Gokyo Lake Trek

Trek Type: Lodge Trek
Duration: 13-17
Max. Elevation: 5480m at Gokyo Ri
Trek Rating: Moderate/strenuous

Everest base camp trek is more famous, but if it is the mountains and alpine scenery that counts, Gokyo  trek is even better. Our destination is the serene lake of Gokyo located at 4750m   and the near by  Gokyo Ri at 5350 m   for the finest  view of Everest and  other mountains of the region .

45 minutes spectacular flight takes us to the Lukla air strip, the gate way to Everest.Upto Namche we walk the same route as Everest base camp along the Valley of Dudh Koshi River. After acclimatization In Namche we keep on ascending passing through interesting Sherpa villages and beautiful landscape. On the eighth day we reach the pristine lake Gokyo with tremendously beautiful scenery. Next Morning we climb Gokyo Ri for spectacular view of Everest , Choyu , Lhotse and Makalu and the big Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest in Nepal.

We use the tea house lodges for our food and accommodation during the trek. All your belongings are carried by our porters and yaks. You just carry your day pack containing the items necessary in the trail.
Alternatively, from Gokyo we can cross the Renjola pass which avoids tracing back same route and we descend via Thame village  to Lukla.With renjola pass included , perhaps it is the best trek of Everest region.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01  Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02  Trek Preparation day in Kathmandu
Day 03  Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m)
Day 04  Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)
Day 05  Acclimatization day at Namche
Day 06  Trek to Phortse Thanga (3600m)
Day 07 Phortse Thanga to Dole (4040m)
Day 08  Dole to Machhermo (4410m)
Day 09  Trek to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 10  Trek to Gokyo Ri (5480m) and back to Gokyo
Day 11  Trek to Dole (4040m)
Day 12  Trek to Khumjung (3780m)
Day 13  Trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 14  Trek to Lukla (2840m)
Day 15  Fly to Kathmandu /Hotel
Day 16  Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 17  Fly home

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