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Price(per-person)
Region
EverestDuration
15 daysAccomodation
Tea-House (Lodges)Altitude
5,357 mMeals
Breakfast/Lunch/DinnerDifficulty
ModerateActivity
TrekkingSeason
March, April, May, September, October, NovemberStart End Point
Kathmandu - KathmanduGroup Size
2-30Total Distance
90 km/56 milesTransportation
Private vehicle
Gokyo Valley Trekking is one of the most picturesque countries around the Himalayas. In the early days, it was a grazing pasture for the yaks and livestock, and over the years, it has turned out to be a photographer paradise. Gokyo Valley is home to serene emerald-colored lakes and Nepal’s longest glacier, the Ngozumpa glaciers, which serve as the source of the Dudh Koshi River.
It is an exciting and scenic adventure of less than two weeks, where one can enjoy the grand vista of the world’s tallest peaks in the close harmony of pristine surroundings and the warm traditional hospitality of the native Sherpa. This trek can be a perfect adventure for women of all ages whether you are travelling solo or with your fellow female explorers. Sherpa are the Highlanders of Khumbu and Eastern Himalayas interwoven with a strong heritage and customs rooted in Buddhism. Explore the lifestyle of Sherpa women in Gokyo Valley, showcasing their dedication to daily work, resilience in harsh conditions, and how they inspire other women through their strength, resourcefulness, and determination.
Gokyo Valley Trekking is an alternative adventure around the high Khumbu region, besides popular destinations to Everest Base Camp. The trekking will be pleasant and scenic country walks with a touch of high altitude, where magnificent scenery makes the adventure worth visiting. The journey begins from the town of Lukla, the door to various adventures around the Khumbu region. The trail follows through lovely villages within the backdrop of towering snow peaks to enter Sagarmatha National Park.
The Park is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique features enriched with exotic flora and fauna including the world’s highest peaks, the Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, and the famous mountain ranges. As the walk progresses, we ascend higher to the famous Namche Bazaar, a major hub for the Khumbu villagers. At Namche Bazaar, we spend an extra day for acclimatization. The adventure continues leaving the main trail towards Gokyo Valley.
The trail enters the Dudh Koshi River gorge covered in dense tree lines of tall rhododendrons and pines. Then, reaching a high and wide open country above the tree lines at Gokyo Valley. In Gokyo Valley, we are amidst by the stunning views of snow peaks with crystal clear reflections of the world’s 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu on Gokyo glacial lakes.
At Gokyo, you have time to explore its beautiful surroundings with a climb to the high Gokyo-Ri. The highest point of the adventure offers the view of the world’s four highest peaks Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu. The view also includes a series of snow-dusted mountains encircle the high scenic ridge of Gokyo-Ri.
After a wonderful experience, then head for the return journey towards Namche Bazaar and back to Lukla. Next early morning, a smooth scenic flight brings you to Kathmandu after an exciting adventure to Gokyo Valley Trekking.
The food and lodge accommodations around Khumbu region of Everest region is available at designated overnight stops. Overnight accommodation and meals will be served as per the itinerary set by the Woman Adventures. We provide the best lodge accommodation wherever possible. The foods are available according to those listed on the menu, from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or main courses. We also provide side snacks with warm and cold refreshment drinks, serving you in a nice and cozy dining room, with a fireplace.
In Nepal, the most favorite and popular meal is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice served with a mild curry of seasonal vegetables, including Dal, a lentil bean soup with homemade pickles, and hot sauce as options. The food menu lists from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to snack items. Breakfast from oats porridge, and cereals to cornflakes with toast/chapattis, and pancakes includes a choice of egg variation. Lunch and dinner options include a variety of main courses from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan cuisines, along with a selection of soups.
The lodge accommodation and food are best in the Khumbu areas en route to Gokyo Valley. The lodge accommodations from Namche Bazaar onwards, are simple and nice rooms. From Namche Bazaar till Tengboche and few places like Dingboche, most lodges provides common bathrooms and toilets. But they serve with a good food menu of limited varieties, also some villages offer fresh homemade bakery items. In most places, the rooms are on a shared basis with common bathrooms and toilets due to harsh terrain conditions. The plumbing systems for running water freeze in the morning, evening, and nighttime. Due to freezing temperatures from Namche Bazaar onward, using hot showers is at an extra cost. All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, you have to pay an extra cost per hour and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and disturbing in some places due to weather conditions.
In a large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It saves time and fuels energy, which is important around remote areas of the Himalayas. Following the norms and rules as Responsible Trekkers is a good practice for Eco-Tourism and involves properly managing garbage and litter throughout the trek.
Trekkers must be aware that the Khumbu region from Lukla to Namche Bazaar offers various standard of Lodge accommodations. From budget to tourist standard and luxury lodges, interested people can upgrade the standard of accommodation on booking with Woman Adventure (P) Ltd. It is important to know that alcohol drinks is not healthy and good while going up to higher altitude. But can enjoy after completing the main highlights, on return journey to Lukla, and losing altitude to safe heights.
Nepal is a country of great diversity of landscape and people with their age-old religions, cultures, and heritage. The mid-hill people around the high Khumbu of North Mid-East Nepal, populated by the Sherpa. The highlanders of eastern Himalayas, the Sherpa menfolk are famous and renowned, as the world’s best mountaineers and guides. The Sherpa’s follows strong Buddhist religion, similar to their early Tibetan predecessors. The walk leads across many Buddhist monuments and shrines, as well the famous monastery of Tengboche and Pangboche. The religious monuments include a series of prayer walls and spinning wheels with impressive monasteries of great religious and cultural interest.
Trekkers joining for Gokyo Valley or other adventures around Nepal Himalayas must be aware beforehand. Nepal is a country with the world’s highest mountain range from foothills to the world's tallest peaks with rugged mountainous landscapes and terrains. The walk leads to many ups and downhill with few gradual sections to enjoy. The only flatland is the low sub-tropical Terai belt around southern Nepal.
En route to Gokyo Valley, the trek starts with a pleasant gradual path with a few short steep ups till Jorsalle. We then cross the high bridge on leaving Jorsalle village and reach Dudh Koshi River Valley. After a steep undulating climb for a few hours, the path leads to Namche Bazaar, Namche onwards the path is on wide scenic winding gradual ups. We continue our walk for a few hours and climb into the lovely forested path to Dole, and then with a short steep up, we reach Gokyo Valley.
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Price Starts From $ 1850
General
Daypack
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
Hand
Body
Lower Body – Legs
Feet
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Our guide will carry first aid kit bag during the trek. We still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as you feel it necessary).
Antibiotics.
Miscellaneous
Women's Health Essentials
The items mentioned on the list are recommended by us but not compulsory so you can pack your stuff according to your necessity. Women Adventures lends you down jackets, fleece liner and sleeping bags as a part of their service but if you have your own then you can bring it according to your preference.