Gokyo Trek

Gokyo a small village of Sherpa which is located on the elevation of approximately 4800m near the bank of third Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari).It is one of the most popular destinations of Everest trek for stunning Scenery Mountains. The main aim to visit this place is to climb Gokyo Ri (5357) from where you can see the whole Everest range and Ngozumba glacier with the panoramic views of Choyu, Gezukhang, Tabuche, Gezu Ri, Everest, Lhotse, Pumori, Makalu and other numerous small mountains.
You can spend there one or two days to see the wonderful view of around it and to climb Gokyo Ri. During your staying, you can visit Cho-Oyu (8153) base camp which is very interesting. On the way of it, you can see the 4th and 5th lake as well. If the weather is clear, you can you make an ascent of the peak Gokyo Ri (5357) early in the morning to catch the picturesque scenery of Khumbu region along with sunrise. There are few lodges in Gokyo for trekkers and sometimes you have to sleep in the dinning as well due to lack of rooms mainly in peak season. You will visit this wonderful village, if you do Gokyo lakes trek that is widely regarded as one of Nepal’s classic treks. Likewise, you can include it as one of the part of Everest base camp trek. The main attractions of this trek are excellent snow-capped Mountain View, Gokyo Ri, old Buddhist monasteries, unique Sherpa culture, friendly Sherpa people, different sorts of flora and fauna etc.
Outline itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) and trek to Phakding (2,610m) 4/5 hours
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 6/7 hours
Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 05: Trek to Khumjung (3,780m) 3/4 hours
Day 06: Trek to Dole (4,200m) 4/5 hours
Day 07: Trek to Machhermu (4,470m) 4/5 hours
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 09: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m) 4/5 hours
Day 10: Rest day at Gokyo
Day 11: Gokyo Ri (5,360m) and back to Machhermo (4,470m) 6/7 hours
Day 12: Trek to Mongla (3,700m) 4/5 hours
Day 13: Trek to Namche (3,440m) 3/4 hours
Day 14: Trek to Phakding (2,610m) 4/5 hours
Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2,840m) 3/4 hours
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 17: Final departure

Details itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) and trek to Phakding (2,610m) 4/5 hours
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 6/7 hours
Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 05: Trek to Khumjung (3,780m) 3/4 hours
Day 06: Trek to Dole (4,200m) 4/5 hours
Day 07: Trek to Machhermu (4,470m) 4/5 hours
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 09: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m) 4/5 hours
Day 10: Rest day at Gokyo
Day 11: Gokyo Ri (5,360m) and back to Machhermo (4,470m) 6/7 hours
Day 12: Trek to Mongla (3,700m) 4/5 hours
Day 13: Trek to Namche (3,440m) 3/4 hours
Day 14: Trek to Phakding (2,610m) 4/5 hours
Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2,840m) 3/4 hours
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 17: Final departure

• Arrival and departure transportation by private vehicle
• 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu flight tickets
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• All ground transportation by private vehicle as per itinerary
• All government, local and airport taxes
• All essential paperwork for trekking permits
• Tims Card
• National Park Fees
• Accommodation on Twine sharing basis during the trek
• Foods (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with tea or coffee during the trek
• Porters (2 trekkers- 1 porter)
• An English speaking, trained, experienced and government license holder trekking guide
• Staff's salaries, their insurance, equipment, foods, accommodation
• Medical Kit
• Sleeping Bag
• Down Jacket
• T-shirt and trekking map from united brothers trek and expedition
• Trekking poles

• Visa fees in Nepal
• Excess baggage charge
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• International flight tickets
• Travel insurance of clients
• Helicopter Rescue
• Medical treatment
• Hot Shower
• Heater
• Battery Charge
• Mineral water
• Hot water
• Personal expenditure (bar bills and laundry)
• Extra porter
• Extra night hotel in Kathmandu
• Tips for guide and porters