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Trip Introduction: 15 Days Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking 2023,2024-Fascinating, Challenging, Spiritual adventure holiday in Nepal.
Over the years the Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking has been a center of trek adventure. It is a fabulous opportunity to connect with an emerald lake called Gokyo. The Gokyo Lake is the only known lake in the world formed by the sequence of six alpine lakes. This oligotrophic lake glorifies the Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking with its sheer presence. Each year thousands of adventure seekers throng in huge numbers to unveil natures best kept secrets. The Everest Gokyo Valley Trek is one of the most beautiful journeys in Nepal. It takes place in the Khumbu region.
What is Everest Gokyo Valley Trek Known for ?
15 Days Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking trail is an incredible valley that encompasses the Everest view, lakes and picturesque landscapes. Gokyo Valley is truly the best that offers splendid views of Mt. Cho-Oyo [8,153m], Mt. Everest [8,848.86m], Mt. Lhotse [8,501m] and Makalu [8,463m]. This trek is a beauty embedded abode that showcases holy temples and peaceful monasteries careful carved landscapes and mountainous backdrops. The Everest Gokyo Trek takes you closer into the lives of the local inhabitants and their ancestral cultures and traditions. This is a multi-diverse trekking journey of a kind truly inspirational stimulating and inviting as well.
What to expect from the 15 Days Everest Gokyo Valley Trek ?
This significant serene valley is no less than a heaven on earth. This trek has a spiritual influence that is ardently divine. Both the Hindu and Buddhist followers revere this valley and the lake divine and holy. This is an experience to be availed if you are on a trek journey during this time of the year. This makes Everest Gokyo Valley trek as one of the most preferred destinations for adventure seekers and avid trekker’s devotees as well.
From the very beginning you will be greeted by fantastic awe inspiring views of the Himalayas and its incredible stretch. It all starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla lying at 2810 m. After our touchdown we meet our entire team waiting at the airport and instantly make way towards Phakding. We follow the trail that leads us to the famous Sagarmatha National Park and catch glimpses of diverse Himalayan flora and faunas. Next, we arrive at Namche after overcoming the challenging steep hard climb. The days here are meant for acclimatization and getting to know about the Sherpa way of life the indigenous highlanders who reside here. Gradually we then follow the trail that reaches us to the Gokyo Valley. This place is marked by a pedigree of spirituality, hospitality and thrilling alpine views. Besides that the warmth offered by the ever-smiling people inspires you throughout your journey. Next day an early morning climb of the famous Gokyo ri is on the cards. It offers astounding views of giant mountain peaks that includes the Mt. Everest. We spend some time here admiring the wonders hf the snow fed Himalayan peaks the peculiar lake Gokyo and its aesthetic significance. Later we leave this magnificent vicinity and retract following the same trail via Namche to Lukla. Once here we take a short and scenic flight of 35 minutes to Kathmandu ending our fairy tale journey to the Gokyo Valley Trekking.
Nepal Trekking Planner takes profound care of its clients and prepares everything in detail to make Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking journey as enjoyable as possible. Our fleet of well-organized staff have all the experience to anticipate and assess difficult situations and overcome it without a scratch. Join our Everest Gokyo Valley Trek to enjoy both spirituality and adventure blended in one power packed package suitable for all walks of life.
Which is the best season to be on the 15 Days Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking ?
15 Days Gokyo Valley Trekking can be done all round the year. However there are some peculiar seasons that add to the beauty of this trekking trail. Amongst all the seasons Autumn Sept. to Nov. and spring March to May are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.
The hills are adorned with blooming rhododendron during spring. This is the reason why the trekkers find spring as the best time for 15 Days Gokyo Lake or Gokyo Valley trekking. This is the time when Mother Nature is at her best engulfed into a flowery colour of red and green.
The winter months of Dec-Feb is not preferred by most due to its harsh weather. It is extremely cold and has a thick cloudy cover more often than not. As a result the views are unclear and it remains concealed.
Trekking in Gokyo Valley is possible in summer months of June until Mid-September however the climate is hot and unbearable for some trekkers. Besides that there is every chance of a heavy rainfall making it difficult for commuting up into the mountains and also creating transportation setback. Hence summer months are generally less frequented.
How do I best prepare for trekking in the 15 Days Everest Gokyo Valley ?
Be aware that you have to consistently hike up and down on an uneven trails with a backpack that involves a walk that ranges between 5-7 hours. Though the 15 days Gokyo Valley Trekking is considered to be a moderate one but it can sometimes be challenging. Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking is the key to excel in the high mountains. The more your train the better it is for your calves’ muscles and also helps build your stamina and makes you trek ready with confidence. Prior trekking experience and technical skills are recommended but not compulsory. These prior skills will be an asset if you possess.
Important Note
- Every day of the year, trip departures are available.
- This trip can be completely customized. Please contact us if you want to customize the trip.
- This trip is available on a fixed departure basis as well as a private group basis.
- If you are traveling alone or with your family, you can book this trip privately.
- Have a large group ? We can meet all your requirements.
- We can work with you to make it affordable.
- We accept online payments and instant bookings.
Local Culture and Religion
Sherpa are the natives of Everest and other higher Himalayan region, the word Sherpa comes from Tibetan language as East for Sher and Pa means people, where Sherpa migrated around high Himalaya of Nepal around Mid-East and Far Eastern Himalaya range from Eastern parts of Tibet.
Way back of more than 400 years of history, the Sherpa normally are farmers and livestock herding like cows and yaks interwoven with strong Buddhism religion and fascinating cultures that you can witness walking around villages.
In every Sherpa villages one can find a monastery as you walk from village to another where you will come across many prayer walls and religious monuments of Stupas with rows of spinning prayer wheels.
Sherpa men-folks were the earlier pioneers as mountain and trekking guides and still held the post till present.
Climate and Weather
Himalayan climate can be unpredictable sometimes even in good best seasons, where April and May to first week of June will be the best time during spring times, when days are longer with enough sunlight hours.
Morning and night time as well in shade can be cold and much freezing temperatures around higher areas above 3,000 m.
Other months from September to November another great times for treks around Everest Gokyo Valley Trekking and other areas of Himalaya, when days are clear for views and to summit the top of the peak, although much colder months of autumn season with extreme cold during morning and night time, where sunlight is much shorter.
