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Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Trek

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Trip Facts

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Duration

14 Days

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Difficulty

Easy

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Max Altitude

5,357m / 17,575ft

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Group Size

1-12 Pax

destination
Destination

Nepal

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Activity

Trekking

meals
Meals

Breakfast at Kathmandu and all meals during the trek

accommodation
Accommodation

Star hotel at Kathmandu on B & B basis and teahouse during the trek

Trip Overview

Goyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Trek is an exciting trip to the exotic Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri which is known for best view of Everest and other Himalayan ranges. Many trekkers believe this trek as a great alternative to classical Everest Base Camp Trek. 14 days Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri trek starts with short trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla, the getaway to Everest region. From Namche, the trail branches off from the main trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga, Dole, Machermo and to Gokyo village.

Your arrival into this high mountain valley called Gokyo is welcomed by a string of cobalt blue lakes that continue for the 3-hour hike to Gokyo Village, which sits at the foot of Gokyo Ri (18,300 ft) a huge black mound of rock and dirt. The next morning, you are invited to take the 3-hour hike to the summit of this black, rocky mound to witness the 360-degree Himalayan view offered only from this vantage point. The Himalayas stand like giants guarding the border into Tibet. From Gokyo Ri you’ll see much more than Mount Everest – there are magnificent views of many of the other 8000-meter peaks from here as well.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft), Tribhuvan International Airport

Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and trek preparation day

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft) – 8km/3-4 hours trek

Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft) – 11 km/5-6 hours trek

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization and Exploration day

Day 06: Namche Bazaar – Phorse (3,810m/12,496ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 07: Phorse – Machhermo (4,470m/14,663ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 08: Machharmo – Gokyo (4,800m/15,744ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Gokyo Ri climb (5,357m/17,570ft) and walk to fifth lake: 5-6 hours trek

Day 10: Gokyo – Dole: 3-4 hours trek

Day 11: Dole – Namche Bazaar – 4-5 hours trek

Day 12: Namche Bazaar – Lukla – 6-8 hours trek

Day 13: Flight: Lukla – Kathmandu

Day 14: Final Departure

Detail Itinerary of Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Trek

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Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Alpine Kailash’s representative will meet you outside the terminal hall. Our airport representative waits you outside with the paly of “Alpine Kailash”. You will be escorted to your hotel and introduced your trekking guide. Enjoy strolling around the city in the Evening.

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Highest Altitude

1350m (Kathmandu)
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Meals

Breakfast

Includes / Excludes on Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Trek

What is included?

  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on B & B basis
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek
  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary in private car
  • Profession and experienced guide, porter and driver
  • All staffs (driver, guide & porter) salary, insurance, accommodation and fooding
  • All the government taxes including TIMS and entry permit
  • (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) flight fare
  • Medical Kit

What is excluded?

  • All personal nature expenses including alcoholic beverages, phone calls, internets, laundry and more
  • Tipping for guide, porter, driver and other staffs
  • International flight fare
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Emergency evacuation and rescue charge

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