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Gokyo Valley Trekking Tour


Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Places to visit: Kathmandu – Lukla - Phakding - Namche - Phortse - Machhermo - Gokyo RI – Machhermo - Phortse – Khumjung - Namche - Majoo – Lukla – Kathmandu


Day01: Arrival Kathmandu
On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Rest of the evening is free to enjoy exploring local animated market.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Kathmandu the capital of the Nepal Kingdom, surrounded by green hills and mountains with snow capped peaks against its northern and eastern background the Valley is indeed beautiful. There are complex examples of Nepal’s art and architecture all round. 


Day 02: In Kathmandu
Enjoy a full day city tour of Kathmandu,

 

Visiting temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, temple of the living and Also visit Residence of the Living Goddess near the Durbar Square, which is residence of Kumari, the Living Goddess (Virgin Goddess). Its wooden balconies and windows are profusely carved.
Afternoon city tour of Kathmandu city includes Hanuman Dhoka, the historic palace of the ancient kings of Nepal.  A complex of many temples and monuments, guarded by a huge statue of the Monkey God, Hanuman, it has evolved to its present state of maturity over a period of centuries with contributions from a number of dynasties, headed by Malla kings.  It is here that the kings of Nepal are crowned, and their coronations solemnized.  There are complex examples of Nepal’s art and architecture all round. 


Rest of the evening is free to enjoy exploring local animated market.


Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding (flight 45 Minutes / 03 Hrs trek)
Fly to Lukla, the trail descend, gradually passing above the large village of Chaunrikaka (2680m) and on through small villages, fields and forests following a wide well constructed path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the Dudh Kosi River at Phakding. The total walking time between Lukla and Phakding is 3 hours. (Our entire trip to Everest area in Sagarmatha National Park has been planned is such a way so as to minimize the risk of ‘High altitude sickness’. Please do not rush and if you feel uneasy about the altitude do not hesitate to tell your trek guide. In the first two days you are likely to feel a little uneasy due to the altitude).
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 04: Phakding-Namche Bazaar 3440m (6 hours trek)
From Phakding the trail follows the western bank of Dudh Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the village of Benkar. From here the trail crosses to the eastern bank of the Dudh Kosi, and climbs gently to the village of Chumoa. Between here and the next village of Monjo (2800m) the trail drops steeply to cross Monjo Khola. From Monjo the trail crosses a small rock saddle and then descends abruptly to re-cross the Dudh Kosi at Jorsale (2804m). Beyond Jorsale the trail undulates up until the confluence with Bhote Kosi is reached. From here the Khumbu region begins. Above the bridge the trail zigzags up 300m of the steep spur between the two rivers through sparse forest. From the top of the spur, Mt. Everest can be seen rising above Nuptse-Lhotse wall. The next section of the trail climbs less steeply, traversing above the Bhote Kosi until Namche Bazaar is reached. Namcha Bazaar is a market town, where every Saturday morning traders from lower altitude sell goods to Sherpa. Most of the trading is over by mid-day and the traders return to their villages.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)

Acclimatization is important so today we will spend the day free. We can explore Namche Bazaar.
We can also visit the Mendelphu hill from where we can have an excellent view of Sagarmatha.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 06: Namche Bazaar-Phortse 3840m (06 Hrs trek)
From Namche we will start ascending to cross a ridge and climb a flank to reach Phunki. We continue climbing to reach Mon La, from where we descend to reach Dudh Kosi River. We spend overnight on the left side of the river.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 07: Phortse- Machhermo 4410m (06 Hrs Trek)
Continue climbing along a steep rhododendron forest slope to pass several summer settlements (Kharkas) and onto Tongba. From here the forest end and the gradual gradient of the upper Himalaya is experienced. We pass Gyele and Dole with its meadows. After a short climb, we travel a level path to finally reach Machhermo.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 08: Machhermo-Gokyo 4750m (5 hours trek)
We continue along the trail that climbs along the valley to Machhermo (4410m). We then climb a ridge that opens up as we pass through Pangka. Finally we descend to the riverbank before climbing onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We encounter two glacial lakes before we come across Gokyo itself (4750m). The view from here is breathtaking.
Stay overnight in camp.


Day 09: Gokyo-Gokyo Ri – Gokyo (07 Hrs trek)
We can rest today or those feeling energetic can attempt to climb Gokyo peak (5360m) for a panoramic view of some of the world’s highest mountains; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.


Day 10: Gokyo- Machhermo 4410m (05 Hrs trek)
After breakfast follow the same route back through Pangka and continue walking to Macchermo (4410m) for night is about 04 hours.
Stay overnight in camp.


Day 11: Machhermo-Phortse (05 Hrs trek)
Walk down to Phortse Khola (3500m) passing through the summer settlements of Luza, Gyele and Dole. Walking time is about 05 Hours.


Day 12: Phortse-Khumjung- Namche 3440m (05 Hrs trek)
After breakfast a steep ascent for 2 hours gets us to Mani Danda. A gradual climb after lunch will see us at the village of Khumjung (4790m). walk down to Namche via Shyangboche for night stop. Every Saturday there is a market day at Namche, so if we are lucky to be here on Saturday it would be interesting to tour the market and do some shopping.


Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 13: Namche-Manjo- (5 Hrs)
After breakfast start walking along the Dud Kosi river and descend to Phakding via Manjo for night stop traveling.
Later on arrival check-in into for overnight stay.


 Day 14: Majoo – Lukla
After breakfast start for Lukla for our last night under the Majestic Mountains.
Last night we shall have great celebration dinner at Lukla of the trek in a bustling town and for overnight stay.


 Day 15: Lukla – Kathmandu
 In the morning you will be transferred to Lukla airport to connect flight for Kathmandu and on arrival met and transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 16: Kathmandu Departure
In the morning as per your scheduled you will be transferred to International airport to board flight for onward Journey.

 
 
 
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