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Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking

Duration : 19 Days | Travel style : Active Adventures

  • Everest Gokyo Trekking
  • Everest Trekking
  • Everest Gokyo lake and Everest Base Camp Trekking
  • Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking

Trip Highlights

  • Country

    Nepal

  • Duration

    19 Days

  • Max. Altitude

    18,192 Ft. / 5,545 Meters

  • Accommodation

    Hotel and Lodge

  • Fitness Level

    Moderate

  • Best Seasons

    Mar to May - Sep to Dec

  • Group Size

    1- 15 People

  • Transportation

    Flight / Private Vehicle

“Everest Gokyo trek, a circular route via Gokyo-Everest base camp, possibly offers everything what an idle trekking has in offer. Highest mountain views, trek to highest mountain base, freshwater lakes, cultural togetherness, aspiring landscapes and many more. Join us in an economical and well organized package to cherish the moment forever. ”

Everest-Gokyo trek is one of the most adventurous treks in Himalayan region. Besides Nogzumba glacier, the largest in the Himalayas, calmly stays the Gokyo lakes consisting the highest freshwater lakes of which Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari) is the most popular and Thonak Lake is the largest. Above the famous Gokyo village, Gokyo Ri(5357m) stands offering the majestic view of four 8000m high mountains namely Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and many others of the Himalayas.

The flight from Kathmandu takes to Lukla from where the trekking starts. From there the walk heads towards Gokyo via Namche, the ancient Tibetan trading hub. The surreal mountains, delightful landscapes and many other flora and fauna are the attraction of the trail. Heading little high trail Gokyo Ri welcomes with thrilling views of mountains, Gokyo lakes and tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung located in the Khumbu region. The trek moves forward to Everest base camp (5380m) passing through the adventurous Chhola pass (5420m). From the base of the highest peak we reach Kalapatthar(5644m), located on the south ridge of Pumori(7161m) above Gorakshep. The place provides enthralling close up view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse,CHangtse, Lhotse.

Back in the trail, the old artistic Buddhist monasteries and museum, traditional Sherpa culture and their kind hospitality are some exciting features to be experienced.

Itinerary

You can always costumize this itinerary as per your preference.

  • Day 1: Pick up at international airport in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 2: Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour and trek preparation. Overnight at Hotel. BB
  • Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m), 3/4 hrs walking, O/n t at Guest House. BLD
  • Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m), 5/6 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD
  • Day 5: Acclimatization day in Namche, O/n at Guest House. BLD
  • Day 6: Trek to Phorste Thanga (3680 m) 5/6 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 7: Trek to Machherma (4470 m). 5/6 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4790 m) 6/7 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 9: Trek to Gokyo-Ri (5483 m) & Back to Gokyo. 5/6 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 10: Trek to Thangna (4500 m) 4/5 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 11: Cross Cho-La pass (5300\m) trek to Dzongla (4710m) 7/8 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4910 m) 4/5 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5316 m) then back to Gorak Shep( 5160 m), 8 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 14: Hike up to Kalapattar (5545 m) early in the morning then trek down to Periche (4200 m). 7 hrs, O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 m) 6/7 hrs. O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2804 m) 5/6 hrs. O/N at Guesthouse. BLD
  • Day 17: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning. O/N at Hotel. BB "Evening Farewell dinner”
  • Day 18: Leisure day in Kathmandu or flight delay at Lukla due to the bad weather. O/N at Hotel. BB
  • Day 19: Final departure to your onward destination.

Cost Details

"So What you are paying For?"

We would like to explain to you. We are a local company providing world-wide travelers with internationally qualified services. We provide you with the lowest cost possible for fully inclusive trips that have no hidden fees. We guarantee your safety, satisfaction, and long-lasting memories of your experience.

Cost Include
  • All necessary domestic & international airport transport as per the itinerary.
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis on BB plan.
  • Full day Kathmandu sightseeing with a Professional English speaking tour guide.
  • Flight fare from Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu. (Only 15 KG luggage per person is allowed)
  • Full board tea house trekking cost with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a cup of tea or coffee with meal.
  • Available standard lodges, guesthouses accommodation during the trek (Twin sharing).
  • One professional English speaking trekking guide.
  • Necessary assistance guide for entire trek.
  • The required number of porters to carry the luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
  • KTM-LUKLA-KTM flight cost for guides. 
  • Food, accommodation, salary, transportation, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • Everest National park permit and trekker’s TIMS (Trekking Information management System) card fees.
  • Good quality sleeping baggage during the trekking. (Refundable after finish trekking)
  • First aid kit.
  • Complementary farewell cultural Nepali dinner on last day of trip. 
  • All government taxes.
Cost Exclude
  • International airfare, Nepal entry visa fees. 
  • Lunch, dinner and others expenses in Kathmandu.
  • Beverages, alcoholic drinks, mineral water, boiled water during the trekking.
  • Hot shower during the trekking. 
  • Temple and monasteries entry permits fees.
  • Extra services than the itinerary.
  • Travel insurance and any kind of emergency rescue. 
  • Helicopter charter fees in case of flight delay or postponed or cancellation due to bad weather. 
  • Others not mentioned in the above inclusive heading.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Everest Base Camp is suitable for all kind of people who are moderately fit, not any previous adventures experience is required. Some physical fitness activities such as running, swimming and walking are recommended before your Everest Base Camp Trekking. Persons suffering from a pre-existing medical flaws must seek medical advice before considering the trek. Whilst on the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized.


Yes, Global Holidays Adventure representative will be there to greet you outside of Terminal Hall. He will be displaying Global Holidays Adventure name card with your name on it. After that you will be transferred to pre-chosen Hotel.


You can get the visa at Tribhuwan International Airport after landing, furthermore it will be easier if you fill up the visa form by online (http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa) before taking the flight to Nepal. Entry Visa fees- at present is $ 25 for 15 day, $ 40 for 30 days and $ 100 for three month visa on entry to Nepal.

You should bring following essential documents in the trip:

  • Valid Passport: must be valid for up to 6 months.
  • Travel insurance: you need to provide a copy of insurance paper to Global Holidays Adventure before you start the trek.
  • Flight Tickets.
  • Emergency contact numbers for T/C's bank, insurance, family contacts.


All types of Hotels from a budget to Luxurious including five star services are available in Kathmandu. Normally, Global Holidays Adventure offers three hotel services in our outline itinerary. We can also accommodate according to your choice.

During Trekking: You will have teahouse/Lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quit blanket. We can also offer Global Holidays Adventure's sleeping baggage if needed (which needs to be returned after the trip) but it’s always better to have a personal sleeping bag. We usually provide you single and double rooms as well as the occasional dormitory. During the peak season it is quite difficult to manage single room therefore double rooms are preferred in our outline itinerary.


Normally there are common toilet facilities in teahouses and lodges, which are usually neat and clean. Nowadays, some small number of teahouses and lodges offer attached restroom. We will provide you the best option as far as possible in this regard.


Normally there are hot water shower services in various teahouses and lodges. In the absence of such facility, the teahouse/lodges will provide you hot water bucket. The payment for the shower has to be made by yourself and the cost varies with the places.


Whilst on the trek, our porters who are honest and experienced, will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream, money etc. Normally, we assign one porters to carry the luggage of two trekkers.


Most of Teahouse cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare Pasta, Tuna Bakes, Noodles, Potatoes, Eggs, Dal-bhat, Bread, Soups, Fresh Vegetable ( variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like Apple Pies, Pancakes and some interesting attempts at Custard. You will find a lot of garlic items on the menu, eat some every day because it assists with acclimatization. In many larger villages you may find some meat on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, coffee, hot lemon as well as soft drinks. Everest region has some finest bakeries of the higher Himalayas. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination.


During the airport pick-drop and Kathmandu sightseeing we use private tourist vehicles of various categories such as cars, vans, micro, bus etc. according to size of the group. We take a domestic flight for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.


The best season for this trek is October to mid-December and mid-February to mid-June. This trip is not preferred during the monsoon season from June to August except the treks to Himalayan rain shadow like Upper Mustang and Mt. Kailas.


Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. Generally, nights are chillingly cold, whereas, the days are warmer. Winter (January and February) will be a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be a bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. The temperature inside the teahouses/lodges are fairly maintained. You can always sit beside a fire to keep yourself warmer. The temperature could be as high as 20 degree c to 15 degree c low during the day time.


These facilities will be available in most of the places in your Hotel reception by paying some service charges. Don’t forget to bring your adapters!!


There are telephone services in most of the hotels/lodges from where you can make international calls. There are mobile network services available in most of the places. Moreover, Everest Link provides internet access in most of the parts of Everest region. Buy a recharge card and enjoy the social networking in the base of highest peak. Above that, Global Holidays Adventure offers satellite phone services in every trekking packages.


ATM and credit card facilities can be used in Kathmandu and until you are in Namche Bazar. Above that, you need cash payments for various service you need. 


In Kathmandu, you can allocate $ 10-15 for lunch and dinner. It all depends on your spending habits. $. 15- 20 a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolate and few drinks in Trekking. 


Well it totally depends upon you. There is trend of tipping the guide and porters in trekking. Tipping is a good way to acknowledge their works and thank them in a better way, something they would cherish and support their daily lives.


In most places bottled water is readily available. If you wish to drink normal water, you need to use purifying aid, better if you have some for yourself.


In case you suffer from altitude sickness or any other problems, we will offer you the doctor’s prescribed medicines according to the type of problem facing you. We will descend you and incase of extreme cases, you will get rescued by the helicopter.


In case of any casualties, travel insurance will be a boon to recover the incurred expenses. In case of helicopter rescue, the helicopter charge, which is little expensive, can also be recovered by your insurance. So it a good act to check you insurance validity and policy, whether it recovers the rescue charges or not.


Yes, all the staffs of Global Holidays Adventure including guides and porters are insured to recover any kinds of casualties.


Yes, it is absolutely possible to add some more days to the trip. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.


Yes, there are many options and choices to extend your holidays before or after your main trip. You can visit our other touring trips to add to the main event. In general, following trips are suggested for your holiday extensions.

  • Trisuli River Rafting, Paragliding, bungee and other adventures.
  • Chitwan Jungle Safari Package.
  • Volunteering in Schools and Villages


No vaccinations are compulsory in Himalaya but we do recommend you are covers for * Diphtheria & TB, *Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B * Malaria, * Typhoid, Polio and tetanus. We also recommend the following:

  • A dental Checkup prior to Travelling.
  •  A blood group card in case of emergencies.

 

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