Gokyo Valley Trek

After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and completing your custom formalities pick up your luggage and look for a representative of  Beyond Himalayas Adventures who will be with the display board at the arrival gate. You will be greeted by our representative and he/she will pick you and transfer  to your hotel. Then check-in at the hotel, freshen up, and take a rest. In the evening or noon, you are introduced to your fellow participants, guides and discuss our trip at Hotel where you stay.

After breakfast, our ’s tour guide will you pick from the hotel for full day of sightseeing around Kathmandu. you will tour among this world hesitate sites Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa, The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Depending on your preference it might be other sites like Bhaktapur too . Back to hotel and preparation for the trek.

Note: Depending on your and your team’s time availability and schedule of your trek this activity you might have to do after the trek sometime.

You will take an early morning flight to Lukla which is where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our crews members in Lukla and start trekking. After some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding crossing beautiful mane walls and Chortens along the way through Sherpa villages. Overnight in Phakding.

After breakfast We follow the Dudh Koshi, ascending through Himalayan pine forests.The walk today is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill. The track leads us through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch the wonderful prospect of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Through the settlement of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar and climbing to Namche begins .Today is a exicting day because if you are lucky with the weather you get to see Everest from Top Danda

Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts Himalayan and lowland merchants where you can also pick your last-minute gears if anything is missing.

This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike up to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku etc and for acclimatization.We will have lunch at Khumjung village and   On the way back, we visit Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery.In the evening you can visit local markets and spend time with your team.  Overnight at Lodge.

Note: Some trekkers prefer to spend one more time around here for more proper acclimatization   and we  will be glad to customize the itinerary as your preference

After breakfast, we start our trek towards Kyangjuma enjoying a superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and a close-up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows on the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great Himalaya. We will cross couple of chortens and memorial. Along the way you might  spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar. The path eventually reaches Sang Nasa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. After Sang Nasa we start to ascend towards Mong-la where we stop for lunch or tea break . After that, we descend down about 300m to Phortse Thanga and then finally make an ascent of 200m to the beautiful village of Phortse. Phortse is one of the oldest settlements in the region.In the evening you can spend some time at the climbing center and overnight at a Lodge

After crossing a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we are likely to come face to face with local wildlife like pheasants, mountain goats, and musk deer. Our trail passes through forests, waterfalls and bridges before reaching Dole. We climb on a steady trail through a scenic ridge with views of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku mountains. We ascend from Luza village and walk above the Dudh Koshi River. We continue walking through small villages and sandy trails before reaching Machhermo. We can visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospital for a lecture regarding altitude sickness, its precaution, and primary treatment. Overnight in Machhermo.

We ascend on a hill and enjoy views of the Dudh Koshi valley and Kangtega, Thamserku and Cho-Oyu mountains. Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through a Chorten and reaches Phangga. We descend to the river bank before climbing up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier on a steep trail. We pass through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari before reaching Gokyo. On the trail next to the first lake, we see what is believed to be the footprints of a Lama (Buddhist priest). We explore Dudh Pokhari before calling it a night. Overnight in Gokyo.

We spend another day in Gokyo to acclimatize to the high altitude. If the weather is good, we climb Gokyo Ri today. From the top of Gokyo Ri we admire the Himalayan vista and the tranquil Gokyo lakes. We also hike to the fourth and the fifth Gokyo lakes. The 4^th lake is only about 3km north of Gokyo. It is marked by high cliffs and Himalayan peaks rising above it. We continue to walk a little further and reach the 5^th lake. A climb up a nearby hill will guarantee us remarkable views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. We can see a lot more from here – the spot is called Scoundrel’s Viewpoint. From the northern part of the 5^th lake we see the Cho Oyu base camp and Ngazumpa Glacier which is the biggest glacier the world. We walk back to Gokyo to spend the night.

We descend on a trail along the Dudh Koshi River and pass  the first Gokyo lakes. On the way we also enjoy views of the Cholatse and Taboche peaks. Our trail descends before climbing a hill. After reaching the chorten at the edge, we see great views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega mountains. We walk past Machhermo, Luza and Lhafarma villages before reaching Dole. Overnight in Dole

We descend on a steep trail to Phortse Thanga admiring rhododendrons, wildflowers and waterfalls. We also come across mountain goats, musk deer, pheasants, etc. From Mong, we can admire a good view of Khumbila peak. On our way to Namche the view of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kangtega mountains are ours to admire. After walking for a while, we reach an intersection where the trail from Sanasa meets our trail. We walk on a trail that clings to a forested slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. After reaching Namche army camp hill, we look back to see Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche for one last time. About a kilometer from here is Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

The trail back to Lukla from Namche follows the same path as before. It is ornamented with prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls, and Gompas. The gushing of the Dudh Koshi River will once again ring through the air as you cross it over suspension bridges. Although we are traveling the same route down, we have completely different views.After passing a couple of suspension bridges and villages we ill reach to Cheung. After gradual ascending from Cheplung, you’ll reach Lukla for the night. After our arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks in the Himalayas and enjoy last night with the crews

Today, we catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. Back to the comforts of our hotel in hotel where you stayed and the enjoyable hustle and bustle.  Now you can rest and relax throughout the day at your hotel. Casual day for shopping some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for authentic Nepalese goods. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening in Kathmandu.Overnight in Kathmandu

The reserved day is for any delays in the domestic flight from Lukla  Today, you can spend the day as you please in Kathmandu and a casual day for Shopping and sightseeing  around Kathmandu.

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! Approximately three hours before your scheduled international flight, Our representative from Beyond Himalayas  will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International airport and does a farewell