GOKYO AND TENGBOCHE
GOKYO TREK
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• Departures
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Summer 2021:
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– 14th to 31st August 2021
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Autumn 2021:
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– 13th to 30th October 2021
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Spring 2022:
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– 4th to 21st of May 2022
Other dates can be requested. In case you want to extend the stay in Nepal, do not hesitate to let us know and we will adapt to your adventure.
Overview of the Gokyo and Tengboche Trek
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- • Minimum 2 persons. Maximum: 12 persons.
- • Price from 2 persons: 1710€*
- • Price from 4 persons: 1525€*
- • Price from 8 persons: 1380€*
- • Price from 12 persons: 1355€*
- • Total: 18 days
- • Trek days: 13
- • Trek Difficulty: Moderate
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* Prices are based on US Dollars. The conversion to € can change if there is a strong fluctuation.
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TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- A very special trek, extended version of Gokyo Lakes Trek.
- The best views of Everest Range from Gokyo Ri summit (5357m). And privileged views of Mount Cho Oyu (8201m).
- Visit of Tengboche Buddhist Monastery. The largest in the Sagarmatha National Park and one of the most important buddhist education centres in the region.
- Pangboche Village visit. We check out the Oldest Monastery of the region.
- Discover Khumjung village and the school of the region sponsored by the Edmund Hillary Foundation.
ABOUT GOKYO & TENGBOCHE TREK
A Nepal trek that includes most of the Highlights of the entire Sagarmatha National Park. We discover the astonishing views of Everest Range from a privileged point of view (Gokyo Ri 5357m), the beauty of the Gokyo Lakes surrounded by gigantic peaks and the Renjo La Pass, and the magic of one of the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world with a very powerful history. Rebuilt twice due to an earthquake(1934) and a fire(1989), Tengboche Monastery was strategically built on top of a hill overseeing the Solokhumbu Valley.
We contemplate some of the highest peaks in the world and in the region: (Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu(8463m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Nuptse (7864m), Pumori (7165m), Ama Dablam (6814m)(Check our Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek), Kangtega (6783m), Thamserku (6618)…)
Mingle in the Sherpa culture as you walk through the nature of the Himalayas. The Yeti steps are present in the legends (or not…) of the locals.
Gokyo Lakes is one of the most popular treks for its outstanding natural beauties. The path towards Gokyo offers a variety of landscapes, from Rhododendron forests and beautiful waterfalls, to rocky terrain with less vegetation ending on a paradise where the contrast of the Dudh Pokhari (Gokyo Lake) and the mountains surrounding it can be compared with the most beautiful painting. Something that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. You will get inspired and may feel overwhelmed by so much beauty of nature and culture.
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Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.
“The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences”
Christopher McCandless (1968. Hiker and traveller. An adventurer that lost his life in Alaska in 1992. Jon Krakauer wrote his biography called “Into the Wild” adapted into a film)
What’s included:
- Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent
- Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
- National Park Entrance fee.
- All domestic flights.
- All airport pickups and drop-offs.
- Comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included (4 nights in total).
- A welcome dinner on the arrival day.
- Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
- Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek.
- Medical kit.
- Staff insurance.
- Taxes.
What’s not included
- International flights.
- Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
- Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
- Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
- Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
- Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
- Personal medicines
- Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
- Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.
- Tips to Porters and Guides
Best time to trek: spring and autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.
*NOTE: The airport of Lukla has very variable weather and sometimes flights get delayed or canceled. Please, be prepared for potential delays and to remain in Lukla extra nights. It is advisable that clients allow extra days when booking their return international flight.
GOKYO TREK MAP
GOKYO TREK ITINERARY, COST AND GALLERY
Airport pick up and transfer to Hotel. There will be a welcome dinner with your guide. First taste of the wonderful local food.
Exploring day in the city. You will be able to explore the city as well as make the last preparation for the trek. We will provide you with all information you need to explore the most emblematic places in Kathmandu. If you wish to have a Guided City Tour, do not hesitate to request this service when booking with us.
We will wake up very early (around 04:30am) to be at the airport first thing in the morning and take the domestic flight to Lukla (2800m), where the trek starts. Be prepared for a true adventure flying with a small aircraft with astonishing views of the Himalayas on the left of the aircraft, and the infinite hills covered by rice field terraces on the left. Once we land we start trekking. We will stop to recharge batteries and have some food in Phakding. Our last destination will be Monjo, the last village before entering the Sagarmatha National Park. On our arrival to Monjo, we will be able to explore the village and check the Monastery and the School, and have our first Sherpa dinner. This time we sleep in a high altitude mountain lodge! The adventure has just started...
During this journey we will be able to have the first views of Mount Everest just before arriving to Namche Bazar. This will be a short day trek, around 3 to 4 hours. The last 2 hours we will face a steep terrain after crossing one of the highest suspension bridges of the region to arrive to Namche Bazar. We will have time to walk around the village, taste delicious sweet caprices at the German Bakery, enjoy the paintings and the handicraft around the village or play pool at the bar!
We will spend the day doing some treks and activities to explore the area and get immersed in the culture. A variety of options are available. Some of our favourite ones; trek to Everest View Hotel, astonishing trek with the best views of the range of Everest: Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, Annapurna… Visit Khumjung, just at the bottom of Mount Khumbila (the sacred mountain). We see the Edmund Hillary Foundation School and come back through Yak farms. On our arrival back to Namche Bazar, we can enjoy a good movie or documentary at the coffee shop.
We will trek through the Rhododendron forests and see magic waterfalls on the way.
Walking along the Dudh River, now the panorama offers less vegetation, and more open spaces with big peaks on both sides. Easy and comfortable terrain for the day.
We will explore and hike to the surroundings, discover the seasonal flora and get to see new view points.
Welcome to Gokyo Paradise! After passing the first two lakes we arrive to the third one, Dudh Pokhari (Pokhari meanning Lake), where the Gokyo Village is. We will contemplate the enormous Ngozumba Glacier, and we will be able to see Mount Cho Oyu (8201m) to the north. Enjoying the panorama of the lake with a tasty tea whilst meeting the locals, and enjoying a wonderful Sherpa meal will be our great reward.
We will hike along the Ngozumba Glacier to the Fifth Lake and enjoy more of what the Gokyo Valley has to offer. We will go back to sleep in Gokyo Village.
We will not regret early morning wake up alarm. Hiking to the summit of Gokyo Ri and get to see the sunrise behind the Mount Everest is priceless. Is here where we get to see what is known as one of the best panorama of the Everest Range. Our descend starts today to Phangga.
Phortse Village offers a new perspective of the Valley, located on top of a hill flanked by the two main valleys (the one that leads to Everest Base Camp, and the one that leads to Gokyo Lakes) oversees the south of the National Park and it's surrounded by spectacular peaks like Kongde, Khumbila, Thamserkhu and many more. We will cross the Dudh River to end the walk with a last 40min steep path.
We will start our trek walking through a narrow path with wonderful views to Tengboche Monastery that shows magestically on our right at the other side of Imja River. We will stop for lunch in Upper Pangboche and we will have the opportunity to check the oldest Buddhist Monastery in the region. Our journey will conclude in Tengboche, where we will visit the largest and most important centre of Buddhist education in the region. The views of Mount Everest are great from this point.
We will return to Namche Bazar starting our day descending through a steep terrain for couple of hours to cross the Dudh River and ascend again up for about 2 more hours. The rest of the journey is a nice flattish terrain.
We will say good bye to Namche, not before a well deserved farewell in the German Bakery for the best coffee and the delicious sweet artisan biscuits. Lukla will be our last stop before taking the flight back to Kathmandu the next day.
The flight will leave early in the morning*(see note above the map). And after landed in Kathmandu, our transport will drop you off at the Hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is for you to rest and to enjoy the city! We will be available to do recommendations or help you in anything you need. If you wish, you can request a Guided Tour through the city if you haven't done it on the second day of your stay in Kathmandu.
Last day to explore the city of Kathmandu or visit the surroundings (Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Dhulikel and Namo Buddha...) and find special artisan crafts to take home as a memory of a Country that Inspired You.
We hope to see you again soon!
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