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Duration

11 Days
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Difficulty

Moderate
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Group Size

1-15 People
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Max Altitude

5,350m. / 17,552ft.
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Best Season

Spring & Autumn
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse & Hotel
Price starts US$ 1150

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Trip Introduction of Short Gokyo Ri Trek 11 Days

This journey within the Sagarmatha National Park takes you to Short Gokyo Ri mountain (5,350m/17,562ft) on a rough way passing destroy jungles, high-altitude settlements, and a few suspension bridges. It is particularly famous for the views of turquoise Gokyo lakes, the world’s biggest glacier – Ngozumpa Glacier, and a few of the world’s tallest mountains – including Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Mount Lhotse (8,516m), and Mount Makalu (8,463m). In case you’ve got completed classic Everest Treks, this journey should give you with a different experience.

Short Gokyo Ri Sagarmatha National Park Journey Route

You begin your Short Gokyo Ri journey with a happy 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – the door to the Everest region. Flying over the high mountains and hills gives a bird’s eye view of the majestic Himalayas and mountainous Nepal.

Once you reach Lukla, you may take a short climb to Phakding (2,650m). This day’s journey will assist you to acclimatize. The taking after day, you’ll take off Phakding for Namche Bazaar(3,440m) – the door to Everest. On the way to Namche, after entering the Sagarmatha National Park, you’ll get the first glimpses of Mt. Everest.

Namche Bazar could be a throbbing tourist hub full of shops, hotels, restaurants, and cafes specially geared to serve visitors. You’ll spend a day at Namche acclimatizing.

After a day at Namche, you may proceed to Dole while enjoying the views of Mount Amadablam (6,812m) and Khumbila (5,761m). Dole lies a small head of Phortse Tenga.

The journey from Dole to Macchermo will be exceptionally pleasing as you’ll be trekking on a route filled with vibrant prayer flags. Within the right season, you’ll be able see yaks grazing on meadows on your way.

On the sixth day of your journey, you may leave Macchermo and reach Gokyo town. On the way, you may pass Phanga – a place dedicated to people lost in landslides. Gokyo looks marvelous, adorned by mountains, glaciers, and oligotrophic lakes. Since it will not be sufficient to appreciate all the views of Gokyo, you will be spending one additional day at Gokyo village.

You may travel around the Gokyo Town and immerse yourself within the beauty of Gokyo Lakes. Gokyo Lakes comprise a grouping of six of the world’s highest freshwater lakes. With a challenging yet rewarding ascend to Gokyo Ri mountain (5,350m/17,562ft), you may witness the wonderful beauty of the Himalayas. You will appreciate close-up sees of four of the highest peaks – Mount Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Mount Makalu (8,463m). Along with the provincial excellence, these lakes have religious significance as well.

After a day at Gokyo, you may descend to Phortse (3,950m). Though we took two days to reach Gokyo from Dole, you may cover this separate in one day while returning. Typically possible as you’ll be descending. Your descent continues from Phortse to Namche Bazaar through a dense woodland alive with musk deer and mountain goats.

On your tenth day, you’ll return from Namche Bazaar through Phakding to Lukla. This will be the final day on the trails. Just some time recently coming to Lukla, you may pass a remarkable village called Toktok, known for its unique views of the snow-capped mountains. You’ll spend your last night within the journey region at Lukla.

The taking after morning, you’ll fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. We hope that your flight will be relaxing which you may find yourself flooded with memories created during the journey.

Who is this Short Gokyo Ri Journey for?

For those who want to try something new within the Sagarmatha National Park, the Gokyo Ri journey can be their best choice. A walk around the Sagarmatha National Park provides different views of the Himalayas. This journey is additionally easier than EBC treks.

Highlights of Short Gokyo Ri Trek

  • A most visited lake of the world, because of its beauty and religious importance
  • Lesser crowds and a peaceful environment compared to the Everest Base Camp
  • Admire the beauty of Nepal during the astonishing journey.
  • Socialize with the culture, customs and traditions of local people
  • Trek along the largest glacier of Nepal – Ngozumpa glacier
  • Impeccable scenery of snow-capped mountains – Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, and AmaDablam.
  • Admire and adore the scenic beauty of Namche Bazaar
  • Bags the chance to encounter wildlife animals, different species of birds, flora & fauna.
  • Know the customs, traditions, and behavior of through our hospitality, warmth, and courtesy of us.
  • Visit Sagarmatha National Park, enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Ascend to the of Gokyo Peak at the height 5357meter which will be a memorable adventure.
  • Visit the beautiful settlement Dole.
  • See the vibrant festivals of Nepal; if you are trekking during the autumn season
  • Visit the beautiful Macchermo – a small village in the region of Khumbu.
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Detail Itinerary of Short Gokyo Ri Trek 11 Days - 11 Days

Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu (1,350m) to Lukla (2,860m) Trek to Phakding (2660m) Duration 4-5 hours

We begin with a 30-minute flight to Lukla, taken after by a 4-5 hour walk to Phakding. From Lukla, we journey to Chaurikharka village and descend to Dudh Koshi Ghat (2,530m). After crossing the Dudh Koshi Waterway and trekking through gorgeous scenes, you may reach Phakding (2,660m). The short and refreshing day permits you to acclimatize at an expanded altitude. Phakding is the starting point for the Everest journey, and it has everything from adapt and lodging shops to cafes and restaurants. In your spare time, you’ll be able visit the famous Rimishung Monastery.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 4-5 hours
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Highest Altitude

2,660m/8,727ft. (Phakding )
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 2: Trek from Phakding (2,650m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Duration 5-6 hours

A full day of trekking starts as we climb along the Dudh Koshi River banks crossing a few suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. The thrilling yet marvelous way will make your journey very delightful. After walking for a couple of hours, you’ll reach Monjo Village. Small ahead lies Sagarmatha National Park, where we register our allow and climb up the woodland. From here, you may be able to get your to begin with glimpses of Mount Everest. Through the woods and stone-paved way, you’ll finally reach Namche Bazaar, where you may rest for the night.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 5-6 hours
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Highest Altitude

3,440m/11,286ft. (Namche )
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 3: Rest day to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar

Today, you will be exploring the town. Namche has many sites to enjoy, like the Everest Photo Gallery and the Sherpa Culture Museum. The town also hosts a local handicrafts market. You can also hike on over to the famous Everest View Hotel today. It is one of the highest-located Hotels in the world and presents views of Mount Everest and many of its peaks from all of its windows. On the way back, you can also visit the Syangboche airport that is situated just above the town. It also presents quite marvelous views of the Himalayas and of Namche below as well.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 4-5 hours
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Highest Altitude

3,440m/11,286ft. (Namche)
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 4: Trek from Namche (3,440m) to Dole (4,200m) Duration 5-6 hours

Today is day 5th of our tour and we have to hike for 5 hours to reach our destination, Dole. It is a small tiny village located in the region of Khumbu. The place has an altitude of 4200 meters.

After taking a delicious morning meal, our trek will starts. Throughout our hiking, we’ll see beautiful scenery, remarkable landscapes, flowing water from Dudhkoshi, flora & fauna. Additionally, we also able to witness the remarkable views of AmaDablam and other peaks. More and more, one will be overjoyed by seeing the monasteries which tell about the history of Sherpa and Buddhism religion.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 5-6 hours
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Highest Altitude

4,200m/13,780ft. (Dole )
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 5: Trek from Dole (4,200m) to Machhermo (4,470m) Duration 4-5 hours

Perhaps many of you won’t hear about Machhermo. It is an exquisite town located in the embrace of the Himalayas. It lies in the Khumbu region of the east part of Nepal. What I am saying that we have to hike to Machhermo today.

After taking a morning meal, you’ll start our sixth- day tour. The day ahead will be challenging yet exhilarating for you. You’ll have to ascend upwards, but ultimately, you’ll see the scenic views of Cho Oyu, Cholatse, and several other mountains. After walking for approximately 5-6 hours, we’ll be at Machhermo. We’ll have an overnight stay and share dining with fellow trekkers.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 4-5 hours
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Highest Altitude

4,470m/14,665ft. (Machhermo)
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 6: Trek from Machhermo (4,470m) to Gokyo (4,790m) Duration 4-5 hours

We are on the 6th day of our journey. Today, we’ll ascend 4750 meters upwards. After having a delicious breakfast, our journey will continue by following the trails.

Throughout today’s journey, we’ll pass through a wooden bridge. Upon that, we’ll see the elegant waterfall and witness the settlements like Dhole and Luza. Lately, we’ll push via rocky terrain before seeing the beautiful Ngozumpa glacier. Further our trek will continue tomorrow. Today, we have an overnight stay at a lodge or tea house.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 4-5 hours
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Highest Altitude

4,790m/15,715ft. (Gokyo)
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 7: Rest day to acclimatize at Gokyo. Early morning Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,350m) Duration 3-4 hours

Today we will be having an adventurous and amazing day. Today, we’ll visit GokyoRi, which has an altitude of 5,350 meters. The duration from Gokyo Lake will be around four hours.

We’ll hike up the steep path and see the spectacular sunrise from the Himalayas. After reaching there, we’ll stay for some time and take pictures to make our trip unforgettable. When you are at 5,483 meters, you’ll be able to see some other spectacular mountains of Nepal, which include Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Aba Dablam, and Makalu. Lately, we’ll visit the fifth lake, which is considered the best freshwater lake in the world. Eventually, we’ll return to our Gokyo Lodge.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 3-4 hours
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Highest Altitude

4,790m/15,715ft. (Gokyo )
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 8: Trek from Gokyo (4,790m) to Phortse (3,950m) Duration 5-6 hours

After an energizing journey to Gokyo Lakes, it is time to return. We offered farewell to Gokyo Town and journey back to Phortse, past the thick timberlands full of rhododendrons blooming and fowls flying concurring to season.

The descent is simpler. So inside a day, we are going cover a separate that took us two days during the ascent. As you walk back, you may be thinking back around different sights and spots that you passed before. We gradually lose the see of the Himalayas, but the ambiance is such lovely and pure that you will appreciate our walk to the fullest.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 5-6 hours
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3,950m/12,959ft. ( Phortse )
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Teahouse

Day 9: Trek from Phortse (3,950m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Duration 4-5 hours

As we conclude our journey to Gokyo Lakes, we head back to Namche from Phortse. You may be walking past the dense timberlands alive with animals like musk deer and mountain goats. The path back is steep downhill, and your pace increases. From the path, you may appreciate the final views of Mount Everest while offering farewell to the journey region. You may be resting at Namche on this day.

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 4-5 hours
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Highest Altitude

3,440m/11,286ft. (Namche )
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 10: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m) to Lukla (2,860m) Duration 6-7 hours

Eventually, we are wrapping up our 10-day Short Gokyo Lake Trek.Today, we will return to Lukla. After having a quick and delicious breakfast, we have to head towards Lukla.

We’ll have to walk approximately 7 hours. However, we have to cover approximately 18 kilometres of distance by walking. We’ll start at the elevation of 3,440 meters, and it will end at 2,860 meters.

Throughout the walk, you’l0 again admire beautiful valleys, sky-touching mountains, Dudhkoshi valley, rhododendron forests, and many more. After reaching Lukla, you may strol0 around the place, which is near your lodges. After having a meal, we’l0 be ready for tomorrow’s early morning flight

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Activity & Duration

Trekking for 6-7 hours
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Highest Altitude

2,860m/9,383ft. (Lukla)
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Accommodation

Teahouse

Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350m) from Lukla (2,850m) Duration 30 minutes

We are on the 10th day as per our itinerary. After a quick breakfast, we’ll take a morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. After flying for 30 minutes, we’ll reach to Kathmandu. Again, our representative, will pick you up and drop you at the hotel. Today you can relax and rest. You may also have a chance to explore Kathmandu on a day tour. You may be able to visit UNESCO sites like Pashupatinath, SwayambhuNath, and Krishna Temple. When the lights are on, you may visit the exotic and vibrant Thamel Market. It provides you with a remarkable atmosphere with a wide range of restaurants, cafés and nightlife. Today, we’ll serve you special ThakaliKhana which includes: Rice, Lentils, Vegetables (Seasonal), Curd, Spinach, Mutton/Fish/Chicken and Nepali Pickle.

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Activity & Duration

Flight for 30 minutes
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1,350m/4,429ft. (Kathmandu )
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Meals

Breakfast
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Cost Includes / Excludes

What is included?

  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
  • All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (Ramechhap -Lukla- Ramechhap) flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.
  • A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
  • Strong, helpful porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and
  • insurance (one porter for two people).
  • Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
  • Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag
  • Everest Summit Treks & Expedition T-shirt
  • Government taxes and official expenses.
  • Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
  • Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek.
  • Assistant guide for groups of 5 or more people.

What is excluded?

  • Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu – lunch, and dinner.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport –
  • Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek.
  • All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
  • Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
  • Tips for the guide, porter, and driver.
  • Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees($30 USD per person)
  • Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.
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Fixed Departures for Short Gokyo Ri Trek 11 Days

Start Date: 2026-04-06
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Detail information about the trip

 Capable Travel during Gokyo Lakes Journey

We strongly accept we have to be secure the environment from the adverse effects of tourism. So Everest Summit Treks & Expedition works along with the Kathmandu Natural Instruction Extend (KEEP) to organize eco-friendly trips that meet the expectation of both travelers and local journey communities.

Everest Summit Treka & Expedition Team

Amid the Gokyo Ri Journey, our well-experienced and prepared guides/Sherpas will go with you throughout your journey to create your trip comfortable and important. They will too share information about the places you may be visiting.

Porters will carry your gear. We relegate a porter for each two trekkers, and the gear weight restrain per trekker is 9kg. We include an collaborator direct for a group of 10 or more.

Our team members are local people from farther high Himalayas, and their physical continuance permits them to live easily and comfortably at high altitudes.

All our staff members are important to us. We pay them well and take care of their protections, clothing, food, and lodging throughout the expedition. They get medical care when sick or injured.

We continuously keep our workers happy as we accept that as it were happy people can make others happy. Our journey expert leads have:

  • Completed seriously wild first aid preparing
  • Government-authorized Trekking Direct Preparing certificate
  • Fluency in talking English and other major languages
  • Conservation and biodiversity preparing
  • Rock climbing experience

Tipping

Nepali culture acknowledges tipping and views it as social proof of giving quality benefit. In any case, tipping is at the traveler’s discretion and ought to reflect the quality of benefit received. We encourage you to tip at the conclusion of the journey and do so collectively.

Booking and payment prepare

Everest Summit Treks & Expedition could be a government authorized, authorized, and bonded trekking and visiting operator in Nepal. We have been conducting journey and visit services for over a decade.

Everest Summit Treks & Expedition could be a part of the Trekking Organization Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). So, you’ll be able book treks with us in confidence.

We require 10 percent as advance payment to confirm the trip booking. You’ll pay through bank exchange, western union, or online through our site. You’ll be able pay the remaining amount after arriving at Kathmandu in cash, employing a bank exchange, western union, or credit card.

We are going moreover e-mail you payment points of interest – counting the accessible modes of payment.

It would be ideal if you send us your reports – visa duplicate, visa size photographs, travel protections arrangement, entry and flight flight points of interest inside a week of booking the trip. The number of domestic flights to Lukla is limited. The airport remains exceptionally active. So, it is in your best interest to send your basic records as early as possible.

Final minute booking in Nepal

Though we prefer development trip booking, we have a arrangement for last-minute Gokyo Ri trip booking. To take advantage of this package, you need to pay 100% of the journey taken a toll 24 hours before the expecting journey departure date. Please note, though we are going attempt our best to conduct climbs at any time, in case of last-minute booking, there’s a chance of journey delay due to circumstances past our control like bad climate, landslides, or unavailability of lodges.

Trip expansion

After completing your journey, if you may need to stay a couple of days additional in Nepal, we can organize fun activities for you. You may have a few choices such as sightseeing places in and around Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan wilderness safari, paragliding, rafting, canoeing, etc. Kathmandu Valley is home to seven world heritage sites. It is like a microcosm of the entire country.

Feedback

Everest Summit Treks & Expedition will organize a farewell dinner after your Short Gokyo Ri journey. After the dinner, we’ll display you with a journey completion certificate. It is also a great time to provide your feedback concerning your journey with our team.

Valuable Information

We recommend our clients designate one or two days additional to your trip to Nepal as a security edge for your return flight. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu can get behind schedule due to air traffic and bad weather.

On the off chance that you ask, able to organize a helicopter. Be that as it may, it’ll taken a toll anyplace between USD 500 to 1000 depending on the request and capacity.

It would be ideal if you note:

The Everest Gokyo lakes trek includes fixed departure dates from Kathmandu, but we are able accommodate your specific requests and plan. If you don’t mind review your designated departure dates, and in case they don’t suit you, let us know how able to organize a journey at your convenience.

The itinerary recorded over may be a general rule. It could be essential to alter it due to outside variables past our control such as unstable weather, inaccessibility, unavailability of lodging, unforeseen governmental decrees, etc. In spite of the fact that it is impossible that changes that would significantly alter the first itinerary will happen, we cannot be held responsible for the comes about of delays or the consequences due to such delays.

Within the event of an itinerary adjustment or the have to be divert to other trails and ranges, your direct will eventually make the final choice on the leading rerouting after counseling with the group members and keeping in mind the interface of all group members. On the off chance that an alteration is vital, we will do our best to diminish the effects.

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