The first day of the Gokyo Lake Trek starts with a 35-minute flight from Lukla to Namche Bazaar. This trip will take you up Cho La Pass at 5,330 meters to reach Everest Base Camp. The Gokyo Lake itinerary doesn‘t cover everything. As you travel towards Gokyo Lake, you’ll pass through grazing settlements filled with yaks and eventually climb Gokyo Ri for amazing views.
From there, you’ll be treated to stunning vistas of Mt. Everest, along with other majestic peaks like Makalu and Cho Oyo, which stands at an impressive 8,021 meters. The Gokyo Lake trek includes visits to Namche Bazaar and the Gokyo valley. This trail offers a lot of beautiful views of Everest and its neighboring giants, all surrounded by rugged valleys, lakes, and glaciers.
The trek to Everest is less crowded than other routes and usually takes 12-14 days, including travel to and from Kathmandu. It is moderately difficult and can reach altitudes of up to 5,000 meters in the hidden valleys of the Himalayas.
This trip includes exploring the Gokyo Lake area, climbing Gokyo Ri for great views of Mt. Everest, and experiencing the rich culture and warm hospitality of the local Sherpa people. The Gokyo Lake Trek is a very popular trek that combines beautiful scenery and interesting local culture. Namche Bazaar, Dole, Machharmo, and several sacred lakes are all good places to stop. Get ready for an amazing trip in the Himalayas!
Trip Info
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Hotel/Lodge
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Spring/Autumn
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5360m
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Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Local Bus/Jeep
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5-6 hours
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Some places
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14 days
Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel
Meals, Welcome diner
Transport, private vehicle
Fly to Lukla airport from Kathmandu, around 40 min flight, and then trek to Phakding (2610m).
Walking hours > 3 to 4 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Transport, Private vehicle
Take a walk through numerous villages and climb steeply to Namche Bazar, the capital of Sherpa country. En route, discover fantastic views of Thamserku, Everest and Lhotse.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
This is the most important place in the region. It is home to the largest market in the Upper Khumbu region. It’s the ideal place to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. It’s the starting point for the trek to Everest. You can watch the sun set over Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Everest above Namche Bazar.
Walking hours, 4 to 5 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
We start the approach walk to the Gokyo lakes after traversing the Dudh Koshi. We are spending the night in Dole today.
Walking hours, 6 to 7 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
It is a pleasant walk to the village of Luza before reaching Machhermo as you continue up the Dudh Koshi.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Moving from hamlet to hamlet, we discover new mountains, especially Cho Oyu, which forms a border with Tibet, arriving at the remarkable site of Gokyo. The mountains are reflected in the calm waters of the lake.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Leave at dawn to maximize your chances of good weather at the pass. A festival of alpine aesthetics. Breathtaking views of all the high mountain ranges.
Descend quickly to Gokyo, the beautiful blue lake in your permanent line of sight. Overnight at the lodge in Gokyo.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
A long, beautiful day. Arriving at the pass, we discover a fantastic landscape: Sagarmatha (Everest), Makalu, Pumo Ri, Cho Oyu, … Descent to Lunden, with magnificent peaks still in the background.
Walking hours, 7 to 8 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
We proceed along the right bank of the Bhote Koshi, passing through many kharka (mountain pastures and hamlets). Legend has it that the yeti lives in the village of Taranga; if we do not get to meet him, we can still eat the mouthwatering local potatoes! There is less vegetation and habitation after Marulung. Caravans traveling from Tibet to trade in the Khumbu region cross the valley as it continues towards the Nangpa La pass. Our eyes are delighted by Cho Oyu and numerous other peaks!
The journey continues to Thame. Spend the night in the Thame.
Walking hours, 7 to 8 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Trek continues till Namche Bazar. Spend the night at same guest house.
Walking hours, 3 to 4 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Descent to Phakding in the Dudh Koshi valley before climbing to Lukla.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Depending on the weather, our flight to Kathmandu will take off earlier in the morning.
Flight duration, 40 min
Overnight at a hotel
Meals, Breakfast, lunch
Transfer to the airport at least three hours before your flight time. Our representative shall be accompanying you to the Kathmandu airport for your final departure.
Meals, Breakfast
Transport, private vehicle
