Gokyo Lake trek is one of the most adventurous and magnificent treks in Everest region. This Himalayan journey takes you to pristine Gokyo Lakes which is considered the highest freshwater system in the world.
You will follow the famed Everest trekking trail passing through Lukla, Phakding and Namche that are inhabited by culturally rich Sherpa community. Hike up to Gokyo Ri (5483m) on a moraine and glacier covered path and visit Ngozumpa Glacier which is the largest glacier in Nepal.
The trek offers plenty of opportunities to capture spectacular views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Nutpse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.) passing through rhododendron forest. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) that takes approximately five hours. The trail follows the Dudhkoshi River offering you first glimpses of Mt. Everest. Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges. Stay overnight at lodge.
This is a day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3440m.) for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization. You can walk up to Khumjung monastery and catch splendid views of Everest, AmaDablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) at Everest View Hotel for an outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Thamserku and KusumKangaru. Stay overnight at lodge.
Early morning trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4040m.) via Khumjung, takes about six hours. From Namche the route heads up all the way to Khumjung. The trail descends to the pass through PhortseTenga and from there, climbs steeply to Dole, through rhododendron and birch forest festooned with hanging mosses and lichens. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast begin trek from Dole to Machermo (4410m) that takes about 3 hours. From Dole you climb steadily along the side of the valley, where the small and thorny bushes give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. Ahead you can get excellent views of Cho Oyu, Kantega and Thamserku. This is a short trek and you will arrive at Machermo in time for lunch. Stay overnight at lodge.
Early morning trek from Machermo to Gokyo (4750m) which takes about 4 hours. Follow a very scenic path to Pangka and then descend slightly, down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You then climb a steep rocky path inclined into the valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first of the holy lakes. You soon arrive at the second of the lakes, crossing the path which heads across the glacier to Cho La (5420m.). The third lake is known as DudhPokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo. Stay overnight at lodge
Gokyo is situated by the side of Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal. This day you can make a side trip to Fifth Lake via Forth Lake. Or you can trek from Gokyo to GokyoRi. GokyoRi looms above the village on the northern edge of the lake. As you climb, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into sight and the view from the summit of GokyoRi itself, is one of the finest to be had in the Everest region - some say it is even better than that from Kala Patthar. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast trek/climb from Gokyo to GokyoRi (5483m) and then trek back to Machermo (4150m.) via. Gokyo village takes about four and half hours. GokyoRi looms above the village on the northern edge of the lake and you leave camp just after first light, following a steep path up the hillside. As you climb, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into sight and the view from the summit of GokyoRi itself. After lunch it is a short walk to the village of Machermo. Stay overnight in lodge.
Early morning trek from Machermo (4150m.) to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about five hours. The trail gently descends to Dole and then starts descending steeply to Phortse Tenga (3650m.) passing through rhododendron forests. Then, the path immediately ascends steeply to Mongla Danda (4000m.) and gently descends up to Kyanjoma (3500m.) following small up and down trail. Stay overnight in lodge.
After breakfast trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. Follow the Dudhkoshi River crossing it at several points. Stay overnight at lodge.
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking