Gokyo valley Trek

Arrival in Kathmandu international airport. Our representative will meet you in Kathmandu international airport, arrival waiting hall. Transfer you to a Hotel in Kathmandu. Check in at the hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan.  Evening meeting and paper collection. Briefing about the details program. Welcome dinner in Nepali Restaurant. 

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Early breakfast in Kathmandu. Drive towards the domestic airport section for flight to Lukla. Today's excursion starts from Lukla and gently climbs the hill on the left bank of Dudh Koshi river. Nufla (5885 m), visible in the distance on the other side, is the summit of the Condé ridge. If you go down the mountain way that links to the Everest route, you will see a valley on your right. And at its far end you can see Kusum Kang (6367m). Dudh Kosi approached as he passed the Mani wall and reached the tea house Ghat. Continue on the small path with many ups and downs on the left side of Dudh Koshi towards Phakding. 

Overnight at the hotel in Phakding

Today you crossed the river by walking on a high suspension bridge. Beyond Monjo (2,800m) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, which was established to preserve and protect this fragile mountain environment. It is a steep climb up to Namche Bazaar, on the way if the weather is clear you will be able to see Mount Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the views of Mount Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peaks. You will also visit some village churches while walking to Namche Bazaar (3440m). 

Overnight at the hostel in Namche

For acclimatization, you will walk to Khunde Hospital founded by the late Sir Edmund Hillary and you can also trek for one hour to Tyangboche (3800 m), where the Everest View Hotel is located above Namche, with a magnificent view of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views of the National Park Center and Museum over the city. 

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

From Namche, the route turns west and the road is almost flat as you go into the Bhote Koshi valley. After descending at Bhote Koshi, the trail climbs steeply to Thame. There are good views of the Teng Kang poche and Kwangde peaks, and to the north is Nangpa La, a Tibetan Mountain pass.

Overnight in Thame.

You follow your route along the Bhote Koshi valley to Namche and branch off to Khumjung along a quiet trail. It is a charming village which also has its own Gompa at the upper end of the town. From here you have a great view of Thamserku, Kantega and Ama Dablam.

Overnight in Khumjung

Shortly after leaving Khumjung, the trail ascends to a large chorten at the top of the ridge. This ridge descends from Khumbila at a height of 5734 meters. The road descends slightly to Sanasa and then ascends to Mongla (4000 m.). It offers a panoramic view of various mountains. The trek descends steeply through Phortse Tenga and from there the trail climbs steeply to Dole, through a forest of rhododendrons and birches full of hanging mosses and lichens.

Overnight in Dole

Departing at Dole, you move up a gradual slope along the valley's border, where small and delicate shrubs gradually give way to juniper as the elevation rises. The route passes several summer residences. Before you are majestic views of Cho Oyu, while in the valley below are the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku. It's a short day and you'll arrive in Machhermo in time for lunch.

Overnight in Machhermo

Today you go to the Gokyo Lakes. You go along a very scenic route to Pangka and then you descend a bit, following one of the meltwaters. The rivers flow along the western side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You climb a steep rock slope into the valley next to the glacier, passing the first sacred lake. You will soon reach another lake, crossing the road that leads over the glacier to Cho Lash (5420m), your way to Lobuche and Everest and then the trek. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo.

Overnight in Gokyo

Gokyo is a touristic center where Sherpas run lodges to provide the best service to hikers. Gokyo is located next to Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal. On this day, you can also travel to the Fifth Lake via the Fourth Lake.

Overnight in Gokyo lake. 

Gokyo village takes about four and a half hours. Gokyo Ri overlooks the village on the northern edge of the lake, and you leave camp just after first light along a steep hillside road. As you climb, the peaks of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into view, and the view from the top of Gokyo Ri is one of the best in the Everest region - some say it's even better than Kala Patthar. After lunch there is a short walk to the village of Machhermo.

Overnight in Machhermo

It gently slopes down to Dole and then begins a steep descent through mountainous forests, ultimately reaching Photse Tenga (3650 m) The trail then immediately climbs steeply to Mongla Danda (4000m) and descends gently to Kyanjoma (3500m) along a small up-down trail to the destination.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Today is the last day of your trek will mark the journey from Namche Bazaar to Lukla, passing through Monjo. The trek is pleasant except for some short climbs up and then down to the Bhote-Koshi river crossing it three times. A final 45-minute uphill climb takes you to Lukla for the night.

Overnight in Lukla.

After breakfast in Lukla, Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu or Manthali, Ramechhap takes 35 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu or Manthali. After arriving in Kathmandu or Manthali airport, then drive to the Hotel in Kathmandu. 

Overnight in Kathmandu.

This day is an extra day for the trek. Sometime weather causes problems for flight to Kathmandu from Lukla, in that situation you can use that day for flight.

After breakfast, we will drop you at the Kathmandu international airport as you scheduled flight.