About Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek

Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is one of the most beautiful and least crowded trekking routes of Everest Region. The commercialism and crowds are driving many trekkers away from the Everest Base Camp into the arms of the lovely Gokyo trek Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is an alternative to classic Everest Base Camp trek and offers the trekker with an insight into local village life, impressive views of icy rivers and stony, glacier debris, massive Ngozumpo Glacier, snow-capped mountains with dazzling turquoise lakes of Gokyo.

The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trek trails offer a terrific view of Thamserku, Amadablam, Khumbila, Kwande, Pumori, Nuptse, Gyachung Kang and many other Himalayas of Everest Region. The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri are the main highlights of this trek.

The Gokyo Lakes are the world’s highest freshwater lake system and considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. During Janai Purnima festival which falls on the month of August, many Hindu devotees take bath in this holy Gokyo Lake. The Gokyo lakes consist of six sparkling, pristine green and blue lakes namely: Thonak Cho, Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari), Gyazumpa Cho, Tanjung Cho, Longponga Tso and Ngojumba Cho located at an altitude of 4700m to 5000m in the Gokyo Valley.

The Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5386m is an exclusive vantage point and the high peak in the Khumbu region which lies at the same altitude of the Everest Base Camp and offers great views of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Cholatese, Makalu, Tawoche and also the Ngozumpa Glacier.

Cost Detail

Included

Airport pick-up and drop services in a private vehicle
Applicable domestic airfare(if included) as per the itinerary
All ground transportation costs on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary (tourist bus or private vehicles)
3-Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on “BB” basis as per itinerary (hotel category can be change on guest request)
All trekking accommodation costs on full board basis which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The accommodation during the trekking will be in the guesthouses, lodges or tea houses on twin sharing basis but occasionally in the common dormitory especially during peak seasons.
Seasonal fruit and salads on a daily basis
A first-aid medical kit (will be carried by the trekking guide)
Salary and expenses of an experienced English speaking trekking guide and assistant guide for the trekking period
Salary and expenses of porter service for the trekking period (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Personal insurance for crew members.
All necessary paperwork and applicable tourist entry fees necessary for trekking (special permit fees, conservation fees and TIMS card fees).
All government and local taxes
Sleeping bag, down jacket and duffel bag, are provided to be returned after completion of trip and company t-shirt provided as complimentary
Welcome and Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program

Not Included

International airfare and departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Lunch and dinner incurred before or after the trekking period.
Emergency rescue evacuation (to be covered by the client’s travel insurance).
Nepal entry visa fee.
Tips to the guide(s), porter(s), and driver(s) (Tipping is expected).
Bar bills, alcoholic drinks and beverages.
Excess baggage charges (depends up to luggage allowance of airlines).
Personal insurance and other personal expenses (phone call, battery recharge, laundry, extra porters, boiled water, hot shower, and extra food
Extra accommodation and meals cost incurred due to the addition of extra days or change in the real course of the itinerary due to bad weather conditions or any other unforeseen contingencies.
Additional private transportation except what is mentioned in the itinerary.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the ‘Cost Includes’ section above.