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| Gokyo Lake & EBC Trek |
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Gokyo, A hidden valley with few glacier
lakes and Everest Base camp has own meaning for adventurous peoples. This
is one of the popular and adventurous trek at higher places of Khumbu
valley. The Khumbu region is intelligibly one of the most popular and
a spectacular destination for adventure seekers and it offers the best
opportunity to gain the Himalayan experience. This trek begins with a
dramatic scenic flight to Lukla and the trail follows many farm villages
with beautiful views of the high snow capped peaks of the world, and to
the famous view point Gokyo ri and higher pass Cho La with the highest
spot at Kalapathar for the outstanding breathe taking panoramic view of
glacier lakes, many higher mountains including Mt. Everest. To visit the
Everest Base camp, glaciers and lakes figuring in different shapes makes
you over whelming and glacier cracking sound makes you fear love.
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Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival day in Kathmandu-1,350m/4,428 ft
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan
intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer
in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll
meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese
restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip
and overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 02 |
Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation Day-1,350m/4,428
ft
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our
guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit
the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you
to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one
of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent
which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and
can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank
of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time
to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another
pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist.
You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful
flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Bouddha visit
Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range
of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees
of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu
Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen
lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk
in a freak street and late afternoon back to hotel and evening briefing
about your trip, what is your responsibility, what to do and doesn't
in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances
to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding
areas or simply relax at the hotel. |
| Day 03 |
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek
to Phakding-( 3 to 4 hours) 2,652m/8,700ft
This morning you will be transferred to domestic airport to fly to
Lukla. It takes 40 minutes scenic flight to Lukla airport (2,800m/9,184ft)
and you will have time to stroll around, while the guide sort and
divide the load baggage to be carried by porters. Guide will manage
the lunch place depending upon the time of arrival at Lukla. We start
our trek further to Phakding passing some Sherpa villages and farm.
We follow the trail to Dudhkoshi River and further down on route to
Phakding. The walk is gradual and most of the way, with few ups from
Thado khola, where you can have a superb view of Kusum-Kangaru (6,369m/20,890ft)
crossing a short suspension bridge, from here after a short climb
brings us to the Ghat village, another 1 Β½ hr of gradual
walk brings you to Phakding village for the overnight stop and stroll
around the village for local knowledge. |
| Day 04 |
Phakding to Namche Bazaar-(5 to 6 hours) 3,440m/11,283ft
The trek start in the morning and after crossing the suspension bridge
over the Dudh-Kosi the walk is pleasant with few short uphill and
downhill and re-crossing the same river again with magnificent view
of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft) from the Benkar village. Trek continuing
crossing the bridges and reaches at Monjo where is entrance gate of
the Sagarmatha National Park, where your trekking permit checked and
keeps the record of all trekkers going to and from this place including
the local trekking staff as well. When enter the National park boundary
we descend and a gradual walk brings us to the suspension bridge over
the Bhote-Koshi river, after the bridge Jorsalle village is reached,
the last village till Namche Bazaar, from here the walk is pleasant
on the river bed till the last bridge over the Imjatse river is reached,
from here the walk is along the winding uphill path all the way to
Namche Bazaar, with magnificent view of Kwangde peak and it other
sister peaks towards east with Kusum kangaru on the back as you climb
higher, view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and the closer view of Tawache
peak can be seen from some part on the way to Namche. Finally we reach
at colorful houses called Namche Bazzar main gate of Khumbu region
and we overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 05 |
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Today You have full day leisure or visit Everest View Point hotel
for wonderful panoramic view or stroll around the market, if Saturday
can be seen many people in Saturday market for shopping to fulfill
their daily needs and only one shopping market in the surrounding
areas. Also you can visit Sherpa Museum as well a great place to learn
Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and stroll back to hotel
for overnight. |
| Day 06 |
Namche to Dole-(5 to 6 hours) 4,200m/13,776ft
After stroll around the Namche area, today we refreshed and fairly
easy to walk further on. Our walk follows on the gradual trail with
few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant
snow peaks from Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and
Kwangde peak after a pleasant walk of two hours to a small place at
Shanasa, from here and trek ascents the left side to Mongla hill and
continue down to Phortse Thanga. We serve our lunch at here. Enjoy
the walking and further few hours walk ascending will reach at Dole
for overnight. A small place with few teahouses and enjoy your night
at Dole. |
| Day 07 |
Dole to Machharmo-(4 to 5 Hours) 4,470m/ 14,663ft
Firstly, we climb to the scenic ridge above the Dole and the trail
climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in
most places as it climbs through scrub to Lhabarma. The trail continues
to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing
sandy spurs to reach Machharmo at 4410m. It was in Machharmo in 1974
that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in Khumbu. There
are few good condition hotels and good mountain views from Machharmo.
Afternoon after reaches and refreshed visit Himalayan rescue association
and overnight at he hotel. |
| Day 08 |
Machharmo to Gokyo-(3 to 4 hours) 4800m/15,744ft
Today, we climb up to the ridge and can be seen excellent view both
down the valley to Khangtega and northern part to the Cho-Oyu (8153m).
Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram
at 4390m. We descend to the river bank before beginning the climb
up to the terminal moraine of the Ngazumpa glacier. It is a steep
climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows
the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m, where
you'll have chance to find the Lama Foot prints on a stone. Enjoy
the lake view and after an hour walk will reaches at Gokyo valley
at 4,750m, on the edge of third lake. There are some few teahouses
with comfortable bed room and after lunch explore around the Lakeside
and overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 09 |
Rest day at Gokyo
This may have full day rest at Gokyo or have chance to explore up
to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. This
is great place and an opportunity to view full part of Mt. Everest
and Cho-yu with a lake view in Himalayas from fifth lake. Northern
part you can see the Cho-yu base camp and biggest glacier of the world
named Ngazumpa glacier and stroll back to hotel for overnight. |
| Day 10 |
Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak-(5
to 6 hours)4750m/15580ft
This morning hike up the to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of
splash a sunrise top of the mountain including Mt. Everest view and
many more Himalayan scenery. This will be unforgettable life time
memories and enjoy around the top. We have a great memories and stroll
back an hours to Gokyo for breakfast. We trek down to Thaknak for
the overnight passing through the second lake and walk on the glacier
and will reaches at Thaknak. |
| Day 11 |
Thaknak to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) and to Dzongla- (6
to 7 hours) 4,850m/15908ft
Today, we walk in the high passes and one of the tuff days to cross
the Cho-la at 5,367 meters height. The pass is not difficult but it
is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. After
crossing the Cho-la pass and reaches at Dzongla for overnight stop
at teahouse. It has a very basic dorm room with cozy dining. Enjoy
the fantastic view around the high above. |
| Day 12 |
Dzongla to Gorakshep-(5 to 6 hours) 5,160m/16,929ft
We continue trek along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalapathar
and Pumori, before reaching at Lobuche (4910m) for lunch. You'll have
good chances for the best view of Mt. Nuptse a front of you walking
along the Gorekshep. The trail up to the Gorakshep is rocky and windy
but it offers the good view of Pumori and there are beautiful views
of the Everest Base camp and glacier with scenic Mountain View. We
stop at the Gorakshep and enjoy the night at higher elevation but
care with drinks and be sincere with altitude. |
| Day 13 |
Trek to EBC (5316m) and back to Gorakshep-(5 to 6 Hours)
5,316m/17,437ft
After the breakfast at Gorekshep we ready for our adventure to the
targeted destination and we continues our trek towards the Everest
Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall, the path from here can be misleading,
follow the lead Sherpa, every year the trail changes due to the movements
of the glacier, the walk is quite strenuous due to the high altitude
and thin air, the walk passes through over rocky dunes and moraine
and streams, till you reach the base camp. Everest Base Camp is lively
with commotion during the high expedition season. It takes 2-3 hrs
to get to base camp and after a grand time here retrace the journey
back to Gorekshep for the overnight at lodge. |
| Day 14 |
Hike to Kalapathar (5,550m/18,204ft) and stroll back to
Dingboche-(7 to 8 hours)4,358m/14,295 ft
Early morning our journey continue steep climb to the top after 2
hour walk on our pace. After reaching the top, you will feel beaming
as you achieve the moment that you been dreaming, since the beginning
of the journey. Top of Kalapathar is a small rocky peak on the southwest
ridge of Mt. Pumori, the view from here is beyond imagination as the
Everest looks amazing, the panoramic view from this spot is something
to cherish, and you feel its worth the hard climb up to here and to
feel at the top of the world, and can be seen to the south Khumbu
glacier sweeps below you, and you can also see the Everest Base camp
down below on the moraine of Khumbu glacier and lot of picturesque
scenery. Re-track to Gorakshep and after breakfast trek down to Dhugla
then go straight up the hill from the bridge to reach an upper trail.
Staying high above the valley floor, we pass the yak pasture at Dusa
to a chorten at the head of the Imja valley. Dingboche is the only
place in Khumbu where barley is grown, enjoy the scenery and overnight
stop at hotel. |
| Day 15 |
Dingboche to Tyangboche-(4 to 5 hours) 3,867m/12684ft
The walk today will be easy heading downhill to a lower elevation
from Dingboche the walk is pleasant all the way to Tyangboche. After
the bridge our route descends following the stream towards pangboche
village, and further down to Tyangboche is one of the most beautiful
place in the Himalaya the first thing that comes to your eye is the
big Monastery or Gumba, then the large field with campsites and teahouses,
lodges beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam, Everest,
Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar towards north east and more peaks all around
you. |
| Day 16 |
Tyangboche to Namche-(4 to5 hours) 3,440m/11,283ft
Trek down to Phungithanka a small settlement with couple of teahouses.
The trail leads downhill through the forested path of silver fir,
blue pines, rhododendron and some few magnolia and birch trees and
with a great memories and after crossing the suspension bridge over
the Dudh Koshi river trek onwards to the Sanasa and re-track to Namche
bazzar for the overnight stay. |
| Day 17 |
Namche to Lukla-(6 to7hours)2,800m/9,186ft
After a long walk today we'll have long and last day trek back to
Lukla, Firstly we descend the long way before cross the bridge and
further walk to Monju and ten Phakding for lunch. We trek back with
enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible
mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. Arrival in Lukla and you'll
have time to stroll around the areas and guide will re-confirm your
flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your crew member
and overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 18 |
Fly back to Kathmandu-1,350m/4,428 ft
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because
of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed
due to bad weather and other reason beyond our command. Anyway we
will fly back to Kathmandu and your guide will transfer to hotel.
You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath
and rest at your hotel. |
| Day 19 |
Explore day in Kathmandu-1,350/4,428ft
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure and either relax
at hotel or explore the Thamel and overnight at hotel. |
| Day 20 |
final Depature to your onward Destination
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your
family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive
or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with
us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport
for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
Price Start From: US$ 1440.00 (Special discount for Group Booking)
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| Inclusion |
3 nights accommodation at 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast
All meals during trek
Accommodation during trek on local lodge
Air & others Transportation fare
English speaking local expert guide, porters
National park and others entrance fees
Trekkers' Information Management System fees
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
Airport transfers and escort
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| Exclusion |
International flight & departure tax
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing
Tips, any others personal nature expenses
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| Notes |
Meals
Your day begins with tea or coffee in your teahouse or tent. There is little better than a nice hot cup of the local brew to help you get going on a day of trekking. Breakfast usually includes cereal, porridge, pancakes or eggs in different styles, coffee, tea and bread with jam and butter. Lunch typically includes a choice of the local favorite dal bhat, chapattis, vegetable salads, soup, beverages and local snacks. On other occasions lunch may consist of fried rice, noodles, other pasta dishes or sandwiches. Dinner includes soup and a full hot meal including rice or potatoes, vegetables and lentils.
Accommodations
All accommodations for your trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost. There are two styles of accommodations during our trekking. You will spend three nights in a 3-star hotel, similar category hotel in Kathmandu and during your trekking you will spend all nights in standard teahouse/lodge/hotel in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. We provide attached rooms as much as possible, however teahouses/lodges of some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities.
Itinerary can be customized according to your needs and length of stay.
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