Looking for a beautiful and peaceful trekking adventure in the Himalayas? If yes, you will love exploring the mountains on our Gokyo Valley Trek. This adventure will take you to the iconic Gokyo Valley where you can explore pristine Gokyo Lakes. At times, you will enjoy a vast range of the mountains, glaciers and majestic natural surroundings.
The adventure starts with an adventurous flight to Lukla, which is the gateway to Everest region trekking. Your trekking adventure starts as soon as you land at Lukla and you head towards Phakding. The winding trail traverses along the Dudh Koshi River and up the mountain towards Namche Bazar. From Namche Bazar, the trail branches off from the route to Everest base camp and takes you towards Gokyo Valley.
As the highlight of the adventure, you will get to enjoy the magnificence of the Gokyo Lakes in the Himalayan valley. The beautiful glacial lakes, glaciers, and the vast range of mountains steal your heart. You will climb the beautiful vantage point of Gokyo Ri (5,357m) to witness the surreal view of the mountains including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. You can also admire the beauty of Ngozumpa glacier in the region.
This trek can be continued to Everest base camp crossing Cho La pass.
What do you see during Gokyo Valley Trek?
- Spectacular Himalayan surroundings
- Surreal beauty of the mountains, nature and wilderness
- View of 8000-meter mountains – Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu
- Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri
- Sherpa culture and lifestyle
When is the Best Time to Trek to Gokyo Valley?
Trekking in Nepal can be called a seasonal adventure although it is possible to enjoy trekking throughout the year. There are certain times in a year when you can explore and enjoy the mountains to their best. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-December) are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal. These months offer clear skies, moderate temperatures, and excellent visibility of the mountains.
Gokyo Valley can be best done during spring and autumn seasons. As a high altitude trekking adventure, you will be able to enjoy crystalline sky, clear view of the mountains, and pleasant weather to traverse the winding trails up and down the mountains.
Accommodation during the Gokyo Valley Trek
One of the unique aspects of this trekking adventure is the accommodation. While you are on this trekking adventure you will use guesthouses called teahouses as your accommodation during the trek. Teahouse is the common accommodation option in the mountains in Nepal these days.
The popular trekking destinations have the facilities of these basic teahouses for accommodation and food during the trek. The availability of the teahouses has made it convenient for trekkers to explore and enjoy the remote mountains without having to carry the logistics.
You will use the teahouse accommodation during Gokyo Valley Trek.
What is the Gokyo Valley Trek Difficulty Level?
This adventure is challenging in its difficulty level and it tests your endurance and fitness but it is totally worth the challenge. When you trek through mountains, you will enjoy the magnificence of the Himalayan surroundings. If you love challenging yourself to enjoy the wilderness of the mountains and go away for a long adventure, Gokyo Valley Trek is the trip to consider despite is difficulty.
Guides and Porters during Gokyo Valley Trek
Since most of the trekking adventures in Nepal take you to the high-altitude wilderness of the mountains, you will need somebody to guide and help you in the mountains. That’s where guides and porters come to your help when you are on a trekking adventure.
While you are on our Gokyo Valley Trek, you will have a trained and experienced trekking and climbing guide to lead the adventure. He will ensure that the adventure is full of fun while keeping you safety as the first priority.
There will be a necessary number of porters to help you carry your stuff in the mountains. They carry your backpack so that you and enjoy the adventure.
Flight to Lukla
This trekking and climbing adventure takes you to the mountains by an adventurous flight to Lukla. The airstrip at Lukla is one of the most adventurous airports in the world and you will get the thrilling experience of flying to this small airport nestled in the mountains. You will fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap on a twin otter airplane and it will take you through the beautiful mountainous landscape shortly to Lukla.
