Hike to one of the best viewpoint of Nepal Gokyo Ri
Walk across the biggest glkaciaer in Khumbu Ngozompa
Hike to the less beaten track with stunning view
Gokyo Lakes Trek is a dazzling adventure into a less populated area of the Everest region – Gokyo Valley. For many people, the Everest Base Camp Trek is too commercialized and overcrowded with trekkers. If you share this idea, the alternative of hiking to Gokyo Lakes is a perfect choice. Most trekkers who take the Gokyo Lakes say that they feel a closer bond to the natural landscape than on the typical Everest Base Camp Trek.
Lying on the moraine next to the Ngozumpa Glacier are five sacred lakes. We guarantee that you will not see anything like the Gokyo Lakes throughout your lifetime. These turquoise-colored natural wonders will make your jaw drop in awe. Not to mention, the lakes are enveloped by a ring of jagged snow-covered mountains.
Why Should You Choose Gokyo Lakes Trek?
This incredible trek will take you to some of the best views in Nepal, and you will have the chance to cross the most famous glacier in the Khumbu region. You will be blown away by the views from Gokyo Lakes.
The Gokyo Lakes are a great choice for those exploring the lesser-known parts of the Everest region. The trail winds past lush rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and glaciers, eventually leading to the top of the Gokyo Ri. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience the local Sherpa culture and lifestyle. The Sherpa people are incredibly welcoming and hospitable, and you’ll have many chances to learn more about their customs and traditions. You’ll also get to explore some of the local villages and monasteries, offering a glimpse into their unique way of life.
The Gokyo Lakes offer an unparalleled experience in the Himalayas. You’ll be surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world, and you’ll get to walk across the biggest glacier in the region. You’ll also get to experience the local Sherpa culture and lifestyle, making this the perfect trek for those who are looking for an unforgettable adventure.
The trail follows the Everest Base Camp path up until Namche Bazaar. First, take a wild flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. It is wild in the sense that the mountain views are tremendous, and you might feel slightly uneasy during the journey. Then, the trail follows to Namche Bazaar. Namche is certainly worth visiting during any Khumbu region trek. Though it thrives on tourism, you must experience the legendary place.
Above Namche, the trail becomes sparsely populated by tourists. A couple of days pass, as we stay in Sherpa villages, and we soon arrive at Gokyo village – the highlight of our journey. Either that evening or the next morning (or both), we head to Gokyo Ri (5,360 meters).
Some of the most iconic images of the Everest region are shot from the peak of Gokyo Ri. Most make the climb for the sunrise, though if you are gung ho about it, the glowing sunset is just as breathtaking. The contrast of purples and oranges to the emerald green waters is a striking sight to behold. From the top of Gokyo Ri, see four of the 8 tallest peaks in the world: Mount Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Makalu (8,481m).
From here, we begin our descent back to Lukla. The trail is just as glorious going down as it was going up. With a grin on your face, take in the scenery with a new perspective.
The Gokyo Lakes are considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. Hundreds of Hindus bathe in the lakes during Janai Purnima, a festival that occurs each year in the month of August. If you would like to witness this festival, we can arrange for that! Also, our Gokyo Lakes can be combined with other Everest region treks. Ask us for more information.
Best Time for Gokyo Lakes
The best time to take the trek is during the spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) seasons, when the weather is at its best and the skies are crystal clear. During the spring, you’ll be treated to a breathtaking display of alpine flowers, such as rhododendron, and it’s the perfect time to get up close and personal with the natural beauty of the region.
The trek is also a great way to get away from it all, as you’ll be surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and pristine lakes. You’ll have plenty of time to soak in the views and will also have plenty of opportunities to explore the local culture. From visiting traditional Buddhist monasteries to sampling some local delicacies, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy throughout your trek.
No matter when you plan your Gokyo Lakes, you’ll be sure to have an unforgettable experience. The views, the culture, and the sense of adventure will make it a trip you’ll never forget. So don’t wait any longer, and make sure you experience the Gokyo Lakes in all its glory.
On the first day, we’ll pick you in Trivhuwan Internation Airport and send you to your hotel by hiace/van/car, etc
Destination:
Kathmandu
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals:
None
Altitude:
1340m
02Day
Fly to Lukla 30 minutes and trek to Phakding 3 hours 6.2 Km
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Early in the morning our guide with vehicle will pick you up for the Airport to fly to Lukla. During the flight you will enjoy the mind blowing scenery of Everest and Rolwaling region. After reaching Lukla it will take some to arrange baggage then head to Phakding. On the way you will face natural diversity like Sherpa village, Jungle, Glacier River, Suspension bridge etc.
Destination:
Phakding
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
2652m
03Day
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 6 hours 7.4 Km
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After our breakfast the trek begins following the bank of Dudhkoshi River till Jorsalle then crossing suspension bridge we head to Namche through the Jungle which is all the way up. Namche is a gateway of Everest and the biggest bazaar of the region.
Destination:
Namche Bazaar
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
3440m
04Day
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
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Namche bazaar is known as capital of Khumbu region as well as gateway of Mt Everest. Perhaps Namche is a highest mountain city which is modernize and facilitated city like pub, bank, hospital, and bar all available. Today we do some side hiking trip by hiking to Everest view point Hotel (3,880m) from where we can see spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Mt Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt Ama Dablam and many more.
Destination:
Namche Bazzar
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
3440m
05Day
Trek from Namche to Dole 6 hours 11 Km
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Today after breakfast we climb the hill to Khumjung, turning north of Gokyo we will reach Mong the place also called the birthplace of the saint Lama Sange Dorje, the reincarnation of Lama of Rongbuk Monastery, from where we could see gorgeous views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close to Thamserku. From the Mung we walk through the woodland takes us to Dole overnight.
Destination:
Dole
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
4400m
06Day
Trek from Dole to Machhermo 5 hours 6 Km
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The trails climb through a huge rock at Lhabarma (4,330m) and carry on to Luza (4,340m). From Luza we continue to climb up till Machhermo the last major settlement of Gokyo Valley.
Destination:
Machhermo
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
4470m
07Day
Machhermo to Gokyo 6 hours 7 Km
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After breakfast we climb through Chorten to and reach Pangka (4,390m). Beyond Pankha the trail drop down first and start to climb steeply. Once we climbing up to the Gokyo we could see the massive view of Ngozmpa glacier and other small lakes on the way and finally reach Gokyo.
Destination:
Gokyo
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
4650m
08Day
Hike to Gokyo ri (5,420m/17,778ft) and stay again Gokyo about 5 hours.
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The views around Gokyo are tremendous. For the best views we will climb Gokyo Ri (5,357m) today. From here we will have a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyanchung Kang, Everest, Lothse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawachee. After we enjoy the view we will return back to Gokyo village for the night.
Destination:
Gokyo
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
4650m
09Day
Trek from Gokyo to Dole 6 hours 13 Km
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After breakfast at lodge, we way back from Gokyo is an easy downhill walk along the Dudh Koshi River passing by Ngozumpa Glacier. We could see the Cholatse and Taboche peaks rear up on the right of us. The trail descends below Phangka, and across a level terrace on the slope to climb a rib on the far side of the hill side. Upon reaching the Chorten at the edge, we see great views of Thamserku , Cho Oyu, and Kangtega. We slowly walk down to sprawling village of Machhermo.Then head toward to Dole.
Destination:
Dole
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
4200m
10Day
Trek from Dole to Namche bazaar 5 hours 11 Km
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Our hike today is mostly downhill. On the trail we could see some animals like mountain goat, musk deer, pheasant as well as more plants and vegetation including rhododendron forest. Finally an easy walk leads you to the Namche Bazzar for overnight where you will have really hot shower which is the best after few days having no shower.
Destination:
Namche Bazaar
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
3440m
11Day
Trek from Namche bazaar to Lukla 7 hours 13.6 Km.
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Same way we trek down to Lukla while we going up for the trekking. Lukla where we take our flight back to Kathmandu for next day
Destination:
Lukla
Accommodation:
Tea House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:
2860m
12Day
Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu or ramechhap 30 min.
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Today after breakfast we proceeded to the airport for the flight back to Kathmandu or Ramechhap. If you fly directly to Kathmandu it is fine if we need to fly to Ramechhap then we need to take a vehicle to drive to Kathmandu which is 120 Km far from Ramechhap. It takes about 5 hours. Then you will be driven to your hotel.
In the evening Third Eye Adventure will be organizing the farewell dinner where you will receive the trekking completion certificate from the company as well. TEA would love to hear about your trekking experience with us which make us serve better in the future.
Destination:
Kathmandu
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Altitude:
1340m
13Day
Final departure or join other activities.
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On the departure day, we will send you to Tribhuwan International Airport with Khada which represents peace, protection, and love. If you have extra days you can join other activities.
Includes
Includes
All transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers as per itinerary.
2 nights tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla up and down flight fare.
All permit such as Sagarmatha national park and TREK card.
All accommodation at tea houses during the trek.
Three daily meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek.
Highly Experienced professional trekking guide with his food, accommodation, salary and insurance.
First aid medical Kit.
Sleeping bag and duffel bag (to be returned).
Agency service charge and Government Tax/VAT.
Trekking map for a group and trekking achievement certificate.
Farewell dinner after the completion of trek.
Excludes
International Airfare and visa fees 30$ for 15 days
Personal travel insurance.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Porter to carry your belongings during the trek (We provide porters on request extra charge is applicable)
All kind of beverages like water, cold/hot drinks
Personal trekking equipment and expenses.
Hot shower, Battery charge, Wi-Fi during the trekking period.
Tips and gratitude to the staff.
Additional cost incurred by natural disaster and beyond our control e. g. weather, ilness, strike, landslide etc.
Equipments Checklist
Down or fiber-filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
Lightweight cotton long pants (3 pairs)
Fleece jacket or pullover (1)
Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces).
Long underwear (2 pieces)
Short underwear (4 pieces)
Sun hat or scarf (1)
Woolen hat (1)
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
Lightweight gloves (1)
Sunglasses (1)
Raincoat (1)
Trekking boot (1 pair)
Camp shoes (1 pair)
Thick socks (4 pairs)
Light socks (3 pairs)
Sandals (1 pair)
Sleeping bag 4 seasons (1)
Headlights with extra cells (1)
Down jacket (1)
Daypack (1)
Water bottle (1)
Sun creams
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The Gokyo Lake Trek is a 10- to 14-day trek in Nepal’s Everest region, focusing on the Gokyo Valley. It offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains, including several of the world’s highest peaks, depending on the starting and ending points and the chosen itinerary.
Is Gokyo Ri difficult?
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Gokyo Ri, while challenging, is not considered as difficult as some other high-altitude treks or mountain ascents in the Everest region. like any high-altitude trek, it presents some challenges. Despite the challenges, many trekkers with a moderate level of fitness and proper preparation successfully reach the Gokyo Ri summit and are rewarded with breathtaking views.
Is Gokyo Lake trek worth it?
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Yes, Gokyo Ri is worth it for trekkers seeking a unique and awe-inspiring Himalayan experience. Spectacular Panoramic Views, beautiful Gokyo Lake, less crowded trails, and Sherpa Culture make the Gokyo trek worthy.
Can I see Everest from Gokyo Ri?
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Yes, you can see Mount Everest from Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri is renowned for its stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range, and Everest is one of the prominent peaks visible from this viewpoint.
What is the best time to trek Gokyo Ri?
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The best time for Gokyo Ri Trek is during the post-monsoon (September to November) and pre-monsoon (March to May) seasons. In these seasons you can get clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and lush landscapes.
I had a fantastic experience doing a 13-day hike to the Gokyo Lakes with Third Eye Adventure in late November 2022.
Very knowledgeable agency. Their local knowledge and personal connections are invaluable.
Freya Lind
USA
Such a wonderful trek, amazing experience. Sudip our professional guide was knowledgeable, kind and supportive, a great asset of Third Eye Adventure…..
Thank you, Ganesh, for your invaluable assistance in creating such an extraordinary experience for us. Your dedication and expertise truly made our journey unforgettable 🙂
Alice B
Singapore
As our guide Rabin would say, we “super duper” recommend third eye! We trekked with Rabin for a month between the ABC and EBC + Gokyo and quickly became friends. His humor kept us going even when GI issues tried to keep us down. We could not recommend him more! On the administrative side Ganesh was a huge help and source of information, and always willing to help. Third eye took care of us throughout our month in Nepal and we would 100% recommend them to anyone coming to the country!
We also trekked with Nitesh who was our porter during Annapurna but he also is a guide and is the bomb diggity! My soccer loving husband had a great time discussing the EPL with him during our time together.
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