Trek Description
Missed your chance to see Gokyo valley treks while trekking Everest Base Camp? Or you have this unfulfilled desire to witness the glory of Gokyo Lakes in Khumbu Region? Well, you no longer have to be sad about it! We now introduce you to a gorgeous deal to go through the incredible Gokyo Valley.
Gokyo Valley trek itinerary has ever since been a top pick for all trekkers because of the turquoise lakes and Gokyo Ri peak which are the height of magnificence in Everest region. Respecting your choice, Gokyo Valley Trekking package is here to offer you the astounding beauty of Gokyo Lakes that resides as a series of nature exploration, one after another with total of six azure lakes. The embellishing charm of these lakes is simply spectacular to observe.
Adding flavor to our journey comes Gokyo Ri, the dazzling mountain presenting you with impeccable views of mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest and Makalu.
Start your voyage in the company of wonderful Trans-Himalayan flight and get chance to experience the nature as well as the culture of the people living in Himalayan region. Let this Gokyo Valley Trek take you to the valleys beautifully placed within the lap of giant Mountains and put you in an exploration of the hidden treasures in the Khumbu Region.
Trek Route
The initiation point for our Gokyo Valley Trek is Lukla. We take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu once the trekking is accomplished. The Route Map has captured every trail we would be following throughout our Gokyo Valley/Gokyo Lake Trek.
Trek Highlights
Gokyo Valley Trek or Gokyo Lake Trek is destined to the astounding Gokyo valley which is the home to sparkling azure lakes and Gokyo Ri peak. The pristine views of Gokyo is so luring that it's definite you'll plunge into its never enough beauty. Here are the major highlights of your Gokyo Valley Trek.
- Dudh Koshi, the River of Milk, Rhododendron and Magnolia Forests
- The main gateway to our Everest trekking, Namche Bazaar
- Spring Season is the best to discover the wild variety of flowers all around
- Unique Sherpa culture and generous hospitalities of the people living in this region
- Learn Buddhism, and visit ancient monasteries
- The traditional farming system
- Sparkling azure Gokyo Lakes (first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth)
- Gokyo Ri where lies an excellent view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang and Makalu
- Lama footprints on the stones
- Luza, a small charming village at an altitude on 4360m
- Mong La, a wonderful land residing on the lap of Mt. Khumbila
- The world's largest Ngozumba Glacier
Our Trekking Group
The trekking group to Gokyo Lake depends on the number of persons. Normally, we take in 1-10 persons in a group. However, if you are in a bigger group of more than 10 persons, we can manage the Gokyo Valley Trek accordingly. The maximum number '10' is the outcome of generally organized group treks. But, we are good at organizing treks for any group size you require.
Besides the trekking group, we have our local staffs to assist you as well. Trekking does not just mean traveling around; it will be more rewarding if you can gain good bunch of information of the areas you travel. So, we provide you with guides for that and in order to assure easy travel experience, we have porters who would carry on your luggage. We will facilitate you with 1 porter for 2 persons, 1 porter carrying maximum of 20 kg weight.
Guides and Porters
For trekking group of 1 to 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
For trekking group of more than 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide, 1 Assistant Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Accomodation and Meals
Our overnight stay would be on Tea houses and Guest Houses during Gokyo Valley Trekking. Twin sharing comfortable beds and common bathroom will be provided. The place is clean and hygienic. However, if you require a single supplement accommodation, it can also be made available on request at an additional cost of US$ 200. But still you need to be aware that single supplement accommodation may not be available at all the places during your Gokyo Lakes trek.
This Gokyo Valley/Gokyo Ri trek would let you experience typical Nepali food, special mountain foods and other cuisines including international cuisine like Indian, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental. You can always make your choices from the food menu available there. We will have breakfast and dinner at tea house/guest house whereas we will have lunch on our way.
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels facilitated with Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower, Internet service and others. The facilities provided here is of 2 to 3 star standard hotel. We offer welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfasts during your stay in Kathmandu. Other meals as well as your other personal expenses will be from your own pocket. Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea/Coffee) are included during the Gokyo Valley Trek once you leave Kathmandu.
Transportation
The means of transportation are cars/vans and planes. Pick up and drop from airport to hotel, and hotel to airport will be done by the vehicles of Imperial Nepal Treks.
Our Gokyo trekking will start with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, there is no transport and we will walk all the way to our destination. Coming back to Lukla upon the completion of Gokyo Valley Trekking, we take back flight from Lukla to Kathmandu again.
Safety and Precaution
It is necessary that you take in good precaution during your travel to avoid any difficulties in your Gokyo Valley trek. As the Gokyo Trekking leads to higher altitude range, you need some trustworthy, experienced, qualified and well-equipped people around you. Your safety is assured by the local trek guide and other staffs.
Since these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced, qualified and well-equipped leader such that your trek runs safe and successful one. The guides of Imperial Nepal Treks are trained and licensed from Nepal Government, certified from TAAN and Nepal Mountaineering Association with experience over 8 years. So, this is a double assurance for your safety and to make sure that you are in the correct and professionals hand. Thus, you need not worry about anything; we are here only at your service.
Health Issues
Regarding health issues, we are well aware that you are likely to get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up high at faster pace is too harmful and can be fatal as well because of less oxygen. Some general symptoms of AMS are
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid pulse (heart rate)
- Shortness of breath with exertion
Due to this, we need good time to adapt in the current environment and thus we have planned our itineraries in such a way that we get enough time for acclimatization to ensure your health safety.
A good planning for Trek to Gokyo is a must to minimize the health risks with problems like AMS. And if you are a patient of heart, lungs or blood disease, it is very important that you consult with your doctors and familiarize yourself with the remedies for the diseases before Gokyo Lakes Trek.
