Everest Base Camp Gokyo Ri Trek is a strenuous Trek but at the same time offers the grandest views on this side of Nepal Himalayas. Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Ri trek is crossing the three mighty passes all well above 5000m, Kongma la Pass , Chola Pass and Ranjula Pass.
A Days Trek through Nzogumpa Glacier, considered the longest glacier this side of the Himalayas give the trekker unparalleled feelings of having trekked through the best and the hardest part of Nepal Himalayas and this in turn gives the trekker a sense of pride and achievement.
Surrounded by colossal mountains and mountain tops filled with landmarks of legends who have walked on this path gives you a sense of legacy. In simple language “Gokyo Ri Trek ” is really very fulfilling and rewarding at the same time.
Group Departures 2022
Everest Gokyo Ri Trek
No Group Departures are available for Everest Base Camp Gokyo Ri Trek. Only Private Treks are available
Christi Masi December 5, 2013 near Seattle, WA, United States If you are considering a trek to Sikkim Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan you need to go with Farouttrek (Fabian Tamang). He goes above and beyond your wildest dreams to make your vacation perfect. Not only is he fun, personable, and an all around great guy - he also has a superb staff, provides excellent food and will make sure your trip exceeds all of your expectations. Scott and I have trekked all over the world, and this trip- the 18Days Sikkim Singalila Ridge Trek by far - was the best service we have ever experienced - anywhere.
Hello Fabian, From May 8 to May 16 2014 my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Darjeelig and the Singalila national park under the guidance of Mr Fabian Tamang. We went on a six-day Sandakphu Phalut Trek with the mountain views at Sandakphu as the main attraction. With Fabian as a guide nothing is impossible. He chooses the best co-workers, arranges Everything to the best and is very responsive to both visible and not so visible requests from his guests. We warmly recommend anyone thinking of visiting this area to use the services of Farouttrek and especially of Fabian. Many thanks from Anette and Torbjörn from Sweden!
Mar 28, 2014 Hi Fabian...Just a short message to say that we had a fabulous Langtang Gosaikunda trek which i am totally satisfied of...and to say that i have particularly appreciated the team we trekked with...The guide, Kuman GURUNG, and the porter, Lapa SHERPA, are really nice people and were extremely helpful for both of us, especially for my wife, who got some difficulties in altitude and to cross the gosaikund pass..They were extremely professionnal from the first to the last minute, and it would really be a pleasure to do another trek with them..By the way, Fabian, can you send me some details for Manaslu Circuit Trek ? Thanks a lot for the job you and your staff did for us Fabian... and have an excellent day. Best regards... Christophe
Dec 30, 2012 Hello Fabian, thank you for your email. We found the Dzongri Trek difficult in parts, but the joy was being with you and the rest of the crew - you are a very special group of people and we were so fortunate to be able to meet you all. Once again, Fabian, thank you for all your efforts. We had a wonderful time trekking in Sikkim and very much appreciate all your efforts to ensure that we had the best of experiences. Please keep in touch. We hope 2013 brings you happiness, laughter and sunshine. Kind regards, Marilyn and Michael.
Thanks to Farout Trek (Fabian and the team) for a very enjoyable and successful trek in the Singalila National Park. The pace was good, the views of the Himalayas obviously stunning, and the support and help was always professional and thoughtful. The trekkers huts were very basic with little heat, so Fabian providing hot water bottles at night was always appreciated. He also had a few extra goodies in his pack that were produced at exactly the right time. I picked Farout Trek because after sending e-mails to them and 7 other places, their reply was prompt (next day), was addressed it to me personally, and most important, it answered my questions, so I knew someone (Fabian) had actually read the e-mail, rather than just sending a standard response. Would recommend Farout Trek to any one planning to visit Sikkim, Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan Himalayas. Cheers and all the best for 2018 Mark & Maureen
Amazing company and great experience! Our guide Kuman was more than we could ever expect! Full of knowledge, friendly and an absolute pleasure to spend 10 days doing the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with. We had the treat of having his son Ohm come along with us too! Fantastic porters and well organized trek. We will be coming back and definitely using them!"
27 October 2014 Today we returned from India to Hamburg! Thank you so much for the excellent organisation of our Sandakphu Phalut Trek and Darjeeling Tour ! These were amazing holidays we will never forget! Everything was perfectly organized and Fabian was the perfect guide, he is such a hearty and lovely person! He did an amazing job and has an excellent knowledge! He took very good care of us! We felt very safe with him! We already recommended Fabian a lot, because it was really excellent and an unforgetable experience ! And we are also thinking about an other tour with Fabian! Thank you so much! Kidest regards Kathi and Bart
Jean Pierre 5 Jan 2020 Thinchenkhang Expedition (6010m) summited on 2 Nov. 2019 The eleven days expedition organized by Farout Trek based in Kalimpong was composed by nine members. On top of Fabian Tamang, head of Farout Trek, there were two Sherpas, one cook, two cook assistants and two poney-men. The group started off from Yuksom on 23 October and reached the base camp at Toriphuley (Thinchenkhanh Base Camp) on 28 October. A C1 just below 5000m and a C2 at 5500m were set up. The summit was reached on 2 November at 4.30 AM by Sherpas Tashi and Richung and myself. The Thinchenkhang expedition proved a success thanks to the professional breath of Fabian's Farout Trek team
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Farouttrek is a local company, Registered & recognized by Govt. of India, Tourism Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim. Also registered and Recognized by Govt. of Nepal, employing a small number of local Guides, Cooks & Porters.
Therefore, when you book your trip with us, you contribute to the local economy directly. This in turn helps the local economy grow & at the same time help a number of households maintain a healthy lifestyle
With more than 25 Years of experience travelling the Himalayas, we have an intimate knowledge about the places we travel to. So, give us an opportunity to serve you with our vast experience in handling Trekking, Expedition & Tour Activities in Sikkim, Darjeeling & Nepal Himalayas. Come Join us for a lifetime of Adventure.
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek – A Rewarding Trek through less visited Gokyo Valley
Amadablam enroute Everest Base Camp
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek also goes by the name Gokyo Ri Trek, takes you buried deep and high up in the mighty Himalayas to a series of fresh water lakes known by the name Gokyo lakes. Immensely sacred and holding huge significance to Hindus and Buddhists alike, the Gokyo Lake Trek blends spirituality and natural beauty with physical exertion perfectly.
Tengboche Enroute Everest Base Camp with Amadablam, wall of Nuptse and Lhotse in the Background..Photo@Yik Seck Hong
Gokyo Ri Trek provides remarkable views of the Ngozumpa Glacier and the four eight thousand meter peaks, like, Everest, Lhotse Shar, Makalu and Cho Oyu. This stunning trek takes you through the Sherpa heart land of the Khumbu Region where elements of the Buddhist religion reverberates everywhere and the trappings of modern society are nowhere to be seen.
Gokyo Village with Mount Cho Oyu in the Background
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek combined with Everest Base Camp Trek gives you the best of both the world. Less trekked Gokyo Valley and the regular Everest Base Camp Trek. Talking about the Gokyo valley Trek, first the views from Gokyo Ri is amazing compared to the views that you get from Kalapathar. From Gokyo Ri, a small peak in the Gokyo valley, you get to see the four eight thousand metre peaks in addition to the three that you see from Kalapathar. From Gokyo Ri you get a bonus of witnessing Cho oyu, the sixth highest mountain, over and above the sight of Everest, Makalu and Lhotse.
If you do the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek than you have done justice to the Everest Base Camp Trek. Especially for someone who is for the first time trekking in Nepal, than it’s really very fulfilling and at the same time rewarding. Trekking amidst the colossal mountains in the world is what makes trekking in Nepal very interesting.
Gokyo Valley with Nzogumpa Glacier and Everest Range from Gokyo Ri
Surrounded on all sides by big mountains filled with landmarks of the legends who have walked on this path, with mountain tops filled with memorials of eminent climbers who have lost their lives in an attempt to conquer these mountains gives you a sense of legacy.
How hard and how long is the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek ?
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek is a 19Days Strenuous trek that traverses through three passes more than 5000m each. The Renjo La pass(5360m), Chola-La pass(5420m) & Kongma-La Pass(5535m). In addition to the three passes you climb to more than 5000m at Gokyo Ri – 5360m, Kalapathar-5550m & Everest Base Camp-5364m. Therefore, climbing to such height three times is not easy. Moreover crossing over the Chola Pass and Trekking through the Ngozumpa Glacier where the terrain and the trail is bit tricky does not make the trek easy either. That being said the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek is a difficult trek and one must be well prepared and trained to do this Trek.
Highlights of the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek ?
Dole Village Down Below – Gokyo Valley
The Three Passes : 1). Chola Pass (5430m). (2). Kongma La (5535m) (3). Ranjula Pass (5345m). And Everest Base Camp 5364m – Kalapatthar 5545m– Gokyo Ri 5480m
While proceeding on to the Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep while traversing through the Khumbu Glacier you will come to a point from where one can get a birds eye view of the Everest Base Camp with the Expedition Tents pitched at the edge of the Khumbu Icefall.
Views of Everest, Nuptse, Makalu and Lhotse from Kalapathar is gorgeous. But the best view is from Gokyo Ri from where you get an additional bonus of viewing Cho Oyu the sixth highest mountain in the world in addition to the other three eight thousand metre peaks. Mt.Everest is not visible from the Base Camp as other peaks in the front obscure the main peak. But Khumbutse, Changtse, Lingtren and Pumori are visible from Everest Base Camp.
Crossing the Chola Pass-5420m
When you cross the chola Pass than you cross over into the Gokyo Valley and leave the Khumbu Region. The pass crossing in itself is very tricky with the ascent track on scree and loose rubble and descent on remnants of the bygone glacier and big boulders. If you happen to cross the Chola Pass in the month of March than expect the pass to be covered with snow. Every moment that you spend trekking from Chola Pass through the Ngozumpa Glacier to Gokyo valley the track is tricky and you cannot let your attention drift away even for a moment. The crossing gives you an adrenaline filled experience.
Is Everest Base Camp Gokyo Valley Trek Risky ?
Every Adventure has it’s own risk to consider and trekking is an adventure that entails certain amount of risk factors. However if proper precautions are taken than these risk can be avoided. Everest Gokyo valley Trek is no exception but not dangerous and risky. With proper acclimatization and having a buffer day to acclimatize will help you get over the risk factors.
Our Itinerary is prepared in just the way so that trekkers does not face any problems while trekking up to the Everest Base Camp. In worst case scenario there are helicopter services for evacuation. Moreover our guides are trained to help you and treat you if you face any problems.
What is the best time to embark on Everest Gokyo Valley Trek ?
March to May and September to November are the best time to proceed on the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek. Though trekking can be done even in December if you can withstand the winter chill of sub zero temperature.
Getting to Know the Sherpa Culture
The Everest Gokyo Valley Trek is a Tea House Trek with accommodation provided in lodges run by local Sherpa families. Each lodge can accommodate about thirty to forty people at a time while some lodges and hotels especially in Lukla and Namche are bigger. Local Nepali Food Dal, Rice and Vegetable is the staple diet and is served widely, though other food Items are also available on order. On interacting with the owners of these lodges, porters and the staff will give you an insight into the Sherpa culture of the Khumbu Region of Nepal.
Participants carry their day pack only with their personal items in them. Main baggage will be carried by the Porters. Baggage of each person should not weigh more than 15Kgs.
Trek Facts :
Trek starts: Lukla.
Ending Point: Lukla.
Trek duration: 19Days.
Trek Grade: Moderate to strenuous.
Maximum altitude: Kalapatthar (5550m).
Maximum Sleeping Altitude: Gorakshep (5164m).
Minimum group size: 2pax.
Trek style: Tea House/Lodge Trek.
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek Itinerary Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m). 30 Minutes Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phakding (2652m/8km-3hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3440m/12Km-5hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 03: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization. Side Trek to Khunde – Khumjung(3780m/4Km-2hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery(3860m/12Km-6hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4410m/11Km-5hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 06: Rest and acclimatization day at Dingboche(4410m). Optional hike around Dingboche. Overnight Lodge.
Day 07: Early Morning Trek to Chukung(4730m/4Km-2Hours). Trek upto Chukung – Ri for views of Everest and other Peaks. Return to Chukung.Overnight Lodge.
Day 08: Chukung to Kongma – La-Pass(5535m) to Lobuche (4910m/9Km-6Hours). Overnight Lodge.
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140m/3.7Km-2Hours). Afternoon Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5364m/11Km). Return to Gorakshep (5140m). Overnight Lodge. Total Time 7-8Hrs.
Day 10: Trek up to Kalapathar (5550m/4.2Km-3Hrs.round trip)for Panaromic views of Mt.Everest, Khumbu Glacier and many other Peaks. Return to Gorakshep. After Breakfast Trek to Dzongla (4830m/12Km-6Hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 11: Trek Dzongla – Chola pass(5330m) to Dragnag (4790m/9.5Km-6-7Hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 12: Trek Dragnag to Gokyo (4790m/5Km-3Hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 13: Morning climb Gokyo-Ri (5360m/6Km-3Hrs.round trip). Return to Gokyo. Visit 5th.Lake. Overnight Lodge.
Day 14: Trek Gokyo-Renjo-la Pass (5345m) to Lumde (4380m/13Km-7-8Hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 15: Trek Lumde to Thame (3820m/8Km-4Hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 16: Trek Thame to Namche (3Hrs). Overnight Lodge.
Day 17: Trek Namche to Phakding. Overnight Lodge.
Day 18: Trek Phakding to Lukla. Overnight Lodge.
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu. End of Everest Three Passes Trek.
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EVEREST BASE CAMP GOKYO RI TREK COSTS:
2 Persons : US$ 1510 per person
2-6 Persons : US$1415 per person
7-10 Persons : US$ 1320 per person
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Airfare : US$328 per person
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Airfare for Indian Nationals : IRs.13,000/Person
Airfare is Extra as applicable & is subject to change without prior notice.
Indian Nationals kindly enquire within for quotes in IRupees.
TREK COST INCLUDES:
Trek guide, porter/s to carry luggage.
Lodge accommodation(twin share rooms).
Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner During the entire period of the Trek.
Trek permit Fees.
TIMS Fees.
Sagarmatha National Park Fees.
Contribution to guide transport.
Guide/porter insurance costs.
Domestic flight cost extra as applicable.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Hotel Stays in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight cost extra as applicable(Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathamndu).
Sleeping bag (can be hired in Kathmandu).
Personal clothing /equipment.
Meals in Kathmandu.
Tips.
Client insurance of any kind.
Cost of evacuation (if any)in Case of emergency.
Bottled/alcoholic drinks.
Snacks/desserts.
Tea/coffee – other than at breakfast.
Airport taxes;
Expenses of personal nature
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Our trek price includes basic rooms in local trekkers lodges which have simple 2 bedded rooms with common toilets/showers. In some places like Lukla, Namache and Kumjung some newly upgraded lodges have rooms with attached toilets-showers but this will cost extra (about US$ 20-30 per room per night). Some lodges now offer even better rooms but can cost even more.
NEPAL TOURIST VISA
Nepal visa is readily available on arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu and all other entry points to Nepal.
2 passport photos will be required.
Single Entry visa: US$ 30 per visa (valid for 60 days).
Multiple Entry visa: US$ 80 per visa (valid for 150 days).
Nepal Visas are also available in all Nepalese Embassies and Consulates.
No Visa is required for Indian Citizens to Travel in Nepal
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Recommendation : The Trek is relatively strenuous and demands top physical form. Physical fitness check-up is a must. Even the experienced trekker should prepare for 2-3 months prior to the Trek.
Note: The above itinerary is a sample, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of the trip participant’s safety, comfort and general well being.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Airfare : US$328 per person
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Airfare for Indian Nationals : IRs.13,000/Person
Airfare is Extra as applicable & is subject to change without prior notice.
Indian Nationals kindly enquire within for quotes in IRupees.
TREK COST INCLUDES:
Trek guide, porter/s to carry luggage.
Lodge accommodation(twin share rooms).
Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner During the entire period of the Trek.
Trek permit Fees.
TIMS Fees.
Sagarmatha National Park Fees.
Contribution to guide transport.
Guide/porter insurance costs.
Domestic flight cost extra as applicable.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Hotel Stays in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight cost extra as applicable(Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathamndu).
Sleeping bag (can be hired in Kathmandu).
Personal clothing /equipment.
Meals in Kathmandu.
Tips.
Client insurance of any kind.
Cost of evacuation (if any)in Case of emergency.
Bottled/alcoholic drinks.
Snacks/desserts.
Tea/coffee – other than at breakfast.
Airport taxes;
Expenses of personal nature
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Our trek price includes basic rooms in local trekkers lodges which have simple 2 bedded rooms with common toilets/showers. In some places like Lukla, Namache and Kumjung some newly upgraded lodges have rooms with attached toilets-showers but this will cost extra (about US$ 20-30 per room per night). Some lodges now offer even better rooms but can cost even more.
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