Everest Gokyo Ri trek-15 Days

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Everest Gokyo Ri trek-15 Days

15 Days Starting in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal and ending in Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route 30, Chaunrikharka 56000, Nepal

Visiting: Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung Village, Phortse Tenga Intersection, Machhermo, Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri, Gokyo Lake - Dudh Pokhari, Dole

Tour operator:

Serene Himalaya Treks

Tour code:

103

Recommended For:

Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 80

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

14-80

Special diets catered:

Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$2500

$1899 (USD) Operator discount: -$501 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$100 -24%

Tour Overview

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Highlights

Gokyo Lake
Panoramic mountain view

Places You'll See

Everest Gokyo Ri Trek-15 Days

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Kathmandu (1300M/4265Ft)

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Alpine Hotel and Apartment

Meals Included: No Meals

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO

Day 2 : Acclimatize Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Alpine Hotel and Apartment

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we depart the hotel for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” We visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicenter of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar; home to the Living Goddess. Afterwards we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. We proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. Later we visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior of mankind and for human prosperity. Welcome dinner in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 : Fly To Lukla (2800M/9187Ft); Trek To Phakding (2610M/8563 Ft) 2-3 Hours Trek; 200M Descent, 50M Ascent

Location: Phakding

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotels in Phakding

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Descending above farmlands we pass through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat and Sano and Thulo Gumela and shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Trek To Namche (3420M/11221Ft) 5-6 Hours/1000M Ascent, 100M Descent

Location: Namche Bazar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Namche Bazzar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Heading for the Namche Bazar, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays all the way with us in most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo, we reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river and further we make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared world heritage site. Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we head for the second half of the march that would likely to take more time due to steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the BhoteKoshi. Beginning the final steps uphill slowly we reach heights of Namche from where we can have first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge and finally after about 1.5km/0.9mile) we reach Namche Bazar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 : Acclimatize At Namche

Location: Khumjung Village

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Namche Bazzar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We have an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. To help our body better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb few hundred feet during the day to have a look in the villages, houses, terraced fields and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru and the village’s big weekly event, the Saturday market to have fun mingling with the crowds and watching men and women in traditional attire. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 : Trek To Phortse Thenga (3680M/12074Ft ) 5 Hours

Location: Phortse Tenga Intersection

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel at Phortse Thanga

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, the trail climbs steeply out of valley through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases making trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharka and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 : Trek To Machhermo (4410M/14469Ft) 5 Hours

Location: Machhermo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel at Mochhermo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We reach at Machherma by early noon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 : Trek To Gokyo (4750M/15585Ft) 5 Hours

Location: Gokyo Lake

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel at Gokyo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today the trek takes us at one of our final destination, Gokyo. We will make this camp our base for 2 nights as we will have a couple of hiking and sightseeing trips around Gokyo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 : Explore Around Gokyo

Location: Gokyo Ri

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Normal Guest House during Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We spend this day in Gokyo strolling around the lake and hike north to other sacred lakes and return back to Gokyo for night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 : Trek To Gokyo Ri (5360M/17586Ft) & Back To Gokyo 5 Hours

Location: Gokyo Lake - Dudh Pokhari

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Normal Guest House During Trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gokyo Ri is the highlight of the Gokyo valley Trek and is an epic vantage point for the mountain views. We start the climb early in the morning. The path to the peak crosses the stream at the north end of the village and climbs for two hours to a cat’s cradle of prayer flags at the top of the hill. From the summit, there are panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Taboche, with the Ngozumpa Glacier cutting across in front like a massive tear in the landscape. We walk down to Gokyo for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Trek To Dole (4090M/13419Ft) 6 Hours

Location: Dole

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Normal Guest House during trekking

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following the same trail down, we make a descent to Dole. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 : Trek To Namche Via Khumjung 5 Hours

Location: Namche Bazar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel in Namche Bazzar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend to Namche Bazaar via typical Sherpa village of Khumjung. Leaving the mountains behind our descent continues back to the town of Namche Bazaar.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 : Trek To Lukla 6 Hours

Location: Tenzing Hillary Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel at Lukla

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Finally we return to Lukla following the Dudhkoshi River, where the trek ends. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 : Fly Back Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Alpine Hotel and Apartment

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Lukla Airport we fly back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Day 15 : Fly Back Home Or Extend Your Holidays

Location: Tribhuvan International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

At Alpine Hotel and Apartment
Accommodation

KTM, during trekking too
Airport Transfers at Destination

all
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

yes
Drinks with Meals

tea or coffee each meal
Entrance Fees

All during trekking
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

AT kathmandu Hotel only
Fully Guided

ya
Local Taxes

All
Meals – Full Board

B,L,D

What's Not Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

Not during trekking
Country Entry Visas

No International Flight
Drinks with Meals

Cola, Beer, Fanta,
Entrance Fees

If you yourself to visit KTM
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

Only at Kathmandu
Tipping and Gratuities

For all The staff
Train Tickets

no way

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