such as natural disaster and strike. But it tells you to take a precaution and takes care of you throughout the trip. “Our mutual understanding and co-operation is necessary to avoid the unpleasant situation”.
Passport and Visa
All the clients of Glorious Himalaya must have passports with a validity of 6 months. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Below is the information on visa and the payment that you have to make.
US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
US $ 100 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
Note : Glorious Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd. will not operate the trip if the customer does not do 100% payment of the trip before group departure.
A total of 13 nights of accommodations are included in this tour.
(2 nights of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at a 3-star standard hotel inclusive of breakfast.)
(11 nights of teahouse accommodations in the mountain region inclusive of breakfast, lunch & dinner.)
Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicles.
Both-way domestic flights including airport transfers. (Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu)
All the essential trekking permits for the trek.
Rain protection company duffel bags and sleeping bags to use during the trek (Should be returned after the trek).
First aid medical kits with an oximeter to measure your oxygen level and puls during the trek (Carried by our local guide).
Arrival and departure airport transfers.
Trip achievement certificate after trip completion.
Sleeping bags and duffel bags to use for the trek. (if needed)
Helicopter rescue in case of any health issues. (Should have travel insurance)
All government taxes and company service charges.
Pre-meeting in Kathmandu for the trip briefing.
International flights and Nepal travel visa.
Porter is available at an extra cost.
Tipping to the guide and porters.
Pre and post-tour accommodation.
Any alcoholic beverages and mineral bottled water.
Your personal expenses such as use of WIFI, charging, hot shower etc during the trek.
Daily breakfasts at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Full board meals while on the trek. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
An experienced and government certified trekking guide for the trek.
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