Gokyo Valley Trekking

Upon arrival at Kathmandu / Nepal international airport received by our staff and guide. Get transferred to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city, after checking in lovely rooms. Having time to get refreshed then join with other members for briefing, provided by our guide. The briefing includes information of the hotels, Kathmandu city tour and details on trekking. Evening a warm welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants with cultural programs along with dinner.

A leisure morning having breakfast our city and cultural guide picks you for an exciting sightseeing tour. The tour of Kathmandu and Nepal’s Heritage Sites of cultural and historical interest. Rest of the afternoon preparation for Gokyo Valley Trekking.

As time for flight to Lukla transfer to Kathmandu domestic air terminal for panoramic short flight to Lukla. Flying in a small aircraft Dornier, Twin Otter or similar. On flight enjoy panorama of Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest, and then landing at Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport. Our trekking staff and porters, receives you, and then start the trek to Phakding for overnight stop. The walk follows through several wonderful villages with fabulous scenery of hills and valleys, then reach Phakding village for night halt.

From Phakding village towards Namche Bazaar via Sagarmatha National Park.
Morning walk leads on pleasant trail with few short down and ups crossing bridges to reach Monjo. The walk continues to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. As walk leads to cross another bridge to Jorsalle for lunch stop before the climb to Namche Bazaar. Afternoon walks along the river bank amidst forest of tall rhododendrons and pines trees. A short climb to the last bridge, and then uphill all the way to Namche Bazaar. At Namche check into nice lodge with views of Kongde peaks. Namche Bazaar for two over nights, a prosperous trading town and a large town-village, the hub of Khumbu. Where once a week on Saturday a busy colorful market head, hence the name Namche Bazaar.

At Namche Bazaar spend extra day for acclimatization, morning take a short hike up to the park museum. An interesting place to gather information on mountaineering, flora, fauna and Sherpa cultures. From this scenic spot enjoy grand vista of Mt. Everest, Ama-Dablam with series of adjoining snow peaks.

On rest day another options for hike to Everest View Hotel for beautiful views of snow mountains and Everest. A climb of few hours to an old Syangboche airstrip and then gradual up to Everest View Hotel. Listed as world’s highest hotel at above 3,900 m high.

After an enjoyable rest in Namche Bazaar for two overnights, after breakfast a
short above Namche Bazaar. Then on scenic road to Gokyo Valley, facing grand
vista of towering peaks with Everest and Ama Dablam. Soon our route diverts
from the main trail, with climb to high Mong ridge. Overlooking spectacular views
of the snow peaks, then short descent to Phortse Tenga, a small place with few
lodges. Located on Dudh Koshi River gorge amidst cool shade of dense tree lines,
a pleasant spot for lunch stop. Afternoon walk uphill into a narrow gorge through
dense woods of rhododendrons and pines to reach Dole for overnight halt.
Located on a small valley with several good lodges, enjoy the afternoon being
away from main busy trail.

Morning from Dole, after breakfast, a short steep climb and then enjoy the
pleasant walk. After reaching an open exposed ridge, the trail follows along a
ridge line past a nice place of Luza. As walk slowly nears closer to our overnight
destination at Machermo. Before heading down enjoy the superb views of
Mt. Cho Oyu, straddles the border between Nepal and Tibet. It is the 6th world’s
Highest peak. After enjoying the grand views, descend down to a river gorge
covered in the shade of Poplous and Willow trees. A short climb brings you to
Machermo for lunch and overnight stop, enjoying the short pleasant day.
Afternoon relax or takes a short hike around for better acclimatization with
views of Machhermo Peak towards west.

An exciting today to reach the main destination to Gokyo Valley, as well as a
short morning walks. From the lodge of Machermo, climb up for short while to
reach on top of a wide ridge. At above Dudh Koshi River, the walk follows along
gradual path. Facing tremendous views of the surrounding towering rocky cliffs
and snow peaks. After a short hour reaching a small settlement at Panga, then
down towards an ablation valley. The trail then follows up reaching the Gokyo
Valley, coming across the first lake, and then second lake. Slowly the walk ends
reaching the third main lakes of Gokyo, where all good lodge located.
Above the lake which is called as Dudh Pokhari, where the name Dudh Koshi
River comes from. Which means, a milky lake or river as it remains frozen with
chalky white color most of the year. The lakes and rivers is from the source of a
nearby Ngozumpa, the longest glacier around the Himalayas.
At Gokyo transfer for lunch and overnight, facing views of Mt. Cho Oyo and
Gyachung Kang peak. Afternoon enjoy leisure, relaxing day with glorious
surrounding scenery of giant snow-capped peaks.

Enjoy another relaxing day in Gokyo and the scenic valley, as well as waking up
early before break of dawn. For exciting steep climb of few hours to the top of
Gokyo-Ri, the highest point of the adventure. From the ridge top enjoy the
magnificent views of sunrise, as it reflects on the world’s highest peaks.
Namely Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu and Mt. Makalu the world’s four highest at
a glance. The panoramic views of Gokyo Valley and the lakes with the Himalayas
longest Ngozumpa Glacier. After a refreshing morning hike with tremendous
scenery walk down to Gokyo for breakfast and lunch. Rest of the day enjoy the
marvelous surrounding scenery, on last day around scenic Gokyo Valley.

From Gokyo to Dole, a long hour walks, on downhill with few short climb to reach
Dole for overnight stop. Enjoy the comfort of a nice homely environment lodge
for last day around Gokyo area.

Morning short downhill walk back to Phortse Tenga, with climb to Mong high ridge. After enjoying fabulous views of snow peaks, down to join the main trail to Namche Bazaar for lunch. After a nice refreshing stop in Namche Bazaar, afternoon walk downhill to Dudh Kisi River Valley. The walk leads along the river bank to Jorsalle to cross the bridge and with short climb to Sagarmatha National Park. From the park post, short walk to Monjo village for overnight before Lukla. Enjoy the fabulous views of Tharmasarku peak at close distance.

From Monjo to Lukla for last day hike of short hours, enjoy the pleasant walk after crossing suspension bridge. The trail follows to short down and ups to Phakding for brief refreshing stop. The walk continues on winding path past Ghat Village with short climb to Choplung. From here enjoy the last final climb of less than an hour to reach Lukla for lunch and overnight stop. Rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the Lukla Town market of great cultural interest.

As time for the flight to Kathmandu, a short walk to Lukla Tenzing and Hillary Airport. After checking in, then board in a small aircraft for sweeping short scenic flight to Kathmandu. As the plane land at Katmandu transfer back to your hotels, rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.

In Kathmandu a spare/ extra day, in case of flight delay in Lukla due to bad weather conditions. On this free day, can book for another sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. Worth a visit to enjoy tour around the World Heritage Sites. Rest of the day for leisure activities and shopping souvenir of Nepal.

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, after a great and wonderful experience on Gokyo Valley Trekking. As time for your international flight transfer to Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. Then bidding farewell to guide, staff and the Nepal Himalayas. As you step into air terminal for homeward bound or to respective countries.