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12 Days Gokyo Lake Trek

12 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
5.0
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 15
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural shows)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
    • Trip discussion with management and trek leaders
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla
    • Introduction to trekking crew
    • Trek through Chaurikharka village
    • Hike to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) with acclimatization stop
    Landmarks
    Lukla
    Chaurikharka
    Dudhkoshi River
    Phakding
  3. Day 3

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through pine forests to Benkar valley
    • Passage through Everest National Park entrance at Monjo
    • Suspension bridge crossing
    • Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)
    Landmarks
    Benkar
    Chumao
    Monjo
    Everest National Park
    Jorsale
    Dudh Koshi River
    Bhote Koshi River
    Namche Bazaar
    Mount Everest
    Mount Lhotse
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Namche Bazaar Acclimatization

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
    • Exploration of Namche Bazaar market and town

    Optional Activities

    • Day hike to Sangarmatha National Park viewpoint for views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
    • Day hike to Khumjung Sherpa village
    Landmarks
    Namche Bazaar
    Sangarmatha National Park
    Mount Everest
    Mount Lhotse
    Mount Nuptse
    Ama Dablam
    Thamserku
    Kongde
    Khumjung
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Namche Bazaar to Phorse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Namche Bazaar through Kyanjuma and Sansa
    • Trek on Gokyo trail to Phorse
    Landmarks
    Kyanjuma
    Sansa
    Moong
    Ama Dablam
    Thamserku
    Tawoche
    Khumbila
    Dudh Koshi Khola
    Phorse
    Tawache
    Cholaste
  6. Day 6

    Phorse to Machhermo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through highland wildlife areas
    • Trek to Dole village
    • Trek to Machhermo village
    • Visit to Himalayan Rescue Hospital to learn about altitude sickness
    Landmarks
    Dudh Koshi River
    Dole
    Cho Oyu
    Kantega
    Thamserku
    Luza
    Machhermo
    Himalayan Rescue Hospital
  7. Day 7

    Machhermo to Gokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Gokyo Lake
    • Views of Dudh Koshi Valley and surrounding mountains
    • Walk past Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari lakes
    Landmarks
    Dudh Koshi Valley
    Kangtega
    Thamserku
    Cho Oyu
    Ngozumpa Glacier
    Gokyo Lake
    Longpongo
    Raboche Tsho
    Dudh Pokhari
    Gokyo
  8. Day 8

    Gokyo Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575ft) with views of Himalayan peaks
    • View of Ngozumpa Glacier from Gokyo Ri summit
    • Visit to fourth, fifth, and sixth Gokyo lakes
    Landmarks
    Gokyo Ri
    Ngozumpa Glacier
    Cho Oyu
    Ghyachung Kang
    Mount Everest
    Mount Lhotse
    Mount Nuptse
    Makalu
    Cholatse
    Taboche
    Thamserku
    Kangtega
    Kusum Kangru
    Gokyo Lakes (4th, 5th, 6th)
  9. Day 9

    Gokyo to Dole

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek down from Gokyo to Dole village
    • Walk past first Gokyo Lake
    • Views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks
    Landmarks
    Gokyo Lake (First)
    Cholatse
    Taboche
    Machhermo
    Luza
    Lhafarma
    Dole
  10. Day 10

    Dole to Namche Bazaar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek down through Phortse Thange
    • Trek through rhododendron forests
    • Trek through Mong and Sansa villages
    • Return to Namche Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Phortse Thange
    Mong
    Khumbila Peak
    Sansa
    Namche Bazaar
  11. Day 11

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek down to Lukla
    Landmarks
    Lukla
  12. Day 12

    Lukla to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants in town)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
    • Transfer from airport to hotel
    • Farewell dinner at Nepalese restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lukla
    Kathmandu
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Kathmandu
    Landmarks
    Kathmandu
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    They do an excellent service, done the Everest and from the first day to the last, everything is well taken care,...
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    It is very much worthy to go.
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