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Jiri Gokyo valley TrekkingJiri Gokyo valley trekking is popular trekking route in Everest region. Jiri  Gokyo lake trekking offers panoramic Himalayan views of whole solukhumbu region , beautiful landscape , lush valleys. Jiri Gokyo Ri trekking suitable for those  Nepal travelers who want to  explore the  rural village package to high Himalayan outlook. We can say, Jiri to Gokyo peak trekking  fit for all age group because of trekking staring from low land and slowly reach the high mountain region at Gokyo peak. Many trekkers who are involved for Jiri Gokyo lake trekking , totally influenced with positive  response and amazing life time journeys in Nepal Himalayas. Since Solu Khumbu  Gokyo valley trekking trail has been open Himalaya journey Treks and expedition ( trekking tour operator ) has depth experience operate the relevant package trip. March , April , May and September ,October, November is the best season for Jiri Gokyo valley trekking tour but HJT arrange the Jiri Gokyo trekking any date for years  according to adventure seekers holiday schedule and wish.

Jiri to Gokyo valley trekking start from Jiri Bazaar after driving 6-7 hours from Kathmandu and end at Lukla then by flight back to Kathmandu. Hike from Jiri is the best way to do an Everest trek following the footsteps of the old approach route followed by Everest expeditions from the 1950's through the 70's. Jiri to Gokyo valley trekking provides a good opportunity to see the densely populated middle hills and the high altitude splendor of the Khumbu or Everest, region.

Jiri Gokyo ri trek  is continuously rewarded with dramatic Himalayan scenes, including four of the world’s highest peaks: Cho Oyu (8,201m.), Makalu (8,463m.), Lhotse (8,516m.) and Everest (8,848m.). Breathtaking mountain vistas are complemented by visits to Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries offering you an insight into the quiet but, culturally vibrant Sherpa way of life. We Himalaya Journey Trekking and expedition arrange Jiri to Gokyo lake trekking according to travelers wish and desire.

Jiri Gokyo Valley Trekking Trip Highlght

Trekking Duration: 21 Days

Starting from: Kathmandu by Bus to Jiri

Ending at: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.

Highest access of the trek: Gokyo Ri 5,350 m.

Culture: Particularly based on Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan

Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse (Lodge)or camping trek

Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt.Lhotse 8516m,Mt.Nuptse 7855m, Mt.Amadablam 6856, Mt.Thamserkhu 6723m,etc.

Splendid breath taking place: Everest region trekking , Everest base camp & Kala pattar.

Jiri to Gokyo valley trekking itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Katmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel, Jiri to Everest base camp trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at kathmandu.

Day 02: After breakfast, Katmandu by bus to Jiri 6-7 hours (1905m) Drive from kathmandu approximately 7-8 hours

Day 03: Jiri trek to Deurali (2250m). walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 04: Deurali trek to Sete (2575m). walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 05: Sete trek to Junbesi (2675m). walk approximately 6-7 hours

Day 06: Junbesi trek to Nunthala (2450m) walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 07: Nunthala trek to Puyan (2830m). walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 08: Puyan trek to Phakding (2830m). walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 09: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3480m). walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 10: Namche Bazaar Rest or acclimatization day. During this day you can hike to Thame Monastery or Everest view hotel for superb Himalayan views including Everest,Lhotse,Nuptse,Amadablam, Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum khangaru,Khumbila,Tawache peak,Cholaste, Kongde etc.overnight at Namche Bazaar .

Day 11: Namche Bazaar trek to Dole (4000m)

Day 12: Dole trek to Machhermo(4400m)

Day 13:  Machhermo trek to Gokyo Lake (4750m)

Day 14:  Gokyo lake early in the morning hike to Gokyo Ri/Gokyo peak (5545m) for superb Himalayan views including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m,Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m,Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m etc ,back to Gokyo lake ,after lunch continue to Na(4850m)

Day 15: Na trek to Phortse ( 3865m)

Day 16: Phortse trek to Tyangboche (3890m)

Day 17: Tyangboche trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 18: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla

Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight .

Day 20: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath :visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple, Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley.Monkey temple(swyambhunath):you will enjoy with Budhhist stupa from where you will see whole Kathmandu valley view including the Himalayan views  etc .overnight at Kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 21: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities then Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will drop to you Kathmandu international airport for onward journey.

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