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Gokyo Lake Trekking

A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.

Offered by Everest Expedition Tours and Travels Pvt.

Duration15 days
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

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Gokyo Lake Trek (15 days) Duration: 15 Days Accommodation: Tea House Activities: Trekking, Culture Tours, sight seeing No of pax:1 to 20 Max Altitude: 5357 m. Mode of travel: Flight and land Transportation Best Month: September/October/November/ March/April/May Gokyo lake trek is one of the popular and an alternative to classical trekking in Everest region. Gokya lake is the main attraction of this trek. Gokyo lake trekking offers not only the sightseeing & expedition of Himalayan but also provides opportunity to interact with native Sherpa culture and tradition in Khumbu region. The wonderful view of snow capped mountains like Mt. Everest, Gaurishanker, Nuptse & many mores can be viewed from Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Lake trek has many options for additional exploration and high altitude walking including crossing the Chola Pass into Khumbu region however this trek will follows Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche Bazaar, Thame, Khumjung and ultimately the main destination Gokyo valley.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. — Day 2: Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. — Day 3: Fly to Lukta & trek to Phakding. — Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. — Day 5: Acclimatization day (Hike up & down to Everest view hotel). — Day 6: Trek to Dole. — Day 7: Trek to Machhermo. — Day 8: Trek to Gokyo Valley. — Day 9: Gokyo Ri excursion and back to Gokyo valley. — Day 10: Trek back to Dole. — Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazaar. — Day 12: Trek back to Lukla. — Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu. — Day 14: Rest day in Kathmandu. — Day 15: Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. —+

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Day 2Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. —+

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Day 3Fly to Lukta & trek to Phakding. —+

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Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar. —+

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Day 5Acclimatization day (Hike up & down to Everest view hotel). —+

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Day 6Trek to Dole. —+

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Day 7Trek to Machhermo. —+

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Day 8Trek to Gokyo Valley. —+

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Day 9Gokyo Ri excursion and back to Gokyo valley. —+

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Day 10Trek back to Dole. —+

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Day 11Trek back to Namche Bazaar. —+

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Day 12Trek back to Lukla. —+

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Day 13Fly to Kathmandu. —+

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Day 14Rest day in Kathmandu. —+

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Day 15Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —+

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KNOW WHAT'S COVERED

What's included in your experience

Included

  • All airports-hotel-airports transfer as per itinerary.
  • Kathmandu Hotel two nights with breakfast and bed and breakfast plan.
  • Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to kathmandu flight tickets for clients & guide only 15 kg luggage allowed.(10 kg big bag and 5 kg hand bag).
  • Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
  • All food; breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking.
  • Domestic flights and exit taxes.
  • A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, insurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
  • All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (TIMS).
  • Entire administration and local taxes.
  • All guide and porter salary.
  • Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday.
  • 1 pc snickers  or mars chocolate each person every day.
  • 3 cup tea, or Coffee with meal B/L/D.
  • Trekking certificate.
  • Complimentary Trekking Kit bag.
  • Farewell dinner.
  • Trekking map.
  • Medical kit.

Not included

  • Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture).
  • Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc).
  • Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary).
  • Medical/Travel/Accidental/personal insurance.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
  • International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu.
  • Tips for guides and porters /Donations.
  • Rescue in case of emergency.
  • Any expenses incurred due to unexpected circumstances.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in “cost includes” section.
PLAN AHEAD

Essential trip information

Fitness & eligibility

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Meeting point

Kathmandu

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