Overview
Gokyo Lake is not a single lake but a collection of 6 crystal-clear lakes that are situated between the heights of 4700 meters to 5000 meters. There are six clearest lakes comprising the Gokyo Lake. These include are Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari), Thonak Cho, Ngojumba Cho, Tanjung Cho, Longbanga Cho, and Gyazumpa Cho. These lakes have high hydrological value as they are permanent sources of fresh water. Gokyo lakes mostly feed on the waters from glaciers nearby such as the Ngozumpa glacier, the longest Khumbu glacier.
Among these lakes, Gokyo Cho is arguably the most significant one. Not merely a heavenly destination for trekkers, it also has considerable religious significance among Hindus and Buddhists as well. On the occasion of Janai Purnima, Hindus take a holy bath in the crystal clear waters of the lake. Also, the place is worshipped and revered as the residing place of Naag Devata (Snake God). Moreover, there is also a temple of Lord Vishnu and Shiva near the lake. Religious traditions also stop anyone from harming the wildlife that exists here.
Itinerary
Flight Hours 40 minutes
Highest Altitude 2860m
Trek Duration 3 hours
We take an early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. We fly across some lush mountain views and verdant hills. After the 40-minute flight, we will finally reach Lukla airport. Our trek begins from here. We only walk for about 3 hours to Phakding
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 3440m
Trek Duration 6-7 hours
We will hike to the commercial site of Khumbu, which is Namche Bazaar. We mostly walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River and walk along rhododendron forest. Moreover, we walk across several suspension bridges. After 6 to 7 hours of walk, we reach Namche Bazaar.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 3440 m
We will spend the fourth day acclimatizing. However, we will not sit still as we will hike to the Syangboche Airport and Everest Hotel. Syangboche Airport is the highest airport in the world. On the other hand, Everest Hotel offers some splendid views of mountains like Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, etc. We will also visit a museum and a photo gallery.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 4200m
Trek Duration 3 hours
After leaving Namche, we follow the Dudh Koshi further ascend on a trail filled with prayer flags. We pass through small monasteries and Sherpa villages.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 3870m
Trek Duration 4 hours
We hike along a narrow path with a continuous view of snow-clad peaks like Cho Oyu, Toboche, Cholatse, and Everest, among others. After ascending from the valley and passing through human settlements at Kele and Luza, we finally reach Machhermo.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 4800m
Trek Duration 4 hours
We will reach our ultimate destination today, which is the Gokyo Valley. We ascend further along the banks of Dudh Koshi and pass through monasteries and chortens along the way. We then arrive at the first Gokyo Lake. After hiking along the moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier, we arrive at the second lake. After walking further, we finally reach the third lake. There is an ancient Sherpa settlement of Gokyo near the lake where we will spend the night.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 5483m
We will spend this day entirely near Gokyo. We can stroll around and explore the village. However, a better alternative will be to hike up to Gokyo Ri from where we can witness some mind-blowing vistas of Everest and Cho Oyu. In that case, we will trek back to Gokyo village for the night.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Highest Altitude 4800m
Trek Duration 7 hours
We now start our way back. We trace back our steps through the Gokyo Lakes and pass through the settlements in Phanga, Luza, Machhermo, and Kele to finally arrive in Dhole.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Trek Duration 7 hours
We head back to the vibrant village of Namche Bazaar. We pass through Phortse to join the Everest Base Camp trail. Walking further, we then reach Namche Bazaar in about 4 hours.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Trek Duration 7 hours
We trace our steps from Namche to Lukla, passing through the same rhododendron forests and Sherpa villages. As the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu only takes place in the morning, we spend the night in Lukla.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Flight Hours 40 minutes
We board the plane early in the morning, which will bring us back to Kathmandu. However, we will enjoy the flight back as we look over the mountains and feel satisfied for completing the trek. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will head to your hotel. Additionally, you can explore different sites of Kathmandu valley during the day.
Overnight stay in a Lodge
Included Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- All permits such as Sagarmatha National Park Permit & Khumbu Municipality Permit.
- Round trip flight Kathmandu / Manthali – Lukla, & Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes.
- Jeep transportation from Kathmandu to Manthali.
- Tea House accommodation during the trekking in Everest region.
- We provide 3 meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and Tea / Coffee twice daily. Please note that each meal is served as a single serving.
- Trekking gear duffel bag for your trekking stuff.
- Medical Kit Bag with Oximeter on the trek.
- Mountain trained English speaking professional guide.
- Staff insurance, well-paid salary, equipment, food & Hotel.
- Worst case, the arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service, if needed ( paid by your Travel Insurance ).
- Achievement certificate after the completion of the trek.
- Water bottle to store hot water overnight.
- Government taxes and office service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Porters to carry bags up to 25 kg combined ( 2 Trekkers : 1 Porter recommended )
- Travel & Trekking insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue.
- International airfare and Nepal visa entry fee.
- Beverages Inc. Rum, Beer, Scotch, etc & Drinks like Hot water, Mineral water, Fanta, Cola etc.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Personal trekking types of equipment.
- WiFi internet a hot shower during the trek.
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff
- Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control like landscape, bad weather conditions, case of itinerary modification with a view to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability strike, moment, etc.
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
- Gokyo Lake Trek Trip Information
- Guided Gokyo Lake Trek Package Information
- You will be arriving at Tribhuvan international airport in Kathmandu where our company’s representative will receive you. We can arrange hotels for your stay at Kathmandu although our trek package does not cover hotel expenses before we depart for the trek.
- Our trekking journey will start with a flight to Lukla the next day which will take approximately 40 minutes.
- Accommodation details
- Gokyo Lake trek is an 11days trek with 10 nights in lodge-to-lodge accommodation. We select the best available services for your stay.
- For solo trekkers, a single private room with an attached bathroom is easily available throughout the journey. You will get standard rooms at Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, and Phortse.
- Meals
- As you climb higher the choices of food will get short. But you will get nutritious food as the trek demands. Basic meals for lunch and dinner that we get around the trekking regions are national foods such as Daal, Bhaat, Tarkari, pickles, and curry. For breakfast, you can find bread, fruits, local porridge, sandwiches, noodles, and soft drinks.
- We do not recommend meat items because of quality concerns in higher regions. It is best you take fresh vegetables, fruits, hot liquids, green tea, lemon tea, and garlic soup that assists you in your trekking journey.
- Mineral water bottles are available in all lodges, you can also fill your water bottle with boiled water which you have to pay extra for.
- Electricity for mobile and camera, internet for communication is available throughout the trek in all lodges but comes with an extra service charge.
- Trip Difficulty and Best Season to Trek
- The Gokyo Lake trek is a moderate trek. Those who can hike for 4 to 6 hours a day with an 8-12 kilogram bag pack can complete the trek easily. In case of any medical conditions such as respiratory, or heart it is best that you consult with your doctor before you decide to go on a trek.
- Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the two most popular trekking seasons in Nepal as they have moderate climates with warm days and chilly mornings and evenings.
- During the winters, the Gokyo lake trek is challenging due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall.
- Travel Insurance Policy
- This trip comes with high-altitude trekking risks such as potential altitude sickness. Hence, travel insurance is compulsory.
- All trekkers must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy to North Nepal Trek. The policy must cover medical and emergency repartition above 3000 meters- including helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses.
- Permit Requirements for the Gokyo Lake trek
- As the trekking destination is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, it requires a permit from the Nepal government for tourists. You need to have a TIMS card and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) which you can receive at the Tourism Information Center in Pokhara. For issuing the permit, you need to bring the following documents:
- Passport
- Insurance
- 2 photographs (pp-size)
