Deatil Itinerary for
Gokyo Valley Explorer Trek - 15 Nights/
16 Days Trip
Day 01:
Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl.
airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel
in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for
welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu
and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02:
Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day
trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu
and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus
temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the
subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba),
and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of
Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring
surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which
is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding
prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After
your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering
wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees
of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar
Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures
and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back
to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what
to do and doesn't in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances
to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding areas or
simply relax at the hotel.
Day 03:
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft),
3-4 hrs walk
This morning you'll be transferred to domestic airport to fly to Lukla. It takes
40 minutes scenic flight to Lukla airport (2,800m/9,184ft) and you will have time
to stroll around, while the guide sort and divide the load baggage to be carried
by porters. Guide will manage the lunch place depending upon the time of arrival
at Lukla. We start our trek further to Phakding passing some Sherpa villages and
farm. We follow the trail to Dudhkoshi River and further down on route to Phakding.
The walk is gradual and most of the way, with few ups from Thado khola, where
you can have a superb view of Kusum-Kangaru (6,369m/20,890ft) crossing a short
suspension bridge, from here after a short climb brings us to the Ghat village,
another 1 ½ hr of gradual walk brings you to Phakding village for the overnight
stop and stroll around the village for local knowledge.
Day 04:
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk
The trek start in the morning and after crossing the suspension bridge over the
Dudh-Kosi the walk is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill and re-crossing
the same river again with magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft)
from the Benkar village. Trek continuing crossing the bridges and reaches at Monjo
where is entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park, where your trekking permit
checked and keeps the record of all trekkers going to and from this place including
the local trekking staff as well.
When enter the National park boundary we descend and a gradual walk brings
us to the suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river, after the bridge Jorsalle
village is reached, the last village till Namche Bazaar, from here the walk
is pleasant on the river bed till the last bridge over the Imjatse river is
reached, from here the walk is along the winding uphill path all the way to
Namche Bazaar, with magnificent view of Kwangde peak and it other sister peaks
towards east with Kusum kangaru on the back as you climb higher, view of Mt.
Everest, Lhotse and the closer view of Tawache peak can be seen from some part
on the way to Namche. Finally we reach at colorful houses called Namche Bazzar
main gate of Khumbu region and we overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05:
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
You have full day leisure or visit Everest View Point hotel for wonderful panoramic
view or stroll around the market, if Saturday can be seen many people in Saturday
market for shopping to fulfill their daily needs and only one shopping market
in the surrounding areas. Also you can visit Sherpa Museum as well a great place
to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and stroll back to hotel
for overnight.
Day 06:
Namche to Dole (4200m/13,776ft), 5-6 hrs walk
After stroll around the Namche area, today we refreshed and fairly easy to walk
further on. Our walk follows on the gradual trail with few short up and downs
overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks from Everest, Nuptse,
Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peak after a pleasant walk of two hours
to a small place at Shanasa, from here and trek ascents the left side to Mongla
hill and continue down to Phortse Thanga. We serve our
lunch at here. Enjoy the walking and further few hours walk ascending will reach
at Dole for overnight. A small place with few teahouses and enjoy your night at
Dole.
Day 07:
Dole to Machharmo (4470m/ 14,663ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Firstly we climb to the scenic ridge above the Dole and the trail climbs via
Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs
through scrub to Lhabarma. The trail continues to climb along the side of the
valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo at 4410m.
It was in Machharmo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported
in Khumbu. There are few good condition hotels and good mountain views from Machharmo.
Afternoon after reaches and refreshed visit Himalayan rescue association and overnight
at he hotel.
Day 08:
Machharmo to Gokyo (4800m/15,744ft), 3-4 hrs walk
Today, we climb up to the ridge and can be seen excellent view both down the
valley to Khangtega and northern part to the Cho-Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge
the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend to
the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngazumpa
glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as
it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m, where you'll
have chance to find the Lama Foot prints on a stone. Enjoy the lake view and after
an hour walk will reaches at Gokyo valley at 4,750m, on the edge of third lake.
There are some few teahouses with comfortable bed room and after lunch explore
around the Lakeside and overnight at Hotel.
Day 09:
Rest day at Gokyo
This may have full day rest at Gokyo or have chance to explore up to the fifth
lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. This is great place and an
opportunity to view full part of Mt. Everest and Cho-yu with a lake view in Himalayas
from fifth lake. Northern part you can see the Cho-oyu base camp and biggest glacier
of the world named Ngazumpa glacier and stroll back to hotel for overnight.
Day 10:
Hike to Gokyo RI (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Dole, 6-7 hrs walk
This morning hike up the to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of splash a sunrise
top of the mountain including Mt. Everest view and many more Himalayan scenery.
This will be unforgettable life time memories and enjoy around the top. We have
a great memories and stroll back an hours to Gokyo for breakfast. We trek down
to Dole for the overnight stop.
Day 11:
Dole to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Today, we re-track back to the Phortse Thanga walking pleasantly and climb up
to the Phortse village where we'll have our lunch and relax at the village. After
exploring the area and viewing splendid Himalayan scenery will start for little
flat but narrow trail and getting down to the river. From here an hour steeply
climbs for an hour up to the Tyangboche and en-route will have chances to see
Pheasants and musk deer. This is fantastic scenic view of many mountain including
Mt. Everest and afternoon visit Monastery which is biggest Monastery of the area.
This evening enjoy the view and rest at the hotel.
Day 12:
Tyangboche to Namche (3,440m/11,283ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Trek down to Phungithanka a small settlement with couple of teahouses. The trail
leads down hill through the forested path of silver fir, blue pines, rhododendron
and some few magnolia and birch trees and with a great memories and after crossing
the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river trek onwards to the Sanasa and
re-track to Namche bazzar for the overnight stay.
Day 13:
Namche to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs walk
After a long walk today we'll have long and last day trek back to Lukla, Firstly
we descend the long way before cross the bridge and further walk to Monju and
ten Phakding for lunch. We trek back with enjoying the lush green scenery around
and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village.
Arrival in Lukla and you'll have time to stroll around the areas and guide will
re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your crew
member and overnight at Hotel.
Day 14:
Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the
wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather
and other reason beyond our command. Anyway we will fly back to Kathmandu and
your guide will transfer to hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey
and take back your breath and rest at your hotel.
Day 15:
Leisure at Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure and either relax at hotel
or explore the Thamel and overnight at hotel.
Day 16:
Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family,
friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence
any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll
be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your
onwards destination.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
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