Gokyo Lake Trek Nepal

Quick Info:

• Start/End Point of the Trek: Kathmandu to Kathmandu or Lukla to Lukla
• Trek Duration: 10 Nights 11 Days
• Trek Height: 17,575 Feet
• Trek Distance: 98 KM 
• Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
• Trek Temparature: 10°C to 20°C
• Best Time for Trekking: September to June

About Gokyo Lake:

• The dramatic glaciers and the stunning snowcapped mountain ranges all being reflected on the picturesque pristine lakes of Gokyo between the Himalayas is an unforgettable sight. 
• The picturesque lakes and their alluring beauty will leave you speechless at their beauty. And another sight would be the sunrise/sunset from the Gokyo Ri, Mt Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and even Mt.everest getting bathed in sunlight is a splendid one that should not miss out on.

About Gokyo Lake Trek from Kathmandu: 

• Arrive at Kathmandu and receive a warm welcome from our personnel, have delicious food, take a rest and spend the rest of the day at the hotel. The next day we will depart on our journey by taking a 30-45-minute flight to Lukla.
• After landing we will start trekking towards Phakding where we will stay overnight. The next day after breakfast, we will once again embark on our journey while hiking for 7 hours trek to Namche Bazaar.
• The following day will be acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar where we will hike up to the Hotel Everest View to get our body prepared to climb higher. We will also be visiting some beautiful Sherpa villages or Sagarmatha National Park museum, a magnificent place just 30 minutes away.
• Starting from Namche Bazaar the next day we will trek through the small village called Kyangjuma And Mang La with the Dudh Kosi River by our side to reach Phorste Drengka.
• The following day we will be passing through Dole with the stunning views of Khumbila Peak and Mt.Taboche as we enter Maccherma which has more stunning views waiting for us.
• Leaving behind Maccherma and crossing the iron bridges, we reach the destination we are waiting for desperately, the Gokyo village and its magnificent lakes, we will rest here at Gokyo.
• The next day early morning we will trek to Gokyo Ri to see the amazing sunrise and our backtracking journey will begin as we start trekking back to Maccherma, we will stay overnight here.
• A long trekking day is ahead of us the following day as we trek towards Namche bazaar from Maccherma by crossing various bridges and steep paths. We will rest and stay at Namche Bazaar.
• Today we trek back to Lukla, the path will seem long but our minds will be distracted by how beautiful the trek is. As this is our final trek we will relish every moment. Rest and stay overnight at Lukla.
• The following day from the same airport we arrived in, we will depart from the same place to Kathmandu, and take in the splendid views from the plane once again. We will reach Kathmandu within 40 minutes and prepare for our final departure.

• Water Bottle
• Snacks
• Tissue Paper (1 Roll)
• Appropriate Clothing
• Comfortable Footwear
• Backpack
• Flashlight
• Sunscreen
• UA Voucher

Know Before You Book Gokyo Lake Trek from Kathmandu:

• Children under the age of 15 should always have a supervisor with them at all times.
• The instructor reserves the right to reject any participant deemed unfit to be part of the activity.
• The activity might be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. In such a scenario, please communicate with your trek coordinator.
• Participants with Diabetic issues, heart problems, breathing problems, high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc should be extra cautious about their health.
• Participants should not have liver or kidney issues.
• Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the guide during the trek.
• Avoid consuming heavy food or alcoholic beverages.
• Drink efficient water and walk slowly, no need to rush.
• Guidelines issued by the respective Government are to be followed. Social distancing is to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and the use of masks are recommended.
• ID proof is mandatory for each guest at the time of booking and upon arrival. 
• Carry enough winter garments as well as hiking gear such as hiking boots, backpacks, neck warmers, etc.
• If participants feel unwell at any moment they should contact the guide and not avoid or push themselves.