Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek
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Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek

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14 days
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Day 1:

 

Kathmandu Arrival

Airport pickup, hotel transfer & enjoy welcome dinner.

Day 2:

 Kathmandu Sightseeing & trek preparation

Orientation & guided tour of 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m) trek to Phakding (2,652 m) 3-4 hrs

At Lukla, meet other members & trek to Phakding.

Day 4: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 5-6 hrs

Cross suspension bridges, pass villages, monasteries & chortens. At Monjo, enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Descend to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar.

Day 5:

 Namche Bazaar: acclimatization

Hike to Khumjung villages or tour the streets of Namche Bazaar. We can also visit the Tourist Visitor Center. Climb to the airstrip above Syangboche & back to Namche Bazaar.

Day 6:

 Namche Bazaar-Phorse (3810 m) 5-6 hrs

Leave Namche Bazaar. Descend to Kyanjuma. From Sansa, follow the Gokyo trails. Descend to Dudhkoshi Khola & climb to Phorse.

Day 7: Phorse Village-Machhermo-(4,470 m) 5-6 hrs

Pass forests, waterfalls & bridges to reach Dole. Climb on a trail through a ridge. Ascend from Luza village. Walk through small villages & sandy trails to reach Machhermo.

Day 8: Machharmo-Gokyo (4800 m) 5-6 hrs

Ascend on a hill. Pass through a Chorten & reach Phangga. Descend & climbi to the terminal moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier. Pass through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho & Dudh Pokhari before reaching Gokyo. Next to the first lake, we see what is believed to be the footprints of a Lama (Buddhist priest). Explore Dudh Pokhari.

Day 9: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m) hike to fifth lakes: 5-6 hours

Spend day in Gokyo to acclimatize. If the weather is good, climb Gokyo Ri & admire the Himalayan vista & Gokyo lakes. Hike to the 4th & the 5th Gokyo lakes. Back to Gokyo.

Day 10:

 Gokyo-Dole 3-4 hrs

Descend & pass the first Gokyo lakes.Pass Machhermo, Luza & Lhafarma villages before reaching Dole.

Day 11:

 Dole-Namche Bazaar 4-5 hrs

Descend to Phortse Thanga. After walking a while, we reach an intersection where the trail from Sanasa meets our trail. We walk on a trail that clings to a forested slope beyond Kyangjuma. About a kilometer from here is Namche Bazaar.

Day 12: Namche Bazaar-Lukla: 6 - 8 hours

Descend on a rocky trail and cross suspension bridges. Our trek ends after we reach Lukla.

Day 13:

 Fly to Kathmandu

Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner

Day 14: Final departure

Escort to the airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule.
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Included
  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
  • Himalayan Glacier’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
  • Nepalese visa fee
  • Excess baggage charge(s)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • International flights
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We will be accommodated in Yatri Suites & Spa or Hotel Moonlight or Similar in Kathmandu. For the trek we will be using lodges or teahouses for accommodations. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 425.
  • We will be provided all meals during the trek while buffet-style breakfast will be made available in Kathmandu. Most lodges/teahouses in the mountains will serve Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and the more common continental dishes. While trekking we have breakfast and dinner from the lodge menu whereas lunch will be taken on route to the next destination. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners.
  • You are likely to walk for 6-7 hours each day over steep hilly terrain on usually rough trails but no real extremes of weather. Moderate trails entail reaching up to 5500m with daily ascends of around 400-700m. You will also be facing high altitude air with low level of oxygen on some days and are therefore required to have a positive attitude and be physically fit. Previous hiking or camping experience is preferable.
  • We can do Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek during Autumn (Sept. to November) and Spring (March to May) seasons. During this time the sky is clear and the views are excellent. The weather is fit for trekking without rain. We can also enjoy lush vegetation on the lower regions of the trail particularly during the spring season.
  • Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required. Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We also organize Helicopter rescue in such conditions, if it is available and upon request by our clients. The helicopter charges around USD 3500 and it can lift 4-5 persons per flight. Still, we suggest you to be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra buffer days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have a few days of your buffer days left then you may even engage yourself in optional activities which can be arranged by Himalayan Glacier upon request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping, etc. In case the flight delay/cancellation happens at the start of trip and it goes so long that it disturbs your onward travel schedule, you are free to choose an alternative trip such as a trek in the Annapurna, Langtang, or any other region. If you are not interested in the alternative trip and would rather wait for your original preferred trip, you are welcome to wait in Kathmandu for as many days as it takes to get a flight to Lukla. However, please note that there will be no refund, if you lose time waiting at the airport and do not take an alternative tour or you only do a short trek later due to time limitation. If the cancellation happens before the trip, we will provide you accommodation and lunch in a guesthouse in Kathmandu. In case of the flight delay/cancellation after finishing of the trek, you will be responsible for all your expenses. Please also note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, flight, etc.) included in the package that you would not use later.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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