The trek to Gokyo offers an alternative to traditional treks headed towards the Everest Base Camp. This package has been specially designed for travelers who are eager to experience the magnificence of the Everest range, without wanting too much mental and physical stress. The view from Gokyo is exceptionally beautiful and offers more of the legendary mountain than from the views from Kala Pattar though from a slightly greater distance.
The trek begins with a short flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where you will proceed to Phakding on the day of arrival for an overnight stay. The next and more scenic day will be spent trekking up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), a ...read more »»
Gokyo Lake Explorer - Photo By : HGT
Day to Day Itinerary for Gokyo Lake Explore Trek
Day 01 Katmandu
Upon your arrival in Katmandu, Himalayan Glacier will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in Katmandu (1,000m/3,280ft). read more »»
Visa fees/ International airfare to & from home city/
Excess baggage charges
Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu.
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra ...read more »»
Accommodations
Accommodations are included in the trip cost and HG Trekking has chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. There ...read more »»
Meals
All Meals on full board basis will be provided during the spent on trek. Three meals a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menus but the meals in this ...read more »»
Equipments & Packing List
While packing for “
Gokyo Lake Explore Trek”certain gears are essential to be considered.
Please Click here for the comprehensive packing list for this trip.
Acclimatization
Our Gokyo Lake Explore Trek and its itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) for those who wants comfortable holidays adventure in ...read more »»
Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements
Himalayan Glacier only employs and train Nepalese leaders and local staff. By employing and training local people they put something back into their communities. HGT currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your Gokyo Lake Explore Trek leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.
The Gokyo Lake Explore Trek usually planned for those do not want to walk hard enough and therefore this trek itinerary is a mild walking opportunity and hence consider as a ...read more »»
Pre Trip Meeting
Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced ...read more »»
Best Season
Autumn (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) & Spring (Feb, March, April & May) are the best seasons for Trekking to Gokyo Lake and Jan is consider as a good trekking month. The weather is sunny and warm, although the nights are cold and temperatures can fall to freezing. Weather can change rapidly and be unpredictable. Please note that when climbing to Gokyo Ri, you will be moving from warmer climates at low levels to conditions of well below freezing. Be prepared for all eventualities! June, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility because of raining.
Departure Dates & Price
Additional Information
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Nepal telephone: 00977-98510-55684
