Gokyo Lakes Trek

Trip Fact

  • DestinationNepal
  • Durations14 days
  • Trip DifficultyModerate
  • ActivitiesTrekking
  • Mx.altitude5550m.
  • Group Size15+

Overview

Gokyo Lakes Trek is defined as an alternative trek of the Everest base camp. The outstanding panoramas that can be explored this excursion make your trek a lifetime experience. Gokyo Lakes are tranquil and the glacial lakes magnetize you to walk around the stunning landscape. Gokyo Ri hiking from there surpass your imagination with sufficient opportunities to be delighting with the Everest region white peaks and glaciers.

Gokyo Trek is begins from Lukla airport and passes through the beautiful Sherpa villages above the Dudh Koshi valley. Reaching the Sherpa town- Namche Bazaar, you find there the bustling life of the Sherpas and the surrounding communities fully loaded with the spiritual appeal of the colorful monasteries and chhortens. The views of Everest peaks at the horizon provoke you to go higher and be closer with those sceneries. The trail from Namche is a bit tougher, but if you manage the physical fitness and acclimatization then you can move up with a gradual walk. Confronting with the glacial lakes at the Gokyo valley, you can dream of a tiny heaven. More exciting part is again there when you climb up to the Gokyo Ri and explore the majestic peaks as Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Gokyo Peak and others. The Ngozumba glacier and the whole landscape are just stunning.

Snow View Treks organize fully arranged Gokyo Lakes Trek in the Everest. If you want to customize the itinerary, please feel free to contact us. March to May and September to November are the best trekking seasons.

Detail Itinerary

1Day 01

Our guide will welcome you at Kathmandu airport (1345meters)and transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu . Overnight at hotel.

2Day 02

Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley and preparation about trek . Overnight at hotel.(A,B)

3Day 03

Fly to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla (2804 meters) from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3-4 hours walk . Overnight at Guesthouse.(A,B,L,D)

4Day 04

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5-6 hours walk . Overnight at Guesthouse.(A,B,L,D)

5Day 05

Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Overnight at Guesthouse.(A,B,L,D)

6Day 06

Namche to Dole (4200meters) 5-6 hours walk. overnight at Guesthouse .(A,B,L,D)

7Day 07

Dole to Machharmo (4470meters), 4-5 hrs walk.overnight at Guesthouse .(A,B,L,D)

8Day 08

Machharmo to Gokyo (4800meters) 3-4 hrs walk.overnight at Guesthouse .(A,B,L,D)

9Day 09

Rest day at Gokyo and sigheen in Gokyo valley .overnigt at Guesthouse .(A,B,L,D)

10Day 10

Hike to Gokyo RI (5,330meters) and trek to Dole, 6-7 hrs walk.overnight at Guesthouse .(A,B,L,D)

11Day 11

Gokyo to Namche Bazaar or Monjo (2680meters) 5-6 hrs walk.(A,B,L,D)

12Day 12

Namche to Lukla (2,800meters ) 6-7 hrs walk.overnight at Guesthouse .(A,B,L,D)

13Day 13

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning. Overnight at hotel.(A,B,)

14Day 14

Transfer to international airport for your departure

If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport picks up & drops.
  • Hotels at Kathmandu as per itinerary.
  • Domestic airfare and airport tax.
  • All meals & accommodation during the trekking period.
  • All Entrance fee and Trekking permit and Tims card .
  • Highly experienced guide and staffs(1 porters for 2 trekkers) .
  • Staffs, insurance ,salary ,equipment ,flight or transports , food and accomodation .
  • All necessary grounded transportation.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangements.
  • Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu at typical Nepali restaurant.

Cost Excludes

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic airfare and airport tax.
  • Int'l air fare
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, boiled water, shower ,battery recharge,bar bills or extra porters)
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Rescue & Evacuation
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Extra night in Kathmandu (if you are arrivel early or late from the mountaian )
  • Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • Tips for guides and porters (for staff)

Good to Know

The itinerary can be changed or customized according to your duration of holidays & as per your requirements. The trip price will be according to Deluxe, Standard, Budget and group size so please kindly provide us your details for tailor made program. If this above itinerary is not suffice or have any questions, you can ask one of our expert team  for help.