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Trip Facts
Trip Duration
13 Days
Trip Difficulty
Moderate
Max. Altitude
4,470 m / 14,665 ft
Group Size
2 - 16 People
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during the trek during the trip
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Destination
Nepal
Activity
Trekking & Sighseeing
Vehicle
Private Vehicle Car, Bus, Flight
Highlights of Everest Gokyo Lake Trek
- Scenic Mountain flight (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
- The lifestyle of Sherpa and their culture.
- Stunning mountain view from Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lake
- Fifth Lake excursion
- Hike along the world’s largest glacier – Ngozumpa Glacier
- Renowned for being the world’s highest altitude ice skating range and a part of Ramsar sites.
- Namche Bazaar is the home of Sherpa and also the entry point of Everest Region Trek.
Trip Overview
The Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is a one-of-a-kind trekking destination. People are traveling from all across the country with also people from foreign countries as well. It is a moderate trek that everyone can accomplish. The perk of the trekking is that you will see glimpses of the world’s tallest mountain, Mt Everest all along the trail. As we are traveling to the Himalayan ranges in the Everest region, you will discover many other famous mountains.
The best time to travel for the Gokyo Lake Trek is in the spring season in March, April, and May, and the autumn season in Sept, Oct, and Nov. You do not have to walk every day. On the first and last day of the trek, you will be traveling from the bus for a few minutes and then we travel to Lukla by airways.
As there are no proper roadways to Lukla airport we will be traveling by plane. It will be a wonderful experience for you as the Lukla airport and the runway is between the mountains. With the paradise, lookalive view all around, and the 45-minute flight to the world’s most significant and scariest airports you will be more thrilled to start the journey of Everest Gokyo Lake Trek.
The majority of the people and the locals residing in this place are the Sherpas. Namche Bazar is the place where the Sherpas are located and it is also the starting point of the Everest Region. On our fourth day of the trek, we will be reaching the Namche Valley and will be staying there as a part of the acclimatization. On this day you can visit the places and explore the valley, interact with the local sherpas, and learn about the culture and the authentic foods.
The trails of the trek will lead you to this exotic valley with the numerous world’s top lakes situated in the high altitudes. With the help of these locals guided by the sherpas and well-equipped experienced porters along with the new people, a fellow national and international traveler that you will meet in the trek will make your journey very memorable. Gokyo is also renowned as a part of Ramsar sites and also the world’s highest-altitude ice skating range in the world.
The Gokyo lakes are considered to be holding of religious significance of the Buddhists and also the Hindu religion. Other interesting facts about the lakes are they also help the birds as a safety and a shelter while they travel on the time of their migration twice a year. While doing the Gokyo Lake Trekking you can also hike along the Ngozumpa Glacier, the world’s Largest Glacier.
Everest Gokyo Lake Trek Itinerary
01
Day 01: Arrival at Katmandu, Nepal
On the day of your arrival, we welcome you to Nepal with the whole open heart. The pickup team from our company will be on standby to receive you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. We welcome you by offering a khada (ritual offering scarf) and we head towards the hotel on our bus/car.
We welcome you to our hotel, serve you with a welcome drink, and hand over the keys to your rooms. We will freshen up and have lunch after a while. After having our lunch we will have a small briefing about our Gokyo Lake Trekking.
The trek starts early in the morning tomorrow and the briefing will be of very small and big information about the trek. The flight tomorrow to Lukla is early in the morning so we won’t be exploring more of Kathmandu today. It is because of the proper sleep that is required for the day tomorrow. But we will enjoy the vibrant side of Kathmandu after we have completed the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek on our 12th day.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
02
Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Today shortly after our breakfast at our hotel we will head towards the airport and we will leave Kathmandu. We will catch a flight to a wonderful place to Lukla as it is the only way to reach here and there are no roadways. The Lukla Airport is also known to have a world’s short runway high in the mountains. You will love the flight as you will feel the adventure and also see the tall mountains covered with clouds around you from the windows.
The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is approximately 45 minutes. After we reach Lukla we will start our Everest Gokyo lake trek. Today we will trek for 3 hours and reach our destination Phakding which is at 2610m of altitude. We will have dinner and stay here for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
03
Day 03: Phakding to Namche
Today shortly after our breakfast at our hotel we will head towards the airport and we will leave Kathmandu. We will catch a flight to a wonderful place to Lukla as it is the only way to reach here and there are no roadways. The Lukla Airport is also known to have a world’s short runway high in the mountains. You will love the flight as you will feel the adventure and also see the tall mountains covered with clouds around you from the windows.
The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is approximately 45 minutes. After we reach Lukla we will start our Everest Gokyo lake trek. Today we will trek for 3 hours and reach our destination Phakding which is at 2610m of altitude. We will have dinner and stay here for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
04
Day 04: Acclimatization day in Namche
Today we reach Namche and on our fourth day of the trek, we will stay here for one more day to acclimatize to the environment. We will pause our trekking for a day and enjoy the natural beauty of the places very closely around the Namche Valley. Every day we are moving towards the higher altitude and to maintain our health to travel further it is very important to acclimatize.
As we will be staying here in the Namche Valley for the day, you can explore and stroll around the beautiful Namche Valley. You can find numerous shops around here. Many of the shops are local businesses, vendors and shopkeepers often rely on sales to support their families. You can help them sustain their livelihood by purchasing their product for yourself as a remembrance of the trek. You could also buy some things as a souvenir and gift them to your loved ones back home.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
05
Day 05: Trek to Dole from Namche
Today we will again resume our trekking. After having our wonderful breakfast in the morning we will head out from Namche and continue our journey to Doley. Today we will be traveling a total of almost 7 hours of walking. The altitude of the place is 4038m and because of the one day rest we had in Namche and have acclamatize ourselves the journey will be less difficult.
The good thing about the place or the trails is that you can find numerous amount of tea shops and small vendors. It is a long way route and having problems and feeling hungry in the trek is normal. You can easily stop for a while at these tea shops, have a bite of the local energizing food, and continue the trek. We will reach Doley around the evening time and stay here overnight.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
06
Day 06: Trek from Dole to Machhermo
As we are going further we are reaching more heights. From Doley we will be travelling to Machhermo today which is 4200m. Today, the total amount of time we will cover for the hike will be 5 hours. Machhermo is a beautiful place in itself but if you move around further you will get a chance to see the south side of Mt. Cho Oyu.
The Machermo village is a place high in the mountains but it is not that high as it gets a reasonable amount of sunshine. As we travel further in the trek the sunrays that strike in the trails will not make us feel that we are in the mountain ranges.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
07
Day 07: Machhermo Valley to Gokyo Valley
It is halfway through the trek and we are getting close to our destination. It takes only a few hours to reach the Gokyo Valley from Machhermo. It is a small valley situated on the south side of Gokyo and north of Doley. It lies in the Khumbu region and the altitude is up to 4470 m.
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
08
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo to Gokyo Ri To Dole
Today is the day that we finally will reach our destination of the trek. It is the 8th day and we reach Gokyo Ri today. Today it will be a long trek as we will be going to Gokyo Ri from the Gokyo valley and we will spend some quality time in the lake and we will head towards Doley.
The distance from the Gokyo Valley to the Gokyo Ri lake is. As we reach the lake we will spend a couple of hours enjoying the beauty and the breathtaking views from the lake. We will be moving forward to Doley and will be staying here for the night.
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
09
Day 09: Trek back to Namche
We reached Doley and had a finger-licking good and local cuisine dinner yesterday. Today on the ninth day after having our breakfast we have to leave for Namche. We have to say goodbye to this gem of a place today. Further, we will move to Namche which is a symbolic place in itself for the locals.
Namche is located on the slope of a mountain and what’s interesting is it is an arc-shaped mountain. The locality of Namche is small but has wonderful people and a vibe which makes the place more heartwarming. It is highly famous for its homemade yak butter and cheese and is also a trading hub for many items and products for import and export business to the cities.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
10
Day 10: Return to Lukla from Namche
Today is the final day of the adventurous Everest Gokyo Lake trek. It is going to be the last breakfast at Namche and after that, we will head toward Lukla. You might as well have found the beauty of Namche but what Lukla has to offer is on the next level.
The weather here is very unpredictable as it changes very frequently in a matter of hours. It is a chilly place with fog and clouds changing its course every day. Another fact that makes Lukla so famous is because of its airport and the runway. It is the most unique one with the shortest runway in the world also located in the mountains.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
11
Day 11: Lukla to Kathmandu by Flight
We will be flying towards Kathmandu from Lukla today and the flight will be for 45 minutes. The plane will take off at 10 am so we have to reach the airport before that. One thing about Lukla is it has the most wonderful view in the morning. So if you also want to experience the eye-gazing sunrise view from here then we suggest you pack up the bag a day before so that you can sleep earlier which will help you to wake up early and see the sun rise near Everest.
After reaching Kathmandu we will rest today. On an average of 6 hours daily walking for 10 days straight could exhaust your body and muscles so we will take a rest today and explore the local and famous places of Kathmandu the next day.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
12
Day 12: Full-Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
After having a tiring and wonderful experience of the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek, after 11 days of the trek today finally you will be able to explore Kathmandu city and more. While the city itself is the central destination of everyone the other places near Kathmandu such as Patan, Swayambhunath Stupa, Bhaktapur and Pashupatinath Temple also hold a unique attraction to it.
There are many hidden gems, and alleys to the local lifestyles, small and big temples all around the valley, and major Hindu pilgrimage sites to discover in Kathmandu. We will be visiting and sightseeing all of the places. This day’s sightseeing will unveil a new prospect of thinking with its traditional handmade architecture, historical statues, worshiped gods, local lives, different festivals, diversifications of people and cultures, and soothing environment.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge
13
Day 13: Departure
Today is the last day of this Everest Gokyo Lake Trek, so make the trip worthwhile. After having our breakfast we will be heading to TIA for your departure. From here we will be parting our ways and bidding you farewell until your next trip to Nepal very soon.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
LodgeIncludes & Excludes
What is included?
- 3 Star Hotel and Lodges for the Accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Providing 3 meals a day.
- Airport transfers to Lukla and Kathmandu.
- Airfare for the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight.
- Everest Gokyo Lake trek TIMS and Permits.
- Entrance fees and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Applicable tax.
- Experienced trekking guide cum porter for solo travelers.
What is excluded?
- Travelling insurance
- International airfare fees
- Extra Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal expenses like beverages, internet, laundry, etc.
- Tips for guide, porter, and driver.
Trip Information of Everest Gokyo Lake Trek
Maximum Altitude
The highest point of the Gokyo Lake trekking is Gokyo Ri and the Maximum altitude is 5,357 m. We can see many renowned Himalayas from here very closely, like Cho Oyo Himal, Lhotse Himal, and Makalu Himal. Most domestic and international visitors choose this Gokyo Lake trekking to see these beautiful mountains and heavenly lakes.
Moving forward from the Gokyo Lake trekking, the journey from here is mostly downhill and the altitude will also decrease. On our 8th day after having quality time with the Lakes and the mountains we will be heading to Dole which is 4038 m. On the next day, we will trek back to Namche which is 3440 m in altitude and from there our next destination will be heading towards Lukla 2860 m, and from Lukla back to Kathmandu on the next day by flight.
Meals
We can find many small tea shops and Khaja Ghar (a small place established to have lunch) where we can rest for an hour or so and grab some lunch on our way to the Everest Gokyo Lake trek. Many numbers of teashops are to be found here during our trek. These teashops are typically run by all of the family working together. We can expect to stop at these teashops and have a small bite to recharge ourselves to continue the trek.
On the other hand, the lodges found in the trek have some extra facilities. Lodges have better services such as bedrooms, 3 meals services, WIFI, private bathrooms, and many more. The food menus of the lodges are filled with typical Nepali food items as well as Western food items. All of the food items are finger-licking good. Some lodges also serve traditional and authentic food dishes from the Sherpa communities.
Accommodation
In the Gokyo Lake Trekking, 90 percent of the trek is in the Himalayan region. The weather and the locality are very subnormal here. There are only less amount of lodges available. Another point to be noted here is, that there are localities only in the major places more than only in the destinations mentioned in the itinerary above. So, the pace of the trek and the time management of the trek should be matched. If you do not reach the destination on time due to circumstances then there is only less chance of help during nighttime.
The Everest Gokyo Lake trek is a very popular destination among domestic travelers and foreign travelers. Because of this very reason the lodges and even the homestays are fully occupied in the peak season most of the time. So we suggest that you research or consult with the agencies about the stay and its pricing in the Himalayan region beforehand in Kathmandu.
The lodges and the homestays offer good and convenient facilities. The facilities include rooms with comfortable blankets and beds with other necessary items, a balcony to be mesmerized by the views of the mountains, 3 meals food, private bathrooms, and many more.
Transportation
The means of transportation used in this trek are a bus and a flight. However, 80 percent of the trek is walking. On the first day of the trek, we will fly a thrilling but beautiful flight to Lukla, and from there we will be on our way to the hotel by bus. These are the only times we will use the transportation until our trek’s end. The trekking starts from there.
We will not be using the transportation any further on our Everest Gokyo Lake trek. If emergency help is needed, we can only manage the help of a jeep, which will cost an extra charge for the service. However, we have local people to help us. There are some local porters to help us for some nominal wages.
Electricity, Internet, and Network
In Kathmandu, we have electricity 24/7. However, the unmanaged wires and poles in the street get tangled and we might face some electricity problems here and there because of it. Considering the problems most of the hotels and lodges all over Nepal have a generator or a battery backup installed in their facilities.
If you are traveling to the Himalayan Region, due to the cold weather and difficult circumstances you may face problems when the network towers and the powerhouse get jammed. The owners of the hotels and lodges in the Himalayan region invest more to secure the electricity problems. So some hotels might charge an extra amount if you need to use electricity to charge your electronic devices. We suggest you come prepared with the power banks if you are traveling with the minimum budget in hand.
If you are traveling in Nepal, we suggest you purchase a SIM card. Having any one SIM card from the provider company Namaste or Ncell will help you a lot during your visit to Nepal in terms of having an internet connection and also would be helpful for online vehicle services around the cities. You can easily purchase the sim in their center hubs.
Guide and Potter
The Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is a moderate trail for everyone. The 80 percent of the trek lies with a pretty much straight and forwarded pathway around the many mountains and dreamy lakes formed at the world’s highest altitude. Professional tour guides and highly experienced local porters can also able to help us as per the trekker’s request. As it is a moderate task to hike this route, we request that most of the trekkers travel with at least a guide. The potters are at hand only in emergencies.
The Sherpa people are very fun, helpful, and very friendly people to be friends with. If you have a local contact near the location then reaching out to them for help also can be workable. There is no need to be in a difficult position if the professional bits of help are not available when in need. During your travel, you will also meet many other domestic and international travelers along the way, and you can ask for help from them as well.
Permits Cost
The Gokyo Lake trekking requires two permits. The first permit that is essential for the Trek is TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System). It will be about 10 dollars. The other permit is the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit. Both of the permits are very necessary to carry by the trekkers because it is to make a record of the trekkers, and also for their safety.
The easiest way to get these permits is through approved agencies in Kathmandu. This should be done before you start your Everest Gokyo Lake Trek. With the help of this permit, walking through the trails of the trek will be easy. The collected money will be invested to sustain and maintain the place’s natural beauty. You will also be helping the local people living there. Your simple help will improve the tourism sector of the country and help beautiful places of our country to be recognized by the people all around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest point of the Gokyo Lake Trek?
Gokyo Ri is the highest point of the Gokyo Lake Trekking. The maximum altitude of the place here is 5,357 meters. During this trek, we will travel to different places at different altitudes.
We reach Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu which is 1.310m above sea level. We then will travel to Lukla where the elevation is 2860m. We trek from here to Phakding and the altitude will decrease to 2610 m. We then will move forward to Namche (3,440 m) and following the path to Dole, Machermo we will reach our highest point of the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek to Gokyo Ri.
How long is the Gokyo Lake Trek?
The starting of the trek begins from Lukla and also the trek ends there in Lukla. The trek being in the Everest Region of the country, it is mostly majestic, and tedious and the trek is considered to be 12 days in total. However, the trekkers can extend the package by adding a few days more by consulting the company.
We will reach Kathmandu and staff from our agency will pick you up from the airport and safely drop at the hotels. We will rest here today and for our journey starting tomorrow, we will have a small brief in the evening. We will have a flight tomorrow early in the morning to Lukla, and our journey begins from there.
How hard is the Gokyo Lake trek?
The trek is considered to be moderate and not that hard to accomplish. From the group of teens and above anyone can travel the distance and can easily complete the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek. The trek has a smooth and straightforward path that will take you to your destination.
The trekkers will not have difficulty breathing because there is a day separated just to acclimatize themselves to the environment. On our 4th day, we will reach Namche and stay for a day there to familiarize ourselves with the environment.
Can you see Everest from Gokyo Lakes?
We can view numerous mountains from the lakes and the Gokyo Lake being situated in the Everest Region, surely we can glance upon the majestic Mt Everest. Beside Everest we can see many other big mountains from the lake and also while we are going to the Gokyo Lake trekking.
The major mountains such as Cho Oyo, Lhotse, and Makalu are visible with our eyesightes like its front of us. Other mountains such as Pumori and Nuptse are also seen at the top.
What is Gokyo Lake famous for?
The Gokyo Lake is famous for various reasons. The lake is located near Mt Everest, the world’s tallest mountain and the scenic view from the lake is miraculously pleasing. It is also famous because the Gokyo Lake trekking is highly considered a wonderful trek to see a glimpse of the high-altitude lakes and white snowed mountains.
The people living in this region mostly belong to the Sherpa community. In the culture of the Sherpas, the lakes are considered to be very important as they signify and connect with the part of the religious ceremonies and beliefs.
How many Gokyo Lakes are there?
The Gokyo Lake is a place located in Sagarmatha National Park. The nutrients of the plants are relatively poor containing a great amount of oxygen in the deeper parts. The Gokyo Lake has a total of 6 lakes which are Thonak Cho, Kyajumba Cho, Gyazumpa Cho, Ngojumba Cho, Tanjung Cho, and the very famous Gokyo Cho which is also popularly known as Dudh Pokhari. The Gokyo Cho is famous out of all the lakes because it is covered with fog most of the time and the view seen from here is very heavenly-like.
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