GOKYO RI TREK
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84500 / 1510
Trip costThe Gokyo Ri is one of the most spectacular treks on offer in the Everest Region. Once described as “the best viewpoint in the Everest Region,” the summit of Gokyo Ri (5483m) is the highlight of this trek and offers such a panorama of the Everest region and the Gokyo lake system that easily, it is the perfect alternative to the classic Everest Base Camp trek. For those of you, who are looking to avoid the heavy traffic of the EBC route and want to feel the highest Himalayan giants closely, this is a perfect trek. On a clear day, besides the four highest mountains Cho Oyu (8153 m), Lhotse (8501m), Makalu (8475 m) and Everest (8850m) many other named and unnamed mountains contribute to the view from the summit of Gokyo Ri. The trail we follow is much more isolated than the EBC route and passes through a rich section of Himalayan flora and fauna and gives ample amount of time for acclimatization and a chance to witness the gorgeous Himalayan landscapes in their raw forms. It is not only the Gokyo Ri, its lakes and its views of the highest giants that make this trek unique but also the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier of Nepal that is the heart of this trek and the river Dudh Kosi originating from the same glacier. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the tea houses, Namche Bazaar, Sagarmatha National Park, etc are among other highlights of the trek along with the insight into the Sherpa culture you get walking in the heart of the Sherpa land.
Please Note: Starting 2024, on all Nepal treks, you can buy your own food at tea-houses and hence it is not a part of our package. The pricing too reflects this change in offering.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
84500 / 1510
KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU , TWIN SHARINGPayment Schedule
₹30000 / $500 - Booking Amount
TRIP COST INCLUDES
- - 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu (Bed & Breakfast) on twin sharing basis
- - Internal Flights and all land transport as required in the itinerary
- - A White Magic Trip leader being assisted by a Nepalese Trek guide
- - 01 porter between two trekkers
- - All permits
- - Twin sharing room on trek
- - GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules).
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - Any meals on the trek (Can be bought in the tea-houses where we stay)
- - International Airfare
- - International airport taxes
- - Visas
- - All optional additional tours or activities during free time
- - Transportation outside of the tour program
- - Travel insurance
- - Tips
- - Items of a personal nature like phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir etc.
- - Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- - One should budget for at least Rs. 250 per day for the bottled water on the trip. Average cost of bottled water on the trail is Rs. 70 per bottle.
- - 5% TCS applicable for Indian Nationals travelling outside India (Can be filed for return)
Cancellation terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
- - More than 60 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.
- - Less than 60 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
- - Less than 45 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
- - Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and the balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
- - Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat, cancellation charges would be waived completely. Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
What to expect
A Challenging trek would typically last for about two weeks and will take you to altitudes above 5000m / 16,500ft. A routine day will have over 6 hours of hiking and will involve a great deal of ascending and descending on sparsely tread trails. The terrain will be varied on these treks and you can expect walking on moraines / boulder fields and cross small glaciers. Acclimatisation is a concern, the itineraries are carefully planned and allow everyone to acclimatise to the increasing altitude. Exposure to cold temperatures is quite high on these treks, all participants are expected to have good quality equipment & clothing to enjoy these treks. A mix of wilderness, altitude, terrain and duration makes these treks challenging. Suited for people with high fitness levels looking for a challenge and capable of enduring two weeks in the outdoors.
Internal Flights: Please note that poor weather can cause delays on the flights on Kathmandu-Lukla sector. At the end of the trip you should book the afternoon flights out from Kathmandu which gives you a day against delay on the flight back from Lukla. Helicopters can sometimes fly when the scheduled fixed wing aircraft cannot. If your group is offered the opportunity to use a chartered helicopter, either flying up to Lukla or back to Kathmandu, the cost will be shared between those choosing to take this option. In the extremely unlikely event that flight cancellations cause you to miss your homeward international flight, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra costs incurred. You could explore having an insurance for your flight cancellations.
