Gokyo Lakes Trek – 10 Days
- Destination: gokiyo lake, gokiyo ree
- Activities: trekking
- Trip Grade: A
- Departure from: kathmandu
- Arrival on: kathmandu
- Group size: 1-12
- Best Seasons: Sept- Oct- Nov & March- April- May
- Meals: All Meals are Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Tea/ Coffee) - during the trek
- Accomodation: All Accommodations are included during the entire trip. In Kathmandu , pokhara - 3Star level Hotel. During the trek- Lodge as per itinerary.
- Transportation: All Transportation (including Air Flight)
Gokyo Lakes Trek:
The Gokyo Lakes Trek is a well-known route in the Everest region that leads to a series of high-altitude lakes and wide mountain viewpoints. The trail offers a quieter alternative to the main Everest Base Camp route, with open valleys, glacier scenery, and clear views of the surrounding peaks.
The journey begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River through small settlements and forested sections, reaching Phakding and then Namche Bazaar. Namche is the main trading village in the region and serves as an important stop for rest and acclimatization.
Beyond Namche, the trail continues toward the Gokyo Valley. The landscape becomes more open and alpine, with glaciers and rocky terrain. A main highlight is the series of Gokyo Lakes, known for their deep blue color and high elevation setting. A viewpoint above the lakes offers wide views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and nearby peaks such as Thamserku, Cholatse, and Taboche.
The route also passes monasteries, prayer wheels, and traditional Sherpa villages. Wildlife may be seen in the lower forest zones, including musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and colorful Himalayan monal birds. These areas form part of Sagarmatha National Park, which protects the region’s natural and cultural environment.
This trek is moderately difficult, with daily walking times of 5 to 7 hours. Accommodation is in teahouses along the route. The Gokyo Lakes Trek suits trekkers who want high mountain scenery with fewer crowds than the main Everest trail.
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Trip Highlights
- Superb view of Himalaya
- Best View of the Mt. Everest (8848m)
- Beautiful Gokyo Lakes (there are several lakes in the area)
- Culturally Rich
- Excellent view of Sunrise/Sunset over the mountains
- Beautiful villages, eg. Namche, Khumjung, Phortse, etc.
- Home of Everest climbers- Sherpa People
- Waterfalls, Birds, many wild animals, etc.
- Best local food
Day to Day Itinerary
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,300m)
Day02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m), 3 – 4 hours
Day03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m), 5 – 6 hours
Day04: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m)
Day05: Namche to Dole (4200 m), 5-6 hours
Day06: Dole to Machhermo (4470m), 4-5hours
Day07: Machhermo- Gokyo (4700), 5-6hours
Day08: Gokyo- Gokyo Ri (5357m) & Gokyo Lakes
Day09: Gokyo- Phortse(3680m),6-7hours
Day10: Phortse- Namche(3440m), 5-6 hours
Day11: Namche- Lukla, 6-7 hours
Day12: Lukla- Kathmandu
Day13: Departure
What's Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by a private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits, TIMS
- All government and local taxes
Accommodations
All Accommodations are included during the entire trip. In Kathmandu , pokhara – 3Star level Hotel. During the trek- Lodge as per itinerary.
Meals
All Meals are Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Tea/ Coffee) – during the trek
Best Time to Travel
Sept- Oct- Nov & March- April- May
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,300m)
Day02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m), 3 – 4 hours
Day03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m), 5 – 6 hours
Day04: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m)
Day05: Namche to Dole (4200 m), 5-6 hours
Day06: Dole to Machhermo (4470m), 4-5hours
Day07: Machhermo- Gokyo (4700), 5-6hours
Day08: Gokyo- Gokyo Ri (5357m) & Gokyo Lakes
Day09: Gokyo- Phortse(3680m),6-7hours
Day10: Phortse- Namche(3440m), 5-6 hours
Day11: Namche- Lukla, 6-7 hours
Day12: Lukla- Kathmandu
Day13: Departure
What's Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by a private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits, TIMS
- All government and local taxes
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