Gokyo Valley Kosher Trek

  • 15 Days
  • Moderate
  • FROM US$ 2950
Namche Bazaar

Trip Facts

Program Type: TREKKING

Mode of Travel: AIR + LAND + TREK

Minimum Pax: 1

Maximum Altitude: 5383 Gokyo Ri

Trip Season: Spring and Autumn

Gokyo Lake Trek is an easy and one of the most beautiful treks of Everest region. The trek begins from a short magnificent flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. In Lukla, you will be introduced to trekking assistant crews and have a short tea break before moving to Phakding.

Onward the Gokyo Lake Trek, you pass the popular Namche Bazaar, which is the main trading town of Khumbu. Namche is also the gateway of the Everest region. Carefully designed itinerary of Gokyo valley includes an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. In the day we explore Namche, visit Sherpa museum. Then hike up to Syangboche airport, claimed to be the world’s highest airport, and see the mountains from Everest View Hotel with sipping coffee.

Amid the Sherpa villages, Khumjung and Khunde are the most notable ones. Seventy percent of Sherpas who are working in Himalaya as a guide or businessman is from the same town. Khumjung and Khunde villages are the oldest Sherpa villages, which allow learning the core history of Sherpa dynasty, religions, culture, and costume. These villages have included in Gokyo Lake trek. Gokyo valley trek is special for the view of Himalayas, lakes, and glaciers. Gokyo Ri hosts some of the best views of the mountains. From Gokyo Ri you can see scenic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Mt.Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Makalu and many more snowcapped peaks, lakes, and glaciers.

After exploring the Gokyo Lakes, and biggest glaciers Nozungmba the trip turns back to Lukla in a few days. The returning route is the same that we trekked before. Lukla is the ending point of the trek and also the celebration of the trek. Share your trekking experiences with trekking crews and toast a few rounds of drinks.

 

Trip Highlight

  • Expereice of landing and taking off in Lukla airport
  • Picturesque view of Mountains and Himalayan Valleys
  • Exchange and Experience culture with Sherpa community
  • Exploring the Gokyo Lakes
  • Beautiful panaromic view from Gokyo Ri

 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01 :Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport

Day 02 :Pre-trip meeting/ sightseeing/last-minute packing in Kathmandu

Day 03 :Fly to Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

Day 04 :Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)

Day 05 :Namche Bazaar (3,441m) acclimatization day SABBATH

Day 06 :Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680m)

Day 07 :Trek to Machherma (4,470m)

Day 08 :Trek to Gokyo (4,790m)

Day 09 :Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,383m) and back to Gokyo (4790m)

Day 10 :Trek to Dole (4, 200m)

Day 11 :Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) via Khumjung village (3,780m)

Day 12 :Namche Bazaar – SABBATH

Day 13 :Trek down to Lukla (2,840m)

Day 14 :Morning flight back to Kathmandu

Day 15 :Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure

Note: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. All our trips can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

What is Included

  • From and to the airport transfer to the hotel on a private tourist vehicle
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu domestic airfare
  • All hotel accommodations as per your itinerary in BB Plan
  • Full board meal during the trek based on Jews tradition
  • A cook for Jewish Meals
  • A trekking porter
  • An English-speaking local guide
  • Accommodation, food, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staff.
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • All government taxes and official expenses.

What is Not Included

  • International airfare to and from Nepal.
  • Visa fees and travel insurance.
  • All drinks including bottled/boiled water along the trekking route
  • Lunch and dinner in the city.
  • Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
  • Personal trekking gear/equipment.
  • Anything not mentioned in the price includes.

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