Gokyo Peak
Gokyo Peak
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Trip CodeSCENTCADV-032
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Duration16 Days
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Trip Grade
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Trip Costs from US$ 0
Gokyo peak (5,375m) which is 17,575 far above the sea level and is a peak located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It is known to be the largest glacier of Nepal from which you can see 4 peaks over 8,000 m namely Mt. Everest , Makalu, Cho Oyu and so on. Gokyo Peak trekking can be counted as the popular rekking route. There is also an alternative trekking route leads that begins near the southern part of Ngozumpa Glacier. This path leads over the Cho la which is a pass at 5,420m where it meets the main Everest Basecamp Trek. This is another high summit just north of where the main Gokyo trek route ends.
Day to day outline itinerary
Day 01:Arrival at airport in Kathmandu and our company representative will transfer you to the hotel where you can take rest or visit our company Scenic Adventure to discuss the highlights of the trek.
Day 02:Kathmandu Check List:
Day 03:Kathmandu - Fly to Lukla (2827m.
Day 04:Phakdingma to Jorsale (2805 m) Jorsale to Namche (3446m).
Day 05:Rest day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization:
Day 06:Namche to Khumjung (3973m) – Dole (4080m)
Day 07:Khumjung rest, Due to the tiring walk in previous
Day 08:Dole- Machermo (4410m). Excellent view of Cho Oyu
Day 09:Machermo - Gokyo (4700m) Magnificent Scenery of the Summits.
Day 10:Gokyo - Gokyo Peak - Goyko
Day 11:Gokyo- Phorse Thanka. (3847m)
Day 12:Phorse -Thanka to Mandzo (2835m)
Day 13:Trek back to Lukla - Stay Overnight in Lukla.
Day 14:Lukla- Kathmandu: The flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 45 minutes. One of the most thrilling take-off in the world wings you have ever had.
Day 15:Kathmandu: Free Yourself/ Optional visit to world heritage site and more.
Day 16:Kathmandu:-Departure After breakfast, transfer to Airport.
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival at airport in Kathmandu and our company representative will transfer you to the hotel where you can take rest or visit our company Scenic Adventure to discuss the highlights of the trek.
Day 2Kathmandu Check List:On this day, we usually prepare permit for the next day of our trek. We recheck your schedule and do necessary corrections as per your choice. Hotel accomodation in Kathmandu.
Day 3Kathmandu - Fly to Lukla (2827m.Early morning after having your breakfast, you will take a flight to Lukla(2827m). You will be overwhelmed to see the beautiful snowcapped mountains. Then from Lukla, we start our trek and hea towards Phakding(2600)m. Overnight at Phakding.
Day 4Phakdingma to Jorsale (2805 m) Jorsale to Namche (3446m). Wee leave Phakding and head towards Namchhe Bazzar . On the way , we pass through Dudhkoshi, river, small villages, monasteries and reach Jorsale which is a village near Namche Bazzar. Finally, we reach Namchhe Bazzar and from there we can enjoy the magnificient view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Tawache. Overnight at Namchhe.
Day 5Rest day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization: Acclimatization is important before proceeding higher. This is the first of two specific 'acclimatization days' that everyone should build into their trek schedule. You can spend the day by taking a day hike to Thami, by visiting Khundeor Khumjung, or by relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar.
Day 6Namche to Khumjung (3973m) – Dole (4080m) After breakfast, we head towards Khumjung (3973)m. We have to encounter difficult trail along with the beautiful village and forest. After a long walk, we each Dole(4080)m where we will spend overnight in Dole.
Day 7Khumjung rest, Due to the tiring walk in previous
Day 8Dole- Machermo (4410m). Excellent view of Cho Oyu
Day 9Machermo - Gokyo (4700m) Magnificent Scenery of the Summits.
Day 10Gokyo - Gokyo Peak - Goyko
Day 11Gokyo- Phorse Thanka. (3847m)
Day 12Phorse -Thanka to Mandzo (2835m)
Day 13Trek back to Lukla - Stay Overnight in Lukla.
Day 14Lukla- Kathmandu: The flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 45 minutes. One of the most thrilling take-off in the world wings you have ever had.
Day 15Kathmandu: Free Yourself/ Optional visit to world heritage site and more.
Day 16Kathmandu:-Departure After breakfast, transfer to Airport.