Important Note: Please be aware that taking a flight in smaller aircraft to mountainous region, where bad and unfavorable weather might prolong your journey, like delay to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes, however we will try our best to make the itinerary days as it is where possible, in case of flight delay and cancellation situation arises, where you need to extend few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary provided to be on the safe side.

Note: Please note that above outline itinerary is just a guideline where hours of average walking distances are just approximate, providing you a clear idea to plan this wonderful trip to Everest within 12 nights and 13 days from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.

Along with the 13 days Gokyo Lake Trek, we also have Short Gokyo Lake Trekking package which completes in 9 days, the trek concludes slowly taking an alternative trail through quiet and sleepy villages of Phortse Thaga and Mong la dada heading back into the greenery of enchanting alpine woodland, with the view of Everest and majestic Ama Dablam, as the walk ends Gokyo Valley Trekking at Lukla with a sweeping panoramic flight back to Kathmandu.

Truly a fascinating high altitude adventure leading you to marvel wonderful scenery on daily walks with time around nice and lovely Sherpa villages of Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar and at Khunde and Khumjung, walk leads you away from mainstream trekking trails into complete tranquility in the harmony of mountains and unique landscapes. Starting our adventure at Lukla town after a flight from Kathmandu where walk leads to a pleasant winding trail past Sherpa settlement and towards high Khumbu valley at Gokyo with exciting moment overlooking views of mountains and lakes.

Gokyo Valley Trekking is a wonderful and most scenic mountainous destination that takes you towards the lap of world's 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu and Melungtse peaks filled with pristine glacial lakes, regarded as holy in both Hindu and Buddhist religions. The Gokyo Valley Trekking is a moderate time duration adventure leading you to utmost scenery within dramatic landscapes exploring the rich age-old heritage and culture of the high Khumbu Sherpa (known as Highlanders of Everest). A marvelous and picturesque destination in Gokyo Valley Trekking you will be in the midst of world's highest peaks where a steep climb takes you to view exceptional panorama of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Amadablam, Kangtenga, Thamserku Kwangde, Kusum Kanguru holy peak of Khumbi-la extending towards east with views of 5th world highest Mt. Makalu from Gokyo Ri.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via respective airlines.

On reaching at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, warmly greeted by our staff and will transfer to your hotel in Thamel area, the happening spot in Kathmandu with many fine hotels and restaurants with shopping stores and shops, here our guide will brief you with all information about Gokyo Lake Trekking around Everest and high Khumbu areas.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,640 M (30 mins flight) and 3 hrs walks)

Starting our fantastic adventure Around Gokyo Valley Trekking an early morning short flight to Lukla, gateway to Everest and high Khumbu valley, as the first day our trek leads downhill and on moderate winding path past Choplung and Ghat farm village to Phakding for overnight stop by the glacial Dudh Kosi River.

Note: Lukla Flights are departing and returning to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. It's about a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu so you will get started for the airport around 2 am. The return drive at the end of the trek is between 4 and 6 hours depending on traffic.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 05 hrs walks.

Our second day of walk leads to famous Namche Bazaar the capital of Khumbu Sherpa, as the walk follows Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing several bridges past Benkar and Monjo nice Sherpa villages then entering Sagarmatha National Park designated in 1974, as world heritage and highest Park in this planet.

From here walking on river bed and then a final climb up for few hours with super views of Everest and other surrounding peak, slowly our climb brings you at colorful town village at Namche Bazaar where you can have much facilities, like banks-ATM-Post office-stores and many shops with cyber cafe, nice hotels and restaurants.

Namche Bazaar is famous and popular for weekly colorful, busy Saturday market here with time to browse around with views of Kongde and Thamserku peaks.

Day 04: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization and local hike.

An important and necessary rest day for acclimatization from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) which might occur sometimes if one does take slowly on this high altitude terrain, here visit the Park Museum with excellent information of Khumbu areas, with superb views of stunning Mt. Everest-Lhotse-Ama Dablam and other arrays of peaks.

Optional hike to Everest View Hotel of few hours to and from Namche for more better views of peaks with steep climb and descend on the way back.

Day 05: Trek to Khumjung village 3, 790 m - 04 hrs.

Today a short day walks to get the most of Khumbu and its beautiful areas, as the morning walk leads to an hour climb at Syangboche, with a small airstrip and then with gradual ups and winding gradual trail to reach at a glacial valley, where Khunde and Khumjung village located with fabulous views.

A sleepy and traditional large Sherpa village, here visit the Khunde Hospital established with the support of Hillary Foundation and then walk to nice Khumjung village, with time to visit its 600 years old monastery, the place with Yeti scalp kept in a small glass box for visitors to witness.

Day 06: Trek to Dole 4,200m - 06 hrs.

With marvelous overnight stop at beautiful valley at Khumjung, morning with steep climb and then on pleasant winding trail into alpine woodland with super views of Mt. Everest-Lhotse-Nuptse-Ama Dablam with other smaller peaks, as the walk continues heading uphill to Mong danda, a small place on a ridge top facing magnificent views of peaks.

From here downhill to Dudh Kosi River near Phunki Thanga for lunch within the shade of tall alpine woodland, and the continue walk for another few hours with a climb into serene alpine forest filled with rhododendron-oaks-magnolia-pines-juniper and fir tree lines with constant view of peaks, finally walk ends on a small place at Dole for overnight stop.

Day 07: Trek to Machherma 4,470 m - 04 hrs.

From Dole morning walk starts with a climb as the rhododendron forest declines for smaller rhododendron and juniper bushes, where walk proceeds to higher altitude, as the route leads on a high ridge and then on level path for an hour reaching at Lhabarma Kharka and Luza at 4,390m; as the walk continues skirting a ridge line with super views of Cho-Oyu world 6th highest peak at 8,201 m high, from here descend to Machherma a small Sherpa settlement with few good lodges, at Machherma for lunch and overnight stop with ample time for short walks or just relax and enjoy the views.

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,790m - 04 hrs.

After Machhermo with touch of altitude, today another short walk to reach at Gokyo Lake as our morning walk leads on nice gradual path to Pangka, a small flat area and then descend to follow a glacial river one of the tributaries of Dudh Kosi, the source flows from Ngozumba Glacier with Mt. Cho-Oyu and adjoining peaks.

Morning leads to a climb reaching first lakes of Gokyo and then past the 2nd lakes to reach towards 3rd lake known as Dudh Pokhari, popularly known as Gokyo Lake, around Gokyo in early days was a yak herder summer settlement in the shade of Mt. Cho Oyo and Gyachung Kang reflecting on its emerald colored Gokyo Lake.

On reaching at Gokyo, transfer into a nice and cozy lodge for overnight stop with lunch above the lake overlooking superb views of surrounding landscapes and mountains.

Day 09: At Gokyo hike to Gokyo Ri 5,357m afternoon walk back to Dole 4,140m - 04hrs

Early morning hike uphill at scenic Gokyo Ri to for stunning sunrise views over chain of world highest mountains, as the route climbs steeply offering grand views finally after two hours of hard walk reaching the top of Gokyo Ri at 5,357 m high commanding glorious panorama from Mt. Everest-Lhotse-Makalu with Mt. Cho-Oyu includes series of peaks and of Gokyo lake with Ngozumba Glacier down below.

After grand marvelous time and worth the tough climb, descend back to Gokyo for breakfast and lunch with afternoon free to relax.

Morning at leisure, having breakfast and lunch walk back to Dole a small Sherpa settlement with just few simple lodges beneath Ngozumba glacier.

Day 10: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m - 05 hrs.

From this scenic place morning walk on downhill to Phunki Tenga on crossing a wooden bridge climb uphill to Mong Dada small villages with views of beautiful mountains crossing the winding path to Kyanjinma.

A beautiful spot with few lodges facing Everest-Amadablam and Tharmarserku peaks, here chance of spotting some wild life like Thar, Musk deer and the colorful Danphe (Impeyan pheasant and national bird of Nepal).

After a wonderful time at this scenic quiet spot within serene alpine woodland walk descends towards with pleasant and scenic walk towards Namche Bazaar, here having a short rest and then continue walk downhill towards Monjo for overnight stop.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs.

Our fabulous Everest Gokyo Valley Trek concludes with a walk back to Lukla, as the trail leads on the same route following gentle path past Phakding and Ghat villages with an climb to reach at Lukla, where you can enjoy the afternoon relaxing and celebrate with staff-guides-porters and fellow member on this last night around high Khumbu areas.

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

Early morning transfer to Lukla air terminal for short flight to Kathmandu with scenic and exciting moment air borne, after an interesting air journey reaching at hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city life.

Day 13: Transfer to international airport for flight homeward bound.

Last day in Nepal, in the country where one never forgets its incredible experience in the comfort of Mountain Magic Treks expert staff and guide, and then transfer for your international flight homeward bound or to respective destination with wonderful experience in Gokyo Valley Trekking.