Our trek starts from Lukla, following the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche and the other main villages of Khumbu, Thame & Khumjung.
After Khumjung Valley, we branch off from the main busy trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga and finally reach our ultimate destination at Gokyo. Gokyo, a one time yak pasture, is blessed with two beautiful high lakes with a majestic view of Cho Oyu and other 8000 meter peaks of the region.
We climb up to the Kala Pathar (the ‘Black Rock’) or the Gokyo Ri at Gokyo, to view the Western shoulder of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu which is far away. We continue towards the main Everest trail at Thyangboche, which has a famous monastery.
Our return journey is made via Namche Bazaar and finally we reach Lukla. This high journey concludes at Lukla and we are confident that this will be a great experience for you, an experience that you can cherish for a lifetime!
| Starting Point: - | Flight: - Kathmandu - Lukla. |
| Ending Point: - | Flight back: – Lukla - Kathmandu. |
| Grade: | Moderate-Difficult |
| Highest Access of the Trek: - | (5483m) |
| Trekking type: | Teahouse |
| Most Attraction of the trek: - | Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages |
| Best Season: - | February, March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Meal: - | Breakfast, lunch, & Dinner |
| Transportation: - | Car / Van |
| Minimum Group Size: - | 02 people |
| Per day Walking: - | 5 to 7 hours each day |
| Itinerary type: - | fixed / customized |
| Itinerary type: | Fixed / Customized |
| Day 1 | Arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport & Transfer to Hotel. Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You’ll be meet and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu and Valley Square/Monkey temple/Boudhanath In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swoyambhu Nath Stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. Where we can visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition, we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we will see Hindu holymen (or Sadhus), pilgrims bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow. |
| Day 3 | Early morning flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding. And O/N Fakding. (2652m) 3 hr In the early morning we take the spectacular flight from kathmandu to Lukla (2827m), The flight itself is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. Flight time is about 40 minutes to the airstrip build by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sheraps in the mid – 1960s. After landing we will have time to explore the village. And after a hearty second breakfast, we begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), it is a short walk to Phakding. |
| Day 4 | Fakding to Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5 hr Today the trail ascends gradually towards Jorsalle, crossing suspension brides over the Dudhkoshi River before arriving at the entrance gate to Sagarmatha National park. After crossing three more brides the trail ascends through alpine and rhododendron forests where we should see local deer, birds and other wildlife as we follow the trail for around 4 hours to reach Namchhe Bazaar. The highest Sherpa market in the world. |
| Day 5 | Rest days. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) We remain at Namche for a second night to allow enough time for altitude acclimatization. Namche is a prosperous village situated in a large, protected hollow. It gained its importance during the period when Tibetan salt was traded for the lowland grains of Nepal. Today a limited amount of trade exists at Namche and Tibetans are often seen in the village trading rugs and Chinese-made goods, clothing, salt and dried meat. It is recommended that you take the opportunity to see both the sunrise and the sunset views from the national park situated above the village. After breakfast a number of options exist: trek towards Thame (3,810 m) along the beautiful Bhote Khola River valley, or visit the National Park Headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture, mountaineering in the park, and flora and fauna. Others may prefer to relax in the friendly atmosphere around the village. |
| Day 6 | Namche Bazar to Dole. O/N Dole. (4084m) 5hr The trail leads down through rhododendron scrub forest towards an impregnable looking rock wall on the north side of the valley. A ‘giant’s causeway’ of granite steps forms an incredible route up this face before the trail emerges on high grazing ground. One hour further down the trail, an attractive chorten sets off wonderful views across the valley to Ama Dablam, rising above the rooftops of Thyangboche. The trail then descends steeply towards the Dudh Kosi, leaves the main route through to Phortse and Pangboche, and instead turns north towards Gokyo. There is a good lunch spot beneath a canopy of birch and rhododendron just after the turn off. A stiff but attractive climb leads to Dole, which lies just above the tree-line .Time: 6 hours. |
| Day 7 | Dole to Machhermo. O/N Machhermo. (4465m) 4hr From Dole the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs through scrub to Lhabarma. The track continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach machermao at 4410m It was in Machermo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in Khumbu. There are good mountain views from Machhermo and we’ll rest here for the night. |
| Day 8 | Machhermo to Gokyo. O/N Gokyo. (4791m) 5hr Beyond Machhermo, the trail climbs over a ridge for an excellent view: you can see the valley to Kantega if you look downwards and if you look upwards, you will see Cho- Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend towards the river bank before beginning the steep climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. Afterwards, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m. Then finally up a boulder – strewn path to reach Gokyo at 4,750m. We’ll stay at Gokyo tonight. |
| Day 9 | Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5483m) and back to Gokyo. O/N Gokyo. It is well worth the effort to make the 3-hour ascent to the summit of Gokyo Ri, a small hill which rises immediately to the north of the lake. The view from the top is stunning, with the west ridge and south-west face of Everest beautifully framed by Changtse and Nuptse, Makalu rising further to the east, and in the foreground to the north is chaotic moraines of the Ngozumpa Glacier leading to the snowy bastion of Cho Oyu. |
| Day 10 | Gokyo to Dole. O/N Dole. (4084m) 5hr |
| Day 11 | Dole to Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5hr |
| Day 12 | Namche Bazar to Lukla. O/N Lukla. (2827m) 5 to 6hr |
| Day 13 | Lukla- Kathmandu. An early morning flight takes us back to Kathmandu while giving us a last panoramic view of the mountains which we just spent exploring for two weeks. |
| Day 14 | At Leisure in Kathmandu. O/N Kathmandu Hotel. An opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventures and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping. We will also organize an optional flight over Mt. Everest ($130 US) or an optional biking trip around the Kathmandu Valley. Later this evening we’ll all meet up for a group farewell Nepali food with typical Nepali dance. |
| Day 15 | Departure with warm Good Bye. Today is free to relax until departure or to commence any additional trips or activities you may have booked. If departing, you will transferred to the International Airport in time for your return flight home |
Our Package cost will be included with Following services: -
- Transfer International Airport and domestic airport/hotel/airport.
- Well Come dinner at the arrival evening
- 3 times food (Veg/non Veg.) during the Trekking (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as a menu as you preferred.
- Required numbers of experiences Licenses holder English speaking guide and supporters during the Trek.
- All Government taxes and Everest National Park fee
- Meal/accommodation/salary/insurance/equipments (All Nepali crew).
- All Capable transportation during the trek.
- All accommodation best available lodges during the trek
- The flight ticket of guide. KTM/LUKLA/KTM
- The flight ticket of clients KTM/LUKLA/KTM
- All the nights hotel in Kathmandu as a program schedule with breakfast
- First aid medicine during the traveling in Nepal
- Domestic airport taxes
- The sleeping bag during the trekking trip if necessary
- TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
- Warm G O O D - B Y E with having Nepali food at the last evening
Our Package cost will be Excluded with following services: -
- Kathmandu meal (Lunch and Dinner)
- Tourist entry visa that can be obtained from Nepal
Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in
Nepal.
- 01. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu 02. Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
03. Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal), 04. Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northen Border), 05.
Belhiya, Bhairahawa ( Rupandehi, Western Nepal), 06. Jamuna, Nepalgunj ( Banke, Mid Western
Nepal), 07. Mohana, Dhangadhi, (Kailali, Far Western Nepal), 08. Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar
(Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal).
- TOURIST VISA
Visa Duration Fee: Multiple entry for 15 days- US $25 or equivalent convertible
currency
Multiple entry for 30 days- US $40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry for 90 days- US $100 or equivalent convertible currency - TOURIST VISA EXTENSION
01: Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $30 or equivalent convertible currency andvisa extension fee for more than 15 days is US $2 per day
02: Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year(January-December).
- TRANSIT VISA
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal’s immigration offices at the various entry
points upon showing a valid departure flight ticket via the Tribhuvan International Airport by paying US $5 or equivalent currency.
- 01. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu 02. Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
- Expenses of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips for your
guide and support staffs etc. (Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory). - Rescue charge if needed, our company can arrange it.
- Personal trekking equipments
- Any kind of unforeseen expenses.
