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Gokyo Lakes Trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
15 Days

Maximum altitude
5357m/17571ft

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Moderate/Difficult

Best Season
September, October, November, December, February, March, April

Accomodation
Excluded

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Lukla

Trek Highlights

Exciting mountain flight Kathmandu / Lukla.

Namche Bazaar gateway of Mt. Everest

Sherpa culture and lifestyle in Khumjung

Tranquil Gokyo lake

Climbing Gokyo- Ri (5483m/17984ft)

Great view of Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu, Mt Cho Oyu, and other mountains from Gokyo Ri

Excursion to the fifth lake

Ngozumpa Glacier is the world’s biggest glacier.

Trek Overview

Gokyo Lakes trek gives an alternative to the traditional Everest base camp trekking. The trek starts from Lukla after half an hour mountain flight from Kathmandu following up the Dudh Koshi River towards Namche, the gateway of the Khumbu region. After Namche, you branch off from the main busy trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga, Dole, and Machhermo. The Machhermo village is situated at 4465 m/14645 ft. And the village is partially sheltered from the wind by steep hillside spurs to north and south and with a tremendous view of the rocky amphitheater that blocks the glen to the west. The lodge is basic but enough comfortable. Also the community building porters shelter and a health post in the village

Gokyo Lakes trek from Machhermo the view is dramatically landscape changing to broad pastures, narrow clefts with steeply climbing trails an icy stream to cross stony wastes and the banks of turns and a first lake of the trail continues to way up to stone steps to the third Lake to Dudh Pokhari turquoise in color and reflecting the white face of Cho Oyu (8153 m/26741 ft) seen ahead and finally reach your ultimate destination Gokyo Lake(4750m/15580 ft) where a few tea houses are available for overnight.

Gokyo Lakes trek highlights are to climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17571 ft). From the summit can observe great Himalayan views of  Mt.Everest (8848m/29029ft) and three other 8000-meter peaks (Mt. Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu). From here you can also see the largest glacier in Nepal named Ngozumpa. Apart from them, the view of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang (7922m/25984ft) is one of the most dramatic panoramas of Gokyo Lake Trekking. From Gokyo Lake, there are many options for high-altitude walking including the crossing ofCho La pass and Rengo La pass however you will not cross those passes. Rather you return back to Namche and Lukla via the same previous route. This Gokyo Lake trekking is indeed less crowded than theEverest Base Camp trek.

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Outline Itinerary

1:

Arrival in Kathmandu

2:

Fly to Lukla. Trek to Phakding

3:

Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar

4:

Rest in Namche/Opt day hiking

5:

Namche Bazaar to Phortse Village

6:

Phortse Village to Dole (4200m)

7:

Trek Dole to Machhermo

8:

Trek Machhermo to Gokyo Lake

9:

Climb to Gokyo-Ri, back to Gokyo

10:

Gokyo to Dole

11:

Trek Dole to Namche Bazaar

12:

Trek Namche Bazaar to Phakding

13:

Trek Phakding to Lukla

14:

Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

15:

Final Departure

Prices For Trek

Silver price:

US$ 925 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Gold price:

Gold Price - US$ 1275 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Accomodation
1 Travelers
SilverUS$ 925
GoldUS$ 1275
  • Airport  to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
  • Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast Hotel Marshyangdi or Samsara Resort or Hotel Harati
  • One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
  • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
  • All necessary paper works and national park entry permits
  • TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
  • All additional government tax
  • Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
  • International air fare
  • Travelers insurance
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
  • Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
  • All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
  • Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
  • Tips to guide and porter
  • All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
  • Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Trek Map

Trek Video

Detailed Itinerary

After arrival at Kathmandu International airport, meet our officer. He will assist you to transfer your hotel through private vehicle service. Check-in to the Kathmandu hotel. Take some rest. Orientation program. Preparation. Leisure time. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu hotel
Orientation program
Breakfast only
Kathmandu

Breakfast in Kathmandu hotel. Transfer to the domestic airport by private vehicle. Fly to Lukla airport approximately 45 minutes of adventurous flight. Have some warm tea/coffee in Lukla and start your trek. Only 3 hrs of walking to Phakding. Lunch en-route to Thadokoshi. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Phakding.

Mountain Lodge
Flight(45min) Trek(3hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Lukla, Phakding

After breakfast, leave Phakding and head for the Namche Bazaar. Reach Monjo and enter the Sagarmatha National Park, one of the UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites of Nepal. Lunch en-route to Jorsale(2740m/8987ft) and stop your trek at Namche Bazaar, the gateway of Mount Everest. Overnight at the mountain lodge.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking(6hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Namche Bazaar(3,440M)

Today is the extra day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize your body. Walk around the Namche where you can find many amenities like bank, internet, bakery and shopping. Or, you can do optional day hiking to Syangboche where you can see the Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and more. O/N at the mountain lodge in Namche Bazaar

Mountain Lodge
Rest Day
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Namche Bazaar

Today your trekking continues ahead to the Phortse village (3,840m). This is a farming village and shows the real image of Sherpa culture. Lunch en-route to Sanasa (3,600m). Climb the hard steep to Mong-la Danda (3,973m) which has the amazing view of Ama Dablam and other peaks along with Dudh Koshi valley. O/N at Phortse.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (6hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Phortse (3840m)

Take breakfast at Phortse and start for the trek. The trail climbs away from the Phortse Tenga passing through the Rhododendron and pine forest. Lunch en-route. Stop your trek at the small village called Dole, which lies in the Dudh Koshi river valley. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Dole.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Dole (4200m)

After breakfast, pack your backpack and start for the trek. Today you will do easy trekking to Machhermo (4470m) with a better view. Lunch en-route. After 4 hours of trekking, you will reach Machhermo. This is a pasture village for Sherpa, and also trekking stop. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Machhermo.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (4hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Machhermo (4470m)

Today you will reach the Gokyo Lakes (4,790m), which is the major highlight/destination of this trekking. Gokyo lakes are one of the highest freshwaters lakes in the world. Trek to the steep trail of Ngozumpa glacier (longest glacier of Himalaya) and reach Dudh Koshi also Known as Gokyo Cho. Overnight at the mountain lodge.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (5hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Gokyo Lake (4,790m)

Early morning, climb 3 hours to the Gokyo-Ri (5,357m) for the amazing view of Gokyo valley, Ngozumpa glacier and Panoramic view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m). Return back to Gokyo and explore the Gokyo lakes; Dudh Koshi is the main lake. O/N at the mountain lodge.

Mountain Lodge
Climbing (3hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Gokyo Ri (5,357m)

From today, you will trek back the same route until you end down the Lukla airport. Now is all about downhill trails and has separate taste, yet exciting journey. Lunch en-route on the teahouse. You will walk nearly 8 hrs and stop at the Dole for your overnight at the mountain lodge.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (8hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Dole (4,200)

Today you will leave the Sagarmatha National Park behind, but the memories come along with you. Take breakfast, start for the trek to Phakding which takes six hours of downhill walk. Lunch en-route and reach Phakding. Enjoy the evening walk in the village. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Phakding

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (5hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Phakding

Today you will leave the Sagarmatha National Park behind, but the memories come along with you. Take breakfast, start for the trek to Phakding which takes six hours of downhill walk. Lunch en-route and reach Phakding. Enjoy the evening walk in the village. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Phakding

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (5hrs)
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Phakding

Today your trekking ends as your reach Lukla airport. After breakfast, trek 3 hours to reach Lukla. Lunch en-route. Evening stroll around the Lukla village for the last time. Enjoy the last day in Khumbu valley. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Lukla.

Mountain Lodge
Trekking (3hrs)
Breakfast only
Lukla

You should pack up early in the morning. Then have a breakfast and hike down to Lukla airstrip. Take a flight to Kathmandu. The rest of your day is free in Kathmandu. In evening you can stroll around Thamel, the major tourist destination of Kathmandu. You can do some last minute shopping for souvenirs for your family and relatives. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Kathmandu hotel
Flight (45hrs)
Breakfast
Kathmandu (1400m)

Today is your the last day in Nepal. Our officer will come to meet you at your hotel to escort you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home. You will leave the hotel before 3 hours prior to your flight time. Reach airport via private vehicle and depart onwards to your journey.

Departure
Breakfast only

Extend Your Trip

Trek FAQs

All foreign nationals, except Indian citizens, need visas to enter Nepal. You get Nepalese visa from Nepalese Embassy or consulate in your home country.

Yes, you can obtain your entry visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival.

You need a valid passport, two passport size photos and the visa fee.

Visa Valid for Fee 15 days US$ 25 30 days US$ 40 90 days US$ 100

Yes. You can book a trekking. For trek booking confirmation you can send scanning copy of your old passport. After issuing your new passport we will request you to send scanning copy of your new passport for air ticket reservation.

You are met just outside the arrival lounge of the Kathmandu International airport by our officer.

Our officer can be identified easily. They are standing with your name play card. After meeting you are taken to our private vehicle then transfer to the hotel. He also helps you in the hotel check in formalities.

According to airport rule as the visitors can meet our officer only outside the arrival lounge, you have to carry your luggage in the trolleys through the custom lobby up to the exit point on your own. After meeting our officer you can hand over it to him. He takes care of your luggage till your check in at the hotel.

You don’t need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don’t need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

Almost in all popular trekking trails in Nepal (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang), local villagers have built tea-house lodges. In tea house trek you stay at those mountain lodges and have breakfast, lunch and dinner in their restaurant. Normally the tea houses are more like hotels with hot showers, continental and Nepali food and comfortable private rooms (twin sharing). If you stay in local hotels, you will also get an opportunity to interact with local hoteliers and their family members and get information about their lifestyle and culture.

Toilets are usually Asian squat style and vary in how clean they are. Normally toilets are outside the lodge but now some lodges have attached or indoor toilets. Now it is improvement sanitary conditions on the tea houses although conditions are still not always perfect. Because cold the water is frozen in winter. Nearby has water tank or drum of the water with jug for toilet water. The rubbish bin in the toilet is kept for your used toilet paper.

If you’re doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can’t fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

In a camping trek you will sleep in our tents. The tents are roomy. The sleeping pads/ mattresses are comfortable. All food are prepared and served by our camping crew. Food you get is hygienic and fresh.

You should bring your personal wear like walking boots and sand shoes, sandal, a water-and wind-proof jacket, woolen shirts, T-shirts, a thick pullover, shorts/skirts and trousers/track suits. Thermal underwear is necessary for high altitudes and cottons are best for lower and warmer altitudes. Also don’t forget a water bottle, sleeping bag, gloves, walking stick, knife and sewing kit, torch light with spare batteries, extra boot laces, sun glasses, sun cream, rain coat and personal medical supplies. Bring a duffel bag to put your clothing and equipments in. We provide you porter to carry your kit bag.

We will recommend you walking boots which is support to the ankle which reduces the risk of injury especially high mountains. It is important that your boots are comfortable and well worn-in and not brand new. Many people prefer to trek in tennis shoes but extra care should be taken. We do not recommend trekking in sandals or using new boots or hiring boots prior to the trek.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

The best time for trekking in Nepal is from mid September to early December and from March to April. Beside them in other months also you can do trekking in Nepal but in selected regions. In January and February the climate is colder. So, at that time high altitude trekking is not recommendable. For January and February, we suggest Langtang trekking, Ghorepani trekking, Jomsom Muktinath trekking. Likewise June July August is the rainy season in Nepal. During this time here occurs heavy rain fall. Mountain views are not clear. For this period we recommend Upper Mustang, Dolpo trekking. These are rain shadow areas where rain falls very little. June July August is also the best time for Tibet/ Lhasa Tour, Mt. Kailash Tour.

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I am solo and budget travelers looking for Himalayas trekking but I know it is not easy for me to find trekking company in Nepal. After internet research I found Himalayan Smile treks reliable and responsible trek organizer in Himalayas. The Himalayan Smile team was extremely polite in their responses and answered all my questions and concerns After few emails I had finalized my trip. The Himalayan smile treks guide Promod was very friendly and has a helpful attitude. He was help us efficiently with friendly manner. He was responsible and patently listened our questions and answer with smile. My trek to Everest Gokyo Ri was so lovely Himalayan Smile and Pramod, our Outstanding guide, made the trip enjoyable and easy. We didn’t need to worry about a thing and the communication with Himalayan Smile before the trip was great. I would highly recommend them for any and all future treks!

Ribbon

0/5 Sweden

I and my wife seeking travel to the Himalaya peace and solitude in addition to wanting to be close to nature. The Himalayan Smile treks team recommend Gokyo lake trek. It is less people hiking compare to the Everest base camp. The trek cost is very reliable and the service is excellent. We found the value of money. The Guide Dawa Sherpa very knowledgeable and porter Nima was superman. They had great positive energy every single day and were a joy to be around We had enjoy our trekking every day with spectacular mountain view of Khumbi valley. To climb Gokyo- Ri was very tough for us but we made our goal. The view from Gokyo ri is incredible. We would highly recommend this trip for anyone up for an adventure. If you go to the Himalayas you must do it with Himalayan Smile Treks !

Nylon

0/5 Malaysia

My husband and I Plan to go high Himalaya trekking and we found Himalayan Smile Treks through the internet. We had contact Mr. KP to planning to trip to Everest region. He had concern about high altitude sickness in high Himalaya , this is our first time trek in Himalayas so that he recommended us Gokyo Lake trek. He was extremely polite in their responses and answered all my questions and concerns. His team was professionalism and amazing services are beyond what I can possibly express in this review. Our trekking guide Dhrama and porter Lakpa they were absolutely fantastic. He was friendly, approachable, and very knowledgeable. We felt like we could’ve trusted them with our lives on the mountain. We had enjoy our trekking every day walking , after every couple hour we had cup of hot milk tea which is help us forget all our leg pains and after few minutes rest we had started walk with fresh mind and leg. If you planing to see the magnificence of the Himalayas then I would highly recommend Himalayan Smile Treks. Got five star service !!!

Dria J.,

0/5 Singapore

Himalaya Smile Treks is willing to customize your trip according to your liking, at a reasonable price with no hidden cost. Apart from that, the standard itinerary has no planned sightseeing around Kathmandu prior to the start of the treks. And that was what attracted me to Himalaya Smile Treks. I want to reach Nepal and then start the trek the following day. If you want to enjoy Kathmandu sightseeing, you can do that after your trek is over, like I did. KP Subedi provided great service and hospitality. My guide, Pramod, is a hilarious dude with vast knowledge of everything Nepal. He also has experiences in heli evacuation, thus you can feel safe with him as your trekking guide. Please request for Pramod if you are in need of plenty of laughs and good hospitality during your trek.

Reiye

0/5 Singapore

Himalaya Smile Treks is willing to customize your trip according to your liking, at a reasonable price with no hidden cost. Apart from that, the standard itinerary has no planned sightseeing around Kathmandu prior to the start of the treks. And that was what attracted me to Himalaya Smile Treks. I want to reach Nepal and then start the trek the following day. If you want to enjoy Kathmandu sightseeing, you can do that after your trek is over, like I did. KP Subedi provided great service and hospitality. My guide, Pramod, is a hilarious dude with vast knowledge of everything Nepal. He also has experiences in heli evacuation, thus you can feel safe with him as your trekking guide. Please request for Pramod if you are in need of plenty of laughs and good hospitality during your trek.

Reiye

0/5 Singapore

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