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  • 14 days (approx.)

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  • Offered in: English

Gokyo Valley Trekking

Gokyo Valley is also the base of the highest freshwater lake system (4700-5000 m) in the world, comprising of 19 lakes, both big and small. Another attraction in this area is the Gokyo village (4700 m), a quaint village situated by the bank of third Gokyo Lake. This place has several stone houses, mainly small hotels catering to tourists and trekkers. Apart from the beauty of Gokyo Valley itself, the trek features traversing through several Sherpa settlements and Buddhist monasteries while enjoying the continuous vista of the Khumbu Himalayas. The most fascinating benefit of trekking in this trail is extreme view of huge ice ridge located between Cho You and Gyachung in Khumbu region. It is known for the existence of high altitude lakes as well. This trekking trails eventually leads you to the famous point of Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) from where you can have a awe-inspiring view of hundreds of pleasing scenery.

What's Included

  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
  • Teahouse Accommodation including Breakfast, lunch and Dinner during the trek
  • 3-star catagory hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • Airport Transportation ( Arrival And Departure)
  • Necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • All government and local taxes
  • An experienced, English-speaking trekking guide and Porter service (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
  • Breakfast (13)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • phone calls,laundry,bar bills,battery recharge, hot and cold drinks, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
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Meeting And Pickup

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upon your Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be picked up by one of our representetive and drop you off at

Start time:

5:15 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,428ft)
  • Kathmandu

    Representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting you outside the international arrival terminal gate to pick you up than You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 2: kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (4 - 6hr)
  • Kathmandu

    After Breakfast in the morning you will head for a heritage tour of the Kathmandu Valley. You will visit the major world heritage sites and beautiful attractions around the valley throughout today. Some of these might be:- Swayambhunathis is one of the oldest heritage sites of Nepal. From the Temple viewpoint at the top, you can have a full-extent view of the Nepalese capital. Durbar Squares: Three palace squares in the valley representing the major cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur (Patan) here resembles the rich history, art, and culture of the Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Asia with over 500 small and big shrines, Lingams, and temples in the temple complex. Boudhanath Stupa: The largest stupa and center of Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmandu valley. One of the best places to relax and take a hint of Buddhist culture in Kathmandu.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
  • Phakding

    We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding

    Duration: 4 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 4: Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 hours
  • Namche Bazaar

    We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 5: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)
  • Namche Bazaar

    We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

    Duration: 3 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Phorse

  • We leave Namche Bazaar on a trail with progressive good and bad times. In transit we are probably going to spot Himalayan fowls, musk deer and Himalayan Thars. We at that point start plummeting to Kyanjuma. From Sansa, we take after the Gokyo trails and from Mong we get a look at Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Khumbila mountains. Our trail dives to Dudhkoshi Khola after which it is a tough move through rhododendron timberlands before achieving Phorse. From here we get great perspectives of Tawache and Cholaste mountains.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 7: Phorse Village to Machhermo

  • In the wake of traverse the Dudh Koshi River, we are probably going to encounter neighborhood untamed life like fowls, mountain goats, and musk deer. Our trail goes through timberlands, waterfalls and scaffolds before achieving Dole. We hop on an enduring trail through a picturesque edge with perspectives of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku mountains. We climb from Luza town and stroll over the Dudh Koshi River. We keep strolling through little towns and sandy trails previously achieving Machhermo. We can visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospital for an address with respect to elevation affliction, its safeguard, and essential treatment.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 8: Machharmo to Gokyo (4500m)
  • Gokyo

    We rise on a slope and appreciate perspectives of the Dudh Koshi valley and Kangtega, Thamserku and Cho-Oyu mountains. Past the edge the valley augments as the trail goes through a Chorten and achieves Phangga. We dive to the stream bank before scaling to the terminal moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier on a precarious trail. We go through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari before achieving Gokyo. On the trail beside the primary lake, we see what is accepted to be the impressions of a Lama (Buddhist minister). We investigate Dudh Pokhari before turning in until tomorrow.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 9: Explore the Gokyo Lake.
  • Gokyo Ri

    We spend one more day in Gokyo to adapt to the high elevation. On the off chance that the climate is great, we climb Gokyo Ri today. From the highest point of Gokyo Ri we respect the Himalayan vista and the quiet Gokyo lakes. We likewise climb to the fourth and the fifth Gokyo lakes. The fourth lake is just around 3km north of Gokyo. It is set apart by high bluffs and Himalayan pinnacles transcending it. We keep on walking somewhat further and achieve the fifth lake. An ascend a close-by slope will promise us surprising perspectives of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. We can see significantly more from here - the spot is called Scoundrel's Viewpoint. From the northern piece of the fifth lake we see the Cho Oyu base camp and Ngazumpa Glacier which is the greatest ice sheet the world. We stroll back to Gokyo and Overnight at Gokyo .

    Duration: 1 hour

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 10: Gokyo – PhorsteThanga (3680 m):

  • Early in the morning, we hike up to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of the splash a sunrise top of the mountain including Mt. Everest view and many more Himalayan scenery. This will be an unforgettable lifetime memory and enjoy around the top. We have great memories and stroll back an hour to Gokyo for breakfast. After breakfast walk back through the same valley down than cross the river to the right valley up hills to the Phorste village for overnight. Phorste Village is interesting as it is situated in the middle of the hills above the river valley with pine and Rhododendron forest surrounding. At here you will also have a chance to see the Himalayan pleasant and few other Himalayan animals. Overnight local lodge in Phortse.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 11: Phorste – Monjo via Namche (2835 m):
  • Monjo

    We descend all the way to Khumjung after breakfast at the lodge. Khumjung is a beautiful village in the Everest region. A small yet beautiful settlement, Khumjung offers a wonderful view of iconic mountain peaks and spectacular landscape. We trek all the way down to Monjo via Namche Bazar. We make a stop at Namche Bazar for lunch. We continue the walk further down to Monjo. The trail descends steeply to Monjo. Overnight Local Lodge in Monjo.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 12: Monjo – Lukla (2840 m):
  • Lukla

    We are going to complete a round trip to Lukla today. Traversing the trail down towards the Dudh Koshi River and walking alongside it, we eventually reach Lukla trekking past Phakding and several other beautiful places. Once we reach Lukla, we say thank you and goodbye to our amazing crew members who made a wonderfully successful trip possible. Overnight local lodge in Lukla.

    Duration: 4 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu

    We fly back to Kathmandu on the soonest conceivable flight. In the wake of achieving Kathmandu we have whatever is left of the three day weekend to rest. Overnight in Kathmandu.

    Duration: 40 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 14: Departure for your onward flight.

Additional Info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Day 01 : Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,428ft)
  • Representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting you outside the international arrival terminal gate than You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu
  • Day 02 : Kathmandu Vally Sightseeing
  • After breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. 1.Boudhanath Stupa , Lies about 6 kms to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. 2.Pasupatinath Temple , Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple 3.patan Darbar Square , Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone 4.Swayambhunath Stupa ,The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake.
  • Day 03 : Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
  • We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding
  • Day 04 : Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 hours
  • We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 05 : Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)
  • We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 06 : Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3680m)
  • We leave Namche Bazaar on a trail with progressive good and bad times. In transit we are probably going to spot Himalayan fowls, musk deer and Himalayan Thars. We at that point start plummeting to Kyanjuma. From Sansa, we take after the Gokyo trails and from Mong we get a look at Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Khumbila mountains. Our trail dives to Dudhkoshi Khola after which it is a tough move through rhododendron timberlands before achieving Phorse. From here we get great perspectives of Tawache and Cholaste mountains.
  • Day 07 : Phortse Tenga to Machhermo(4470 m):
  • Today we will climb 810 m up to Machhermo from Portsea Tenga. We will pass a few places like Dola, Kele and Luza to reach there. During our walk, we will be able to view Tabauche and Choletsea. Attend altitude talk in Machhermo hospital at 3 o clock and stay overnight at Machhermo.
  • Day 08 : Machhermo – Gokyo (4750 m):
  • The trek for today takes us to a wonderful place called Gokyo. The very first section of the trek takes us on an uphill walk through a ridge enjoying the Himalayan view. Our walk also passes through a glacial moraine, first lake before reaching the beautiful Gokyo village on the bank of a serene lake. We will have some time in the afternoon to explore the village as we reach there after a walk of about four hours
  • Day 09 : Gokyo lake Exploration Day:
  • This may have full day rest at Gokyo or have the chance to explore up to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. We take our day to explore the majestic beauty of Gokyo village and surrounding wonders. This is a great place and an opportunity to view full part of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu. You can see the Northern part of Cho-you base camp and biggest glacier of the world Ngazumpa glacier. After spending an incredible day in and around Gokyo, we spend overnight here at Gokyo.
  • Day 10 : Gokyo – PhorsteThanga (3680 m):
  • Early in the morning, we hike up to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of the splash a sunrise top of the mountain including Mt. Everest view and many more Himalayan scenery. This will be an unforgettable lifetime memory and enjoy around the top. We have great memories and stroll back an hour to Gokyo for breakfast. After breakfast walk back through the same valley down than cross the river to the right valley up hills to the Phorste village for overnight. Phorste Village is interesting as it is situated in the middle of the hills above the river valley with pine and Rhododendron forest surrounding. At here you will also have a chance to see the Himalayan pleasant and few other Himalayan animals.
  • Day 11 : Phorste – Monjo via Namche (2835 m):
  • We descend all the way to Khumjung after breakfast at the lodge. Khumjung is a beautiful village in the Everest region. A small yet beautiful settlement, Khumjung offers a wonderful view of iconic mountain peaks and spectacular landscape. We trek all the way down to Monjo via Namche Bazar. We make a stop at Namche Bazar for lunch. We continue the walk further down to Monjo. The trail descends steeply to Monjo
  • Day 12 : Monjo – Lukla (2840 m):
  • We are going to complete a round trip to Lukla today. Traversing the trail down towards the Dudh Koshi River and walking alongside it, we eventually reach Lukla trekking past Phakding and several other beautiful places. Once we reach Lukla, we say thank you and goodbye to our amazing crew members who made a wonderfully successful trip possible. Whatever we do is not enough to express our gratitude towards them but we are highly thankful to them.
  • Day 13 : Lukla – Kathmandu (1300 m):
  • We take another beautiful morning flight back to Kathmandu by a fixed-winged aircraft. Saying a heartfelt goodbye to the majestic mountains after so many days of wonderful moments amongst them is quite difficult but we have to do it anyway. We finally land at Kathmandu airport to feel the city air after so many days of wonderful and fresh mountain air. We are transferred to our hotel
  • Day 14 : Departure for your onward flight.
  • you will be picked up from your hotel and drive you to the TIA a couple of hours before the departure. With some exciting stories and wonderful memories from the Himalayas, the Gokyo Valley Trek with Himalaya Sanctuary will remain with you forever.
  • Note: To avoid the risk of missing your International flight we always suggest you have 2 to 3 days extra at the end of your trip because the flight from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu Often delayed or canceled due to bad weather conditions.

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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$1,299.00

Price varies by group size

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