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Gokyo Valley Trek Classic

Duration: 10 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km / 6 - 9 mi per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m / 1640 - 3281 ft ascent per day

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> Visit of historical Sherpa museum
> Saturday market in Namche Bazaar
> Bird’s eye view from National park headquarter and from the Everest view hotel

Gokyo Valley Trekking is one of the very well-known and unique adventurous trekking routes of Nepal. It is one of the most adventurous and exploratory trek. It’s one of the alternative, more quite routes compared to the Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Gokyo Valley Trekking offers you an extraordinary and once in a lifetime experience to witness the beauty of the world’s tallest and prettiest mountains, exquisite glaciers, including Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalayas and second in the world. It is possible to trek on the Gokyo Valley throughout the year, but the best time is from March to May and from September to December.

Itinerary

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Included

Pick up and transfer to and from airport

If needed, your transfers from and to the airport are included.
Transfers

All necessary transfers (bus, taxi, flights, etc.) as described in the programme are included.
Staying in Lodge or Guest House during the trek

During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.
English speaking guide and a porter

One porter per two trekkers. This way you don’t have to carry your complete equipment yourself. The guide speaks English.
Salary, food, insurance, and accommodation for guide and porter

The total amount covers not only your own basics, but also those of your guide and porter. No unpleasant surprises.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.
Coffee and Tea

Coffee and tea are also organized by the trekking company. Every morning fresh coffee and tea are made. There are scheduled breaks to enjoy this.
Permit and TIMS

The total amount includes costs for the permits needed for the Gokyo Valley Trek. This also applies to the TIMS Card, to the Trekkers Information Management System.
Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags

In order to pull in the Himalayas as prepared as possible, it is important to bring a good down jacket and sleeping bag. These are provided by your trekking company.
T-Shirt & Route Map

We also have a t-shirt and a route map for you. Not only are they ideal for trekking, but they are also beautiful souvenirs.
Assistant Guide for a Group of over 6 People

If your group is larger than 6 people, we will take an extra assistant guide with you to support you.
Altitude Sickness & First Aid Kit

The guides carry an altitude sickness kit to monitor your pulse rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice a day (very useful for monitoring the symptoms of altitude sickness (AMS) at altitude).
Return flights Kathmandu / Ramechhap – Lukla

The trekking begins and ends with an exciting flight. The cost of flights to and from Lukla is included in the price and will be booked with your trekking company. From March-May and September-November flights are operated from Ramechhap, a 4-hour drive east of Kathmandu.
Hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek

A comfortable 3-star hotel in a convenient location in Kathmandu before and after the trek is included.

Excluded

Visa for Nepal

Your trekking company will not take responsibility for the travel visa for Nepal. This should be organized by yourself. Contact your local Nepalese embassy for the latest visa information.
Flights to and from Nepal

The total amount is also exclusive of flights to and from Nepal. To get an idea of which airlines are flying on Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), have a look online.
Personal expenses

All personal expenses such as drinks at the bar, washing and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Travel Insurance Including Repatriation

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before you travel to Nepal.
Tipping

Tips for guides and porters are exclusive. 10% of the total amount is an excellent target price, but the final amount is up to you.
Desserts, Hot Shower, Hot Water, Mineral Water and Wi-Fi

Certain luxuries such as desserts, a hot shower, hot running water, bottles of mineral water and Wi-Fi should be missed during a typical trek in the Himalayas. The water we encounter along the way is drinkable and is heated or boiled by us.

Destinations

Trekking Type

Gokyo Valley Trek Classic

Itinerary

Included

Pick up and transfer to and from airport

Transfers

Staying in Lodge or Guest House during the trek

English speaking guide and a porter

Salary, food, insurance, and accommodation for guide and porter

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Coffee and Tea

Permit and TIMS

Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags

T-Shirt & Route Map

Assistant Guide for a Group of over 6 People

Altitude Sickness & First Aid Kit

Return flights Kathmandu / Ramechhap – Lukla

Hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek

Excluded

Visa for Nepal

Flights to and from Nepal

Personal expenses

Travel Insurance Including Repatriation

Tipping

Desserts, Hot Shower, Hot Water, Mineral Water and Wi-Fi

FAQ

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