Gokyo Lake Trek - 14 Days

Gokyo Lake Trek - 14 Days

Trip At Glance

Trip duration

14 Days

Altitude

5,000 m

Transportation

Flight / Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Lodge / Tea House

Best month

Autumn / spring

Meals

BLD

Group Size

1 - 12 Px

Difficulty

Moderate

Overview And Highlights

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.
 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

 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. 

 

Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1300

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.

Day 3 : Fly from from Kathmandu to Lukla

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2886

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.

Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

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.

Day 5 : Rest at Namche Bazaar

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

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.

Day 6 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4040

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.

Day 7 : Trek from Dole to Machermo

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4410

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.

 

Day 8 : Trek from Machermo to Gokyo

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4750

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

Day 9 : Enjoy rest day at Gokyo and excursion in and around Gokyo valley.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4750

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.

Day 10 : Trek/climb from Gokyo to GokyoRi and then trek back to Machermo

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5483

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.

 

Day 11 : Trek from Machermo to Namche Bazaar

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

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.

Day 12 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2886

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.

Day 13 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 14 : Final Departure

Food
Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

 

What Is Included ?

a) Kathmandu

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
  • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.) 

b) Trekking

  • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
  • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) 
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
  • Trekking equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
  • Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Local government entrance fee 
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Insurance and equipment for the guides and porters
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
     

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

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