15 days Gokyo Valley Trekking

 15 days Gokyo Valley Trekking, the name itself provides a pleasant experience to explorers. The trekkers explore not only explore the mesmerizing natural blessings but also explore themselves. This incredible valley with serene lakes somehow offers an opportunity to dissolve yourself within. Encompassing both the Everest views and picturesque landscapes, Gokyo Valley is truly the best of the region. This staircase to the hollow land of Gokyo offers panoramic views of the Everest, close touch to frozen glaciers and sinless land of snowflakes. Playing with snow is childs play. Encountering with adventures, are professionals job.

15 days Gokyo Valley Trekking takes to the untouched land of Gokyo. Comprises of viewpoints that offers vibrant visions of Mt. Cho-Oyo [8,153m], Mt. Everest [8,848m], Mt. Lhotse [8,501m] and Makalu [8,463m]. This trek bundles up the beauty of nature and temples and monasteries in a single holiday package. This multi-featured, so why search for anything else?

  15 days-Gokyo Valley Trekking also lets you explore spiritual temples and monasteries. You get into the lives of the local inhabitants and gain some or more knowledge about their lively cultures and traditions. These peoples lifestyle are inspirational and are stimulating to that of yours.

Upon arrival at Lukla after we complete our valley sightseeing tour to UNESCO World Heritage sites , you start your 15 days Gokyo Valley Trekking. We meet our entire team and head to Phakding. We gradually, make an entry to Sagarmatha National Park and begin to experience Himalayan flora and faunas line blue sheep. Most importantly, we arrive at Namche after hitting the challenging steep hard. We have acclimatization at Namche. Hotel Everest View, Khumjung Village and Sherpa Cultural Museum are major attractions of Namche. And we follow the other trail to go to Gokyo Valley. You simultaneously get pleasure from the hike itself and more importantly from the views that gain. Adjusting to the new environment seems as easy as getting accustomed to the hospitality around. The warmth offered by the ever-smiling people residing there persuades you throughout your journey.

Early climb of Gokyo ri offers us the most incredible views of giant mountain peaks including Mt. Everest, the top of the world. And we retract following the same trail via Namche to Lukla, finally, we take a short and scenic flight of 35 minutes to Kathmandu.

Note:

Lukla flights,  sometimes, gets disturbed due to bad weather condition. So, it is recommended to have soem spare days. 

Trekking will end once Clients arrive at the hotel in Kathmandu. Clients have a free time thereafter. 

This trekking can be modified according to your time frame and requirements. City Sightseeing, Jungle safari and other activities can be added either pre trek or post trek as per your time availability.

eNepaltour  is specialized on operating customized trekking in Nepal according to the preference of trekkers. Save more than you expect.

Highlights 15 days Gokyo Valley Trekking

• A scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Namche Bazar, Hotel Everest View, Sherpa Cultural Museum, Tibetan Market etc. 
• Sagarmatha National Park and its Himlayan Flora and Fauna 
• Sherpa People and their life style
• Stunning, serene and exotic Gokyo Lake 
• Gokyo Ri and mountain views:Mt Lhotse [8,516m/27,940ft], Mt Makalu [8,462m/27,762ft] and Cho Oyu [8,201m/26,906ft] and Mt Everest [8,848m/29,029ft] itself.

Accommodation

We will offer three star accommodations in Kathmandu .  If you want to upgrade the accommodation, you have to pay some extra. Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra.  We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.

Meals

We provide only breakfast in Kathmandu and during the trekking days. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov).  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing.  

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Mjaority of the trekkers find Spring as the best time for 15 days Gokyo Lake or Gokyo Valley trekking since they love to see flowering rhododendron. 

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 5-7 hours in the mountain can do this trek.  15 days Gokyo Valley or Gokyo Lake  Trekking  is a moderate and sometimes it becomes challenging ,  trek in Everest Region Trekking . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence. Prior trekking experience and technical skills are recommended . These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Getting to the trailhead and Away

We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. It is short 35 minutes flight.  Lukla is the beginning point of 15 days Gokyo Valley or Gokyo Lake Trekking. We again end our Gokyo Lake or Gokyo Valley Trekking at Lukla and take a scenic flight to Kathmandu. 

Threats and Safety 

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery and terribly steep trail . We do not challenge any glaciers and avalenches in 15 days  Gokyo  Valley Trekking.  However, it is hard to climb gokyo ri during winter. For this, you need to see the weather condition and board on your trekking. 

There are few cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness. It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. And even sometimes, we have the problem of food poison. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep. 

Keep your body warm with proper clothing and wear proper hiking or trekking boots.

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead. 

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