Best Season: March-April-May and September-October-November
You will be treated to tremendous Himalayan scenery with majestic peaks including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Thamserku, Kangde, and many more on our Gokyo valley trek and This Himalayan landscape is populated by the famous high mountain people named the Sherpa following a customary way of life, the trek will offer a chance to witness the land of the Sherpa and visit stately Buddhist monasteries, occasional sightings of rare wildlife include the musk deer, Himalayan Thar, snow leopard, pheasants, and snowcocks, and some people even claim that the legendary Yeti is somewhere in the Khumbu.
Itinerary
You will be met by our representative and escorted to the hotel, refresh yourself & your evening is free, your first overnight at your hotel in the valley of the gods Kathmandu and overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Elevation of Kathmandu: 1300m/4264ft
Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Welcome dinner
Planning for the pre-trip meeting in the morning which includes briefing and preparation for today’s trip after breakfast. Then you will be headed for the full day sightseeing of capital city Kathmandu which is the city of temples and the world heritage sites. Along with the site seen we will prepare the required things for the trekking.
Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Early morning take breakfast at the hotel or take away. Drive to domestic airport to fly to Lukla (2,860m) and you will have a tea break, while the guide and porters sort out your belongings. Arrival in Lukla, manage and pack for the today's trek to Phakding. The trek starts with the view of NumburHimal and Phari. We follow the trail along the Dudhkoshi River, where you can have lunch at Kusum-Kangaru crossing a suspension bridge. From here, after a short climb, you will arrive at Ghat village, gradually ascending walk you will reach to Phakding for overnight at local teahouse.
Elevation of Phakding: 2652m/8700ft
Transportation: Airfare
Flight duration: 1 hrs
Trek duration: 3/4hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
Take Breakfast in Phakding, the trek starts in the morning, after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Kosi river, the walk is pleasant with short uphill and downhill and re-crossing the same river again with a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6608m) from the Benkar village. Trek continues crossing the bridges and reaches Monjo where Sagarmatha National Park begins. Authority will check your trekking permit. When enter the National park walk descends to the suspension bridge over the Bhotekoshi river, after crossing the bridge you will arrive at Jorsalle village, remaining walk will be pleasant and joyful with magnificent view of Kwangde Peak (6011m)and its other neighboring peaks with Kusumkangaru on the back as you climb higher you will see the first glimpse of Mt. Everest(8,848m), Lhotse (8,516 m) and the close view of Tawache Peak can be seen on the way to Namche. Finally, you will reach world-famous mountain city Namche Bazaar, gateway to Khumbu region Dinner and overnight stay at Lodge in Namche.
Elevation of Namche: 3440/11286ft
Trek duration: 5/6hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
This is an acclimatization day but continuing further on the same elevation as Namche which may have good acclimatization for the trek. This morning after breakfast we head towards steeply up to Syangboche airstrip and a further walk to Everest View Hotel, the most luxury hotel in Khumbu region, where you can stop for a tea break and descent to Khumjung village (3,790m/12,431ft) for the Lunch. After lunch at Khumjung, we will descend to the village of Kyanjuma/Sanasa for overnight. Kyanjuma is the best place for Himalayan Wildlife as Musk Deer, Pheasants, Himalayan goat and much more with the best view of Mt AmaDablam(6,856m).
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
We wake up feeling well rested from breathing the pure mountain air here in Namche Bazar. After a delicious breakfast, we begin our trek to the village of Dole. It’s an amazing day for alpine scenery. From where we trek, we can see marvelous views of some of the highest peaks in the world, including Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Amadablam and several others. We pass terraced farms of the Sherpas as well as passing through their villages. Our destination is the small village of Dole. It’s a small settlement with a few houses, but where can find a nice little guest house for the night.
Elevation of Dole: 4200m/13779ft
Trek duration: 5/6hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
To reach Gokyo, you have to do some climbing and that is exactly what we are doing. We must cross the ridge in order to discover the beautiful Gokyo Valley. We are climbing today, working our way upwards. This is the land of the yeti, of which one was allegedly sighted here in 1974. Tonight, sleep well at our guest house, having spent the day seeing the incredible scenery of the eastern Himalayas. By the way, are yeti’s real? The Sherpa’s think so. And that strange cry in the middle of the night will have you wondering if the Yeti stories are indeed true.
Elevation of Machharmo: 4470m/14665ft
Trek duration: 5/6hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
This region is home to some of the highest mountains in the world. In addition to Mt. Everest, this trek today offers magnificent views of Mt. Cho-Oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the world. Rising to an elevation of 8,188 m/26,864, its name is Tibetan for a turquoise goddess. It is a beautiful peak here on the westernmost point of the Khumbu region. Today we start to see the first of the sacred lakes of Gokyo. Here we will see three of the sacred lakes today, and our guest house in Gokyo is on the third of the sacred lakes. We reach here about noon, have lunch and then spend some time exploring around this incredible lake in the midst of the glaciers of the Gokyo region. Trekking time today is around four hours.
Elevation of Gokyo: 4800m/15748ft
Trek duration: 4/5hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
Gokyo Ri looms above the village on the northern edge of the lake and we leave lodge just after first light, following a steep path up the hillside, as we climb, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into sight and the view from the summit of Gokyo Ri itself, is one of the finest to be in the Everest region - some say it is even better than that from Kala Patthar, return to Gokyo. After lunch, we have short trekking to the village of Machhermo.
Elevation of Machhermo: 4470m/14665ft
Trek duration: 6/7hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trail gently descends to Dole and then starts descending steeply to Photse Tenga (3650m.) passing through rhododendron forests, then the path immediately ascends steeply to Mongla Danda (4000m.) and gently descends up to Kyanjoma (3500m.) following small ups and down to Namche Bazaar.
Elevation of Namche: 3440/11286ft
Trek duration: 5/6hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board with tea/coffee enroute
After having breakfast at the lodge, we start our trek and today is the last day of our Gokyo trekking, the trekking is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times, the last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla.
Elevation of Lukla: 3867m/12687ft
Trek duration: 5/6hrs
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Meal: Full Meal Board tea/coffee enroute
After having early breakfast at loge, you will fly from to Kathmandu then transfer to the hotel and you will have free day/evening, explore yourself.
Elevation of Kathmandu: 1300m/4264ft
Transportation: Private car
Flying duration: 1 hrs
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast and farewell dinner
You’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
Transportation: Private car
Driving duration: 30min
Meal: Breakfast
Additional Activity
Meals
Full Meal Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during a trek
Accommodation
9-night with twin sharing at lodge/teahouse during a trek
Service Included
- Airport pick up and drop
- Complimentary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- 4-nights twin sharing hotel in Kathmandu hotel with BB plan
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu as per the itinerary
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu with domestic airport tax
- TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- An experienced, helpful and friendly guide and porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers) with all allowance
- Twin sharing basis accommodation in tea house/lodge during the trek
- All government taxes, VAT, and service charge
Service Excluded
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Your Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Heritage sites entry fees
- Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses and all the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Sweet things like chocolate bars and hot shower during the trek.
- International airfare and airport departure tax.
- Tips for the guide and staffs.
Important Notes
Accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan and during the trekking provide all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and tea/coffee) plan. This trek is more designed on the lodge/tea house. The meals comprised of American, Nepali & Chinese cuisines. The meals served on breakfast during welcome and farewell dinner is included within the price. Snacks, mineral water is included but alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.
During the stay in Kathmandu, we provide 4 nights’ double sharing accommodation within 3-star hotels and 9 night’s double sharing accommodation within the available tea house/Lodge.
Note: Single occupancy also available as per request with single supplement charge.
Trip gears suggestion:
Before starting the trip with us you need to be complete within yourself especially with the kit vital for trekking. The list is given below separating as per your body parts.
For head:
Sunblock hat
Fleece/Woolen hat (perfect to cover ears)
Sunglasses as well as reading glasses
Scarf to cover face (protect from dust and wind)
For lower body:
Underwear
Shorts needed for hiking
Lightweight walking pants
Lightweight thermal leggings
Fleece or tracksuit pants
Waterproof shell pants
For Feet:
Min 3x thin full cotton inner socks
Min 3x thick full warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots (along with spare laces)
Walking light sneakers
Sandals
Walking poles/stick
For upper body:
Min 3x T-shirts
Min 2x lightweight thermal tops
Min 2x Merino/Fleece long shelve tops
Waterproof shell jacket(bomber)
Down tee shirt/jacket
Poncho rain cover
For hands:
Light fleece gloves
Hefty gloves
Waterproof/wind fleece gloves
For night use:
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Pillow slip/case
Essential Medical Kit:
For this, you need to consult with your doctor for a complete medical kit.
Accessories needed for trekking:
Small torch with some spare batteries
Watch compromising of light & alarm
Bag Pack no heavier than 15kg
Day pack 33ltr with waist strap
Toiletries & Personal Hygiene:
Daily using accessories:
Dry towel, Shampoo, Toothbrush & paste, Wipes of multipurpose (face & body), Deodorant
Face & Body Moisturizer, Nail clippers/file, Small comb/brush, Clothes washing soap(decomposable), Toilet paper, Anti-Bacterial wipes (4x packs), Hand sanitizer (small bottle), Sunblock face/body high UV protection, Lip block with UV protection, Feminine hygiene products
Other additional Stuff:
Camera & extra batteries
Reading books
Map: Trail map & guidebook
Diary, Journal & Pen
Trekking Criterion:
Mostly we do arrange a trip with single supplement (except for some region most of the regions needs min. 2 persons). Before booking the trekking or initiating the trip you make sure that you do have a group and then only we will arrange the trip on a huge scale as per your request.
Physical Necessities:
Gokyo Valley Trek seems very vigorous but does necessitate to have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does requires any specified technical knowledge as well as an experience rather you only need to be in good physical & mentally condition and be proficient to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Before booking the trip you better consult with your Medical Doctor once and as per your Doctor references initiate your trip booking process with us.
Trekking Head and Employees:
With an experience of a decade in the adventurous tourism, we do have our unbelievable teams of conductors and employees who are the backbone of this company inculcated with experiences and are highly professional with their technical expertise, proven safety measures records, solicitous judgment, and as well as support training styles and abundant personalities. Mostly we do have our field staff from the local area that covers from eastern to western Himalayan ranges, which backs the local people directly. As being local they have good knowledge of that respective region and they have good health fitness, can cope with the worst case scenario, as well as well experienced with a good team leading capabilities in the Himalayan region.
Familiarization:
The itinerary of Gokyo Valley Trek is particularly designed in view of a high degree of depreciating AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Normally, elevation sickness starts from 3600m/11808ft and this doesn’t create any problem below this standard. So, throughout your trip, the best solution is to go slowly with body adaptation. As we know, the more we elevate, the less oxygen we get in the air. For example, crossing high altitudes more than 5000 m/ 16400ft, 50% oxygen is deducted than at sea level. Your body needs several days to acclimatize during the travel in high Himalaya.
Emergency Evacuation Rescue Service (EERS) and Travel Insurance:
As we know that the trip can be canceled, or in those worst case scenario we need to be aware, so we highly recommend to purchase trip cancellation and travel insurance. This broad travel insurance offers you huge benefits including the coverage of trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses, and emergency assistance.
Climate and Weather:
A country with a diversified culture does have a diversified topography as well beginning from 60 meters to top of the planet 8,848 meters i.e. the top of Mt. Everest. We have arid season start from October until May and the rainy season (monsoon) from June to September. The month of autumn (October-November) and spring (end of February-April) for Gokyo Valley Trek, And usually this time, the weather is very good.
Passport and Visa Necessities:
The foremost thing to confirm before traveling to this trek is to check your passport and its valid date. Passports must have at least 6 months’ validity just after ending date of your trip. We must need your copy of passport and its full details sent either by fax or scan. While staying in Nepal you will need a visa which can be gotten in advance from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or you can even get on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu (Conditions: Within a peak season you need to wait long in the airport to get your visa). The general list of Nepalese visa fee is mentioned below and you can even surf thoroughly this web link as (www.nepalimmigration.gov.np )
Fees charged while delivering a tourist visa by the Mission or entry point:
US Dollars 40 or another convertible foreign currency equivalent for 30days multiple entry visas.
US Dollars 100 or another convertible foreign currency equivalent for 90days multiple entry visas.
Notwithstanding anything written in clause (a) and (b), no visa fee shall be applicable to the passport holder of member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for 30 days.
US Dollars 25 or another convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 15days multiple entry visas.
Permits and Required Fees:
We need to have permission in many places in Nepal for trekking. For this region, we must require permits from Sagarmatha National park entry permits along with TIMS permit and as well as world heritages site entry permits. All these relevant permits and entry fees are included in the given cost except the personal donations & contribution. Just in case of any such unassured conditions we will inform you if any additional permit fees are required or not before you make a booking with us.
Information on Health and Medical Evidence/Assistance:
We need to know about our health and the medical information during our Gokyo Valley Trek. As mentioned earlier our squads are well-experienced travelers and are achieving the traveler’s ambition since long. We are expert in the adventurous tour and the best thing is we all are from the Himalayan region with plenty of local knowledge as we have been guiding for a decade, which stands as a key factor to enunciate the standard service that we have been delivering to our clients. The utmost thing we believe is the client’s safety and satisfaction. We deliver the extraordinary series of quality services and we even take care personally of our clients during the pour trip. Each of our guides carries medical kit bag for any kind of worst-case scenario during our trip and all of them are trained medical assistance especially the “First Aid”.
Environmental Anxieties:
Our motto is sustainable development thus we are extremely sensitive to protect our nature i.e. environment and contributing to many environmental cleanup and nature saving campaigns. We do believe in “Tourism within Nature,” thus our responsible tourism conveys a good message to the locals and we vow and train them to do’s and don’ts, how to keep environment in perfect shape, how to eliminate environmental degradation etc. and how to conveys message to save environment and leads towards environment friendly society or country. The tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve the natural environment for future generations as well. These days many NGOs are collaborating with many tourism agencies and are much keen to save environment form doom. For example, Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) (http://www.keepnepal.org ) is helping to co-work with many trekking companies and this organization is also providing much useful training to our staffs and awareness program in the mountain.
Our Experience and Familiarity:
Going Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is a Govt. registered company based in Nepal and we have been working in adventurous travel in the Himalayas of Nepal. The operator of this company has more than a decade of experience in the relevant field of adventure tourism working, in fact initiating as a guide, adventure travel consultant and thus stabilizing own company. We are more dedicated to fulfilling our clients’ requirement and always sincere with client’s gratification and the utmost thing we always carry within us is the client’s satisfaction. We are also pleased to convey that many of our past clients who institute their trip in the Himalaya they wouldn’t hesitate to apprise you about our organization and about our professional organizing skills.
How to Book a trip?
If you have chosen your trip with our company, contact our head office either by email or phone to check the available dates (you may visit the updated departure date page of our sites as well, groups or any queries you have. We feel very pleased to help and reply promptly and responsively. Before your final decision, we will hold your booking.
Both advance payment and full payment are possible through the bank transfer or as per your comfort we do have a procedure pay through your Credit Card (VISA/MASTER CARD) along the details within the booking form. After you choose the process of advance payment in an appropriate way still we want a signed and completed booking form for the confirmation. Once we received a completed and signed booking form with the mentioned amount of payment, bookings will only be confirmed and we start looking forward towards our trip together.
Trip Information
Q: How long hours do I have to walk each day?
A: There is no fixed time to walk each day. From 2hours minimum to 7 hours’ maximum, you shall walk. Check the itinerary to see how long you shall walk each day.
Q: How difficult is the trek?
A: The walk into the Himalayas are never easy ones. You have to face the steep hills, sloppy trials, frequent climatic changes, and other several hindrances.
Q: How long does the trek last for?
A: As mentioned in the itinerary, the trek lasts for 12 days.
Q: What kind of food do I get there?
A: During a Tea House trek you will have breakfast and dinner in the Tea House, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. During a Camping Trek, all food will be cooked by our experienced cook. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentil soup). All Tea Houses of our routes have a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes, and soup. Many of them have western food on the menu. Soft drinks, snacks, and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants.
Q: Is it safe to eat during the trek?
A: Food safety is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. That is why we have chosen the cleanest and most hygienically kept Tea Houses for our roots. During a Camping Trek, our cook prepares safe and tasty meals from carefully chosen food items and only hygienic cleaning facilities are used.
Q: What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
A: All Tea Houses have boiled water for trekkers. And on the trek, you will be provided with drinking water by your guide. The guide will make sure that water is safe for drinking.
Q: What is the best time for trekking?
A: Best time for trekking is autumn (October-November) and spring (end of February-April). Short treks and some Tea Houses treks can be done during the winter season as well.
Q: What is the weather like?
A: You need to be prepared for sudden weather changes while trekking. That’s why trekking equipment should be chosen carefully before the trip. Sudden rainstorms or snow are always a possibility which needs to be considered. The weather during the trekking season is somewhat more stable. We pay big attention to the weather forecast, so you will be told about weather prognosis and you will be given advises before the trek.
Q: What kind of clothes is needed for trekking?
A: Choosing clothes for trekking is very important. Please, check our trekking equipment list for details.
Q: What type of shoes should I have?
A: For shorter treks, comfortable tennis shoes or snickers is enough while longer treks require carefully chosen hiking boots which should be kind of strong, well-made but light boots. Shoes and boots are best to buy before arriving in Nepal. Proper fit is a must for boots and we advise you to wear your new shoes for some time before trek for your feet to feel absolutely comfortable during trekking.
Q: Should we bring all trekking equipment with us?
A: You can easily rent needed equipment for a reasonable price in Kathmandu before trek but it’s always preferable and more convenient to have your own equipment during trekking, so we advise you to bring equipment with you or to buy here as most of the outdoor equipment can be bought in Kathmandu in one of the many outdoor gear shops.
Q: What happens in the case of an emergency?
A: We are prepared for any emergency situation and know how to handle it. Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that occur during a trek. Every client should have his own insurance before coming to Nepal for the case of an emergency.
Q: What if I finish the trek before the time mentioned in the Itinerary? Will I be refunded the amount?
A: You may/may not be refunded the amount if u finish the trek before the time mentioned in the itinerary. If you are not refunded, the equivalent refund amount will be spent on other packages.
Q: Can I extend the day if I become unable to complete the trek on time?
A: Yes, you can extend day if you become unable to complete the trek on time. You will be charged necessary local charges accordingly.
Q: Do I have to share my accommodation?
A: Depending upon the availability of the room, you may/may not have to share your accommodation.
Q: How much weight of luggage can I carry?
A: You can carry light handbags with you. Porters are available to carry your luggage. A porter can carry up to 20kgs weight.
Q: Can I get my batteries recharged?
A: Yes, you can get your batteries recharged in some places.
Q: What about the phone? Does it work there?
A: Yes, the telephone service exists in the place you stay. However, the network might fluctuate from time to time during the trek.
Q: Do I have to carry a Passport, Money, Id with me during the trek?
A: Yes, you have to carry a Passport, Money, Id and Travel permit along with you during the trek.
Q: What is the risk of wild animals?
A: There is little risk of wild animals but our guide is experienced enough to deal with the situations so, no worrying there.
Q: What problems can arise on altitude?
A: Altitude sickness is a serious problem. We, having many years of experience in trekking and good knowledge of the problem, organize treks very carefully. The extra day of acclimatization is included in all our high altitude treks. Our guides are trained to spot any signs of altitude sickness and know how to deal with it.
Q: What if I get altitude sickness?
A: Altitude sickness is a very normal problem while trekking in the Himalayas. However, the guide can deal with the situation if it’s just normal. If the condition becomes critical, you can request chartering a chopper. Let the office know about it and we shall negotiate the price and proceed for rescue. You will be under very good medication in one of the best hospitals in the country. Your insurance is supposed to cover all the expenses of the rescue.
Q: What sort of experience do your guides have?
A: Our guides have many years of guiding experience in Nepal as well as Tibet. Most of them have been spending years exploring the country. Our guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and happy to share their deep knowledge of the country and beauty of Nepal with you. We believe in and follow the idea that it’s not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, we need to provide guides who can get people feel involved in what they are experiencing, explain it thoroughly and keep them entertained. Our main concern is to make your trip in Nepal safe, memorable and fun!