Gokyo Valley Trek-14 Days

Welcome to Kathmandu! Upon your arrival, our representative will warmly receive you at the airport and escort you towards your hotel. At the hotel, you’ll meet your trek guide and discuss the itinerary. In the evening, you can embark on a short journey towards the nearby town to shop for trek gear, equipment, or accessories. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After early breakfast, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of the historical Kathmandu City. Accompanied by a tour guide, you’ll make a journey around the city and visit some of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll explore two of the major Buddhist sites in Kathmandu namely Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Also, you can make a tour to Pashupatinath, the largest Hindu temple in the country. A major tourist site and pilgrimage for most Hindus in South Asia, Pashupatinath is frequented by thousands of devotees every day. If time permits, you can visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square. Also known as Hanuman Dhoka, the durbar square consists of a large palace, numerous Hindu temples, and cultural sites. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After early breakfast at the hotel, you’ll drive towards the airport and embark on a short flight to Lukla. The scenic flight lasts almost 35-40min and takes you over the scenic hills of central east Nepal towards Lukla Airport, the gateway of the Everest region. After a brief layover, you’ll begin trekking and advance towards Phakding village located almost 11km from Lukla. Overnight in Phakding.

Leaving Phakding, you’ll begin trekking along the Dudh Koshi River to reach Monjo. Monjo remains the entry and exit of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site. After obtaining the national park permit at Jorsale, you’ll begin trekking through the lush forests to reach Namche Bazaar (3440m). Namche Bazaar lies almost 5-6hr from Phakding. Overnight at Namche.

On a rest day, you’ll spend the time acclimatizing at Namche Bazaar. To make the best out of the day, you can visit the nearby villages of Khumjung and Kunde. Khumjung village boasts the Khumjung Monastery that is home to the supposed Yeti scalp preserved inside a glass box. Afterward, you can visit Kunde village and explore the Edmund Hillary School, The largest School in the entire region. You’ll trek back to Namche and visit the Hotel Everest View. Overnight in Namche Bazar.

Leaving Namche Bazaar, you’ll take a detour and trek through the forested path towards the Phortse village. You’ll encounter numerous uneven terrains on the way. On the way, you’re likely to witness Himalayan pheasants, musk deer, and Himalayan Thar. You’ll begin descending to Kyanjuma and head towards Sansa. From here, you’ll follow the Gokyo trail while enjoying a glimpse of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache, and the Khumbila mountains. The trail descends to the Dudhkoshi Khola from where you’ll begin trekking towards Phortse through the Rhododendron forests. Overnight in Phortse.

Leaving Phortse, the trail passes through rhododendron forests before reaching Dole. We need to walk on the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and climb steep trails to reach Dole. As you climb, you’ll get amazing pictures of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku mountains. You’ll ascend from Luza village and trek above the Dudh Koshi River to continue reaching Machhermo. Overnight in Machhermo.

You’ll leave Machhermo, and begin ascending along with the views of Kangtega, Thamserku, and Cho-Oyu mountains. Beyond the ridge, the valley widens as the trail reaches Phangnga. You’ll descend to the river bank before climbing up towards the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You’ll pass through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari before reaching Gokyo village. Overnight in Gokyo.

Today, you’ll make a short hike towards the Gokyo Ri Peak. Gokyo Peak or Gokyo Ri is a small peak located on the western front of the Ngozumpa glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal. Gokyo village lies at the foot of Gokyo Ri. Once at top of Gokyo Ri, you can witness the majestic sights of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu peaks. Afterward, you’ll begin descending to Gokyo village. Spend the day by learning about the culture and traditions of Gokyo. Overnight in Gokyo.

Leaving Gokyo village and Dudh Pokhari behind, you’ll begin descending along the Dudh Koshi River towards Dole. On the way, you will be blessed by the majestic sights of Cholatse and Taboche peaks. You’ll walk past Machhermo, Luza, and Lhabarma villages en route to Dole. Overnight in Dole.

From Dole, you’ll begin descending through a steep trail towards Phortse Thanga. You’ll walk along the beautiful rhododendron forest on the route to Mong. A short trek from Mong will lead you to Namche Army camp hill. From here, you can enjoy the majestic sight of Lhotse, the tip of Everest, and Tengboche village. After indulging in some downhill climbing, you’ll reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazar.

Leaving Namche Bazaar, you’ll begin descending along the banks of Dudh Koshi River. You’ll arrive at the exit of Sagarmatha National Park in Monjo. From here, you’ll trek towards Phakding. Take time off in Phakding and enjoy the delicious lunch here. From Phakding, it’s a short descent towards Lukla. Once at Lukla, you can enjoy the completion of the trek with your colleague and staff. Overnight in Lukla.

Today, you’ll bid farewell to the Everest region. You’ll leave Lukla as you catch a flight back to Kathmandu. It may take almost 35-40min to reach Kathmandu. Once at Kathmandu, you’ll be escorted back to your hotel. You can spend the remainder of the day doing last-minute shopping in Thamel or catching a quick movie in the City Centre. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Ace vision Treks and Tours representative will drop you off at Tribhuwan International Airport today so you can catch your scheduled flight back home. You will leave for the airport approx. 2 hours early. On the way, you can share your trip experience or your next adventure with us.