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Gokyo Lakes Trek

Trek type : Camping/Tea house
Trek Grade : Moderate
Duration : 21 days (15 days trekking)
Activities : Trekking, camping, sightseeing, rock-climbing (option)
Best time to go : September to March/April
Departure dates : by arrangement
 

  Gokyo Lakes Trek  

The Gokyo Lakes trek is one of the best treks in the Khumbu region. Much of the trek takes place at moderate to high altitudes, venturing through rich Buddhist villages, red birch and dwarf rhododendron forests together with magnificent views of the peaks of Sagamartha, Cho Oyo, Lhotse. Makalu and Tawetse. Highlight of this trek is the walk to the sacred lakes of Gokyo. Two days will be spent exploring the Gokyo area, including a steep climb to the top of Gokyo Ri to witness what is the most comprehensive and impressive panoramas in all the Himalaya. This trek will appeal to those who wish to see the major mountains of the Sagamartha region from a less-trekked trail, as well as visit the regions key monasteries.

 

About Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary in Detail

Itinerary

Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 : Lukla (2800m) by air then trek to Choplung
Height : 2600m

Day 04 : Monjo

Height : 2850m

Day 05 : Namche Bazaar

Height : 3440m

Day 06 : Rest day at Namche for acclimatisation - short morning hike

Day 07 : Portse Tenga

Height :  3600m

Day 08 : Dole
Height :  4000m

Day 09 : Machermo

Height : 4400m

Day 10 : Rest day at Machermo -optional walk to ridge

Day 11 : Gokyo

Height :  4759m

Day 12 : Ascent of Gokyo Ridge

Height :  5483m

Day 13 : Gokyo for lunch then back down to Machermo
Height :  4400m

Day 14 : Portse Tenga
Height :  3600m

Day 15 : Thyangboche
Height :  3767m

Day 16 : Khumjung
Height :  3780m

Day 17 : Phakding
Height :  2700m

Day 18 : Lukla

Day 19 : Kathmandu by air

Day 20 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing at Balliju Cliff - additional cost

Day 21 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu

 
 

Cost : We will be pleased to quote you a price based on your requirements. Please submit the booking/enquiry form or give us a call. If you can organise your own party of eleven persons or more, the organizer goes free of charge (excluding international fares and items normally excluded).
 

Cost included : Campers: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
Teahouse: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), accommodation at best available teahouse, overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
 

Cost not included : Extra hotel expenses, single room supplement where requested, any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, medical costs (except medical attention given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew (typically around NRp100 per trekking day), airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for international destinations), Visas and visa extension costs, lunch and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first night)

 

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1336m). You will be met by your group leader and transferred to the hotel where the pre-trek briefing will be given. Arrangements are made today for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket. Remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 02 : Day at leisure in Kathmandu. You have time to explore Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and the lessor known towns that dot the valley. The area has an amazing range of fascinating highlights, whatever your interest. Excellent bookshops, extensive markets, novelty shops and handicraft shops contrast with fantastic centres of cultural and spiritual significance. Kathmandu has more World heritage sites than any other city in the world. A sightseeing tour is organised for your benefit.

Days 3 to 19 : Trekking programme as per itinerary above.

Day 20 : Day at leisure in Kathmandu. There are a million things to see in Kathmandu and we recommend you spend this day wandering around the town and exploring the valley on bicycle or by taxi. The old Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at Bodnath are absolute musts. Our staff can help you with arrangements or provide a guide and/or transport should you wish, or you can head off armed with a map and let the day unfold. An optional Rock-climbing activity can be organised for those who are interested - an additional cost will be incurred for this option.

Day 21 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu. After breakfast, arrangements cease unless further arrangements have been made. Those people travelling by aircraft to further destinations will be transferred to the airport and assisted with check-in procedures. Don't forget to have NRp1100 departure tax available for payment at the airport.

 

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The above itinerary and times are a guide only. The itinerary may change at any time due to weather and/or trail conditions or for any other reason deemed necessary by the trek leader. Your Leader will always make the final decision after assessing the situation and consulting with our Nepali crew and the group members. Trekking times are estimated only but have been calculated to give the trekker a comfortable pace throughout the trek.

Moderate Treks : These treks are similar to the introductory treks but with occasional higher altitude sections.

 

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