Gokyo Lake Trek

Duration: 14 Days | Based on 1 Review

Destination: Nepal
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Trip Style: Trekking
Transport: By Air
Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel And Guest House
Max Elevation: 5410m

Gokyo Lake Trekking is for those who are aspiring for adventure in high altitude Himalayas. The trek offers magnificent panorama of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m) Peak 38, Cholatse, Tobuche and Island Peak.

The entire trail starting from Lukla to Gokyo lake and back takes around 8-10 days and covers a distance of 60Km. The major highlights of the trek include visit to five beautiful Gokyo Lakes including Gokyo Tsho and Angladumba Tsho (4,500m). You will also climb to the peak of Gokyo Ri set an altitude of 5315m, which apparently is also the highest point of Gokyo Lake Trekking. From atop Gokyo Ri, one can gloriously set eyes on Everest (8,848m), Lhotse, Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Makalu. Another great treat of this trek is the exploration of Ngozumba glacier which is the largest glacier in the Nepal Himalayas.

Along Gokyo lake trail, you will stop at Namche to experience Sherpa culture and hospitality and visit Tenboche Monastery to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. The trail is part of Sagarmatha National Park and makes for a rare sighting of wildlife. Our Sherpa Guide is very familiar with the Gokyo Lake trails and its environment.

Gokyo lake trek is the most famous trekking destination in Everest region trekking. The trek involves 6 hrs walking in a day so travelers need to be moderately fit. March to May and September to November are the best time to trek in Gokyo Lake.

Gokyo Lake trek is fairly a moderate trek however you will come across rugged terrains, uninhabited areas. Particularly the ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2,922m) in Khumbu region makes for an enduring run. Our experienced leaders and Sherpa porters who hold decades of experience in the mountains will help you make your trip more safe and pleasurable.

Highlights

Experience Sherpa culture and hospitality
Visit Gokyo Lake & Angladumba lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier
Amazing view from Gokyo Ri
Stunning views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Peak 38, Cholatse, Tobuche and Island Peak
The scenic Mountain flight to and from Lukla
Visit Namche Bazaar trans Himalayan trade center
Trek through Sagarmatha National Park- a world heritage site

Outline Itinerary

OPEN Detail Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02 Kathmandu Guided Sightseeing tour

Day 03 Kathmandu-Lukla and trek to Phakding 4hrs. Overnight at Guest House. 2620m.

Day 04 Phakding-Namche Bazaar 5 hrs. /(3440m).

Day 05 Rest day in Namche for acclimatization

Day 06 Namche trek to Phortse Thanga 5hrs. /3680m.

Day 07 Phortse Thanga trek to Machhermo 5hrs. /4100m

Day 08 Machermo-Gokyo lake 5hrs. /4750m.

Day 09 Gokyo Lake exploration day.

Day 10 Gokyo lake to Dole 3.5 hrs

Day 11 Dole-Namche Bazar. 6hrs walking.

Day 12 Namche Bazar-Lukla 6hrs.

Day 13 Morning fly to Kathmandu

Day 14 Final Departure to Airport.

What's included

Included

Sagarmatha National park Entry Permit.
Kathmandu- Lukla-Kathmandu regular flight ticket
Kathmandu Guided Sightseeing tour
An Experienced English Speaking Sherpa Guide with equipment.
Three-Night Hotel in Kathmandu (tourist category Hotel) with breakfast
10-Night mountain accommodation with full board meals.
Airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle
All the food and lodging and salary of Sherpa Guide
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
Insurance of Nepalese Staff.
Farewell dinner in Nepalese typical restaurant.
Gov't tax and VAT

Excluded

Nepalese visa fee, Visa can be obtained on your upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Visa cost 25 USD, 40 USD, 100 USD for 15, 30 and 90 days respectively
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
International flights Tickets
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s)
Sightseeing entry fee in Kathmandu (27 USD per person)

Useful Info

Accommodations during the trek:

We seek to offer our clients comfortable and clean private accommodations. We always make sure that you can sleep well. We always provide you the best available lodge/tea-house during the trek. Most of the nights, there will be a warm dining room with comfortable chairs. Normally, you will have electric throughout the trip, but there may be a few nights where there is no running hot shower and electricity. The electricity outlet is not available in room you have to charge you camera/Phone in the dining room. A bucket of hot water will be offered for an additional cost.

Hotel in Kathmandu- A clean and comfortable hotel in the quite location beside Thame. There is 24 hrs hot and cold shower with TV. Air-condition, Telephone in the room and private balcony. Kathmandu we provide you with a 2/3 star category hotel. However, if you would like to upgrade the hotel in Kathmandu, please let us know. We will upgrade the hotel for an additional cost.

Travel transport: As you are going for your Adventure activities in Gokyo lake trek, We provide the private transport to and from airport. Ktm-Manthali airport by bus and fly to Lukla and back the same.

Sample food in the Mountain:

Breakfast- Toast, Any style of eggs, Tibetan breads, Pancakes Chapattis, Muesli, Oat porridge, Tea and coffee,

Lunch-Fried noodles/chowmin, Fried rice, Fried potatoes, Noodle soup, Dal Bhat, Thukpa, Sherpa stew, Mo.Mo.

Dinner-Macaroni, Spaghetti, Pizza, Dal bhat, Spring rolls, Fingers chips, any styles of desert.

These are the mostly served food in the Himalaya. Still there are many more….

Altitude sickness: Altitude sickness is a hazard, including on the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest Base Camp treks and more.. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with signs and symptoms before you leave and observe your own health during your trek.

Altitude sickness is a life threatening fetal disease. Higher than 2,500m are at a risk of altitude sickness even though who are physically fit. It is important to be aware of these symptoms you may encounter.

Periods of sleeplessness, Occasional loss of appetite, Vivid, wild dreams at around 2,500-3,800m in altitude, Unexpected momentary shortness of breath day and night, Periodic breathing that wakes you occasionally, Blocked nose, Dry cough, Mild headache and Vomiting …

If you are feeling nauseous, dizzy or experience other symptoms please share with your group and Guide for the necessary evacuation.

Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is compulsory for our EBC Trek. Make confident your insurance covers you for your planned activities, including travel and trekking above 3000m if this is included on your itinerary, mountain rescue services and helicopter evacuation costs.