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Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek-14 Days

Gokyo Lake

Everest and Nuptse

View of Lhotse on the way to Dingboche

Gokyo Lake

Thamserku Peak

Trip Introduction

With its enticing side glens, a string of turquoise lakes, Nepal biggest glacier and an arc of snow mountains, the Gokyo valley is the most attractive in the Khumbu Region. Our Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is an alternative to classical treks in Khumbu that has been specially designed for travelers who are eager to experience the magnificence of the Everest range, while avoiding 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 Kalapattar though from a slightly greater distance.

The trail of this trek follows the Everest Base camp route up to Sanasa, and then the follows Dudh Koshi River to its source, Ngozumpa Glacier. After a brief sightseeing in Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where we will proceed to Phakding. The next and more scenic day will be spent trekking up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft). The subsequent days we will pass through Phortse Village and Machhermo where the mountains are more spectacular. Passing through these villages we also get a chance to have a look at the lifestyles of high altitude dwellers. We reach Gokyo enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Ngozumba Glacier, the largest of its kind in the Nepal Himalayas. The small herding settlement of Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) lies on the banks of the third lake in a series of small turquoise mountain lakes and on the ridge above Gokyo, the four peaks above 8,000m (26,246ft) of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu expose themselves. If that is not enough have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (7,922m/25,991ft), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5,420m (17,782ft)-high pass into Khumbu and a hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft). The descent is made through Dole to Lukla to resume a fly back to Kathmandu.

Route Map

Route maps are just representation of the trekking routes. This does not represent the exact geographical conditions.Click here for Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek route map

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA), you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a ...read more »»

Trip Cost Includes

All airport/hotel transfers
Three nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Shanker or similar standard) with breakfast
Welcome and farewell dinner
All accommodation and meals during the trek
A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
Domestic flights and airport departure taxes
An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
A comprehensive medical kit
All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )

Trip Cost Does Not Include

Nepal Visa fee (bring small denomination USD cash and two passport photographs)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Extra night accommodation/s in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case you return early from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
ravel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Tips for guides and porters

The Trekking Group

For the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek, there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers:1 porter) This arrangement ensures that should any body in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek for group of any size, but generally include a maximum of twelve people in a group as we have found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.

Health & Experience Required

Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is designed for those do not want to walk hard enough but due to the trail being uphill and downhills in high altitude, the ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodations for Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service ...read more »»

Meals

During your Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek, you can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Our Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek itinerary is planned with high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

The most significant thing that makes your Gokyo Lakes and Golyo Ri Trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek leader and the crew members with ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led ...read more »»

Equipments & Packing List

While packing for “Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek” certain gears are essential to be considered.
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Best Season

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (mid Sept to early Dec) are the best seasons for the Gokyo Lakes Explore Trek. The weather during the day is sunny and warm with outstanding views but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing in higher elevations. Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) is also good for Gokyo Lake Explore Trek, only issue is cold (obviously). Trekking in summer/monsoon(June, July) will be affected by rain but summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist. Although normally the Gokyo lakes trek route is less crowded than the classical routes, it is more crowded during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather best of nature.

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 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684

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