Led by Shyam Shrestha | Change
Sep 23 - Oct 7, 2024 | Change
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $350.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.
+ $30
per porter
for porter's insurance
+ $2.21
per day
per porter
for vat tax (porter)
+ $15
per person
for service/transport fee
+ $15
per person
for service/transport fee
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The Gokyo Valley is the most spectacular of the Khumbu valleys. With its series of lakes and jaw dropping views of Everest, Gokyo should be a must visit on any trekkers visit to the Khumbu region. As a standalone trek or linking it to the Everest Bascamp trek via the Cho la is trek is sure to impress. If you can spare some extra time take a day hike from Gokyo to the Fifth Lake and climb Ngozumpa Tse. On a clear day, it boasts for one of the best trekking views in the Khumbu.
Side trip Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse: Gokyo valley’s 5th Lake and the rocky outcropping between the 5th and 6th lakes known as Ngozumpa Tse is a great day hike option for those who want to spend an extra day in Gokyo. The challenging hike leads up into the remote and desolate upper Gokyo Valley. The view from Ngozumpa Tse is jaw-dropping.
Side trip via Renjo La: The path via the Renjo La (5340 m) provides a more strenuous route from Gokyo back to Namche Bazaar via the barren and beautiful Bhote Valley, and the Sherpa Village of Thame. Ascending from Gokyo to the Renjo La provides jaw dropping views of Mt. Everest with Gokyo Lake below.
Side trip via Phaplu: The closest road head to the Everest Region, this route gets you to Lukla from Kathmandu in about 3 days overland.
Side trip Overland Start: With roads being extended further into the region there are now a few options for those who want to trek in rather than fly. Starting from Dhap allows you to take in the famed views of Pikey Peak on the trek in before joining the main trail at Junbesi. For the traditionalist, with bus service now extending to Bhandar the classic Jiri start can now be reduced by a day. Starting from Bhandar allows you to follow the route of early climbing expeditions into the Khumbu. While not that high by Himalayan standards, the trekking routes into the Khumbu are surprisingly strenuous. Since the path cuts across the valleys that descend from the high Himalayas, there is a lot of up and down climbing as you climb out of one valley and descend down to a river only to climb out the other side. This area sees far fewer trekkers than the trails above Lukla, but still has a pretty good lodge infrastructure.
Mid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.
At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in
September. The highest point on the trek is
Ngozumpa Tse at
5553 m. During
September, expect high temperatures of around
3.1°C (38°F)
and lows down to
-6.9°C (20°F)
at Ngozumpa Tse.
Itinerary (15 days)
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
Mon Sep 23 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 18.4°C (65°F) in September. |
Phaplu (2470 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.6°C (71°F) and lows of about 11.6°C (53°F) in September. Overnight |
Tue Sep 24 (day 2) |
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Ringmu (2805 m)
About 5-6 hours from Phaplu |
Taksindu La (3071 m)
About 1 hour from Ringmu or about 4.5-5 hours from Junbesi |
Taksindu (2930 m)
About 15-20 min from the Taksindu La or about 5-5.5 hours form Junbesi |
Nunthala (Manidingma) (2194 m)
About 1-1.5 hours from Taksindu or about 6-7 hours from Junbesi Overnight |
Wed Sep 25 (day 3) |
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Jubing (1676 m)
About 2-3 hours from Nunthala |
Kharikola (2072 m)
About 2 hours from Jubing or about 4-4.5 hours from Nunthala |
Bupsa (2350 m)
About 1-1.5 hours from Kharikola Overnight |
Thu Sep 26 (day 4) |
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Chaurikharka (2600 m)
About 7 hours from Bupsa or about 8 hours from Kharikola |
Cheplung (2660 m)
About 30 min from Chaurikarka |
Phakding (2860 m)
About 1.5-2 hours from Cheplung Overnight |
Fri Sep 27 (day 5) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 5-6 hours from Phakding Overnight |
Sat Sep 28 (day 6) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Overnight |
Sun Sep 29 (day 7) |
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Phortse Thanga (3650 m)
About 2-3 hours Overnight |
Mon Sep 30 (day 8) |
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Dole (4090 m)
About 1-2 hours from Phortse Thanga Overnight |
Tue Oct 1 (day 9) |
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Machhermo (4400 m)
About 2-3 hours from Dole Overnight |
Wed Oct 2 (day 10) |
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Gokyo First Lake (4700 m)
About 2 hours from Machhermo |
Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.9°C (44°F) and lows of about -7.1°C (19°F) in October. Overnight |
Thu Oct 3 (day 11) |
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Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m)
About 4-5 hours from Gokyo |
Ngozumpa Tse (5553 m)
About 1 hour ascent from 5th Lake |
Gokyo (4750 m)
About 3-4 hour return from 5th Lake Overnight |
Fri Oct 4 (day 12) |
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Renjo La Pass (5340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.4°C (38°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in October. |
Lungden (4380 m)
About 6-8 hours from Gokyo Overnight |
Sat Oct 5 (day 13) |
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Thame (3820 m)
About 3 hours from Lungdhen |
Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 2-3 hours from Thame Overnight |
Sun Oct 6 (day 14) |
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Lukla (2860 m)
About 5-7 hours from Namche Overnight |
Mon Oct 7 (day 15) |
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$230.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
Gokyo Valley Itinerary Reviews
Gokyo Valley Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse led by Pema Futi Sherpa
There was an unusual amount of snow for the time of year, and it was very cold in Gokyo. However this did not bother us or interfere with our plans.
Gokyo Valley via Cho La & Everest Base Camp led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
great views of Everest from Goyko Ri glad we saw it there because I was not well enough to climb Kala Patthar
Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse Itinerary Reviews
Everest Base Camp via Cho La, via Renjo La, and Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse led by Pemba Chiri Sherpa
Gokyo Valley Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse led by Pema Futi Sherpa
Not many people seemed to have done this. It was a long twelve hour day with lots of soft snow / breaking through the crust on the way back in the afternoon which was slow and tiring. The views from the top were fantastic
via Renjo La Itinerary Reviews
Everest Base Camp via Cho La, via Renjo La, and Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse led by Pemba Chiri Sherpa
Everest Base Camp via Cho La and via Renjo La led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
via Cho La & Everest Base Camp Itinerary Reviews
Gokyo Valley via Cho La & Everest Base Camp led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Goyko and Cho La were the highlights of the trip more spectacular than EBC, but bring light crampons! its very icy just over the pass!
Overland Start Itinerary Reviews
Three Passes & Everest Base Camp Overland Start led by Nigma Tamang