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    Nepal
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    Moderate
  • trekking
    Lodge to Lodge Trek
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    Private Transport+Plane
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    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
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    Lodge To Lodge
  • group
    Group Size: 1-16 Pax
  • altitude
    5360m.

About Gokyo Valley Trek

Gokyo valley trek is situated at the Everest region, this Trek is one of the most adventurous treks in Nepal that makes us feel excited following the glacial Valleys and glacial moraine trails in the Everest region of Nepal. This alternative trek of the Everest base camp trek is also known as the Gokyo lake trek and the Gokyo Ri trek. The Gokyo Valley is filled with the serene beauty, Himalayan wilderness, pristine Lakes, and many more. Furthermore, the Gokyo Valley trek also offers us to explore the stunning 5 Gokyo Lakes and the famous viewpoint Gokyo Ri, from where we can enjoy majestic views of the Himalayas such as the Mt. Everest, and its vicinity; Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse. Many travellers consider this amazing Gokyo lakes Trek as one of the classic treks in the Khumbu region. Many spectacular white peaks during this iconic trip will accompany you.

Trekking through the charming valleys, crystal clear blue and green lakes, world’s biggest ice glacier called the Ngozumpa glacier gets your blood pumping with full of excitement. Dominated by the nearest mountains of Everest Himalaya range and Witness various Sherpa settlements in different places on the way and get chances to explore the most remote and isolated area of the region. Summing up all of this is really awe-inspiring. Trekking in the Gokyo Valley is undeniably amazing and filled with the natural beauty and splendour that you never witness. The Gokyo Valley, being home to the peaceful Tibetan-Buddhist settlements inhabited by the Sherpa People who are following their own unique culture and traditions. It is really amazing to get involved with that interesting culture and those types of people. Their wide and kind hospitality makes the Everest region a more favourable trekking region in Nepal. The physical display of the Gokyo Valley is quite impressive because it is dominated by the stunning blue glacier Lakes with the splendid Himalayas on the backdrop. Nepalese people usually considered the Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lakes as a holy region for both Hindus and Buddhists. Starting this astonishing Gokyo Valley trek with the air-flight to Lukla. We will begin official trek from the Lukla to Namche Bazaar and the further trek will reach to Gokyo Valley where you can enjoy and explore the various stunning Lakes.

Frolic Adventure does the best deal to organize the Gokyo valley lakes trek and provides a very experienced, friendly guide and helpful Sherpa with the very reasonable cost offer to make your trek memorable and joyful.

Highlights of Gokyo Valley Trek

  • Explore the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri
  • Visiting all of the high Valley of the Khumbu with the extra time.
  • Enjoy with the magnificent views of the most Popular Mountains in Nepal.
  • Cultural Wonder of Everest Region.
  • Adventurous trek through the Everest route.
  • Cultural Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

Itinerary

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As you arrive at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International airport, our representative will greet you and drops you at your hotel. After the hotel checkout, you can do some rest and relax in the hotel. If you want to make the place familiar then you can stroll around the Thamel Bazaar in the evening. You can also enjoy the welcoming dinner with our whole team and stay overnight at Hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
After pleasing night at the hotel, you will have a morning breakfast and we will manage you to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as; Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Royal Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening our representative will provide you with an explanations short class about our Gokyo Valley trek and you will be ready for the next day trek. You will stay overnight at the same hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
Today, we will have a morning breakfast and take an air-flight to Lukla, the gateway town to the Everest Trek. Around 45 minutes flight offers us magnificent views of the white and green mountains and various settlements. As we reach to Lukla, after short rest, we will begin our trek towards Pakhding, at the altitude of 2610m. You will trek downhill around four hours by following the very beautiful Dudh Koshi River and reach to the small village called Phakding. Stay overnight at Phakdhing.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2610m.
In this day, we will have an early breakfast and we will continue our pleasing trek mostly uphill to Namche Bazaar by crossing the several teahouses on the way. We will also cross several suspension bridges with the stunning views of the Himalayas. As you reach the Namche Bazaar, you can interact with the Sherpa People and get involved with their unique culture and traditions. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m.
Today is the day for rest and stroll around and explore the mysterious mountain market. You can make the short hike to the top of the Namche and visit the Sherpa Museum and enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas such as; the Everest, Ama Dablam, Kantega, Thamserku, Tawoche and any other peaks. You will also hike up to Syangboche Airport where you can witness Everest view Hotel and see rewarding views of the Himalayas, Khumbu Peaks with spectacular sunrise and sunset views. After exploration, you will descend down and stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m.
As morning rises, we will have a breakfast and continue our trek onwards Dole by following the beautiful forest of Pine and rhododendron. You will also cross the lively Tengboche Village where you will also explore the highest Monastery and surrounding over there. You can also enjoy fascinating mountains views of the serene forest and cultural and spiritual vibrations. Overnight at Dole.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dole
  • Altitude: 4110038m.
In this day, after having breakfast we will continue our trek with the magnificent views of the Himalayan Peaks of Cho Oyu, Tawache, Thamserku, Kungtenga and many more. Today we will trek around 4 hours reach to the Machhermo, south of Gokyo. Overnight at Machhremo.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Machhermo
  • Altitude: 4470m.
Today after early morning breakfast, we will continue our trek towards Gokyo, situated at the elevation of the 4750m. we will trek uphill by following the ridge with the stunning views of the Himalayas. You will cross the Glacier moraine and first Lake and finally reach to the Gokyo Valley. Stay overnight at Gokyo.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gokyo
  • Altitude: 4790m.
In this day, we will have an early morning breakfast and explore the Valley. You will explore the fifth Lake and fourth Lake with the majestic views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu. You will also explore the biggest glacier in the world namely Ngazumpa. Overnight at Gokyo Lake.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gokyo
  • Altitude: 4790m.
his is our a special day to see all the mountains of the Everest range. We hike up to the Gokyo Ri early morning about two hours steep from here we see four high mountains above eight thousand meters like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu with hundreds of the other beautiful mountains. We see Renjola trail to our right and lakes, Gokyo valley, and the biggest glacier of the Everest region to the bottom. after some beautiful pictures from the top, we hike back down to the lodge and have our breakfast. After our packing here than we trek back to Dole. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dole
  • Altitude: 4110m.
Crossing non-foresty area, we trek back to the forest again with our familiar trail and climb to Mong danda. Descending from Mong Danda, we arrive on the beautiful trail back again and trek to Namche Bazaar with the beautiful view. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazar
  • Altitude: 3440m.
Descending from Namche through the pine forest, we again cross the high bridge and other bridges back to Phakding where we stop for our lunch and trek another 3 hours to Lukla. We celebrate our last mountain stay here and be ready for the adventure fly back to Kathmandu the next morning. Overnight at the lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2840m.
The next day, early in the morning, you will head towards Kathmandu through the flight. Around 35 minute’s flights provide you with a panoramic view of the Himalayan range and Mt. Everest for the last time. After you reached the Kathmandu airport, you will be taken back to the hotel for the rest and recall all the memories which you were captured in your cameras. Overnight you will stay in the same hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
Today is your rest day, after morning breakfast, you can visit half day Kathmandu Sightseeing or do some shopping in the Thamel Bazaar. In the evening, you can celebrate the completion of your Jungle Safari tour and enjoy farewell dinner. Overnight at Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
It is the final day of your trip in Nepal with us and it is time to say goodbye. A representative will help you to reach you towards your final destination. You will drop the airport before 3 hours of your flight.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Cost Details

  • Airport picks up and drops by private car/van/bus.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in tourist standard hotel including breakfast as per the above itinerary twin sharing basis.
  • Private car/van/bus and a guide for the cultural tour (60 USD extra).
  • All ground and air transportations during the trip.
  • Your standard meals BLD during the trek with a cup of hot tea/coffee in breakfast
  • Fresh fruit after every dinner in the mountain
  • All necessary paper works, national park entry permits, Pasang Lhamu entry fee and monument entrance fees
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples).
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porter.
  • An arrangement of an emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company.
  • We help you to hire a Sleeping bag, down jackets, duffle bags if you don't have (with extra cost)
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Frolic Adventure invites you farewell dinner on last night.
  • All government taxes (Gst) and Stationery expenses.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan international airport  (Kathmandu). 
  • Your travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu.
  • All entry fees for heritage sites.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like dessert/chocolate.
  • Hot shower/batteries charge/heater during the trek.
  • International airfare.
  • Tips for the guide, porter & driver. 
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.

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