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Gokyo Lake Trek

The Gokyo Valley is perhaps the most spectacular of the valleys in the Everest region and while the trail to Everest Base Camp gets close to the world's highest mountain there are those who suggest the view from Gokyo Peak offers the best panoramic view in the region. The trail to Gokyo has a network of small lodges which have recently seen big improvements in food and accommodation facilities.

This now makes the programme ideally suited to lodge-based trekking. The highlights are many, the sensational Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the largest in the Nepal Himalaya, the lakes at Gokyo, and the side trek to the top of Gokyo Kang (5360m) where the views are the amongst the most spectacular in Nepal including four 8,000-metre peaks: Cho-Oyo (8153m), Makalu (8475m), Lhotse (8511m) and, of course, Mount Everest (8848m).

After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we start the trek by following the Dudh Kosi river valley to Namche Bazaar. We trek at a steady pace allowing ample time for acclimatization and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the renowned Sherpa hospitality. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. The mountain views are impressive as we head through small yak grazing settlements to the Gokyo Lakes.

Here we stop for two nights for exploration, which will include the straightforward climb to Gokyo peak. Our return route crosses to the opposite side of the valley and passes through the village of Phortse and on to Thyangboche monastery, a most magnificent location where we rest and savour the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m) to name but a few. Our return route heads back to Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.

Day to day Itinerary:

Day 01: Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (8800ft) and a short trek (2-3 hours to) to Phakding at 8,661 feet. The flight into Lukla is similar to the Everest View flight for views and beauty.

Day 02: The trail climbs gradually following the river and enters the Everest National Park at Jorsale, then crosses the river and climbs Steeply to Namche (11,100 feet). (4-6 hours).

Day 03: Namche/ Rest day or day hide possible. Namche is capital of the Khumbu district and offers many ways to spend a day.

Day 04: Tengboche. We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend to the Dudh Koshi Riover before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (12664 feet). (4-6 hours). Devoche is slightly further (20minutes) a charming village.

Day 05: Tengbuche (3680metees) to Dole (4000meters)/ 5 hr to 6 hr.

Day 06: Dole to Machhermo (4470 meters)/ 5-6 hr.

Day 07 :Gokyo (4790 meters)/ 5-6 hr

Day 08: Gokyo/ Hiking

Day 09: Machhermo

Day 10: Dole

Day 11: Namche or further on.

Day 12: Return to Luka

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu by noon

Above prices Includes:

• Airport Pickup and Drop by car/ van/ bus
• All the ground Transportation by private car/van/hiace/toyata/
• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off by car / Van / Bus.
• 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at 5 star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu.
• Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu by private car / Toyota Hiace / Bus.
• Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu as indicated on the itinerary.
• All airport tax.
• Sagarmatha national park Fees and all necessary permits.
• All the meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
• Best available accommodation during the trek.
• An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), one porter for 2 every persons, their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
• Tourist service charge, Vat.
• Office Service charge.

Above prices doesn't Includes:

• Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare.
• Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
• All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu.
• Meals while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
• International air fare to Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$24.
• Tips for trekking staffs.

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