Gokyo Trek – 16 Nights/17 Days

After early breakfast transfer to domestic airport and fly to Lukla (approx. 45 min.)

After landing in Lukla, (2800m) you’ll start trek to Phakding (approx. 3 hrs.)along with Dudh koshi river. Overnight at Phakding (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Next day, your uphill trek will start to Namche bazaar (approx. 6 hrs.) along with Dudh Koshi river through natural Rhododendron forest and on clear weather, this day offers you a first view of Mt. Everest, (8848m) from place called Top Danda. Namche bazar is a large Sherpa village and a gate way to Khumbu Himalayan region and Everest base camp. *Overnight at Namche bazaar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Today we will walk to Syangboche (Approx. 1.30 hrs.) with excellent view Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kwangde and views of Namche bazaar down below. Syangboche at altitude of 3780m offers excellent view of Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku etc. Afternoon hike around Khumjung village, a large Sherpa village approx. 30 min. walk from Syangboche and back to Namche. *Overnight at Namche. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

We will trek to Mongla (Approx. 4 hrs.), above Dudh koshi river through Rhododendron and pine forest passing Kyangjuma, Sanasa (From Sanasa the trail turns north to Gokyo and south for Everest Base Camp). From Sanasa trail, ascend to Mongla with excellent view of Himalayas, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Kwangde and Mt. Everest.

*Overnight at Mongla (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Another 4 hrs. trek will take us to Dole, from Mongla. Trek descends up to Phortse Tenga and then trail ascends to Dole through Rhododendron and pine forest with view of Himalayas. You may have a glimpse of endangered musk deer (Jharal) on the trail. *Overnight at Dole (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

We will trek approx. 5 hrs. to Machhermo followed by scenic view of Dudh Koshi valley, passing through summer settlement villages Lhabarma and Luza with excellent view of Mt. Kantega, Mt. Cho Oyu, and Mt. Thamserku. *Overnight at Machhermo (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Explore Machhermo village, it’s local culture and tradition. Machhermo is the village where a first Yeti sighting was reported. Three Yak were killed and a Sherpa woman wounded by Yeti in 1974.

*Overnight at Machhermo (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Approx. 5 hrs. trek to your final destination – Gokyo, passing Phang (where avalanche killed 40 people in 1995). You’ll view Ngozumpa glacier then trail follows the first and second lake and on the third stunning greenish – blue glacial lake, Gokyo lake, surrounded by snowcapped mountain. These lakes are origin of Dudh Koshi river. There is a small settlement and is called Gokyo.

*Overnight at Gokyo (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Early morning before sunrise approx. 3 hrs. climb to Gokyo Ri. This view point offers stunning view of Gokyo valley, greenish blue glacial lake – Gokyo lake, Ngozumpa glacier and enjoy sunrise with 360 degree panoramic view of surrounding Himalayas – Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Makalu (8481) including world highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848m) etc. After enjoying excellent view of Himalayas you’ll head back to Gokyo.

*Overnight at Gokyo (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast  you’ll trek approx. 6 hrs. back to Dole via Machhermo, Luza and Lhabarma villages surrounded by mighty Himalayas. *Overnight at Tengboche (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Today we’ll trek approx. 5 hrs. tback to Namche via Phortse Tenga, Sanasa through Rhododendron and pine forest. *Overnight at Namche (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast approx. 4 hrs. trek back to Phakding.

*Overnight at Phakding (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast approx. 4 hrs. trek back to Lukla.

*Overnight at Lukla (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu (45 min. flight). Where after you’ll be transferred to your Hotel. *Overnight at Kathmandu (Breakfast)

After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar square, Swayambhunath and Bhaktapur listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

*Overnight at Kathmandu (Breakfast)

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu is cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. Hanuman Dhoka is the former Royal Palace, an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The entire Palace here is named after a monkey god called ‘Hanuman’. One can see a huge stone statue of Hanuman painted all red right next to the main entrance (the golden gate) of the palace. Hanuman here is regarded as a powerful protector of the entire Durbar Square. The visit of Durbar Square includes the temple of Living Goddesses Kumari, she acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence.

The magnificent Taleju Temple, Shiva Pārbati Temple, Kala Bhairav, Maju Dega are the other major attraction. The capital takes its name from the giant pagoda of Kasthamandap, which is said to have been built of a single tree. The Kasthamandap was destroyed in 2015 earthquake and is currently being reconstructed.

Swayambunath: Swayambhunath is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in Nepal and is associated with the birth of the Kathmandu Valley civilization. It is perched on a hilltop on the southwestern part of Kathmandu and seen from most part of the city. Approximately 2000 years old Swayambhunath stupa, is a dome, 20 meters in diameter and 32 meters high and is made of brick and earth mounted by a conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. This place is religiously important for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaun. Bhaktapur is located in the east of Kathmandu and in reality, is a medieval city where the Newars, the main inhabitants still follow age old traditions and customs. This city is extraordinarily beautiful because of its ancient architecture of pagoda style copper roofs on wooden and mud-brick buildings, Durbar Square and its Golden Gate, Palace of 55 Windows, five storied Nyatapola Temple, Kashi Biswanath Temple, Dattatreya Temple. One can also observe local artisans shaping pottery where the local potters use age old techniques to make clay utensils.

Free time until departure. Transfer to international airport 3 hours prior to departure flight time to connect onward journey. (Breakfast)