GOKYO LAKE
In the periphery of Sagarmatha National Park, Gokyo Lake is one of the highly recommended trekking routes. It is naturally an astonishing spot. Consequently, this is a village that Sir Edmund Hillary has designed which, nurtures the next generation in amazing serenity.
Overview
The Gokyo trek provides an opportunity to explore the heart of Sherpa’s homeland. You will trek to the Sherpa capital ‘Namche Bazar’ and then to Tengboche before climbing up to the stunning Gokyo valley to the glacial lakes under the great peak of Cho Oyu (8153 m.). This trekking adventure provides you with the opportunity to look upon Nepal’s biggest glacier and enjoy some of the best views of the Everest range in the region.
There are some short and interesting climbs of Gokyo Ri (5457 m.), Chukkung Ri, and Kalapatthar for the classic views of Ice falls and glaciers of the Mahalangur Himalayan range which comprises five major 8000+ m. peaks Everest, Cho O Yu, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, and Makalu.
Itinerary
The itineraries are merely a guideline and are prearranged based on their popularity with our previous guests. We can easily customize it to suit your schedule and desire.
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Day 2: Phakding to Namche
Day 3: Rest and Acclimatization
Day 4: Namche to Dole
Day 5: Dole to Machhermo
Day 6: Machhermo to Gokyo
Day 7: Rest and Climbing to Gokyo Ri
Day 8: Gokyo to Lumden Via Renjo La Pass
Day 9: Lumden to Namche Bazar
Day 10: Namche Bazar to Lukla Via Phakding
Day 11: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Itinerary
Cost Includes:
- Land transportation, airport pick up, and drop off.
- Accommodation at Guest House/ Lodge during of trek.
- Foods (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on Trek.
- Well-experienced English-speaking trekking Guide.
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
- National Park Entry Fee.
- Food, wages, accommodation, equipment, medicine, and insurance coverage for all trekking staff.
- All Government taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Personal Travel insurance
- Other expenses like costs incurred due to any unforeseen circumstances, emergency evacuation and rerouting, flight change, and airport taxes.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold beverage, laundry.
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Supporter (Porter) service if needed
- Tips for trekking staff - Tipping is expected.
This itinerary only includes the main trekking, without counting the arrival, departure, and cushion/rest days in Nepal. These itineraries are created based on our guides’ suggestions and previous customers, however, it is very flexible and can be modified to fit your requirements.