Last Updated on December 18, 2017 by Treks Planner Nepal
Gokyo valley trek is one of the most fascinating offbeat treks of Khumbu region in Nepal offering you the majestic panorama of world’s high mountains above 8000meters along with highest peak in the earth i.e. Mt. Everest and largest turquoise glacier of Himalayas which are breathtaking natural wonders in the world. With most of the treks in Everest region, the Gokyo valley trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla the trail passes through Namche Bazaar till Phakding, Phortse Tenga and Khumjung village, the homeland of Sherpa’s and trade center of this region. This trek is specially designed to passionate walkers and adventure lovers who have desire to explore and experience the Everest and its surrounding from different perspective.
Gokyo valley trek is an adventurous and exciting trek which is best option for trekkers with perfect health condition and trekking experience. The main highlighted features of the Gokyo valley is its location which is a magical place that is residing in the foothills of the Himalayas and is full of blue glacial lakes dominated by high Himalayas of Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and Mount Everest along with diverse culture and traditions of Sherpa’s. One of the fascination features of this trek is the view the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyo and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region. This trekking track blows around admirable Gokyo village which is situated adjacent to the Khumbu. Along with the trek, the trail passes through Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains. It’s a lifetime experience adventurous trek.