EBC & Gokyo Lake Trek

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Summary

With its enticing side glens, a string of turquoise lakes, Nepal's biggest glacier and an arc of snow mountains, the Gokyo valley is the most attractive in the Khumbu Region. Our Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is an alternative to classical treks in Khumbu Day 01: Kathmandu - Lukla (2880m) – Phakding (2835m). 4 to 5 Hours Day 02: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3445m). 6 Hours DAY 03: NAMCHE BAZAAR REST DAY DAY 04: NAMCHE BAZAAR - TYANGBOCHE, 3860M, (6 HRS) DAY 05: TYANGBOCHE - DINGBOCHE, 44100M, (6HRS) DAY 06: DINGBOCHE - LABUCHE 4930M, (6 HRS) Day 07: LABUCHE TREK TO GORAKPSHEP 5140M, (2 AND HALF HRS) AND TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP OR KALAPATTAR Day 08 : GORAKSHEP - KALAPATTAR (5500M) - GORAKSHEP 3 HRS, TREK TO KALAPATTAR 5550M AND BACK TO GORAKSHEP (5 HRS) TREK TO DZONGLA (4830) AFTER LUNCH. DAY 09: Dzongla - ChoLa [5420m/17,611 ft] -Thangnak [4680m/15,350 ft] - 9 - 10 hrs Day 10: Thangnak To Gokyo (4790M) Day 11: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri [5357 m/17,570 ft] and hike to fifth lakes: 5 - 6 hrs Day 12: Gokyo to Dole (4200): 4 - 5 hrs Day 13: Dole – Namche Bazar: 4 - 5 hrs Day 14: Namche Bazaar - Lukla: 6 - 8 hrs Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu Day 16: Farewell Friend

Tour info

Duration
15 days
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The trail of this trek follows the Everest Base camp route up to Sanasa, and then the follows Dudh Koshi River to its source, Ngozumpa Glacier. After a brief sightseeing in Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where we will proceed to Phakding. The next and more scenic day will be spent trekking up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft). The subsequent days we will pass through Phortse Village and Machhermo where the mountains are more spectacular. Passing through these villages, we also get a chance to have a look at the lifestyles of high altitude dwellers. We reach Gokyo enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Ngozumba Glacier, the largest of its kind in the Nepal Himalayas. The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes. On ridge above Gokyo the four peaks above 8,000m (26,246ft), Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, expose themselves.

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What’s included?

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Private transportation

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Airport Pick-up and Drop Off,

  • Licensed and trained trekking guides,

  • potters for carrying goods and supplies,

  • Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek

  • 3 Nights Accommodation in the 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu with B & B. (Bed & Breakfast)

  • All accommodation during the trek.

  • All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)

  • Coordination of quick Rescue service (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)

  • Trekking staffs wages etc.

  • 1 hr. trekker massage after your trek.

  • Welcome and Fare well dinner in a Nepali Cultural Dance restaurant in Kathmandu.

  • Trekking Map, T-shirt, and Trekking certificate

  • Exclusive of Medical Kit Bag and All Government and local Taxes

  • Meals will be Start when your Trek starts.

  • Bottled water

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • . International Airfares,

  • Travel/Trekking Insurance,

  • Visa fees

  • Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge. and Tips for The staffs.

  • Meals during stay in the Kathmandu and Pokhara.

  • Domestic Ticket Etc. and Extra Hotel in Kathmandu

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 15 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Friendship World Trek - Day Tours

About operator:

Friendship World Trek Trekking and Expeditions (P). Ltd. is an organization operated by dedicated professionals, properly prepared to meet the expectations of all trekkers, climbers, mountaineers, general visitors and tourists as well as those with special interests, for example geologists, earth scientists and anthropologists. We have great pleasure to be able to tailor make trips to suit

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