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Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking

The Gokyo Valley is perhaps the most spectacular of the valleys in the Everest region and while the trail to Everest Base Camp gets close to the world's highest mountain there are those who suggest the view from Gokyo Peak offers the best panoramic view in the region. The trail to Gokyo has a network of small lodges which have recently seen big improvements in food and accommodation facilities. This now makes the programme ideally suited to lodge-based trekking. The highlights are many, the sensational Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the largest in the Nepal Himalaya, the lakes at Gokyo, and the side trek to the top of Gokyo Kang (5360m) where the views are the amongst the most spectacular in Nepal including four 8,000-metre peaks: Cho-Oyo (8153m), Makalu (8475m), Lhotse (8511m) and, of course, Mount Everest (8848m). After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we start the trek by following the Dudh Kosi river valley to Namche Bazaar. We trek at a steady pace allowing ample time for acclimatization and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the renowned Sherpa hospitality. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. The mountain views are impressive as we head through small yak grazing settlements to the Gokyo Lakes. Here we stop for two nights for exploration, which will include the straightforward climb to Gokyo peak. Our return route crosses to the opposite side of the valley and passes through the village of Phortse and on to Thyangboche monastery, a most magnificent location where we rest and savour the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m) to name but a few. Our return route heads back to Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.

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Trip Start End in:
Kathmandu
  • Itinerary Dates:
  • 2012-11-03
Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phadking (2700m)
Day 04: Phadking to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche (3420)
Day 06: Namche to Phortse Thanga (3500m)
Day 07: Phortse Thanga to Dole (4200m)
Day 08: Dole to Machhermo (4410m)
Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Gokyo
Day 11: Gokyo to Phortse
Day 12: Phortse to Namche Bazaar
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 16: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phadking (2700m)
Day 04: Phadking to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche (3420)
Day 06: Namche to Phortse Thanga (3500m)
Day 07: Phortse Thanga to Dole (4200m)
Day 08: Dole to Machhermo (4410m)
Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Gokyo
Day 11: Gokyo to Phortse
Day 12: Phortse to Namche Bazaar
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 16: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.

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