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Overview

Available languages

English

360 hours

Mobile ticket

Gokyo Valley Trek is offers magnificent views of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier– the largest in Nepal’s Himalayas. The view of this region is associated with the soaring views of the most popular mountains in Nepal, at an altitude of 8,000 m such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri above Gokyo Lake. One of the most remarkable features is the views of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung.

After landing at Lukla’s airport, the adventure begins. We spend the next few days trekking and interacting amongst the mountain people also known as Sherpa’s, we stay at local lodges and trek into the heartland of their villages. We will pass Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains getting closer by the day. After trekking to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m), we return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Guided sightseeing of Kathmandu

Airport transfers

Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu airfare

Guesthouse accommodation in twin-share and dormitory rooms (10 nights)

Entrance fees during guided sightseeing in Kathmandu

Permits for trekking

Down jacket and sleeping bag for the trek (to be returned back)

All government taxes, VAT, tourist service charges, official expenses

1 porter for every two clients

Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hat

Licensed English-speaking trekking guide

Twin-share/double room in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (4 nights)

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation

International airfare

Nepal entry visa

Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks

Personal trekking equipment

Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Tribhuvan Airport

Kathmandu Nepal

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Accommodations

Three-star hotel

1

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Note: Either on Day 01 or Day 02, there will be a pre-trek meeting in our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. Please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Accommodations

Three-star hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River.Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River.It is a square two tiered pagoda temple built on a single tier plinth which is famous all over the world.

45 minutes • Admission Included
2

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu.It was built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings.You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

45 minutes • Admission Included
3

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 3

Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) - 35 mins. Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) - 3 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Phakding

An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce your porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding. After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m) it is a short walk to Phakding.

20 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) - 5.5 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Namche Bazaar

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar (considered the Gateway to Everest) is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, internet cafes and bakeries. Namche is the biggest town along the Everest trail.

17 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Namche Bazaar Acclimatization

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Namche Bazaar

We spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We also hike up the Syangboche Airport near the Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680 m) - 5 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

The trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases making the trekking very pristine in springtime. The trail passes through Yak Kharkas and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.

18 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Trek to Machherma (4,470 m) - 5 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

We climb a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. We will reach Machherma by early noon.

18 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) - 5.5 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gokyo

The trek today takes us at one of our main destinations, Gokyo (4,790m). We will make this camp our base for 2 nights as we will have couple of sightseeing and hiking trips around Gokyo.

17 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 9

Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) and back to Gokyo - 5 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gokyo Ri

Early in the morning, we have a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5,483m. There are ample rewards for those who attempt this trip – you get stunning views of the super Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, including the giants Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang.

30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 10

Trek to Dole (4,200 m ) - 6 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Following the trail, we make our descent to Dole.

17 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 11

Trek to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung village (3,780 m) - 5 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Namche Bazaar

We continue walking through a typical Sherpa village of Khumjung, leaving the mountains behind us as we descend back to Namche Bazaar.

18 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 12

Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) - 6 hrs

Accommodations

Guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Lukla

Finally, we return to Lukla where we started our trek, which might seem like a lifetime ago. We’ll spend some time enjoying and reflecting on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. We also have some spare time to explore the town some more.

17 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 13

Morning Flight to Kathmandu

Accommodations

Three-star hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Kathmandu

On your flight back to Kathmandu as you leave Lukla, you can enjoy some last-minute glimpses of the mountains you just recently visited. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our airport representative will transfer you to your hotel from the airport.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 14

Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu

Accommodations

Three-star hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

DINNER

Dinner

Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

1

Kathmandu

This will be a spare day in Kathmandu after the tiring trekking program. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 15

Transfer for your final flight departure

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Gokyo Valley Trek

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Trip of a lifetime

    254hunterf,

    Nov 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This trek delivered an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The scenery was breathtaking from start to finish. We hiked through beautiful birch and rhododendron forests with picturesque waterfalls and were rewarded with stunning panoramic mountain views as we ascended higher. The absolute highlight was summiting Gokyo Ri. The views of Everest, Cho Oyu, and the other towering peaks all around us were simply spectacular and made every difficult moment worth it. Our guide, Rajkumar, made all the difference. He navigated every challenge with incredible patience and positivity. When we were sick, he organized doctor visits, secured oxygen, and arranged a helicopter to get us back down quickly after bad weather trapped us in Gokyo for six nights. He literally helped shovel the helipad when we were snowed in! Raj even stayed with us after his tour officially ended, making sure we got our flight out of Lukla when hundreds of people were stranded. Raj was our trip hero, and made the trek an incredibly positive experience overall despite all of the challenges we faced. I could not recommend this trek or our guide more highly!

  • Fabulous

    jadefK9095QI,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Truly the trip of a lifetime. Ace the Himalayas was great throughout, and Rajkumar was an excellent guide. He is professional, patient, and very knowledgeable. We had some good laughs along the way too. We ended up facing delays due to bad weather, and Rajkumar and the team back at the base handled it all expertly—including a last minute decision to take a helicopter down. I could not recommend the trip more highly.

  • Amazing despite unpredictable challenges

    sorens154,

    Nov 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Deeply grateful we chose Ace for this experience. The trek’s scenery was of course breathtakingly spectacular, but we encountered significant challenges along the way—illness, inclement weather, and other delays. Our guide, Rajkumar, was tireless in keeping us informed and positive about how to navigate those unforeseen challenges. As a result, we still had an amazing trek, and I recommend both Ace and Raj without reservation. Thank you!

  • Most amazing experience, with great support throughout

    Sightseer17274425280,

    Nov 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We went with Ace for a trip to Gokyo and to summit Gokyo Ri. Our guide, Raj Kumar, gave us constant and invaluable support. We could not have done it without Raj, who stuck with us through delays due to illness and weather. When a couple people in the party (myself included) had poor reactions to altitude at Gokyo, Raj made sure we had medical attention from the local clinic, with the doctor visiting us multiple times a day, since we were stuck because of an unseasonable blizzard. Raj stayed positive throughout and kept us motivated and optimistic ourselves. And when we were on the trail, we had the most amazing experience. Raj ensured we were taking breaks and going the right pace for ourselves. The accommodations that Ace arranged were wonderful and we could tell that they had great relationships at each village, which also allowed for improvisation as plans changed. Because of our illnesses and weather delays, we ended up taking a helicopter from Gokyo to Lukla at the end. It took several days for the weather to clear enough, but Raj was on the phone constantly trying to get updates and made sure that we had the first helicopter out when flights resumed. Raj and Ace were truly lifesavers and despite the bumps, we had the most amazing experience of our lives!

  • Magical time in Gokyo Valley

    U8018ZGemilief,

    May 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful trip with Ace the Himalayas doing the Gokyo Ri and Renjo La pass hike. We were really lucky to have Ngima as our guide. He is really experienced with an incredible knowledge of mountaineering and the Khumbu region. As well as this, Ngima was attentive and thoughtful (and had a great sense of humour). He took care of every logistical detail and really helpful whenever any one of us was struggling or feeling ill. Our porters, Take and Aanice, were also brilliant, really friendly and also very supportive during the trek. Ace the Himalayas coordinated our trip really well, adapting quickly to changes in our schedule due to weather. All our communication with them before the trip was also great. Overall, we feel very privileged to have taken this challenging but once in a lifetime trip with such an expert and considerate team. Thank you all!

  • Unforgettable Gokyo Valley trek with Ramesh and Aayush

    Freedom41963313856,

    Apr 19, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had the absolute pleasure of doing the Gokyo Valley trek with Ace the Himalaya, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, safe, and incredibly rewarding. A huge shoutout to our guide, Ramesh Karki, and porter, Aayush Rai—they truly made the experience exceptional. Ramesh was knowledgeable, patient, and always attentive to our needs. He shared so much about the local culture, geography, and mountain life, adding a deeper dimension to the trek. Aayush was cheerful and strong, always greeting us with a smile, and made sure our bags arrived safely and on time at every stop. The trek itself is stunning—pristine lakes, majestic peaks, and welcoming villages. Highlights included the climb to Gokyo Ri for sunrise (absolutely breathtaking!) and the peaceful beauty of the Gokyo Lakes. The pace was well-planned, with acclimatization days that made the higher altitudes much more manageable. Everything from the accommodations to the meals and logistics ran smoothly, and we always felt well taken care of. The Ace the Himalaya team is professional, organized, and clearly passionate about what they do. If you’re considering a Himalayan trek, don’t hesitate—go with Ace the Himalaya. And if you can, request Ramesh Karki and Aayush Rai—they’re the dream team. 5/5 and already dreaming of our next adventure!

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  • Gokyo Lakes Trek with guide Nimesh and porters Lochan and Bishaal

    debris777,

    Dec 6, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I had an amazing time on the Ace the Himalayas Gokyo Lakes Trek with Nimesh. From the moment I landed at the airport, took the travelator downstairs (try it!) and received a garland of flowers, I knew this would be something special. Nimesh, our guide, and Sujan, who oversees operations for Ace, are fantastic hosts and very welcoming and patient. Make no mistake, this is a physically challenging trip for anyone, so make sure to train for weeks before you go and also make sure to follow the packing recommendations. You can also make last second buys in Kathmandu and Namche and other places but the items aren’t as good as you will get from home. Once the trek begins, you are basically walking up (with some down) and up and up and up. I took it slow and Nimesh was so supportive, staying with me closely and occasionally carrying my pack. As the air gets thinner and the trek gets harder, you want someone like Nimesh helping you out. Meanwhile, Lochan and Bishaal were supporting us by carrying our gear from town to town. They are super nice guys and clearly know the trail well. I decided to leave in Gokyo to head back down but my companion completed the entire trek up and over Renjo La Pass. It’s hard but worth it to see the views. I loved seeing 3 of the world’s 6 tallest mountains in the world with my own eyes and walking in their shadow is awe inspiring. The scale and size of the Himalayas will leave you blown away. Nepalese people are the nicest and most welcoming I’ve ever met. If you push yourself beyond what you think you’re capable of, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views and sights and cultural experiences. I can’t recommend enough Ace the Himalayas and Nimesh and Lochan and Bishaal and Sujan.

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  • Gokyo Valley and Renjo Pass with Nimesh and Bishal

    eric antebi,

    Dec 5, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My trek with Ace to Gokyo Lakes and Renjo Pass was outstanding. The scenery was out of this world. The accommodations were always thoughtfully chosen. Everything was incredibly well organized. It was hard work but I felt completely supported. Nimesh was a fun and knowledgeable guide who made perfect adjustments depending on our needs. Bishal, our porter, was special. He didn’t just carry our bags, he was a ray of sunshine and a valued member of our traveling group. I can’t recommend Ace more highly to anyone who wants to do a trek in the Everest region. And it if I am lucky enough to come back, I would absolutely work with them again.

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  • Thanking Nimesh, Gooal and Bishal…

    K2673ODgeorgias,

    Nov 8, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What an experience! If you’re on the fence and considering travelling to Everest region, I would 1000% recommend it. Gokyo Ri was impeccable, filled with amazing views, landscapes and communities. It will forever hold a special place in my heart. We would like to extend our thanks to the Team at Ace the Himalaya, our guide Nimesh, and porters Gopal and Bishal for providing us with the best care. Their warmth, kindness, smiles and generosity reminded us what life is all about.

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  • Unforgettable Experience!

    I9162YAjoshuak,

    Nov 7, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great scenic hike through the Himalayan region would highly Recomend! We were guided by the A-Team Nimesh, gopal and bishal who made the trip very enjoyable and were very accommodating. Big thankyou to Ace the Himalaya

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