The Gokyo Valley Trek- 13 days

Package Overview

An incredible journey under the shadows of the omnipresent creation of the world, the great Himalayan range. If you are looking for a trail least travelled and away from the hordes of tourists then Gokyo Valley trek is suitable for you. It is the chance to get up close and personal with the tallest peak in the world. Gokyo valley is a beautiful trail and one of the highest passes in the world. Be enthralled by multi-colored prayer-flag-flung across monasteries, quaint Namche Bazar, Sagarmatha National park and the civilization that has thrived in ominous presence of Mt. Everest; The Sherpas.
We begin our journey from the prosperous village of Lukla, trekking through the foothills of the Himalaya range, breathing in the fresh air of the mountains and the aroma of the forest. Treat your ears to the peaceful tranquility and the sound of the babbling brooks. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the majestic Himalayas. Visit the traditional trading post to Tibet- Namche Bazaar; the capital of the Sherpas. Mingle with the Sherpas and learn about their culture, visit their monasteries and wildlife museums. Trek to the summit of Gokyo Ri for the famous 360 degree breath taking view of the mighty Everest and the Himalayas.
SHERPA
Originally of Tibetan origin, Sherpa is the ethnic group found in the Helambu, Langtang and Solukhumbu region of Nepal. Sherpa language, culture and tradition are heavily influence by Tibetan scriptures. Sherpas follow Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism, founded by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). The Sherpa community uses clan system for rituals of matrimony. Sherpa hospitality tradition is ancient and important. They believe that guest might be Padmasambhava in disguise. Besides farming herding and training majority of Sherpas work for the tourism industry. They are the most efficient mountaineers in the world.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation – [1,300m /4,264 ft.]

  Included Meal: Dinner (D)
  Your much awaited journey to kiss the sky begins with your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) – Kathmandu. After completing custom formalities and claiming your baggage head towards the arrival gate where you will be greeted by a representative from Arihant Holidays.com. You will be transferred to Kathmandu Guest House or similar standard hotel. Later in the evening a Welcome Dinner in a traditional Nepalese Restaurant featuring a Nepalese cultural program will be waiting for you to celebrate your arrival.

  • Themes : Adventure

• Day 2 : Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding [2,652 m/ 8,700 ft.]: 3-4 hrs.

  Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  After a scrumptious Breakfast, you will get transferred to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Take a 40 minute mountain flight in the dawn and gaze upon the truly magnificent Himalayan range with its breathtaking scenery. Upon arrival at Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,800 m/9,186 ft.), convene with the rest of our crew member. After some packing and arrangement; we begin the trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. We have scheduled a short hike to Phakding on this day to assist with the acclimatization. However, if the hikers are interested in additional activities we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery. We will stay overnight at Phakding.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 3 : Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft.): 5-6 hrs.

  Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  As we depart from Phakding we will take a trail north alongside the Dudh Koshi River and through the sweet-smelling pine forest above the west bank of the river. A steep climb follows however you will be rewarded by the first glimpse of Thamserku (6,608 m) which rises to the east of Namche Bazaar. We must cross Dudh Koshi River over a suspension bridge, trek past the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, trail through villages entwined with forest of rhododendron, magnolia and fir and follow a zigzagging ascent through the Pine forest to reach our destination: Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpas. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 4 : Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: [3,440 m/ 11,284 ft.]

  Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlement and the main trading center in the Khumbu Region. Historically, it was an important staging point for trading expedition across the Nangpa La into Tibet. Because of the steep climb from Phakding, it is essential to stay at least one extra night to adjust to the altitude. Health experts recommend trekkers to stay active during the acclimatization period instead of being idle. Thus, spend the entire day either exploring Namche Bazaar or visiting the neighboring village of Khunde or Thame.
  Namche Bazaar is populated with government offices, ATMs, museums, internet cafes, shops, restaurants and bakery café for your recreational and travel needs. Visit museums to see an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders; learn about the Sherpa culture and also the various plant and animal life found in the region.

  • Themes : Museums

• Day 5 : Namche Bazaar - Phortse Village- [3810 m/ 12,496 ft.]: 5-6 hrs.

  Phortse is a picturesque village we arrive upon after crossing Mong La (3,975 m) pass and a stupa. At Phortse you will get to observe wide species of birds including the Royal Pheasant (Impeyan pheasant) which is the national bird of Nepal. You won’t miss out Yaks, mountain goats as well as musk deers en route. You will also get up close magnificent view of Cholatse (6,443 m) and Taboche (6,443 m). People in this area are involved in farming and their staple crop is potato. You will retire here for the day. This stop will be an opportunity for you to experience and discover Sherpa way of life.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 6 : Phortse Village - Machhermo-[4,470 m/ 14,663 ft.]: 5-6 hrs.

  We will have an early start today we will follow a trail that climbs up the steep slope of the hillside covered in tundra grasses. You will pass through Dole, another scenic village. Don’t forget to observe the towering forests of pines and rhododendrons. Traversing along the side of the valley past Chorten and fluttering prayer flags we halt at Machhermo. The village is situated underneath the Ngozumpa Glacier in a flat-bottomed valley. Overnight stay at Machherma.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 7 : Machhermo - Gokyo [4800 m/15,744 ft.]: 5-6 hrs.

  We continue the trail leaving behind the foothills and entering the high mountains. We hike alongside one of the tributaries of the river Dudh Koshi to the lateral moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We cross the first lake among six- Longponga Tsho (4,650 m), wedged between the mountain wall and the mound of sand and gravel. We travel east across the glacier until we reach the second lake Taboche Tsho (4, 710 m). We need to remember in this altitude it is difficult to find any vegetation except for the barren landscape of lichen coated boulders and dwarf rhododendrons. After crossing the second lake and trekking on the shores of the third we reach the village of Gokyo. Overnight Stay at Gokyo.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 8 : Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri [5357 m/17,570 ft.] and hike to fifth lakes: 5-6 hrs.

  The village of Gokyo is in-between the wall of the moraine and a lake with the spectacular view of the Himalayas in the background. You can see the reflection of the mountain on the surface of the pristine lake. Every morning and evening the streets are filled with huge herds of yaks.
  We have scheduled a short walk to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m), located on the side of a tiny lake- Dudh Pokhari. From here you are treated to the spectacular view of Everest. It will take you approximately 2 hours from Gokyo to reach the sacred lakes; these lakes are considered to be the source of the River Dudh Koshi and are considered auspicious in Hindu religion. During the Janai Purnima festivals pilgrims come to take a dip in the icy water of the lakes.
  The fifth lake has a unique vantage point offering a panoramic view of Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,481 m), Cholatse and Taboche sliced across by the Ngozumpa Glacier. Overnight stay at Gokyo Ri.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 9 : Gokyo to Dole: 3-4 hrs.

  This morning you will retrace your track as you descend the knee bursting trail. However we will ignore our stop at Machhermo and move on further to Dole. You will be staying in a Tea house tonight.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 10 : Dole- Namche: 4-5 hrs.

  You need to note descending is relatively easy and can be done in half the ascending time. However downhill trek may not be gentle to the knees. As you descend don’t forget to observe the nature and landscape around you which you were too busy to notice on the way up. You will stay in Namche Bazaar tonight.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 11 : Namche Bazaar-Lukla: 6-8 hrs.

  From Namche we depart to Lukla, signaling the final leg of our trek. Descend from Monjo through a forest of rhododendron, Magnolia and Fir, across suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi to Lukla. Overnight stay at Lukla.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 12 : Fly back to Kathmandu

  We spend some time buying souvenirs and capturing some memory of the mountains. We catch a flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. After landing in Kathmandu you are transferred to Kathmandu Guest House or a hotel of similar standard. You can also go for some sightseeing of Kathmandu, shopping for souvenirs or relax in the hotel after the strenuous trek. We will organize a Farewell dinner in your honor to celebrate the successful completion of your Trek to Gokyo valley in the evening.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 13 : Farewell Friend

  It’s now time to say fare-well to towering mountains as the time for departure is arriving soon. You can squeeze in some last minute sightseeing and shopping. A representative from Arihant Holidays.com will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

  • Themes : Adventure

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Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)

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Package Start From

• Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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