Private Tour
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek - 12 days
Overview
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288 hours
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A scenic trail to beautiful Gokyo valley and its emerald lakes
Get an exclusive view of towering peaks of Cho-Oyu and adjoining mountains
Sweeping panorama of world four highest mountains at one glimpse from Gokyo Ri
Views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu with Mt. Makalu towards east horizon
Behold scenic views of the Gokyo valley with Nepal’s longest Ngozumba glacier.
From green woodland to remorseless fields of ice and glaciers at Gokyo valley
Prayer wheels, colourful flags, Mani stones, high suspension bridges Sir Edmund Hillary funded schools and hospitals
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A highly experienced English-speaking guide. with their salary, food, accommodation, and insurance
National Park entrance fee and Trekkers’ Information Management System( TIMS card)
All airport Pick up drop by private vehicle
Twin/double sharing accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
02 guests = 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation, and equipment
Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu flight with airport departure tax
All the international air fares from and to Kathmandu and your Nepal visa fees
All meals and accommodation in Kathamndu, and lunch and dinner in trekking
Personal travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation
The Tips to the trekking crews and driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Tribhuvan Airport
Kathmandu Nepal
What To Expect
Fly to Lukla (2828m/9279ft) 35min and trek to Phakding (2780m/9121ft) 3-4 hrs walk
Accommodations
See you Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Flights to Lukla
Today an early morning transfer to the airport for 35min short but scenic fight to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the Everest region. The views from the plane are stunning, providing dramatic sights of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants.
Phakding
After landing at Lukla airport, we walk for 3 hours to the town of Phakding with few up and downs along the Dudh Koshi River. Stay overnight at the tea house in Phakding. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast )
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft) 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodations
Moonlight Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Namche Bazaar
Today after breakfast, we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, crossing this majestic river numerous times on exciting suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, from Larja Dobhan the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. Stay overnight at a tea house In Namche Bazaar. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Rest/acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
Accommodations
Moonlight Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Everest View Point
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward trekkers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, the beautiful Ama Dablam and many more. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast), Tea/Coffee
Trek to Phortse Tanga (3690m/12106ft) 3-4 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest house
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
You will climb the Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns to the north. There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3973m which descends from Khumbila (5761m).You will visit Mohang, the birth place of re-incarnate Lama of Rongbuk monastery of Tibet who introduced Buddhism in Khumbu region. The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dush Koshi. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Trek to Dole (4200m/13780ft) 3-4 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest house
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Gokyo Lakes
You will climb steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests. The trail passes through many Kharkas-the summer settlements used to by Sherpas while bringing herds of yaks to graze. The route passes through the settlements of Tongba (3950m), Gyele (3960m). Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Trek to Machermo (4470m/14665ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest houses
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
From Dole the trail climbs steadily along the side of the valley, rhododendron forest giving way to scrub Juniper as altitude increases you will pass through many summer settlements, used when Yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of us are excellent views of Cho Oyu while backing down the valley is peaks of Kantiaga and Thamsherku. This is a short day trek and we arrive at Macherma(4410m),around lunch time. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Trek to Gokyo (4790m/15715ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Gokyo Lakes
Beyond Machhermo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8,153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4,390m. The route descends to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4,690m, where you can find the Lama Foot prints then finally up a boulder-strewn path to Gokyo at 4,750m, on edge of the third lake. Gokyo a small settlement but slowly growing with about 6-8 lodges at present. Gokyo with its glacial lake and the surrounding high snow capped mountain certainly makes this place one of the gem of Khumbu region. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Full day in Gokyo
Accommodations
Guest House/Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Gokyo Ri
Today an early morning your guide will take you to the Gokyo Ri (5463m/17923ft) for sunrise view. From here you will have chance to full part of Mt Everest and Cho-yu and lake in the valley and biggest glacier of the named Na-Jumpa glacier. Back to hotel for breakfast and after breakfast in the afternoon you will have chance explore up to the fifth lake passing another forth lake and enjoy the view. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Trek to Dole (4200m/13780ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Khumjung
After wonderful time in Gokyo valley and Gokyo-Ri , today after breakfast re-trace back to Dole via Machhermo. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Trek to Namche (3440m/11287ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Namche Bazaar
Today after breakfast star same trail with big descend till Phortse Tanga than ascend to the Mongla dada from where trail goes slow down all the way to Namche. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Trek to Lukla (2828m/9279ft)) 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodations
Lodge/Guest House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lukla
Today after breakfast you will re-trace back to Lukla with few up and down. Stay over night at the tea house. Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast)
Fly back to Kathmandu(1350m/4430ft )
Kathmandu
Today an early morning your guide will take you to the airport for short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Up on arrival you will be picked up and transfer to the hotel by our airport representative. Stay over night at the hotel. Included standard meals (Breakfast )
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Everest Gokyo Valley Trek - 12 days
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Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Individual trek for a couple to EBC, Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri
M3614SYkens,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great and successful trek to the EBC and were also successful with Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri. Dipak did a very good job answering all our questions prior to the trek and adapting the itinerary to our preferences. After our conversations we have also received Crampons given the heavy snowfall a few days before our start (thankfully as definitely needed). The trekking planner team tried to make our trek as comfortable as possible. Naturally everyone should still note that comfort levels in the currently existing teahouses can't be compared with hotels in urban areas - be prepared to use your sleeping bags from time to time as it gets cold at night if heating blankets do not work due to electricity problems (depends on solar power and teahouse policies). Dibash our guide, who has a 100% success rate for EBC and Ganesh as our porter were a great crew and a real asset for the trekking. Ganesh was always kind, professional and reliable. Dibash is a very experienced, calm and knowledgeable guide who frequently monitored us with an oxymeter and made sure we were in the right condition to take the next stage. Further he is well connected across teahouses and guides which helps to get the best treatment and comfort there is. Dipak and Dibash are also able to get short notice adaptations coordinated in case required Thank you and all the best to the team!
Does more than it says on the tin
J9901OSdavidp,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot speak highly enough of Dipak and his company. We are normally very independent travellers but he made things so easy that we surrendered our independence🤣. 100 percent trustworthy and reliable. Suggested things and facilitated when and where appropriate but without being pushy. Delivered exactly what was promised and more. Despite crappy weather we had a great trek with Dipu and Suman (superman) attempting the three passes. An experience we won't forget. Thoroughly recommend👍👍.
Recommend the best guide
D9974DXerinc,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trek with our guide-Sonam & Kiran, very thanks them and really happy to join this trip! I think someday we’ll come again!
Gokyo trek
laraaL937YV,
May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best first experience of trekking in Nepal with the team of trekking planner! Stunning landscapes all the way to gokyo! Thank you for everything 🫶🏼
Amazing Experience equally amazing Guide
B3358QRchristiner,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Experience. Our guide FT Sherpa hands down the best guide . He was very helpful, informative and hospitable. Highly recommended .
Everest base camp & 3 pass is great journey
Navigate13381154525,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Sonam & Kiran for taking the trip and introducing the local culture and mountains. We also took a lot of pictures and enjoyed the moment.
Great experience
karmatenpagyatsol,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00FT Sherpa guide was amazing and very helpful; friend of mine was unable to carry on the trek, and FT Sherpa helped managed to get a horse for a very cheap price to get him back to Lukla airport
Excellent experience doing the Gokyo Ri trek with Trekking Planner
raksub1,
Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent experience during my solo trek to Gokyo Ri in November. The itinerary set by Trekking Planner was perfect (an extra stop at Phorse Tenga, that most hikers skip, but is useful in my opinion). Most importantly, the Trekking Planner team took care of me when things did not go per plan. The weather in Lukla was bad at the start of my trip and I was delayed by a day. Many hikers were stuck for 4 days in Kathmandu. Dipakji (owner of Trekking Planner) stayed on top of the situation and was effective in arranging a helicopter transport for me. Through the trek, my guide Sudeep and porter Namaraz were wonderful. They were continuously working to ensure I had a good experience. When Sudeep realized that I was interested in photography, he helped make decisions to maximize my chances of capturing good photos. To make up for the lost day due to weather, he rightly guided me to reduce my stay in Gokyo from two days to one day, and do a sunset (instead of sunrise) hike to Gokyo Ri. The angle of the sun and the sunset light was ideal for capturing photos of the Himalayan peaks, including Everest. It also allowed me to get back to Lukla per my original schedule. When flights out of Lukla were getting delayed on the way out, Sudeep was constantly looking out for me by making trips to the airport. When we saw an opportunity to get a helicopter from a village called Surkhe, Sudeep rushed down with me (1500 feet descent) to help me make my flight. Overall, a successful trip thanks to the efforts by Trekking Planner.
Gokyo Valley with Gyeljen Sherpa!
K5271LUjoshuag,
Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A massive thank you to Dipak and his team at Nepal Trekking Planner for an unforgettable adventure. Our trip started with a bit of chaos—our flight to Lukla was diverted due to Ramechhap bad weather—but Dipak handled it with such calm and efficiency. He got us on the next available flight and made sure we were looked after in the meantime, thanks to their local guy Mudjee. When we finally landed in Lukla, we met our guide, Gyeljen, and porter, Pasang, and honestly, the trek wouldn’t have been the same without them. From the very first hello, Gyeljen’s energy and warmth were infectious. He has this incredible way of making you feel at ease, no matter how tough the trail gets. Even on the hardest days he kept us laughing and motivated. It’s clear he loves what he does and that passion made the whole trek feel special. Pasang was equally amazing—always smiling, even with a load that would’ve stopped most people in their tracks. Together, they made us feel like we weren’t just clients but part of their family. If you’re planning a trek in Nepal, I can’t recommend these guys enough. Dipak’s team is organized, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your experience unforgettable. And if you’re lucky enough to have Gyeljen as your guide, you’re in for something truly special. If I get the chance to go back, I’d book with them again in a heartbeat.
Sagamartha hiking at its best ❤️
Nomad55516152372,
Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been enjoying a wonderful 10 day trek to Ama Dablam base camp starting with a warm welcome by our guide Kishor at Kathmandu airport and next day we’ve been flying by helicopter to Surke where we started our trek in direction EBC with our guide and Porter Tunis. Our guide was so experienced to realise that our acclimatisation was not fast enough and therefore we adjusted our tour to our capabilities. Still the whole tour including ADBC and the way back via Khumjung was an unforgettable experience professionally organised by Trekking Planner, Kathmandu. Special thanks to Rusha Shrestha 🙏
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