Everest Gokyo Trek
| Starts from : Flight : - KTM - LUKLA | Grade : Moderate | Price: N/A
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| End at : LUKLA | Duration : 12 Days |
The Everest Gokyo Trek is a 12 day trekking affair starting and ending in the beautiful town of Lukla (2,800m). However, only after 7 days of walking do we reach the spectacular Gokyo Ri at 5,843m. Along the way we get to admire the beauty and freshness of green and red forests of pines and Rhododendrons. On the third day we reach Namche Bazaar, the trading capital of the Khumbu region. An extra night at Namche acclimatises us for the rest of our journey.
After Namche the trek follows the route to Dole and Machhermo, two extraordinary places to observe Mt. Everest, Cholatse, Cho Oyu, Kangtega, Thamaserku and Labuche Peak. On the seventh day of this trek we reach the staggeringly beautiful Gokyo which offers superb views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Nuptse (7,864m), Mt. Amadablam (6,814m), Thamaseku (6,618m), Island Peak (6,189m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Mt. Pumo Ri (7,165m), Gokyo Peak (5463m), Cholatse (6,440m) and Tawoche Peak (6,542m).
After spending a night and day in and around Gokyo we head back to Lukla via the same route through Dole, Machhermo and Namche Bazaar. Lukla marks the end of our trek as we fly from Lukla to Kathmandu on the twelfth day of this trek.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Flight to Lukla (2,840m) and Trek to Phakding. O/N in Phakding (2,652m). The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is 40 minutes of pure mountain experience until we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Our trek begins in Lukla as we descend towards the Dudh Kodhi River before following the trail leading to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 3 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N inNamche Bazaar (3,446m). The trek to Namche Bazar is a steep climb through forests of rhododendron around the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing several suspension bridges and four hours of walking we reach the Sherpa market of Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 4 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m). Two days of rest in Namche Bazaar helps us in acclimatisation and prepares us for our journey ahead. Namche, the trading capital of the Khumbu region was once the trading grounds of Tibetan Salt. Even today we can see Tibetans selling rugs, clothing, salt and dried meat in the region. Namche is believed to be one of the best places on earth to see the sun rise and set. |
| Day 5 | Namche Bazaar to Dole. O/N in Dole (4,084m). On the journey from Namche Bazaar to Dole we get to see plenty of rhodendrons, pheasants mountain goats and musk deers. The uphill trail to Dole consists of long granite staircases built into cliffs. A panoramic view of several peaks, especially Ama Dablam are the main highlight of the day. |
| Day 6 | Dole to Machhermo. O/N in Machhermo (4,465m). The trail climbs via Lhabarma (4,220m) to Luza (4360m) from Dole. The trail is steep sometimes and leads us to Machhermo after a climb along the side of the valley high above the river. The first Yeti sightings in the Khumbu region was reported in Machhermo in 1974. |
| Day 7 | Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N in Gokyo (4,791m). The Cho Oyu (8,1513) peak is best seen from Machhermo and the valley of Kantega below. The trail passes through Pangram (4,390m) and past the Ngozumpa and Longponga glaciers before we finally reach Gokyo at 4,750m. |
| Day 8 | Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and return to Gokyo. O/N at Gokyo. The Gokyo Ri is a small hill rising from the North of a glacier and requires a 3 hour ascend. Once atop the Gokyo Ri, we can see more of Everest magnificently framed by the Makalu, Nuptse and Changtse. |
| Day 9 | Gokyo to Dole. O/N in Dole (4,084m). The trail from Gokyo to Dole is a series of steep climbs as we descend down the valley to reach Machhermo. After lunch at Machhermo we make our way to Dole and once again are mesmerized by it’s scenic beauty. |
| Day 10 | Dole to Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m). The trail now descends to Namche Bazaar which offers superb views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peaks. On reaching Shanasa after two hours of pleasant walking and an hours rest we continue our journey to Namche. |
| Day 11 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla. O/N in Lukla (2,827m). On our way back, we cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, make our way through steep descends and walk past numerous tea houses before finally arriving at Lukla. |
| Day 12 | Lukla-Kathmandu Again, 40 minutes of pure mountain experience on our flight to Kathmandu marks the end of our journey. |
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- Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel
- One night stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu
- All government taxes and Everest National Park entry fees
- TIMS CARD (Trekking Management System)
- Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation),
- Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services
- necessary ground transportation depends on your services requested via tourist bus or private transport
- Flight ticket: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathamndu for guide
- Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary we provide)
- All necessary Domestic airport taxes
- Trekking maps
- Rubbish care to clean up the environment
- Emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
- PNT official services charge and government taxes
Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
Accommodation and meals: During tea house treks our guests pay for their food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge while we provide guides/accommodation/necessary permit and transportation.
Water: among the tea house trek is available mineral and hot water every stop, also you can use tape water if you bring water purification tablets with you.
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- All meals in Kathmandu city
- Tips to guides and support staff
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies)
- Your Internal flight tickets (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)
- Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc)
- Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses
- Personal trekking equipments
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
- Spring : March - May
- Summer: June - August
- Autumn: September - November
- Winter: December - February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
