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Gokyo Lakes Trek 13 Days, Adventure

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5360m (Gokyo Ri)
Activities

1 Day 35minutes flight

11 Days Trekking

Best Season

Mar-May

Sep-Nov

Meals

12 Breakfast

10 Lunch

10 Dinner

Accommodation

2 Nights in Hotel

10 Nights Lodge

Transportation

Flight/Car/Jeep/Bus

PRICE STARTS FROM

USD 1349 1249

Per person

We Offer Group discount

No of PAX Price / PP
2-4 1249
5-9 1149
More than 10 1049

Overview

13 Days Gokyo Lakes Trek is no doubt one of the most remarkable treks in Everest region. Tenzing Hillary Lukla airport, Namche Bazar, Everest View Hotel, Khumjung village, Mong La Danda, Gokyo Ri, Thonak Tsho (4th Lake) , Ngozumba Tsho (5th Lake) , Gyazumba Tsho (6th Lake) and Renjo La pass are the major spot of this trek. You will pass many suspension bridge, opportunity to see Himalayan birds, wild animals, Rhododendron flower if you do this trek on March, Sherpa people culture, Stone Mane walls, Many Buddhist Stupas and Monasteries and definitely beautiful view of Mount Everest and other highest Himalayas.

Trip Highlights

  • Tenzing Hillary lukla airport, one of the Adventurous flights
  • Many Buddhist Mane stone walls, Stupas, Matra written stone and Monasteries
  • Sagarmatha National park entry point Jorsalle
  • Experience Sherpa style life style, their culture, festival
  • Sherpa capital Namche Bazar,
  • A attractive view point Everest View Hotel, the finest Himalayas view
  • One of the beautiful Khumjung , and Khunde village
  • A nice spot Mong la Danda, the best Himalayas views.
  • Wild animals, birds, flowers, many suspension bridge etc.
  • A highest point of this Gokyo Ri 5330m, the greatest The highest mountain view of Mount Everest 8848.86m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu 8481m, Cho Oyu 8201m and other Himalayas views such as Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Konde, Lobuche etc.
  • Exploring The beautiful ice lake 1st to, 6th Gokyo lakes
  • One of the biggest Ngozumba glaciers
  • Renjola pass 5360m, one of the popular and adventure pass in Everest region
  • The oldest Thame Monastery

Gokyo Lakes Trek

13 Days Gokyo Lakes Trek or Gokyo Valley Trek or Gokyo Trek or Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek starts at the Lukla (2828m/9278 feet) and follows the Dudh Koshi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche. We trek ascend Mong La Danda which are wonderful Hill with background exciting glance of the high mountains. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passes through the patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the indescribable musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements, we reach to Gokyo lakes. An excursion to the Gokyo fourth and fifth lakes would be an attraction in Gokyo Valley. The Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalayas. The Gokyo Ri (5330m/17487 feet) is considered as the best viewpoint in the Everest Region. The incredible sceneries including magnificent views of Everest (8848m), Makalu (8463m), Cho Oyo (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Gyachung Kang (7922m) and other mountains. Set among breath-taking high mountain surroundings, the route leads through the Khumbu the motherland of Sherpa. On the way back, you can come down say way or if you want more adventure, Renjo La pass option is available for you. It does not cost extra and days.

Renjo La Pass option: Returning from the visit of the Gokyo valley, we can choose an alternative trail doing Renjo La pass and joining the original trail at Namche. We will complete this trek without additional trek day need, and the pass will give us some of the best views of the Everest and surrounding mountains.

Note: Due to the air traffic in Kathmandu Airport, All the flight will be operate from Ramechhap to Lukla and Lukla to Ramechhap in the peak season from March, April, May, and October and November. Other time of the year, you will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu.

Other trek in Everest region: We have other trekking in Everest region; they are Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes, Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest View Trek, Jiri Everest Base Cam Trek and Everest 3 Passes Trek.

Outline

Day 01: Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).

Day 02: Fly to Lukla and Trekking

Day 03: Trekking

Day 04: Acclimatization day

Day 05-07: Trekking

Day 08: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5330m) and 5th Lake

Day 09-11: Trekking

Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 13: Departure from Kathmandu (1350m).

Travel Map Gokyo Lakes Trek Map Altitude Chart Video

Daily Itinerary

Whats Included?

  • Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International and domestic Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus.
  • 2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
  • Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight ticket with departure tax.
  • One English speaking Government Certificate Holder Trekking guide and Trekkers 2:1 Porter.
  • All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ) with Lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • Sagarmatha National park permits and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fee.
  • Guide's; porter's food, lodge, flight, insurance, equipment, salary etc.
  • Duffel Bag.
  • Fingertip Pulse Oximeter ( we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to minimize high risk ).
  • Himalaya Trip T-short.
  • First Aids Kit.
  • Local fresh fruit like apple and pomegranates etc .
  • 13% government VAT and official charge.

Whats not Included?

  • International airfare and visa fees ((15 Days US$30 and 30 Days US$50).
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All the drinks such as tea, coffee, coke, beer, mineral water.
  • Hot shower, Battery charge, your trekking gears.
  • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
  • Tips for your guide and porters etc.

Essential Infos

Do You Have A Packing List For The Trek ?

  • Trekking boots (If new boots are purchased, “break them in” to avoid blisters) and spare laces
  • Hat (Warm), scarf and gloves
  • Trousers (Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night.
  • Running shoes, sandals or thongs (To wear in the camp at night or when your boots are wet).
  • Shorts and trousers
  • Wool-blend socks, liner socks, and underwear(three pairs)
  • Thermal underwear
  • Sunhat
  • Fleece jacket
  • T-shirts (two or three) and long sleeved shirt with a collar (long sleeved – shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.)
  • Laundry soap powder or bar
  • Toilet paper
  • Sunscreen (SPF 20+) and lip guard
  • Sunglasses
  • Pocket knife
  • Iodine ,water-purification tablets or filter
  • Insect repellent ( for lower elevation)
  • Stuff Sacks
  • Earplugs
  • Backpack
  • Sleeping back and silk liner
  • Water bottle
  • Torch (flashlight),spare batteries and bulbs
  • Duffle bag
  • Crampon
  • Down jacket or down vest
  • Camera ,memory card and battery charger( spare batteries)
  • Books and magazines
  • Trekking Poles
  • Quick- drying camp towel
  • Daypack (This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet items, cameras, towel, soap, chocolate bar etc.)
  • 2-4 large plastic bags: to separate clean clothes from dirty ones
  • Personal medical supplies

How And Where Can We Process Nepal's Visa ?

You will get on arrival Visa in Kathmandu International Airport . If you fill up this form Department of Immigration Nepal and bring it with you from there. It will be much faster and avoid the long queue.

Visa Fee required to obtain Tourist Visa from Nepalese diplomatic agencies and entry points:

  • US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days.
  • US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days.
  • US $ 125 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 100 days.

Regardless of the provision stated in 1(a) and 1(b), tourists with the passport from South Asian

Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations aren’t required to pay visa fee for 30 days.

However, Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.


What Kind Of Foods Do We Expect During The Trek ?

The Lodges have Menu; you will have your own choice. The foods are hygienic. But it is not like cities foods. Non-veg food are not recommend. It is not hygienic.

  • Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item hasbrown potato, toast or Gurung or Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
  • Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
  • Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
  • Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.

Note: All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.


When is the best time to do this trek?

We organize this trek every day in whole year. But if you are planning to do this trek at the best time. We recommend you following time.

  • Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It will be difficult to trek because of there will be heavy snow.
  • Spring (March – May): This is best time to do Gokyo Lakes trek. You will have wonderful weather with warm temperature. You will also have chances to see the Rhododendron flowers.
  • Summer (June – August): This is monsoon in Nepal. There is chances of raining every day and it will be cloudy. There is chances to cancel the flight. The rain poncho or rain jacket is needed.
  • Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do this trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

After the main highlights Namche Bazaar, Everest View Hotel, Tengboche, Gokyo Ri and Gokyo 5th Lakes, you have a option to take a Helicopter back to Lukla from Gokyo Lake. This will be extra activities of the trek with amazing experience. If you want, you have this choice on the way back with extra cost.

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