10 days Gokyo Trek

10 days Gokyo Trek takes us to one of the most popular tourist destinations of Khumbu/ Everest region, Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake and offers us, probably, the finest experience for the lifetime to capturing and experiencing majestic freshwater lake, the valley and the mountain panorama including Mt. Everest, the top of the world. Beginning from Lukla town, 10 days Gokyo Trek passes via Namche, Dole and Machhermo and finally arrives at spectacular Gokyo Valley with incredible Gokyo Lake and a climb up to the apex of Gokyo ri provides an opportunity to capture all towering giant mountain peaks in Khumbu region.

Take a spectacular flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. This flight is of 35 minutes scenic flight to Lukla. Explore Lukla Town and Lukla airport. Now, we head to the next town called Phakding. Spending a night at Phakding, we board our trip into Sagarmatha National Park along Dudhkoshi River. Experience lush forest and diverse species of birds and animals in Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha National Park is the protected area located at the highest elevation of the world.

Arrive at Namche Bazar, the trade and tourist hub in Khunbu region. You will observe modern restaurants and hotels, trekking equipment shops, traditional Tibetan market, Sherpa cultural Museum and alluring view of Thamserkhu mountain. Further, a hike up to Hotel Everest View, the hotel located at the highest elevation of the world, offers us world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest.

Catch the trail going up to Dole and Machhermo that finally takes us to spectacular Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lake. We are stunned to see such cool lake in the lap of Himalayas in Gokyo valley. Enjoy the food items you like sitting at the bank of serene Gokyo Lake being surrounded by alluring snow-fed mountain peaks. Further, a walk up to Gokyo ri offers us the most incredible views of all majestic world highest mountain peaks include Loa Tse, Makalu, Nupse, Pumori, Mt. Everest and all other towering mountain peaks in Khumbu region. We really marvel at witnessing such astonishing mountain giants from Gokyo ri.

On backtracking, we use the same trail all the way down to Lukla via Namche  and Phakding. Take another flight to Kathmandu to end 10 days Gokyo Trek.

Note: Lukla flights,  sometimes, gets disturbed due to bad weather condition. So, it is recommended to have 1/2 spare days. 

Highlights 11 days Gokyo Trek

• A scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Namche Bazar, Hotel Everest View, Sherpa Cultural Museum, Tibetan Market etc. 
• Sagarmatha National Park and its Himlayan Flora and Fauna 
• Sherpa People and their life style
• Stunning, serene and exotic Gokyo Lake 
• Gokyo Ri and mountain views:Mt Lhotse [8,516m/27,940ft], Mt Makalu [8,462m/27,762ft] and Cho Oyu [8,201m/26,906ft] and Mt Everest [8,848m/29,029ft] itself.

Accommodation

We will offer three star accommodations in Kathmandu .  If you want to upgrade the accommodation, you have to pay some extra. Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra.  We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.

Meals

We provide only breakfast in Kathmandu and all three meals ( breakfast, luch and dinner) during the trekking days. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov).  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing.  

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Mjaority of the trekkers find Spring as the best time for 11 days Gokyo Trek since they love to see flowering rhododendron. 

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 5-7 hours in the mountain can do this trek.  10 days Gokyo Trek  is a moderate and sometimes it becomes challenging  trek in Everest Region Trekking . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence. Prior trekking experience and technical skills are recommended . These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Getting to the trailhead and Away

We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. It is short 35 minutes flight.  Lukla is the beginning point of 10 days Gokyo Trek. We again end our 10 days Gokyo Trek at Lukla and take a scenic flight to Kathmandu. 

Threats and Safety 

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery and terribly steep trail . We do not challenge any glaciers and avalenches in 10 days  GokyoTrek.  However, it is hard to climb Gokyo ri during winter. For this, you need to see the weather condition and board on your trekking. 

There are few cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness. It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. And even sometimes, we have the problem of food poison. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep. 

Keep your body warm with proper clothing and wear proper hiking or trekking boots.

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead. 

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