Gokyo Lakes Trek and Gokyo Ri Trek-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

Meet our agent and transfer to the hotel upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. After checking in, receive a briefing on the tour and spend the evening at leisure.

Today, we visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Durbar Square, the revered Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the well-known 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath), and a Buddhist shrine are among them (Bouddhanath). The Nepalese people cherish these heritage sites for their cultural, religious, architectural, and historical significance. Later, we meet at Himalayan Glacier to discuss our journey plans and meet our other hikers. Kathmandu is where you will spend the night.

An early morning flight takes us to Lukla. The Tenzing/Hillary airport has a steep airstrip that hangs down the side of a mountain, so it will be an exciting journey. We meet up with the rest of our trekking crew in Lukla and begin our trip to Phakding. Phakding is where you'll spend the night.

Our trek continues to follow the Dudh Koshi River. Several suspension bridges are crossed along the way, as well as villages, monasteries, and shortens. From Benkar village, we have a good view of Mt. Thamserku. As we reach the Sagarmatha National Park, our trekking permits will be examined at Monjo. Jorsale, the last village before Namche Bazaar, is reached after a gentle drop and a gradual trek. The Hillary Suspension Bridge is reached after a pleasant walk along a riverbed. The amazing views of Kwangde Peak, Kusum Peak, Kangaru Peak, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many more magnificent mountains meet us as we trek up towards Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is where you'll spend the night.

Acclimatization is necessary for us to acclimate to the gradual changes in our surroundings. It will also assist us in avoiding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Today we hike to Khumjung villages, take in the Himalayan views from Syangboche, or stroll through Namche Bazaar's quaint shops. We can also go to the Tourist Visitor Center to witness a range of exhibits on the first Everest climbers and Sherpa culture. This trip will also introduce us to the Everest region's diverse plant and animal life. We can even visit a monastery in Khumjung that holds a yeti scalp! We also ascend to the airstrip above Syangboche, where we may take in spectacular views of the Kongde, Thamserku, and Khumbila mountains. We return to Namche Bazaar and spend the night there.

We set off from Namche Bazaar on a trail that has gentle ups and downs. We may see Himalayan pheasants, musk deer, and Himalayan Thars along the road. After that, we start descending to Kyanjuma. We continue the Gokyo paths from Sansa, and we see Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche, and Khumbila mountains from Mong. After descending to Dudhkoshi Khola, our trek ascends through rhododendron trees until arriving in Phone. The Tawache and Cholaste mountains may be seen clearly from here. In Phors,we'll spend the night.

We are likely to come face to face with native fauna such as pheasants, mountain goats, and musk deer after crossing a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Before arriving in Dole, our journey passes through forests, waterfalls, and bridges. We climb steadily up a magnificent ridge with views of the Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku peaks. We walk above the Dudh Koshi River, ascending from Luza village. Before reaching Machhermo, we continue going through little settlements and sandy trails. We can go to the Himalayan Rescue Hospital for a talk about altitude sickness, how to avoid it, and how to treat it. Machhermo is where you'll spend the night.

We climb a hill and take in views of the Dudh Koshi valley, as well as the Kangtega, Thamserku, and Cho-Oyu mountains. The valley extends beyond the ridge as the trail goes past a Chorten and enters Phangnga. We descend to the riverbank before ascending a hard trail to the Ngozamba Glacier's terminal moraine. Before arriving in Gokyo, we pass via Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari. We see what we think are the footprints of a Lama on the route near the first lake (Buddhist priest). Before calling it a night, we explore Dudh Pokhari. Gokyo is where you'll spend the night.

We stay in Gokyo for another day to acclimate to the high altitude. Today, if the weather permits, we will climb Gokyo Ri. We admire the Himalayan scenery and the calm Gokyo lakes from the top of Gokyo Ri. We also get to the fourth and fifth Gokyo lakes on our trip. The fourth lake is roughly 3 kilometers north of Gokyo. High cliffs and Himalayan peaks rise above it, giving it a distinctive appearance. We go a little further and arrive at the fifth lake. We can see Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu from a nearby hill by climbing up. Scoundrel's Viewpoint is a great vantage point from which to observe a lot more. The Cho Oyu base camp and the Ngazumpa Glacier, the world's largest glacier, can be seen from the northern part of the 5th lake. We return to Gokyo and spend the night there.

We follow the Dudh Koshi River on a track that leads to the first Gokyo lakes. We also get to see the Cholatse and Taboche peaks along the way. Before climbing a hill, our trail drops. We get magnificent views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega mountains after reaching the Chorten at the edge. Before arriving in Dole, we pass via the villages of Machhermo, Luza, and Lhafarma. Dole for the night.

We walk down a steep trail to Phortse Thanga, stopping to admire the rhododendrons, wildflowers, and waterfalls along the way. Mountain goats, musk deer, pheasants, and other animals are also seen. We have a wonderful view of Khumbila peak from Mong. The views of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega mountains are ours to savor in our approach to Namche. After a short while, we come to an intersection where the route from Sanasa intersects with ours. We travel on a trail that winds around multiple bends and clings to a forested mountainside beyond Kyangjuma. After reaching Namche army camp hill, we take one last glance back to view Lhotse, the summit of Everest, and Tengboche. Namche Bazaar is around a kilometer away. Namche Bazaar is where you'll spend the night.

Before traveling on a leveled track, we descend down a rocky trail and cross multiple suspension bridges. As we go along the same trail to Lukla, the air is getting warmer. When we arrive at Lukla, our alpine adventure comes to an end. We spend our time on the mountain remembering our time there. Lukla is where you will spend the night.

We take the first flight possible back to Kathmandu. We have the rest of the day off after arriving in Kathmandu. A farewell meal with our trek leader and a few Himalayan Glacier personnel will be held in the evening to commemorate the conclusion of our trip to Nepal. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

Three hours before our scheduled flight, a Himalayan Glacier representative will pick us up from our hotel and drop us off at the Tribhuwan International Airport.