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The most famous and adventurous trekking in Nepal, Gokyo Trekking takes approximately 20 to 22 days to finish. The trek’ s fame comes from charming traditional villages, ancient Buddhist monasteries, glacial lakes, rhododendron forests, and the eye catching flora and fauna. You get the opportunity of exploring the lifestyle of the Himalayan people, their religion, customs and traditions.
The trek is the combination of Gokyo Chola Pass and Everest Base Camp which are the challenging treks of the Everest Region. After the mountain flight to Lukla, this trek is the most famous trek in the Khumbu Region. Passing through the beautiful forest of rhododendron and Sherpa village you reach to the Gokyo Lake with striking views of Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyu. While climbing Gokyo Ri from Gokyo Valley RI (5357m), also known as Kala Pattar, you can have the panoramic views of Cho Oyu (8201m), Gyachung Kang (7922m), Everest, Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (4063m), Cholaste and Tawachee. After the Chola pass, the trek forwards to Dzongla, Lobuche and Ghorakshep. From Ghorak Shep you will trek to Everest Base Camp and return back to Ghorak Shep following the same route . The trek becomes memorable with the incredible sceneries and the magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m) and many more.
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Facts of the Trek
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Per day walking: 5 – 7 hours
Best seasons: February, March, April, May, October, November
Maximum height: 5483m
Duration: 20 days
Start/Finish: Lukla
Trekking Highlights
• World Highest Mountain (Mt. Everest)
• Romantic Gokyo region
• Buddhist monasteries
• Authentic Sherpa Villages
• Explore Gokyo Lake
• Khumjung valley, Hillery School and Khunde Hospital
• Sagarmatha National Park
• Panoramic views of Cho Oyu , Gyachung Kang , Everest, Lhotse , Makalu , Cholaste and Tawachee
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2660m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 09: Trek to Lobhche (4910m)
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5140m)
Day 11: Hike to Everest Base Camp (5360m)
Day 12: Hike to Kalapathar (5450m) & overnight at Zongla (4710m)
Day 13: Trek to Thangna (4700m) via the Chola cross (5360m)
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4730m)
Day 15: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5360m)
Day 16: Trek to Dole (4200m)
Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2850m)
Day 19: Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla
Day 20: Departure to the International Airport. |
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Cost Includes:
• Transportation to and from Kathmandu by air or road, as per itinerary.
• 3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea.
• Accommodation in tea houses or in tents as per itinerary during the trek.
• Accommodation including breakfast at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu.
• Highly experienced Government licensed guide and necessary porters during the trek.
• Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide / porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees.
• Three Queen City Tour with an Experienced Tour Guide (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur) depends on your time frame.
• Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC).
Cost Exclude:
• International airfares
• International Airport Departure Tax.
• Trekking Equipment
• Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
• Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
• Tips & Gratuities
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote.)
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