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Gokyo Trek

The Khumbu region Gokyo trek offers an alternative to the traditional Everest base camp trek. From Gokyo Ri, more of Everest itself is visible but slightly from greater distance compare to Kalla Pattar above Gorekshep. Moutain are more spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalaya.


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Take the trail on the valley's west side. Head through small summer herding settlements to skirt the giant Ngozumba Glacier and arrive at a series of small lakes. Gokyo (4,750 meters) is a tiny herding settlement by the third lake and has many lodges. Next morning asecent to Gokyo Ri (5483m) Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhoste, Everest and on a clear day Makalu. The hike is about 2-3 hrs from Gokyo. There are a total of five lakes in Gokyo - third being the largest lake. More info on Gokyo Lakes. 

The Gokyo trek can be combined with Everest Base Camp Trek. Please contact contact us for details. 

Day Program Altitude
1 Airport pickup and transfer to hotel 1400m
2 Eary morning flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2600m
3 Phakding to Namche 3440m
4 Namche Acclimatization (side visit to Khumjung, Kunde etc)
5 Namche to Phortse Thanga 3500m
6 Phortse Thanga to Dole 4090m
7 Dole to Machhermo 4410m
8 Machhermo to Gokyo 4750m
9 Gokyo Ri climb 5357m early morning and rest day at leisure
10 Gokyo to Phortse 3850m
11 Phortse to Namche Bazaar 3440m
12 Namche Bazaar to Lukla 2800m
13 Early morning fly to Kathmandu, and rest day at leisure 1400m
14 Transfer to airport for departure
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Tour Summary
Duration: 14 days
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Departure: Any date for above 2 person group
Season: March to May and Oct to Dec
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Price: US $799
Price Includes:
  • All airport to hotel to airport transfers.
  • Two nights Kathmandu hotel in 3 star category hotel with daily breakfast.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu airfare ($240 per person).
  • Local English speaking guide and porter(s).
  • Trek pack (including sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel/kit bag).
  • Everest National Park and TIMS permit.
Price Excludes:
  • International airfare.
  • Nepal entry visa fee.
  • Travel or trek insurance.
  • Kathmandu lunch and dinner expenses.
  • On trek meal and accommodations (allow US $20 to $25 per day).
  • Gratitude or tips (allow $3 per day per person).
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