Gokyo Lake Trek

Let yourself be enamored and enthralled by the beauty of the Gokyo Lake region with the sparkling pristine blue and green waters of the Gokyo Lakes. At a height of over 5,000m, Gokyo Lake is the freshwater lake situated in the highest altitude in the world. Gokyo Lake Trek uses the high route pass of Cho La at 5,330m. Gokyo Lake Trek is one of the most adventurous treks in Nepal. Gokyo Lake Trek offers the experience of trekking along warm-hearted Sherpa people and their traditional culture. Relishing the breath-taking views of the Khumbu region, Gokyo Lake Trek features varieties of beautiful floras and faunas in its route.

Gokyo Lake Trek includes the tour of Sagarmatha National park in its route. Sagarmatha National Park is the home to many of the unique floras and faunas. Heading through thick forests and witnessing some of the gorgeous valleys, you will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures with the stunning landscape that comes in our way. When we talk about the stunning landscape, we must not forget about the view of the marvelous Himalayan mountain ranges that Gokyo Lake Trek has to offer. Gokyo Lake Trek highlights the unobstructed views of many gigantic mountains like Mt Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m), and the highest mountain of them all Mt. Everest (8,848m). Tagging along with the Himalayas, Gokyo Lake Trek also features the beautiful Khumbu Icefall, glaciers, water streams, and waterfalls on its in-route. We will also come across ancient Buddhist monasteries and mix settlement of Nepali and Tibetan villages throughout the trek. Gokyo Lake Trek offers us an awe-inspiring panoramic of mountains which will definitely make our trekking memorable.

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Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m), trek to Phakding (2,652 m): 3 - 4 hours
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 05: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phorte Village (3810 m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 07: Phortse Village to Machharmo-(4,470 m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 08: Machharmo to Gokyo (4800 m): 5 - 6 hours
Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m) and hike to fifth lakes: 5 - 6 hours
Day 10: Gokyo to Dole: 3 - 4 hours
Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4 - 5 hours
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 - 8 hours.
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 14: Final departure

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 :Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m) Upon your arrival, our representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The afternoon will be free for you to get a first taste of Nepali life in Kathmandu. Dinner in the evening. O/N Hotel
Day 02 :Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation Today we will take a tour around the city of Kathmandu, visiting the major heritage sites such as; Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Patan and Durbar Square. You will be guided and informed by a licensed guide. O/N Hotel
Day 03 :Fly to Lukla (2,800 m), trek to Phakding (2,652 m): 3 - 4 hours We fly to Lukla through the glorious Himalayas and landing at one of the world’s most unique airport on our third day of the journey. We then trek for 3-4-hour trek along few water streams and come across a couple of Buddhist monasteries before reaching the village of Phakding. O/N Lodge
Day 04 :Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m): 5 - 6 hours After our breakfast, we start our day by trekking along Dudh Koshi River. We cross some suspension bridges to enter Sagarmatha National Park. After few hours of the trek through the lush Himalayan forest, we reach the village of Namche Bazaar. O/N Lodge
Day 05 :Namche Bazaar: acclimatization In the Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar, we will catch our first glimpse of Everest. We will spend an extra day here to acclimatize. Later, we hike up to Hotel Everest View to relish the stunning view of the Himalayas featuring Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, and the other gigantic Himalayas. O/N Lodge
Day 06 :Namche Bazaar to Phorte Village (3810 m): 5 - 6 hours We start our day with a pleasant walk to the traditional Sherpa village Phorte. We trek through some alpine Himalayan forests with the view of Ama Dablam, Cho-Oyu, and Khumbila. We cross a suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River before reaching Phorte. O/N Lodge
Day 07 :Phortse Village to Machharmo-(4,470 m): 5 - 6 hours Trekking through an easy grassy path, we pass several water streams, waterfalls, bridges, and forests till we reach Sherpa villages of Lhabarma and Luza. We enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Cho Oyu as we climb up a couple of ridges and reach Machharmo. O/N Lodge
Day 08 :Machharmo to Gokyo (4800 m): 5 - 6 hours We have a relatively steep climb to begin the day. Due to the altitude, we may experience altitude sickness. However, we will have the beautiful view of the Himalayas to compensate our struggle. Trekking along the moraine of Ngozumpa Glacier, we reach marvelous Dudh Pokhari Lake. We trek for a couple of hours to reach Gokyo. O/N Lodge
Day 09 :Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m) and hike to fifth lakes: 5 - 6 hours Chasing the outstanding view of gargantuan mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Pumori, Thamserku, Khangteka, Tensum Khang Gunnel, and Cho La Che, we climb up the stunning Gokyo Ri viewpoint. Gokyo Ri hosts the spectacular view of the aforementioned Himalayas. We then hike towards the five lakes in this region before trekking downhill to Gokyo valley. O/N Lodge
Day 10 :Gokyo to Dole: 3 - 4 hours Trekking along some lush forests, steep ridges, and water streams, we cross a wooden bridge over Dudh Koshi River. We trek for an hour or two after crossing the bridge and reach Dole. Dole offers us an immersive experience of the culture of Sherpa people. O/N Lodge
Day 11 :Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4 - 5 hours We trek downhill along Dudh Koshi River enjoying the magnificent panorama of the Himalayas like Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and Everest till we cross a suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, we trek for few hours and reach Namche Bazaar. O/N Lodge
Day 12 :Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 - 8 hours. On our final day of hiking, we will enjoy the vista of majestic mountains, serene nature and traditional villages as we make our way to Lukla. Trekking through rhododendron forest, we pass some steep ridges while recall the great experiences we have just shared in our trek. O/N Hotel
Day 13 :Fly to Kathmandu The last day involves flying back to Kathmandu (35 mins), checking into the hotel. The rest of the time in the capital city can be used to buy souvenirs and enjoy the sights and sounds before departing. O/N Hotel
Day 14 :Final departure It’s the day to say bid farewell to the beautiful land of Nepal. Our company representative will take you to the airport. In case our country has enchanted you so much you desire to further explore, we are always there to extend your trip.