Trip Facts

  • Duration:14 Days
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Max Altitude:5360m Gokyo Ri
  • Min group sizeAny
  • Best TimeFebruary to May and September to December
  • Holiday typeTrekking

About Gokyo lake Trek

Embark on adventurous Gokyo lake Trek 14 Days with us at Adventure White Mountain and explore the beautiful Gokyo village and stunning Gokyo Lakes. Situated on the west side of the Khumbu region, Gokyo Valley is famous for its spectacular beauty and the holy lakes. Gokyo Lakes Trek follows a little less crowded and a little extra-rugged trail. If you are looking for something new in the Everest region, then Gokyo Valley Trek makes a great option. The extensive pastures with yaks grazing, pristine turquoise lakes, fluttering colorful prayer flags, and snow-capped Himalayan mountains create a heavenly view. Gokyo village will welcome you with the panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, and Mt. Lhotse all the way to Mt. Makalu. To enjoy the best views and acclimatize, you will further hike to Gokyo Ri. And between all of these breathtaking views and serene surroundings, you will be spending time with locals, the people of the mountains who are exclusively living their life away from the bustle of modern cities. The monasteries, stupas, and chortens along the way offer a glimpse of the cultural heritage thriving in these remote villages.

The trail ascends towards the Mong La Pass from Namche Bazar onwards and descends along steep downhill trails to the Dudh Koshi river. You will be trekking through lush forests of oak and rhododendron. The trail passes by frozen waterfalls and remote villages to Dole. Further, the Gokyo Lake Trek route leads to Machherma and ascends to Gokyo valley. The trail climbs up the lateral moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier, and you can eventually see crystal clear lakes.
We also organize a tailor-made Gokyo Valley Trek itinerary and private treks. You can extend the Gokyo valley trekking to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar if you wish. Likewise, Everest Three High Passes Trek is another ultimate trekking route in the Khumbu region. Get in touch with our representative anytime for further queries related to the Gokyo Lake trek cost or Gokyo Trek booking.

Why go on Gokyo Lakes Trek with Adventure White Mountain?

Our extensive knowledge about the trail and several years of expertise in the Himalayas makes us a reliable trekking partner. With us, you will get a friend and trekking companion that will keep you safe and sound during the trek. Likewise, our trekking guides are natives from the Himalayan villages, therefore they add the next level of charm and authenticity to the venture. Plus, we make sure all of our adventures are sustainable.
 

Trip Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley
  • Adventurous flight in and out of Lukla that presents aerial views of the Himalayan mountains
  • Ascend through the Sagarmatha National Park, passing by dense forests, waterfalls, streams
  • Cross many thrilling suspension bridges and remote mountain villages
  • Get to see the daily lifestyle of the locals and visit old monasteries
  • Explore beautiful Gokyo village and Gokyo Lakes
  • Hike to Gokyo Ri to witness a glorious sunrise and fantastic views of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Ou
  • Enjoy breath-taking landscape throughout the trek

Itinerary

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We would like to inform our valued clients that the time duration is depending on the trekker and their physical fitness.
B L D mean Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

A representative of Adventure White Mountain will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and will transfer you to the hotel. If you are fresh enough and not tired by journey, you can take short walk over Thamel and enjoy the evening. Overnight in a hotel. 

  • Accommodation Star Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude1345 M

Our tour and trekking plan begins from the second day of your arrival and that is today! You visit Kathmandu—City of Temples—with experienced English speaking guide. Primarily, there are four touring destinations in Kathmandu—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swoyambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) and Bouddhanath stupa. All of these places are UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.

You can experience night life of Kathmandu. There will be pre- trip discussion with your mountain climbing Sherpa guides for well preparation of the trek.

  • Accommodation Star Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time6 Hours
  • Altitude1345 M

After breakfast we drive to Tribhuvan Internation Airport in order to catch flight to Lukla. It is a wonderful and ever remembering beautiful scenic flight of your life. After spend around half an hour on board you land at Lukla.

You get view of some beautiful mountains in Lukla. Now we start trekking towards Phakding. Enjoying rhododendron forests and snow-capped peak we head towards Phakding where we will spend night. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time35 m Flight 4 H Trek
  • Altitude2610 M

Route to Namche Bazzar is really beautiful. We follow the route of Dudh Koshi River. We arrive at Monjo. It is an entrance to Sagarmath National Park. From here we have to walk few more hours and this will bring us at Namche Bazaar.

Namche is largest city of Khumbu Region. People here gather, get socialize and purchase daily needs. Sherpa are the main inhabitants of this area. We will spend night in a hotel here at Namche Bazaar. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time6 Hours
  • Altitude3440 M

We will be enjoying today as a rest day. While on trek rest day is essential. It balances your body temperature with the increasing altitude ands this si known as acclimatization.

Despite being rest day we will be roaming local area of Namche. It is a beautiful city where you get opportunity to acquaint with Sherpa culture and local tradition. People here are friendly. You can visit Sagarmatha National Park. The park inhabits snow leopard, musk deer and it is reported that even Red Panda are sighted here. More than 170 species of birds are found here. We will put off at a hotel in Namche. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time5 Hours
  • Altitude3440 M

After breakfast we start our walking. It is steep climb today. Passing rhododendron forests and many summer settlements (Kharka) we arrive at Tongba. Crossing it (Tongba) and Gyele will introduce you with Dole.

The view of Khumbila and Tawache from here are awe-inspiring. We will spend night at Dole. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time6 Hours
  • Altitude4200 M

After breakfast we start walking and we arrive at Lambara first. Further walk will lead us to Luza. Following uphill climb we arrive here. There are many kharkas that you will see on the way to Machherma. Climbing high above the river will finally bring us at Machherma. Here we will stay overnight. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time5 Hours
  • Altitude4470 M

After some time of walk we arrive at some point and from here you get view of Kantega and Cho Oyu. It is a nice view. We cross Pangka and following descend trail arrive at river bank. A steady climb will bring us at Ngozumpa Glacier. We will walk for few more hours and this will take us to Gokyo. Here we will stay overnight. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time4 Hours
  • Altitude4790 M

We will be enjoying today as a rest day. While on trek rest day is essential. It balances your body temperature with the increasing altitude and this is known as acclimatization.

Despite being rest day we will be roaming local area of Gokyo. Climbing Gokyo Ri/Peak is the best option for today. Entire Gokyo Region appears beautiful from here. The splendid view of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Twache will leave deep impression in you. You can also hike reaching Ngozumpa Lake.

Overnight in Gokyo. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time4 Hours
  • Altitude4790 M

Today, after breakfast, we descend down to Dole. We will trace the same track to get back to Dole where we will spend our night. It is thrill and excitement packed long walk.

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time6 Hours
  • Altitude4200 M

Today, we will gear up towards Namche Bazaar following the same route which led us to Dole from Namche. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time5 Hours
  • Altitude3440 M

Crossing Bhote Koshi River and going through Jorsale we reach Monjo in noon. Descend walk further leads to Dudh Koshi River. By the late noon we arrive at Lukla. Here you can enjoy the night. 

  • Accommodation Tea House
  • MealsB L D
  • Time6 Hours
  • Altitude2840 M

Today we catch flight for Kathmandu from Lukla. It is a beautiful scenic flight of around half an hour. You can enjoy some time in Kathmandu. Roam around Thamel and enjoy the shoping. Today Adventure White Mountain will offer you farewell dinner. 

  • Accommodation Star Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time35 M Flight
  • Altitude1345 M

Here ends your trekking today. A representative of Adventure White Mountain will drop you to the Airport three hours before your arranged flight to help you reach your destination.

  • MealsBreakfast

What's included

Included

  • Costs related to all airport and hotel transfers. Domestic flights and airport departure taxes.
  • Kathmandu sightseeing with an experienced tour guide
  • 10 nights in local lodges/teahouses during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek
  • Experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) 
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (on hire) and trekking map.
  • All permits and necessary paperwork (National park permit, TIMS )
  • First aid kit.

Excluded

  • Visa fee for Nepal (bring accurate USD cash and 2 passport size photographs)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • All conservation area and cultural heritage site entrance fees
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from trekking than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Government Tax 13% on top of given Price 
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
  • Tips for guides and porters

FAQs

Gokyo Lakes Trek is moderately difficult, which means anyone can do this trek under the guidance of a proper trek guide and good physical fitness. 

There are multiple ways to reach Gokyo Lakes. You can fly to Lukla and trek to Gokyo Valley or take a bus ride to Jiri from Kathmandu and trek to Gokyo Lakes. Similarly, there are two routes that take to Gokyo Lakes.

Gokyo Lakes are holy lakes located in the Sagarmatha Zone in north-eastern Nepal in the Khumbu region. The lakes range from 4,700 meters to 5,000 meters.

No, there are no fish in the Gokyo Lakes.

Yes, you can see Everest from Gokyo Ri. Moreover, Gokyo Ri offers one of the best views of Mt. Everest in the Khumbu region, along with three other giant mountains; Lhotse, Makalu & Cho Oyu.
 

Gokyo Peak or also known as Gokyo Ri is 5,357 meters high.

Useful Information

An ideal time for Gokyo Valley Trekking

Spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) is the ideal time of the year to explore Gokyo Valley and its wonders. Even though we all know the weather is unpredictable in the mountains, at least these months have the most stable weather and clear views. The temperature ranges between -5 °C to 15 °C in these two seasons.

Regardless of the season, the mornings and nights are cold. Winter is freezing cold, and the trail gets blocked due to heavy snowfall. And monsoon makes the route slippery and increases the chances of landslides. 

Gokyo Lakes Trek difficulty

The 5 to 6 hours of minimum walking duration during the trek and numerous steep ascends and descends makes the Gokyo Valley Trek overall difficult, especially if you are a new trekker. Not only do you have to deal with the remoteness of the region, but also have to adjust to elevation as you approach Gokyo Valley. 

Previous trekking experience is not needed for the Gokyo Valley trek, but good physical fitness and stamina are necessary. To prepare your body for the trek, you can exercise, hike, or do activities like jogging, cycling, and swimming. Also, consult your doctor once to know about the altitude sickness before the beginning of the trek.

Mode of transportation during the trek

Our team will pick you up and drop you at the airport as per the itinerary. There will be private vehicles during the tour in Kathmandu valley. And a flight in and out of the starting point of the trek is included in the package cost. 

Electricity and Charging Facilities 

Villages along the Gokyo Lakes trek route highly rely on solar power, and you may have to pay a few extra bucks to charge your device. Do carry extra batteries or a solar charger for better value. 

Sim Card and WiFi

You can get a SIM card in Kathmandu with data to use on the trial. Most of the lodges in Namche Bazar and other villages offer WiFi either free or for a few bucks. The network may not be fast and reliable all the time, whether you use WiFi or cellular data. 

Luggage

You will pack all the heavy clothing and equipment for the trek in the duffle bags, which are carried by the porters. You can carry a daypack to have essentials like documents, cash, electronics, snacks, and water with you on the trail. Extra luggage will be left behind in the hotel's locker room for free of cost while trekking.

Child policy

Gokyo Valley Trek is not suitable for underage kids. The terrain is more challenging and remote than the EBC trek. You can get in touch with us to know more in detail about our child policy for Gokyo Trek.

Tipping to crew members

To help you make tipping easy, at the end of the trek, our guide will take care of it. If you like the service provided by the on-field team, then each member of the group can tip ($100 advised, divided among guide and porters) them as a thank you. Likewise, $ 5 tip and $2 tip are suitable for a tour guide and driver respectively.

Personal expenses 

Anything you buy out of cost includes is not covered in the package cost. Shopping and drinks are your responsibility. Likewise, an additional stay in Nepal out of the offered Gokyo Valley Trek itinerary is also not ensured by the company.

Insurance, Rescue, Evacuation

Gokyo Valley Trekking explores a remote and isolated part of the Everest region that lacks suitable health care facilities. So in case of an adverse event, you may have to rely on air evacuation to get immediate medical facilities. And without travel insurance, the process becomes lengthy and daunting. 

Therefore, we highly recommend you to get well-covered travel insurance that has airlift and medical bills. Similarly, our guides are well trained and can handle any emergency.
 

Customer Reviews

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Boaz peer
Boaz peer,Israel- January 25, 2021

Gokyo valley trek

I and my 13 years old son did the Gokyo trek with Dipak. Dipak is very knowledgable, reliable, patient and friendly. He took care of all of the logistics (including a few real-time changes) as well as the guidance, so we could dedicate our attention to the extreme natural experience and physical challenge. I recommend everyone to do this trek with Adventure White Mountain specially with Dipak definitely will be unforgettable trip