Gokyo Lake Trek and Lukla Helicopter Departure Over an 11-Day Trip from Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu, Gokyo, Lukla, Namche Bazaar
Locations Covered
Kathmandu, Gokyo, Lukla, Namche Bazaar
trekking, Glaciers, Helicopter
Private Tour
11 Days
Hard
English
Description
Sign up for this trekking tour in the Everest region to Gokyo Valley and enjoy a perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure and diversity. Enjoy the magnificent views of the tallest peak of the Himalayas, the Everest, the scores of other big and small Himalayas, the largest glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas and a variety of flora and fauna besides the unique cultured settlements in the region.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)
- 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, at evening your guide will meet you and will have a short conversation then he will check all your trekking equipment then will be ready for the trek when done this you will be taken to the Nepali restaurant to have typical Nepali food, with culture show which would be wow to you.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Day 2: Lukla - Phakding
- Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport then go to the hotel have your delicious breakfast then move out to trek to Phakding. Descending above farmlands, we will 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
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Day 3: Namche
- Will wake up early then have your breakfast then Head towards the Namche Bazar, we will 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 will reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river, and further, we will make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared a world heritage site.
- Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we will head for the second half of the march which is likely to take more time due to the 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 Bhote Koshi.
- Beginning the final steps uphill slowly, we will reach the heights of Namche from where we can have a first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Finally, after about 1.5km/0.9mile, we will reach Namche Bazar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Acclimatize at Namche
- We have an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. To help our bodies better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb a few hundred feet during the day to have a look at 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
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Day 5: Phortse Thenga
- After your early morning breakfast Today, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forest, where the 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 Khumbu La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: Machhermo
- After your early morning breakfast moves out for today's trek, The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu, then descends to a river and again climbs steeply to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier.
- We will reach Machherma by early noon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7: Gokyo
- After your early morning breakfast moves out for today's trek, the trek takes us to one of our final destinations, 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
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Day 8: Trek to Gokyo Ri
- You will wake up very early morning then move to climb Gokyo Ri to see the sunrise from the top. Gokyo Ri is the highlight of the Gokyo valley Trek and is an epic vantage point for the mountain views. We will 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 will walk down to Gokyo and have your breakfast then, we will spend this day in Gokyo strolling around the lake and hiking north to other sacred lakes. take a rest then explore the Gokyo village and chill your day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9: Gokyo - Lukla
- We will walk down to Gokyo lake and take a helicopter ride to Lukla. Fly over the serene waters of Gokyo Lake which holds deep cultural significance for the Nepalese.
- After captivating the lake’s tremendous beauty, continue the helicopter ride to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10: Kathmandu
- When you have your very early morning breakfast then move to Hilary airport to catch an early morning flight From Lukla Airport, we will fly back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day that can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family.
- In the evening, you will be invited to join the farewell reviewing great photos and sharing experiences of the trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
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Day 11: Departure
- If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drives in national parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours, etc.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Persons | |
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1 to 5 | /person |
6 to 15 | /person |
16 to 25 | /person |
26 to 50 | /person |
This is a private tour |