Gokyo Valley Trekking in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal

Gokyo Valley Trekking

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 2 traveler reviews336 hoursFrom $1299
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66/100

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5.0/5

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Is Gokyo Valley Trekking worth booking?

Gokyo Valley Trekking is a 336-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1299 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (2)
Duration
336 hours
From
$1299 per person

Gokyo Valley is also the base of the highest freshwater lake system (4700-5000 m) in the world, comprising of 19 lakes, both big and small. Another attraction in this area is the Gokyo village (4700 m), a quaint village

What you get

  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
  • Teahouse Accommodation including Breakfast, lunch and Dinner during the trek
  • 3-star catagory hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • Airport Transportation ( Arrival And Departure)
  • Necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)

About this experience

Gokyo Valley is also the base of the highest freshwater lake system (4700-5000 m) in the world, comprising of 19 lakes, both big and small. Another attraction in this area is the Gokyo village (4700 m), a quaint village situated by the bank of third Gokyo Lake. This place has several stone houses, mainly small hotels catering to tourists and trekkers. Apart from the beauty of Gokyo Valley itself, the trek features traversing through several Sherpa settlements and Buddhist monasteries while enjoying the continuous vista of the Khumbu Himalayas. The most fascinating benefit of trekking in this trail is extreme view of huge ice ridge located between Cho You and Gyachung in Khumbu region. It is known for the existence of high altitude lakes as well. This trekking trails eventually leads you to the famous point of Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) from where you can have a awe-inspiring view of hundreds of pleasing scenery.

What's included

Included

  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
  • Teahouse Accommodation including Breakfast, lunch and Dinner during the trek
  • 3-star catagory hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • Airport Transportation ( Arrival And Departure)
  • Necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • All government and local taxes
  • An experienced, English-speaking trekking guide and Porter service (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
  • Breakfast

Not included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • phone calls,laundry,bar bills,battery recharge, hot and cold drinks, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
  • Service Upgrade Price

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
himalayan sanctuary adventure private limited

Know before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Day 01 : Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,428ft)
  • Representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting you outside the international arrival terminal gate than You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu
  • Day 02 : Kathmandu Vally Sightseeing
  • After breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. 1.Boudhanath Stupa , Lies about 6 kms to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. 2.Pasupatinath Temple , Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple 3.patan Darbar Square , Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone 4.Swayambhunath Stupa ,The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake.
  • Day 03 : Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
  • We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding
  • Day 04 : Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 hours
  • We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 05 : Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)
  • We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 06 : Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3680m)
  • We leave Namche Bazaar on a trail with progressive good and bad times. In transit we are probably going to spot Himalayan fowls, musk deer and Himalayan Thars. We at that point start plummeting to Kyanjuma. From Sansa, we take after the Gokyo trails and from Mong we get a look at Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Khumbila mountains. Our trail dives to Dudhkoshi Khola after which it is a tough move through rhododendron timberlands before achieving Phorse. From here we get great perspectives of Tawache and Cholaste mountains.
  • Day 07 : Phortse Tenga to Machhermo(4470 m):
  • Today we will climb 810 m up to Machhermo from Portsea Tenga. We will pass a few places like Dola, Kele and Luza to reach there. During our walk, we will be able to view Tabauche and Choletsea. Attend altitude talk in Machhermo hospital at 3 o clock and stay overnight at Machhermo.
  • Day 08 : Machhermo – Gokyo (4750 m):
  • The trek for today takes us to a wonderful place called Gokyo. The very first section of the trek takes us on an uphill walk through a ridge enjoying the Himalayan view. Our walk also passes through a glacial moraine, first lake before reaching the beautiful Gokyo village on the bank of a serene lake. We will have some time in the afternoon to explore the village as we reach there after a walk of about four hours
  • Day 09 : Gokyo lake Exploration Day:
  • This may have full day rest at Gokyo or have the chance to explore up to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. We take our day to explore the majestic beauty of Gokyo village and surrounding wonders. This is a great place and an opportunity to view full part of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu. You can see the Northern part of Cho-you base camp and biggest glacier of the world Ngazumpa glacier. After spending an incredible day in and around Gokyo, we spend overnight here at Gokyo.
  • Day 10 : Gokyo – PhorsteThanga (3680 m):
  • Early in the morning, we hike up to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of the splash a sunrise top of the mountain including Mt. Everest view and many more Himalayan scenery. This will be an unforgettable lifetime memory and enjoy around the top. We have great memories and stroll back an hour to Gokyo for breakfast. After breakfast walk back through the same valley down than cross the river to the right valley up hills to the Phorste village for overnight. Phorste Village is interesting as it is situated in the middle of the hills above the river valley with pine and Rhododendron forest surrounding. At here you will also have a chance to see the Himalayan pleasant and few other Himalayan animals.
  • Day 11 : Phorste – Monjo via Namche (2835 m):
  • We descend all the way to Khumjung after breakfast at the lodge. Khumjung is a beautiful village in the Everest region. A small yet beautiful settlement, Khumjung offers a wonderful view of iconic mountain peaks and spectacular landscape. We trek all the way down to Monjo via Namche Bazar. We make a stop at Namche Bazar for lunch. We continue the walk further down to Monjo. The trail descends steeply to Monjo
  • Day 12 : Monjo – Lukla (2840 m):
  • We are going to complete a round trip to Lukla today. Traversing the trail down towards the Dudh Koshi River and walking alongside it, we eventually reach Lukla trekking past Phakding and several other beautiful places. Once we reach Lukla, we say thank you and goodbye to our amazing crew members who made a wonderfully successful trip possible. Whatever we do is not enough to express our gratitude towards them but we are highly thankful to them.
  • Day 13 : Lukla – Kathmandu (1300 m):
  • We take another beautiful morning flight back to Kathmandu by a fixed-winged aircraft. Saying a heartfelt goodbye to the majestic mountains after so many days of wonderful moments amongst them is quite difficult but we have to do it anyway. We finally land at Kathmandu airport to feel the city air after so many days of wonderful and fresh mountain air. We are transferred to our hotel
  • Day 14 : Departure for your onward flight.
  • you will be picked up from your hotel and drive you to the TIA a couple of hours before the departure. With some exciting stories and wonderful memories from the Himalayas, the Gokyo Valley Trek with Himalaya Sanctuary will remain with you forever.
  • Note: To avoid the risk of missing your International flight we always suggest you have 2 to 3 days extra at the end of your trip because the flight from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu Often delayed or canceled due to bad weather conditions.

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
336 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
16+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
1
Verdict
Solid Choice

Who runs this experience

Operated by himalayan sanctuary adventure private limited, who run 22 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.2.

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Why this scores 66

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)95
Review evidence (18% weight)20
Booking momentum (14% weight)16
Value for money (12% weight)84
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)51
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Gokyo Valley Trekking: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.

How much does Gokyo Valley Trekking cost?

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Prices start at $1299 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Gokyo Valley Trekking take?

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Plan for about 336 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.

Is Gokyo Valley Trekking worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Gokyo Valley Trekking?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Gokyo Valley Trekking suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 16. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 336-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Gokyo Valley Trekking?

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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 336-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Gokyo Valley Trekking start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?

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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Classic Everest Base Camp Trek. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Kathmandu?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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