Gokyo Lakes Trek
Trip Fact
- DestinationNepal
- Durations14 days
- Trip DifficultyModerate to Challenging
- ActivitiesTour and Trekking
- AccommodationHotel/Resort in City and Guest House during Trek
- MealsBreakfast Lunch & Dinner
- Mx.altitude5500m.
- VehicleDrive, Flight & Trek
- Group SizeMin. 1 Pax
Overview
Highlights
- Explore Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Namche Bazaar
- Amazing views of the Khumbu Icefall
- Trek in the heart of Sherpa’s
- Explore the scenic beauty of Gokyo Lake, wrapped in the himayan background
- Explore Gokyo basin, Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri
- Experience culture, tradition and cuisine of Sherpa’s
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park
The Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking is a fascinating journey that takes you to the majestic Gokyo Valley, nestled in the heart of the Himalayas. This trek offers breathtaking views of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, as well as other towering peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Cho Oyu. The Everest Gokyo Trekking trail passes through picturesque villages, lush forests, and tranquil lakes, providing an unforgettable experience.
The Everest Gokyo Valley Trek is considered one of the most scenic treks in the Everest region. It offers stunning views of the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, which are sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. The trek also takes you to the top of Gokyo Ri, a viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. With its unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, the Everest Gokyo Lake Trekking is an adventure of a lifetime.
The Everest Gokyo Trekking is a moderately challenging trek that requires a good level of physical fitness. However, with proper acclimatization and guidance from experienced guides, anyone can undertake this trek. Our expert team at Shepherd Holidays will ensure that your journey is safe, enjoyable, and memorable.
Key Highlights:
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Breathtaking views of Mount Everest and other towering peaks
- Trek through Sherpa villages and ancient monasteries
- Stunning views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu from Gokyo Ri
- Visit to the sacred Gokyo Lakes
- Scenic trek through picturesque villages and lush forests
- Experience the vibrant culture of the Sherpa people
- Breathtaking landscapes of the Khumbu region
- Opportunity to experience Sherpa culture and hospitality
Gokyo Lake Trek, also known as Gokyo Ri Trek or Gokyo Valley Trek is the package specially designed for those who are seeking for adventure in wild nature and wants to explore entire Everest basin enjoying with the culture, tradition and cuisine of Sherpa’s (one of the ethic groups of Nepal). Gokyo Lake lies in the Solukhumbu district of Sagarmatha Zone in north east of Nepal and it is also the native land of Sherpa’s. Gokyo Cho is often known as Dudh Pokhari. Gokyo Lake trekking offers the perfect eye catching views of the roof of the world, Mount Everest(8848m) and many other highest peaks in the world including Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m) and Cho Oyu (8153m). This trek is challenging in comparison to others but it rewards trekkers with panoramic views of stunning himalayans and Ngozumpa (Nepal’s largest glacier). This trek doesn’t offers only adventure and sightseeing but it also offers a chance to bosom with the natives of Khumbu region so this trekking route is highly famous among national and international trekkers.
Gokyo Lake trek starts from the sightseeing of Kathmandu valley which is also known as open live museum with the blusting bazaar of temples. Next day early in the morning we will take a scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu which takes only 35 minutes. After landing in Lukla airport we will follow the Dudh Koshi river basin towards Namche Bazaar. Then we will follow the traditional Everest Base Camp Trekking route towards the beautiful village of Phortse, Tenga and finally we will reach our exact dreaming destination “Gokyo valley” which is blessed with two high Lakes and amazing surroundings.
This mesmerizing escapade from the bustling Kathmandu to serentiy of torqouised Gokyo lake traverses one by uplifting their spirit, experiences the enhancement in set of vision of seeing the world and oneself. The still mountains and lakes keeps on attracting lots of visitors per year defying all the challenges of changing seasons. One can have ambitions as high as the mountains and only can achieve it with persistance and staying calm like Gokyo lake.
Beside this Gokyo Lake Trek, We also have other packages of Everest Region, They are:-
Everest Base Camp - Cho La Pass - Gokyo Ri Trek
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Fly on Return
Classic Everest Base Camp Trek
Traditional Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri
Detail Itinerary
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant
- All ground transportation
- Accommodation according to your wish
- Experienced english speaking guide
- Required number of porters and ground staffs
- All standard meals throughout the trek(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Official expenses
- Flight fare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
- Governmental taxes
- All paper works
- Salary, food and accommodation to ground staff
- Travel and medical insurance of staff
- First aid box
Cost Excludes
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa : you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- City sightseeing and entrance fees
- Alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverage
- Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu (Meal costs about 3-7 dollars per item depending on the place where you eat)
- Tips for staff (tipping is expected)