Gokyo Lake Trek - 12 days

Early in the morning, we will head to the domestic airport for the flight to Lukla. The flight is an adventure to experience in itself. The mountain vistas and the cascading hills make the entire flying experience a scenic affair. However, you might feel slight nervousness during the landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport Lukla. In fact, it is the most extreme airport in the world.

We will gather at a teahouse before heading to Phakding. You will meet your porters and the rest of the other trekking crew members. As we walk through the Pasang Lhamu Gate in Lukla, the trekking begins. Today we will walk gently towards Phakding. The trail is easy. You can see many mani walls, monasteries, and pagodas along the way. Overnight at Teahouse

Today after breakfast we will start our trekking. We will have to walk for about 6-7 hours today. This is also the day when we will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. All documents are checked in the Manjo at the park entrance. The highlight of today’s trekking is the crossing of suspension bridges. The final bridge in this section is the crossing of Hillary Twin Bridge at the foothill of Namche Bazaar. It is so scenic and marvelous. Moreover, a few meters before reaching Namche Bazaar, you will have your first sight of Mt. Everest (8848.86 m).

After checking in at the teahouse, you can stroll around the marketplace of Namche Bazaar. This place is indeed the best place to hang out. It is the highest altitude town too with many eateries, shops, bars, and banks. You can shop for supplies and gear if you need any in this town. Overnight at Teahouse

We will do some acclimatization activities on this day. The mantra of acclimatization is to trek higher and rest at lower altitude places. Therefore, we will hike to Everest View Hotel. The scenery of mountains like Cholatse, Tabuche, Thamserku, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest make your day. If time permits we will also visit the Khumjung Village or mountain museum located at the top of Namche Bazaar. After hiking, we will again trek back to the teahouse for overnight sleep. 

After breakfast in the teahouse, we will walk uphill for about 15-20 minutes before walking on a gentle flat up to Kyangjuma. We will leave the Everest Base Camp Trek route from this place and head left towards Dole via Mongla danda.

The trail is both uphill and downhill. You will have to trek downhill up to Phortse Thanga and uphill to Dole. The trail goes through green lush forests and some beautiful waterfalls. Overnight at Teahouse

We will walk on the ridge line in the narrow valley. There are huge hills on the left side of the trail and a line of mountains on the right side. The mountains seen in this section are Cholatse and Tabuche.

Please heed the instructions of the trekking guide in order to avoid altitude sickness. From this place onwards we will have to walk in the high altitude as well in the moraine of the glacier. Overnight at teahouse

We will walk on the bank of a river in a narrow valley at the ridge of a hill. Therefore, be careful of falling stones from the hill as wild goats often graze on the hill. Moreover, the sight of Mt. Choyou in the far distant straight ahead keeps on motivating you.

After crossing the bridge at the edge of the first lake the trail goes through the moraine of Ngozumpa glacier. We will finally reach the third lake also known famously as Gokyo Lake after passing by the second lake. The small hamlet of Sherpa people and a few teahouses make your stay in Gokyo Lake tranquil and serene.

If time permits, you can visit the fourth and fifth lakes too. However, it takes approximately 4 hours for the round trip from Gokyo to Fifth Lake and back to Gokyo. Or, just relax in your teahouse gazing at the view of the lake, Gokyo Ri and mountains. Overnight at teahouse

Early in the morning we will hike the Gokyo Ri for the sunrise view. The sun rising through the casement of mountains as seen from Gokyo is splendid. Moreover, you can see a plethora of mountains from the top including four top ten mountains of the world (Choyou, Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest).

After returning back to the teahouse, we will take breakfast and trek to Dole. 

We will retrace the same route back to Namche Bazaar via Phortse Thanga and Mongla Danda. Relax at Namche Bazaar. By this time your body will have been adjusted fully to the altitude. Therefore, the return trip is more enjoyable than the uphill trip. Overnight at Teahouse

We will again trek along the Dudhkoshi River towards Lukla via Manjo and Phakding. Enjoy with the locals and trekking crew members in a teahouse at Lukla. This is the last day of trekking. Therefore, you can enjoy your successful trip to Gokyo Valley. Overnight at Teahouse

You will take the flight to Kathmandu and you will be transferred to hotel. The agency will hold the farewell dinner and review the trip. Overnight at Hotel

Our airport representative and guide will take you to the airport for the farewell.