Everest Gokyo Lake Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Since there are a lot fewer hikers on the Gokyo walk than on the EBC trek, it is much more peaceful. The fact that the trek is circular and does not require any retracing, unlike the traditional EBC climb, is an additional benefit. The climb up Gokyo Ri is the trek's high point. The views from the summit, which is more than 5000 meters high, are just stunning. It is possible to see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu peaks! It is simple to understand why the view is frequently cited as one of the best in Nepal. The Gokyo Lakes will be illuminated by the setting sun if you ascend to the summit in the late afternoon. After arriving in Lukla from Kathmandu, the hike begins. The first three days of the journey are spent ascending to Namchee Bazaar along the usual Everest Base Cam route. The trail splits off to the northwest shortly after Namchee, passing through the cities of Dole and Machemo before arriving at the breathtakingly beautiful Goyko Lakes. Before rejoining the well-known Everest Base Camp trek at Lobuche, you ascend Goyko Ri (5,357 meters) and travel via Cho La Pass (5,420 meters), one of the great passes in the Himalayas. When is the best time to trek to Gokyo Lakes? March through May or late September through November are the ideal times to hike to Gokyo Lakes. October and November, when the weather is often calm and visibility is superb, are considered the official hiking season in Nepal. It is a fantastic time to hike to Gokyo during the earlier, pre-monsoon season from March to May when there is lovely spring greenery.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). — When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, your guide will give you a traditional Nepali welcome.Transfer to Hotel: After a relaxing ride to your Kathmandu hotel, take some time to clean yourself and unwind.Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a warm welcome and an overview of your schedule. Welcome briefing and orientation will follow. They will answer any questions you may have and give you important information about Nepal, regional customs, and safety precautions.Overnight stay. Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phadking — Early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.Breakfast in Kathmandu.A short trek from Lukla to Phadking.Overnight stay. Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar — Early morning breakfast.Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar.Overnight stay.Early morning breakfast.Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar.Overnight stay. Day 04: Acclimatisation Day — Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazar Day 05: Trek from Namche bazar to Dole. — Early morning breakfast.Trek from Namche bazar to Dole.Overnight stay Day 06: Trek from Dole to Machhermo. — Early morning breakfast.Trek from Dole to Machhermo.Overnight stay. Day 07: Acclimatisation Day — Acclimatisation day in Machhermo. Day 08: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo — Early morning breakfast.Trek from Machhermo to GokyoOvernight stay. Day 09: Gokyo Ri hike to Dragnag — Early morning breakfast.Hike from Gokyo Ri to DragnagOvernight stay. Day 10: Dragnag to Dzongla (highest point) — Early morning breakfast.Trek from Dragnag to Dzongla.Overnight stay. Day 11: Hike to Lobuche form Dzongla — Early morning breakfast.Hike from Dzongla to Lobuche.Overnight stay. Day 12: Lobuche to Gorak Shep — Early morning breakfast.Hike from Lobuche to Gorak ShepOvernight stay. Day 13: Ascend Kala Patthar and then hike to Dingboche — Early morning breakfast.Hike from Gorak Shep to Dingboche.For additional breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding peaks, climb Kala Patthar, a trekking peak. That afternoon, make your way to Dingboche by using the traditional path.Overnight stay. Day 14: Return to Namche — Early morning breakfast.Trek from Dingboche to Namche bazar.Overnight stay. Day 15: Hike to Lukla — Early morning breakfast.Hike from Namche Bazar to LuklaOvernight stay. Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu — Early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.Breakfast in LuklaKathmandu half-day sightseeing which includes Kathmandu Darbar Square and Swayambhunath.Overnight stay Day 17: Departure — Breakfast We will drop you at the airport according to your flight time.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE