Gokyo Lake Trek

Fact of the Trip:

Trip Name: Gokyo Lake Trek

Destination: Nepal

Grade: Moderate

Accommodation: Camping/Teahouse/Lodge

Max Altitude: 4097m

Transport: Flight

Best Time: Mar-May, Oct-Dec

Activities: Trekking and Hiking

Group Size: 2+

Trek Duration: 12 days

Duration: 15 days

Overview
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Highlights

head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding
excursion to Thame and Khumjung Village
woods and rhododendron forests
Hike along Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalaya
Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m) for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, & Cho Oyu

This course starts and ends from and at Lukla to the valley of the awesome Ngozumpa glacier, allowing enjoyment of the huge panorama of Gokyo Peak. It is not as showy as the Everest Base Camp course, but it allows one to appreciate the silent grandeur basic to the Himalaya. In addition, the course includes such variation as desolate glaciers and beautiful glacial lakes surrounded by towering peaks. There are few trekkers who attempts this course so there are only a few hotels. There is no problem for those who plan to camp but those planning to use hotels would be well advised to carry their own food supplies.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and necessary preparation for the treks.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla at 2840m. and trek to Phakding at 2610m (3 hours).

Day 04: Trek to Namche bazar - 3440m (3 hours).

Day 05: Rest at Namche for acclimatization. Early morning visit Evereset view point for splendid views of Himalayas with Sun rise.

Day 06: Trek to Dole - 4200m. (5-6 hrours).

Day 07: Trek to Machhermo - 4470m (6 hours).

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo - 4790m. (4 to 5 hours).

Day 09: Excursion to Gokyo Ri - 5360m. Machhermo (6-7 hours).

Day 10: Trek to Phortse - 3800m (6 hours).

Day 11: Trek to Tyangboche -3867m (5-6 hours).

Day 12: Trek to Jorsale/Monjo - 2800m. (5-6 hours).

Day 13: Trek to Lukla (5 to 6 hours).

Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, trip ends.

Day 15: Leave Kathmandu

Price:

4 Person: US$ 4700.00

3 Person: US$ 3780.00

2 Person US$ 2600.00

1 Person US4 1705.00

Includes

Airport transfers pick up and drop
Entry permits to Annapurna Conservation Area.
All supporting staffs (trekking guide and porters), as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances.
3 meals per day and overnight accommodation in tea house lodge along the trail.
Domestic airfare and airport tax Kathmandu - Lukla and Lukla -Kathmandu flight.
2 night accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis before and after the trek.
1 night accommodation (BB basis) in Lukla after the trek.

Excludes

International airport departure tax.
Lunch and dinner during the Kathmandu stay.
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks.
Bar bills such as cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water), donation & tips etc.
Trekking equipment and Personal equipments.
Tips, Giftes etc.

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