Gokyo Lake Everest View Trek Itinerary
At Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport on fresh arrival where you will be warmly received by Life Himalaya Trekking staff and then with transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city. After refreshment you will meet your guide and he will brief you on Gokyo Lake & Everest View trekking, includes other information related to this trip. Overnight stay at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.
Mornings starts with short scenic flight to Lukla with mesmerizing views of Himalayas. On reaching Lukla, we take a short refreshment break and meet our porters and crew members. Then we start our first day moderate walk through farm villages with few short ups overlooking beautiful scenery along with enormous Dudh Koshi River towards beautiful village of Ghat and followed by Phakding. Overnight stay at tea house in Phakding.
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After a morning breakfast at tea house, our walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Kosi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc, Bhenkar and Monjo- the Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate. Completing formalities of TIM’s and permit we heads forward on the river bed for few hours and pass through Hillary suspension bridge to steep uphill towards Sherpa’s capital- Namche Bazaar. Namche is the mountain town with the facilities of good restaurant, pubs, cyber, cafe, post office, ATM’s and banks. Overnight stay at tea house in Namche Bazaar.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today is an ideal and perfect place for rest with acclimatization day, before heading higher altitude area. Climbing high and sleeping low is the process to acclimatize our body during our trek.After having breakfast we starts short hike to Everest View Hotel at Syangboche or walk up on top a hill of Namche for views of Everest, Ama Dablam and adjoining peaks. We also visit the museum and back to Namche and enjoy rest of day by relaxing or excursion over Namche. Overnight stay at tea house in Namche Bazaar.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
After a pleasant stop at Namche, our morning walk leads above Namche towards higher ridges to join the main trail at near Sanasa village. This is the place which separate the route to Everest base camp and quiet area of Gokyo Lake.We follows the trekking trail to Gokyo with steep climb to reach a Mong with amazing views of Himalayas. Then we trek downhill and follows Dudh Koshi River to reach Phortse Thenga for lunch. Then after we continue our walk to Dole as the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through a patch of rhododendron forest. Our trek leads past Tongba and Gyele villages to reach at Dole; place with super view of mountains. Overnight stay at tea house in Dole.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today we starts our day with a morning walk from Dole climbing along the side of the valley where rhododendron forest stops.We passes through smaller bushes of juniper and we gain altitude slowly. Finally walk leads on level path for an hour to Lhabarma Kharka and to Luza and then skirting around a ridge with downhill to Macherma village. Arriving at Macherma for lunch and overnight stop with a free time for short walk or just relax. Overnight stay at tea house in Machermo.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Our day starts form small settlement of Machermo and continues to Gokyo 3rd Lake, following a scenic path to Pangka. Then we descend slightly, following one of the glacial fed rivers which flows from Ngozumba Glacier, world 6th highest mountain Cho-Oyu and other adjoining peaks. Then our walk leads to a climb the side of a glacier, passing 1st Lake and the 2nd Lake. Then we cross the path to reach third lake also known as Dudh Pokhari or Gokyo Lake valley- a summer settlement with fantastic views of Mt. Cho Oyo and Gyachung Kang that reflects on emerald green waters of Gokyo Lake.Overnight stay at tea house in Gokyo.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today we hike uphill towards viewpoint of Gokyo Ri which is one of the major highlight of this trip. The small peak above the lake,Gokyo Ri at 5,357 m offers the panorama of Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and far as to Mt. Makalu. After a wonderful stop at Gokyo Ri, we heads downhill to Gokyo for lunch and rest. After having lunch we start our short walk of few hours towards Na, a small place located at the foot of Ngozumba glacier. Again we descend further for another hour to Phangga village. Overnight stay at tea house in Phangga.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Our day starts after having breakfast at this isolated area beneath towering Cholatse peak. Our walks starts downhill walk towards beautiful Phortse village today. Our morning walks leads downhill passing through beautiful village of Machermo, Luza & Dole to Phortse for overnight stop. At evening we explore small Sherpa villages, monasteries and experience the Sherpa culture and tradition. Overnight stay at tea house in Phorste.
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Leaving Phortse village we passes through the gradual up and winding path to reach Tengboche village. Then we head towards the Pangboche village first and continue downhill walk towards Debuche village passing the bridge over Imjatse River. Then a scenic climb brings you at famous and scenic Tengboche monastery, located on a small plateau surrounded by beautiful forest of rhododendron & pines trees. Tengboche is the famous village of Khumbu region which is renowned for the oldest and biggest Buddhist monasteries with a charming spot for magnificent panorama of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamasarku, Kwande and majestic Amadablam. Overnight stay at tea house in Tengboche.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
After a scenic breakfast and great time around beautiful Tengboche monastery area, we descend to Imjatse River and then with steep climb for an hour to Sanasa. From here on gradual winding path with few short ups and downs we reach towards to Namche Bazaar. Then we continue our a walk following Dudh Koshi river valley towards Monjo for overnight stop. Overnight stay at tea house in Monjo.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today is our last day of trekking in land of Everest. After having breakfast, our walk gradually passes through the beautiful Sherpa’s villages, lush vegetation with Rhododendron and pine forests towards Phakding. After having lunch at Ghat our walk Lukla. On reaching Lukla, we check-in to the tea house and enjoy our last dinner with fellow trekkers and our porters or staffs. Overnight stay at tea house in Lukla.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
After breakfast at tea house, the guide takes care of airport formalities at Lukla airport.Then we take the earliest possible morning flight to back to Kathmandu which is about 35 minutes scenic flight. On your arrival to the airport in Kathmandu, our representative will transfer you back to respective hotels on our private vehicle with rest of the day for your leisure time and activities at Kathmandu. Overnight stay at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
We reserve this day in Kathmandu as spare day in case of flight delay and cancellation in Lukla. Due to bad weather which might happen sometimes, as the Himalayan weather can be unpredictable. If all goes according to our program, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu world heritage sites i.e. Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey temple) Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. At evening you will be greated with the farewell dinner in a reputed Nepali restaurant with culture programs on your successful of trip. Overnight stay at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today is your last day in Nepal. After a memorable and fantastic moment around Gokyo Lake & Everest View experience, Life Himalaya’s representative will transfer you towards Tribhuvan International Airport in a private vehicle for your flight back home or to next respective countries as per your flight schedule.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner