Gokyo Lake Trek

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Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Strenuous
Maximum Altitude
5357 Meter
Group Size
Min 2 Person
Activities
Trekking
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
Mar-Jan, Sep-Nov

The Gokyo Lake Trek starts with a flight to Lukla, following the Everest Base Camp route to Namche Bazaar, then diverges to Gokyo Valley. It features stunning views of Gokyo Ri, Ngozumpa Glacier, and turquoise lakes, with optional extensions like Cho La and Renjo La passes for a more adventurous experience.

Gokyo Lake Trek Overview

The Gokyo Lake Trek begins from Lukla after taking an exciting mountain flight to Lukla. We will follow the classic Everest Base Camp Route from Lukla via the beautiful Sherpa villages of Phakding, Monju, and Namche Bazaar. From Namche, we still follow the main trail until Sanasa, and the trail to Gokyo Valley follows the Dudh Koshi River to its source, Ngozumpa Glacier, towards the beautiful hamlet of Gokyo Valley with lakes. Ngojumpa is the longest glacier in Nepal's Himalaya; you will have an amazing view of it from Gokyo Ri, also known as Gokyo Trekking Peak.

Gokyo Ri is a trekking peak in the Khumbu region situated above Gokyo Valley on the west side of the Ngozumpa glacier. Normally it takes about 2 hours to hike up from Gokyo Lake, depending on your fitness and stamina. From Gokyo Ri, it is possible to see four 8,000-meter peaks: Mt. Everest (8848 m), Makalu (8463 m), Lhotse (8516 m), and Cho Oyo (8201 m), with many other small snow-capped peaks. We will have a chance to see and enjoy turquoise, enticing blue high-altitude lakes around Gokyo Valley in the area, which is considered to be holy.

The Gokyo Lake Trek, also known as Gokyo Valley or Gokyo Ri Trek, is a fairly popular trekking trail. The route itself ends at Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lake Fifth, and trekkers typically turn around at this point and retrace their steps back to the trailhead. There are two alternative trekking routes that begin near the southern tip of Ngozumpa Glacier. This alternative route leads east over the Cho La, a pass at 5,420 m (17,782 ft), to meet with the main Everest Base Camp trek route. Many people combine the Gokyo Lake trek with Everest Base Camp

There are many optional excursions to extend the exploration and high-altitude walking; you could add the days by including the crossing of Renjo La Pass, a 5417 m (17,782 ft) high pass that goes to Thame Village and then Namche Bazaar, and trekking through Chola Pass (5420 m) on the east links you to the Everest Base Camp Trek route.

Key Attractions of the Gokyo Lake Trek: 

  • Terrifically excellent Mountain View from Gokyo Ri (5357 m) 
  • Four of eight eight-thousanders, including Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8510 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), and Cho Yu (8153 m).
  • Pumori, Amadablam, and several other peaks.
  • Unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset from the top.
  • Turquoise Mountain Gokyo Lakes, Peaceful tranquil Gokyo Valley with Nepal's longest glacier view of Ngojumpa.  
Itinerary
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Early morning drive 132 km drive to Manthali followed by a flight to Lukla and trek 3 hours to Phakding; a mountain mountain town nestled beside Dush Koshi River. 

Hiking distance: 3 to 4 hours (Approximately 6 kilometers / 3.7 miles)

Hiking distance: 6 to 7 hours (Approximately 12 kilometers / 7.5 miles) 

Rest day at Namche to re-energize your body and get acclimatized. 

Hiking distance: 4 to 5 hours (Approximately 9 kilometers / 5.2 miles) 

Hiking distance: 5 to 6 hours (Approximately 7 kilometers / 4.3 miles) 

Hiking distance: 5 to 6 hours (Approximately 8 kilometres / 5 miles) 

Hiking distance: about 6 hours (Approximately 9 kilometers / 5.2 miles) 

Hiking distance: 6 hours (Approximately 14 kilometers / 8.69 miles) 

Hiking distance: 7 to 8 hours (Approximately 13.5 kilometers / 8.4 miles) 

Morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap, drive back to Kathmandu. 

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Cost Details
Includes
  • One registered experienced friendly and helpful local Sherpa guide. 
  • One shared porter between two trekkers. 
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners during the trekking.
  • Lodge accommodation during the trek is shared.
  • Lukla round-trip flight tickets from Manthali and airport taxes.
  • Kathmandu - Manthali by car/van and local bus transfer to Kathmandu after trek
  • Round-flight ticket for your guide.
  • All necessary trekking permits for Gokyo Lake Trekking in Everest. 
  • Documentation charge and all government taxes.
  • Guide and porter hiring fees and all their expenses.
  • Insurance and trekking gear for guide and porter.
Excludes
  • Transfers, accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
  • Guided tour and monument entrance fee in Kathmandu.
  • Bar and beverage drinks such as coke, mineral water, beer, wine, etc.
  • Hot showers, phone calls, internet, laundry, etc.
  • Personal travel insurance and trekking gear.
  • Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
  • Tips for guide and porter.
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Essential Information

Chances flight delay

Nepal trek to Everest Base Camp itinerary can be custom-made as per your requirements. The trip cost will be according to Deluxe, Standard, Budget, and group size, so please kindly provide us your details for a customized tour package. For your information, Lukla flights are notorious for being delayed to and from Kathmandu by a few hours or canceled for a day, or more rarely, it may happen even in the peak trekking season, as you know how climate change is effecting our world. So, please allow a couple of spare nights in Kathmandu following your trek if possible. 

Possible hazards

While trekking with Wilderness Excursion, your safety is paramount. While we strive to follow the planned itinerary, traveling in remote mountain areas requires flexibility. Your leader may adjust or cancel portions of the trip due to safety concerns, weather, natural disasters, or group health. We will always prioritize your well-being and make every effort to minimize disruptions and make the trip memorable in the fullest.

Gokyo Lake Trek FAQs

The Gokyo lake trek is medium hard in term of difficulty. A good shape and stamina to endure for 5 to 7 hours walk is essential for the Gokyo Lake trek except the acclimation days at Namche. The rugged trails, steep terrains, and trek in high altitude prove to be more burdensome but hard effort is paid off with really a great view and amazing adventure.

Our standard itinerary is 10 days including fly in and fly out of Lukla. And the walking distance from Lukla to Gokyo Lake is 45 KM. The journey starts from Kathmandu by driving to Manthali followed a scenic mountain flight to Lukla; from the we commence the walk. This Gokyo Lake Trek and its Peak is an exceptional alternative to the typical trekking camps of Everest Base Camp.

What Our Clients are Saying?
based on 2 reviews
Excellent team!

Super excellent trip and amzing experience! Our guide – Yek and porter were friendly and helping with several years working experience. Both of them provided great support to guarantee that all of us reach the Gokyo Peak to enjoy the...

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Linda young- New Zealand
October 21, 2018
Superb Gokyo Lake Trek

The words are not enough to say how much we liked the Gokyo Lakes trek. Nor can they express our thanks and appreciation to you as well as all at Wilderness Excursion for the excellent organization of this truly memorable...

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Andrew Hill- United Kingdom
November 15, 2017
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