12D/11N

Gokyo Lakes

Everest Region

USD 1200/- perperson

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Package Information

Gokyo lakes are the oligotrophic lake located in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. Gokyo Lakes are the world’s highest freshwater lake system. Gokyo lake trek is as high as the Everest Base Camp trek which gives breath taking views of Everest. This trek climbs the valley to the west of Everest to the village of Gokyo and 5 sacred lakes on the moraine beside the Ngozumpa Glacier.

What Routes we follow?
Kathmandu - Phakding - Namchhe Bazaar - Phortse Thenga - Machhermo - Gokyo - Gokyo Ri - Gokyo - Lungdhen - Thame - Namche Bazaar - Monjo - Lukla - Kathmandu

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We will follow the trial of Dudh Koshi valley north above the west bank of the river. Along the trek we will see the interspersed village with magnificent forests of rhododendrons, magnolia and fir. We will enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. On the way we will across many suspension bridges. Now finally after 5-6 hrs of walk we will reach one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu- Namche Bazaar.
Today we will be exploring Namche Bazaar. We need stop and adapt the high altitude environment to avoid the symptioms of AMS further up the trial. We will make a short hikes around the Namche Bazzar to get the beautiful views of mountains like Nuptse(7861m), Everest (8848.86m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamsekru(6608m).
From Namche we will head to Khumjung village. We will cross the lower slopes of Khumbila (5761m) and also cross the small pass Mong La pass. Now following the Dudh Kodhi wwe will reach to Phortse Thenga and we will make our overnight stay there.
It is a short and easy hike from Phortse Thenge to Dole – the next village along the west side of the valley. Now from Dole it is a steep climb to the hillside covered in tundra grasses and dotted scrub junipers. After walking few hrs we will reach to our destination Machhermo.
Today we will climb steeply up a scrubby slope to a collection of chortens. We will follow the ridge and will able see the sixth highest mountain in the world - Cho Oyu (8201m) in the north and Kantega ( 6685m) in the south. You will pass two lakes before reaching Gokyo. The first lake is Longponga Tsho (4650m) and the second one is Taboche Tsho (4710m) and finally to Gokyo (4750m).
Today we will explore around Gokyo. We will trek for 2hrs up to the Gokyo Ri and if we go the north we will see other lakes strung out along the Moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Today we will head towards Lungdhen passing the lofty pass – Renjo La ( 5345m).
Its an easy trek to Thame. . We will cross to the western side of Bhote Koshi below Marlung. We cross through Tarngga, Langmuche Khola, beautiful streams. We will have gentle stroll down the valley to Thame.
From Thame we will descend to Namche Bazaar and then to Monjo.
This is the last day of walking. This is the same way we did while going up. Its an easy walk to Lukla. We will reach there by 3 hrs and explore Lukla and stay overnight
Today is the last day of trek. We will fly back to Kathmandu.

Package Include

• Expenses for wifi, battery charging & hot shower.

• 3  meals daily with tea. It can be ordered from menu.

• 13 nights of accommodation

• All taxes and fees

• Pick up and droff within Kahmandu, airport and bus station

• Transportation charges during the trek

• All the paper works and permits(Entry fees,goverment issued permit card,TIMS card)

• First aid box for health issues like diarrhoa,dysentry,constipation,dizziness,light headache,vomiting & high altitude sickness.

 

 

Package Not Include

  • Emergency evacuation in case required. Evacuation can be arranged at your travel insurance cost.
  • Tips to guide and porter
  • Drinking water
  • Personal travel & trekking insurance
  • Expenses on horses & ponies(If there is difficulty in walking,horses &    ponies can be arranged at your personal cost)
  • Trekking shoes
  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking sticks

 

 

What kinds of equipment need?

  • Socks
  • Wind & water proof glove
  • Half T-shirt
  • Full T-shirt
  • Neck Scalf
  • Wollen Hat
  • Trekking Pant
  • Wind Proof Jacket
  • Lower Thermal
  • Upper Thermal
  • Undergarments
  • .Down Jacket
  • .Towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap
  • Sun Glasses
  • Thermos to keep water warm
  • Protein Bars
  • Head Torch
  • Sunscreen
  • Mostirizing/Lip cream
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Trekking sticks
  • Sleeping bag
12D/11N
hard
Gokyo Lakes
12D/11N

USD 1200
Trek Summary

Duration : 12D/11N
Country/Region : Everest Region
Trip level : hard
Max. Elevation : 4,790m / 15,584ft
Starting Point : Kathmandu
Finishing Point : Kathmandu
Per day Hiking : 5-6 hrs
Accommodation : Tea houses and Lodge

12D/11N
hard
Gokyo Lakes
12D/11N

USD 1200
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