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12-Day Gokyo Valley Trek

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Overview

This Gokyo Valley trek is one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Nepal.

This route comprises the largest glacier in the Himalaya (the Ngozumpa Glacier), the beautiful lakes, view of five 8000-metre peaks from Gokyo Ri, a variety of flora and fauna, and an opportunity to experience Buddhist religion and culture.

Gokyo Lake is located on the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. The Gokyo Ri is the most anticipated achievement amongst trekkers who really ponder to explore a different variety of beauty such as mountain panorama, flora and fauna, religion and culture.
Hiking & Trekking
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu & Free Time

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Arrive in Kathmandu & Free Time

You'll arrive at Kathmandu Airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. You can visit the colourful local markets in Thamel or relax at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Airport Customs, Kathmandu to Hotel Moonlight

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

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Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Today you will check out of the hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Lukla. Begin your first 3-hour trek to Phakding where you will enjoy a delicious local Nepali lunch. Check in to your tea house in the afternoon and you will have some free time to explore the village before dinner in the evening. Have an early night to prepare for an adventurous trek in the morning.

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    Accommodation

    Phakding Tea House- Khumjung

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lukla to Phakding

    Free Time in Phakding

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Plane from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Phakding

Day 3

Phakding to Namche Bazar

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Phakding to Namche Bazar

Today you will have your breakfast at 7 am and check out of the tea house after. Enjoy a 6-hour trek to Namche Bazaar. Stop at Jorshalle for lunch, where you will enjoy a local Nepali meal before continuing your trek. You will have a magnificent view of Mt. Everest from Top Danda. In the afternoon check in to your tea house where you can rest or explore Namche Bazaar before dinner.

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    Activities

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar, Khumjung

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Phakding

    Namche

Day 4

Acclimatisation Hike to Syangboche

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Acclimatisation Hike to Syangboche

Today is an acclimatisation day, and you will be hiking to the Everest viewpoint at Syangboche (3,880 metres) after breakfast. You will experience the panoramic views of the Everest Himalayan range including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tawche, Thamserku and more. After, head back to Namche Bazaar to have lunch at the same tea house. You may take a rest or explore around Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.

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    Activities

    Acclimatisation Hike Syangboche

    Free Time in Namche Bazaar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Sagarmatha

Day 5

Namche Bazaar to Dole

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Namche Bazaar to Dole

Today, you'll head ff on a five-hour trek to Dole where you are going to stay tonight, the trek starts with 15 minutes up to Chorkyang and continues toward Phortse Tenga. The trek continues along the western slope of Dodh Koshi River enjoying the magnificent views of the mountains and then the trail climbs steeply from Sanasha to Mong-la. You'll drop down Forste Tenga at the elevation of 3500 metres, where you'll stop for lunch, and a steep ascent after will bring you to Dole.

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    Accommodation

    Dole Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Namche Bazaar to Dole

    Explore Dole

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sagarmatha

    Khumjung

Day 6

Dole to Macchermo

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Dole to Macchermo

Today, you'll enjoy a four-hour gradual ascent with magnificent views of mountains to Machhermo. Today the trek begins with the gradual climb alongside the valley. The jungle in the vicinity now turns into the alpine forest - junipers dominating the woods. As you trek, you'll see many summer settlements and summer grazing lands throughout. Excellent views of Cho Oyu and its neighbouring peaks of Kantega and Thamserku are now in the sight.

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    Accommodation

    Machhermo Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dole to Macchermo

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Sagarmatha

Day 7

Machhermo to Gokyo

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Machhermo to Gokyo

Today, you'll enjoy a four-hour scenic trek to Gokyo. The trek starts uphill with an excellent view of valley and mountain including Cho-Oyu and Kangtega, descending into the river and continue to climb up to the Ngozumpa Glacier. It is the vertical scale on the moraine, afterwards the path heights out as it follows the valley past the second lake. A bit further up, you'll arrive at Gokyo valley for overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Gokyo Lakeside Lodge and Restaurant

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Machhermo to Gokyo

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Sagarmatha

Day 8

Climb Gokyo Ri at 5,357 Metres & Trek Down to Machhermo

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Climb Gokyo Ri at 5,357 Metres & Trek Down to Machhermo

Today, you'll take on one of the most challenging hikes to Gokyo Ri (5357 metres) early in the morning for a sunrise view. You will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of mountains including four 8000-metre peaks: Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-Oyu. You'll return to Gokyo and have breakfast and pack your stuff. You'll then walk back to Machhermo along the same trail which you had taken on the way up, have lunch and check into your tea house.

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    Accommodation

    Machhermo Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Climb Gokyo Ri

    Gokyo to Machhermo

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Sagarmatha

Day 9

Machhermo to Namche Bazaar

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Machhermo to Namche Bazaar

Today, you'll head on to Namche Bazaar after breakfast, although we are descending about 1000 metres today there are some serious ascents too. You'll stop at Dole for lunch and continue your trek to Namche Bazaar enjoying the magnificent view of Himalaya and valley which you missed on the way up.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Machhermo to Namche Bazaar

    Free Time in Namche Bazaar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Namche

    Sagarmatha

Day 10

Namche Bazar to Lukla

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Namche Bazar to Lukla

Leave Namche Bazar after breakfast. The trail at the beginning is downhill until the high bridge at Dudhkoshi river. From here you can enjoy the last view of Mount Everest from Top Danda. After a tea break at Jorsalle you will continue to Phakding, passing by Monjo and Benkar villages. Stop at Phakding for lunch and continue your trek to approach Lukla. You will check into a tea house and explore Lukla before dinner. The trek today takes around seven to eight hours.

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    Activities

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Chaurikharka

Day 11

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

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Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, you will walk 10 minutes to the airport. On this scenic 30-minute flight, you can take one last look at the spectacular Himalayas. Once you arrive in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have some free time in the afternoon to explore Thamel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Plane from Tenzing-Hillary Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 12

Departure from Kathmandu

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Departure from Kathmandu

This is the final day of your Gokyo Valley trek. After breakfast, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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