On first arrival in country’s international airport at Kathmandu meet our Trekking Planner staff and guide for short transfer in the hub of Kathmandu city at Thamel area, an interesting location where all needful items found around in the shops and stores in Thamel.
Check into your rooms after a rest then down at meeting place in the hotel lobby or foyer for group briefing where our guide or leader will provide you with information of the treks with other necessary queries to make your stay with us enjoyable.
Evening includes group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant to get the taste of local cuisines with local cultural program to entertainment while you enjoy the dinner.
Included accommodation on BB in Kathmandu (Hotel moonlight/Kathmandu Guest House/Apsara Boutique hotel)and standard meals (welcome Dinner)
Today you have a full day (5/6 hrs) guided sightseeing tour to the Buddhist and Hindu sights in Kathmandu. The trip start from Kathmandu Durbar Square; famous for living goddess Kumari , then visit "Swyambhunath" a Holy sight of Hinduism and Buddhism also popular known as "the monkey temple" as a large number of holy monkeys are living in the north-west part of the temple. Next, you will be taken to "Pashupatinath a sacred Hindu temple situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. You will then be driven to "Boddhanath Stupa" one of the biggest and oldest stupas in the world. Later in the afternoon there will be a pre-trip meeting with your trekking guide in your hotel. Our office representative will brief you regarding the trek as well as provide you the opportunity to ask any questions of the upcoming trip. Second overnight in Kathmandu.
Included accommodation on BB in Kathmandu (Hotel moonlight/Kathmandu Guest House/Apsara Boutique hotel)and standard meals (Breakfast )
Today an early morning transfer to the airport for 35min short but scenic fight to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the Everest region. The views from the plane are stunning, providing dramatic sights of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing at Lukla airport, we walk for 3 hours to the town of Phakding with few up and downs along the Dudh Koshi River. Stay overnight at the tea house in Phakding.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Today after breakfast, we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, crossing this majestic river numerous times on exciting suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, from Larja Dobhan the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. Stay overnight at a tea house In Namche Bazaar.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward trekkers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, the beautiful Ama Dablam and many more. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
You will climb the Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns to the north. There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3973m which descends from Khumbila (5761m).You will visit Mohang, the birth place of re-incarnate Lama of Rongbuk monastery of Tibet who introduced Buddhism in Khumbu region. The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dush Koshi. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
You will climb steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests. The trail passes through many Kharkas-the summer settlements used to by Sherpas while bringing herds of yaks to graze. The route passes through the settlements of Tongba (3950m), Gyele (3960m). Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
From Dole the trail climbs steadily along the side of the valley, rhododendron forest giving way to scrub Juniper as altitude increases you will pass through many summer settlements, used when Yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of us are excellent views of Cho Oyu while backing down the valley is peaks of Kantiaga and Thamsherku. This is a short day trek and we arrive at Macherma(4410m),around lunch time.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Beyond Machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8,153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4,390m. The route descends to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa 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 4,690m, where you can find the Lama Foot prints then finally up a boulder-strewn path to Gokyo at 4,750m, on edge of the third lake. Gokyo a small settlement but slowly growing with about 6-8 lodges at present. Gokyo with its glacial lake and the surrounding high snow capped mountain certainly makes this place one of the gem of Khumbu region. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Today an early morning your guide will take you to the Gokyo Ri (5463m/17923ft) for sunrise view. From here you will have chance to full part of Mt Everest and Cho-yu and lake in the valley and biggest glacier of the named Na-Jumpa glacier. Back to hotel for breakfast and after breakfast in the afternoon you will have chance explore up to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
After wonderful time in Gokyo valley and Gokyo-Ri , today after breakfast re-trace back to Dole via Machhermo. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Today after breakfast star same trail with big descend till Phortse Tanga than ascend to the Mongla dada from where trail goes slow down all the way to Namche. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Today after breakfast you will re-trace back to Lukla with few up and down. Stay over night at the tea house.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
Today an early morning your guide will take you to the airport for short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Up on arrival you will be picked up and transfer to the hotel by our airport representative. Stay over night at the hotel.
Included accommodation on BB in Kathmandu (Hotel moonlight/Kathmandu Guest House/Apsara Boutique hotel)and standard meals (Breakfast )
After a great and wonderful experience in Nepal with amazing time in high Himalayan mountains on Gokyo Valley Trekking, with your last day in the country of marvelous scenery and adventure our staff and guide transfers you to airport for your flight back home or to next port of call.
Included standard meals (Breakfast ) and Tea/Coffee
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Thank you Dipak and Kilnath for the great trip to Nepal! Everything has been very well planned and our trip therefore went without any problem whatsoever. It was nice to simply be able to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. I would not hesitate to recommend Trekking Planner for the preparation of a trek to this beautiful country and will definitevely retain the services of this company upon my return to Nepal (hopefully in upper mustang!). Thanks again! Visited April 2017
We were a couple that just finished the Gokyo trip. The experience was amazing, and Trekking Planner (Dipak, our guide Bhanu, and all others that helped) did a great job. My girlfriend was worried by altitude sickness, and we had a slow and steady trek, and in the end, we both managed to "climb" to the 5360 m high Gokyo Ri! We are extremely grateful to Trekking Planner for this experience. The weather was amazing (I really recommend going in mid October), and so were the views of course! The culture, nature, food and overall exercise you will do on this trek are amazing. Moreover, after Namche Bazar, it becomes much less crowded (due to the fact, that hundreds go to see Everest Base Camp), and we really wanted to avoid the crowds. The Gokyo valley is peaceful, serene, and offers breathtaking views on Cho Oyu throughout the trek, and on Sagarmatha (Everest) on several occasions (basically, every time you "climb" a bit higher). What I would like to emphasize is, that everything went extremely smooth - we noticed a lot of other groups/couples/individuals, that were stuck either on Kathmandu or Lukla airports, due to delays in flights, or flights just not happening at all (not uncommon in Nepal). Dipak and his team however did all they could, and brought us to the Everest area and back on the planned dates. I think this is where they stand out - making your trip a care free experience. Together with that, Dipak and his team make everything to make you feel appreciated - from the warm welcome with Marigolds at the Kathmandu airport, to the farewell golden shawls you receive as a token of good luck.
TripAdvisor Review of: "Gokyo Trek, 11 days" My first Nepal experience exceeded all my expectations. Magnificent landscape and impressive culture. Thanks to my friend, Klaus, who has already had very good experiences with Trekking Planner (Dipak and his team), we were always in good hands. Individual planning, all-round service (airport shuttle, flight to/from Lukla) stage planning, attentive but not intrusive information. Special thanks also to guide Ananta and our porter Ganeh, who took great care of us and made this adventure possible for us.
Compared to the other Everest Base Camp trekking routes the 15 Days Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking tour is the easiest. Trekking Planner Nepal has the best trek itinerary that allows adventurers to enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Everest and other high Himalayan peaks. The only challenging factor on this trek is the number of walking days on uneven terrains for several hours. Besides that the trek is moderately pleasant and comfortable to walk at a gradual pace.
The best season to attempt the Gokyo Valley Trek is in the pre-monsoon season i.e. from March to May and post-monsoon season i.e. from late September to December. The days will be mostly warm while it gets cold between sunset and sunrise. It is also possible to do this trek in February and early September but the trek is best preferred during the pleasant months.
Yes! The southwest face of Mount Everest is best seen from here. The sightings of Mount Everest are splendid. You get to see the best panoramic view of the whole Everest Region from Gokyo Ri.
It is good to have some kind of trekking experience though not compulsory. Besides, many novice trekkers have successfully managed to do it with ease. The only thing required is good fitness, self-motivation and strong passion to do the Gokyo Valley trek.
Trekking Planner Nepal always allows and has a flexible trekking approach when it comes to cancellation or transfer of your deposit to anyone or any other trip. If you wish to cancel your booked trips, some cancellation charges are applied and you can get it done.
Taking your comfort factor into account, we make sure to book the best lodge with two beds in each room and western toilet facilities wherever available. Normally, the beds are clean and comfortable with an electric blanket if available and an attached bathroom for most nights.
You will get to enjoy 3 hearty meals each day. Generally, you will have your breakfast and dinner at the same lodge you will be staying at. Lunch will be provided at tea houses or small restaurants along the trail. The meals contain fresh fruits and organic ingredients which have the right balance to keep you going for the entire trekking journey.
There is every chance of getting altitude sickness but if a few things are kept in mind aided by the right kind of planning it can be easily avoided. The key to it is to make a slow ascend with proper rest and acclimatization. You need to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated, eat a balanced diet, avoid alcohol and cigarettes, and be mantelly strong.
No, oxygen is not required for the trek as we get enough time for acclimatization. In addition, we provide Diamox, a medication that suppresses altitude sickness symptoms. In extreme cases if you do get severe altitude sickness, then we do descend to a lower altitude instantly. But we have oxygen for emergency.
No crampons are not required for this trek if you are trekking during the preferred seasons. But if the trek falls in the mid-winter or monsoon season then crampons may be required. It is advisable to have crampons handy as you never know what kind of situations it might be.
Trekking Planner has an able team of trekking leaders and mountain crew who are highly skillful in tackling kind of emergencies if it occurs. First thing If you feel sick with the altitude, let your leader know about it . With his assessment and experience, he can sense the intensity of the seriousness and if need be he will take the necessary steps.
He will either bring you down to a lower elevation or rescue you using a helicopter. If the helicopter is unable to fly due to any reasons, we will use our local contacts to coordinate and make use of alternative evacuation procedures. It involves carrying you to the nearest health post or a safe helicopter landing area.
