15-Day Gokyo Valley Trek in Nepal with Gokyo Ri and Sacred Lakes

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where our representative will warmly welcome you. Then check in to the hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to explore this historic and vibrant city.

Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: No

3 * Accommodation

• After breakfast, we will depart the hotel for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, "The City of Glory". We will visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples, historical significance, and ancient glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, home to the living goddess.
• Afterwards, we will visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley.
• We will proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple courtyard, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.
• Later, we will visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behaviour of humanity and human prosperity.

Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner.

3 * Accommodation

• Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Descending above farmlands, we will pass through the Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Sano, and Thulo Gumela, as well as the shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa, with breathtaking views of the sacred mountain Kumbila and the sister summits of Kusum Kanguru.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Heading for Namche Bazar, we will cross through the hamlets of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun, which stays with us through most of the trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, we will reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi River.
• Make your way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site.
• After completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we will continue for the second half of the march, which is likely to take more time due to the steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path will lead us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge, and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is joined by its tributary, the Bhote Koshi.
• Beginning the final uphill steps slowly, we will reach the heights above Namche, from where we can have our first look at Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Finally, after about 1.5 km/0.9 mile, we will reach Namche Bazar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• To help our bodies better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb a few hundred feet during the day to look at the villages, houses, terraced fields, and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu Peak, Thamserku, and Kusum Kanguru.
• Attend the village's big weekly event, the Saturday market, to have fun mingling with the crowds and watching men and women in traditional attire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Today, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through the rhododendron forest. Juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases, making the trek beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharka and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu, then descends to a river and climbs steeply again to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
• Reach Machhermo by early noon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Today, the trek takes us to one of our final destinations, Gokyo.
• We will make this camp our base for 2 nights, as we will have a couple of hiking and sightseeing trips around Gokyo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• We will spend this day in Gokyo, strolling around the lake and hiking north to other sacred lakes before returning to Gokyo for the night stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Start the climb early in the morning. The path to the peak crosses the stream at the north end of the village and climbs for two hours to a cat's cradle of prayer flags at the top of the hill. From the summit, there are panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Taboche, with the Ngozumpa Glacier cutting across in front like a massive tear in the landscape.
• Walk down to Gokyo for the night stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Following the same trail down, we will descend to Dole.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Descend to Namche Bazaar via the typical Sherpa village of Khumjung.
• Leaving the mountains behind, our descent continues back to the town of Namche Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• Finally, we will return to Lukla following the Dudhkoshi River, where the trek ends.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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• From Lukla Airport, we will fly back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day that can be used for buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family.
• In the evening, you will be invited to join the farewell dinner, review great photos, and share experiences from the trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

3 * Accommodation

• If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as a game drive at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.

Meals: Breakfast