15 Days of Gokyo Valley Trekking Tour Nepal

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  Staff will be available at the international airport to welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. You’re free to explore this vibrant city for the day.
• Day 02: Acclimatization in Kathmandu
  Spend a whole day in exploring Kathmandu also known as the city of glory. This place is an amalgamation of historic palace, cultural, and religious places. We will visit Durbar, which is an epic center of cultural and religious life with old Newari architecture. Explore Hanuman Dhoka, Kal Bhairav, Kasthamandap, Taleju Temple, and Kumari Ghar – a home for a living goddess. Visit one of the Buddhist Stupas - Swayambhunath Stupa. 
• Day 03: flight for Lukla and start trekking to Phakding
  Start your day with early morning breakfast and flying to Lukla to start trekking to Phakding. Pass through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Sano, ghat, and Thulo Gumela by descending through trails above the farmland. Here you’ll see a marvelous view of sacred mountains Kumbila and sister summits with shrines, monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa. 
• Day 04: Trekking to Namche
  Cross through the hamlet of Zamphute while heading towards Namche bazaar to witness dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun which stays with you for most of the trek. Pass through scenic Sherpa villages, Monjo and Chumoa to reach Utche Choling Gompa. You’ll cross through the Dudhkoshi River to enter into Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the last village, you’ll reach Namche from where you can enjoy the first look of the Himalayas. 
• Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche
  Rest to adapt the high altitude. In the meanwhile you can explore villages, houses, snowy mountains of Kwangde, terraced fields, and Khambu peak along with Saturday market where you can see men and women in traditional attire. 
• Day 06: Trekking to Phortse Thenga
  Pass through rhododendron forest, larger conifers, and Juniper by a climb through steeply out of the valley. This trail passes through yak Kharka and summer settlement and appears beautiful especially in the spring season. Enjoy scenic views of Tawache and Khumbi La throughout the day. 
• Day 07: trekking to Machhermo
  Start climbing ridge towards Cho Oyu for an excellent view of the valley on both sides and descend to a river. Climb again to the terminal moraine of Ngozumpa glacier through the steep trail. You’ll reach Machherma by early noon. 
• Day 08: Trekking to Gokyo
  This is the trek to your final destination – Gokyo. Here you’ll camp for 2 nights at base camp to explore this amazing place. 
• Day 09: Explore Gokyo
  Spend this day exploring sacred lakes by hiking towards the north and then come back for night stay. 
• Day 10: Trek to Gokyo Ri
  Gokyo Ri is the highest valley trek with astonishing mountain views. Start climbing early in the morning, cross a stream at the north end of the village and then pass through the cat’s cradle of prayer flags on the top of the hills. From the summit, you can witness a panoramic view of Ngozumpa, Cho Oyo, Lhotse, and many more. 
• Day 11: Trekking to Dole
  By following the same trek, you’ll reach Dole
• Day 12: Trekking to Namche via Khumjung
  Descend to Namche Bazaar via Sherpa village of Khumjung. Leave the mountains behind. 
• Day 13: Trekking to Lukla 
  Return to Lukla by following the Dudhkoshi River. It is the last day of your trekking journey. 
• Day 14: Flight to Kathmandu
  Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. You can spend leisure time in buying gifts and in the evening you’ll be invited to join farewell dinner. You may share photos and the experience of the trip. 
• Day 15: Fly back home 
  If you prefer to stay longer, you may extend your holidays by consulting some short tours to the National Park, mountain biking, rafting, Tibet, India, Bhutan, etc. You may take a flight back to your home. 

• Pick up and drop off service from airport to hotel and back in private car/van
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu in a hotel with breakfast
• Stay in a tea house during the trek for 12 nights (shared washroom)
• Experienced English speaking guide and porter |(1 porter for 2 trekkers)
• Insurance, food, salary, and lodging of guide and porter
• You’ll have breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with tea/coffee
• Breakfast, welcome meal, and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• TIMS for Everest and national park permit
• Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla and back. Domestic flight departure taxes
• Sleeping bag and down jacket which you need to return after the trek
• Organizer kit bag and T-shirt 

• Nepal entry visa fee
• International airfare with departure tax
• Laundry, bar bills, and any other personnel expense
• Travel insurance including evacuation
• 1 lunch in Kathmandu
• Tips for porters, local staff, and guides 

While staying in Kathmandu enjoy food in the hotel. You’ll get a welcome meal on your day of arrival and farewell dinner on the last day. You have to buy 1 lunch on your own. Taste true authentic Himalayan food prepared by villagers during the trek. You’ll get meals three times a day during the trek.