14 Days Gokyo Valley Yoga Trek

From today, the morning yoga initiates. It is done with the motive of making the trek relaxing and soothing. At 8, you will fly to the gateway of the Everest region, Lukla. The short flight provides surreal pictures of the mountains enveloping the Everest region. Gather your necessities and head to Phakding. The walk will be slow which will give you ample time to acclimatize. At Phakding, we shall reside in a lodge and proceed with the meditation session. Overnight in Phakding.

Once we get the morning yoga out of the way, we shall venture out to Namche Bazar. It is the biggest Sherpa settlement in this region. The road to Namche consists of numerous ups and downs. We need to get our permits sorted at Jorsale. Now, we are officially in the Sagarmatha National Park. There are numerous modern lodges in Namche Bazar. Before going to bed, do complete the meditation class. Overnight in Namche Bazar.

The morning at Namche involves observing breathtaking views of mountains like Everest, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse. We shall practice yoga in the open too. Later, we shall explore this small town. Venture to the Khumjung monastery to witness the scalp which people believe is of a yeti. Interact with the locals here and stock on necessary provisions for the day ahead. After concluding the meditation, take a much-needed rest. Overnight in Namche Bazar.

Do complete the mandatory yoga session and find yourself walking on the road to Dhole. You shall follow the trail of the Dudh Koshi river and observe small settlements decorated by mani walls and prayer flags. Due to the increase in elevation, you might experience difficulty in breathing. Be sure to trek slowly. We arrive at Dhole in the evening. Go through the meditation class to have dinner. Overnight in Dhole.

It might be a bit difficult to practice yoga on the frosty terrain, but it is worth it. Indulge in a healthy breakfast and find yourself walking alongside the Dudh Koshi river. Navigate through settlements like Kele and Luza. Do learn about the life of people in these silent parts. At Machhermo, we will take part in meditation and call it a day. Overnight in Machhermo.

Once the yoga is sorted, we shall head out to the major highlight of this trek, Gokyo. Carefully navigate along the banks of the Dudh Koshi river and relish at the sight of the magnificent mountains of the Everest region. Walk on the moraines of the colossal Ngozumpa glacier and after a brief ascent, find yourself in the vicinity of Gokyo. This small settlement beautifully nestled beside the tranquil lakes. It is great to practice meditation here. Overnight in Gokyo.

Today, we shall fully explore the many mysteries of Gokyo village. Once you finish the meditation session, we shall head out to the summit of Gokyo Ri. This small hill is a vantage point to witness the grandeur of the Himalayas. Later, we shall head down and explore the Gokyo lakes. In the peak of winter, these lakes turn solid. Understand the meaning of life by interacting with the locals here. In the evening, indulge in serene meditation. Overnight in Gokyo.

The yoga classes might be getting a bit easier as of late. We will begin the descent to Dhole today. We shall retrace our steps for that. Slowly head through settlements like Phanga, Luza, and Machhermo to reach Dhole. The return trip can be a bit taxing so be careful. At Dhole, be sure to finish the meditation session. Overnight in Dhole.

The road from Dhole to Namche Bazar is filled with slippery edges and lots of downhill climbing. In order to do that, we need to complete the yoga trip first. The descent sees us walk the familiar route along the Dudh Koshi River and cross Sansa. Walk past the familiar alpine vegetation to reach Namche Bazar. Indulge in modern commodities in Namche Bazar. The meditation class here is comparatively easier too.

Once the morning yoga class is concluded, we will head out to Lukla. The journey sees a further decrease in elevation and goes along the familiar Dudh Koshi river. The route is decorated with mani walls and prayer flags that will take you back to time. Once you reach Lukla, you can take a much-needed rest but first, you need to take part in the meditation session. Overnight in Lukla.

Today, you will head back to Kathmandu. The flight takes about 45 minutes and it will provide you surreal pictures of mountains like Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse. Once in Kathmandu, head to your hotel and after leaving your stuff, you can head out sightseeing. There are many things that can be done in Kathmandu. You can explore the Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath temple. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Another day of sightseeing awaits us today. We shall take it upon ourselves to visit the famed UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Swoyambhunath Temple. These sites are enriched in culture and religion. Once it is done, head to your hotel and take part in a farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.