Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is one of the finest trekking destinations in the Everest region. We will explore Gokyo Lake, one of the largest lakes in this region, located in the eastern part of the remote Himalayas of Nepal. Pictures of the azure lake is usually the only motivation necessary for anyone to trek to this isolated place. The trek, the traditional trekking route to Everest Base Camp, offers magnificent views of the mountains, beautiful landscapes, and as well as the largest glacier of Nepal. It offers a festival of beautiful turquoise lakes, moonscape-like glaciers, and stunning mountain views. We will see the sights Gokyo Valley, including a collection of stone houses and meadows on the shore of this great lake. The scenery is simply breathtaking within this paradise of glistening peaks, stunning glaciers around, ancient, and ornate monasteries. This region is the most renowned of all the trekking routes around the globe.
Thonak is the largest among six other lakes and is also the hub onto which each trail converges, so yaks and people compete for space in this amphitheatre-style area. While trekking in this route, we will be warmly welcomed by the local Sherpa people. We will have an opportunity to learn about the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Sherpa people from decades ago to now. Most of the area of this route is not well developed, but the natural beauty of this land makes your journey all the more enjoyable and unforgettable. During the time of the trekking, we will have wonderful views of the mountains which include Mt Everest, Mt Ama Dablam, and Lhotse. We will have a chance to Enter Sagarmatha National Park which is the home of many rare birds, animals, and local flora. On the way, we will have a great chance to see the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The best season for trekking is from February to April and from September to December.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Lukla and heading to Phakding (2,651m) 3 – 4 hours
Day 04: to Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Phortse Thanga (3,680m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4,470m) 4-5 hours
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4,800 m) 4 – 5 hours
Day 09: Rest day in Gokyo Valley
Day 10: Trek to Thagnak (4750 m) 4 – 5 hours
Day 11: Trek to Cho La pass (5,367m) to Dzongla 7 – 8 hours
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4940 m) 2 – 3 hours
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,170 m) 6-7 hours
Day 14: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m) to Pheriche (4,288m) 7 – 8 hours
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar 6 – 7 hours
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,860m) 6 – 7 hours
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
When you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu there will be a representative from our company to pick you up. You will be taken directly to your hotel to check in. At night you will meet your guide, review your trip, and have dinner.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla and head to Phakding (2,651m) 3 – 4 hours
After having breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to the airport for a scenic flight to Lukla which is also known as the gateway to the Everest region. From Lukla, we will start our trekking on foot, walking towards Phakding where we will spend one night.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 5 – 6 hours
The trail ascends through Himalayan pine and cedar forests. We will have an opportunity to see wonderful views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world. On the route, we will have our lunch and move towards Namche Bazaar where we will spend one night.
Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar
This day is for the rest day. Early in the morning after wake up, we will have our breakfast and then explore all around the Namche Bazaar. At this day, we will explore villages and have an opportunity to spend some time in the monastery which may instill our mental makeup for further trekking.
Day 06: Trek to Phortse Thanga (3,680m) 5-6 hours
The trail climbs through the lush forest of rhododendron and offers magnificent views of the great Himalayas. Our trail descends to Dudh Koshi Khola after which there is an uphill climb through beautiful landscapes and rhododendron forest before reaching Phortse Thanga where we will spend one night.
Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4,470m) 4-5 hours
We will depart from Phortse Thanga to reach Machhermo. The beautiful stream flowing down from the Kyajo Ri and Phari Lapche mountains runs through the middle of the village before draining into the Dudh Koshi. We will pass through forests, waterfalls, and suspension bridges before reaching Machhermo where we will spend one night.
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4,800 m) 4-5 hours
While doing this day trek, we will have an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain and beautiful villages. We will cross many suspension bridges before reaching Gokyo where we will spend one night.
Day 09: Rest day in Gokyo Valley
This day is for the rest day. Early in the morning after wake up, we will have our breakfast and then explore all around the Gokyo Valley. We will also have an opportunity to climb up to the Gokyo Ri and to see the wonderful views of the mountain.
Day 10: Trek to Thagnak (4750 m) 4 – 5 hours
The trekking trail climbs steeply towards Thagnak where we will pass through a lush forest of rhododendron. We will walk across a rocky terrain small and thorny bushes give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases.
Day 11: Trek to Cho La pass (5,367m) to Dzongla 7 – 8 hours
We will start the trekking early in the morning because we will have to cross Chola pass. We begin the day by climbing the Chola Pass and then descend once more to Dzongla. You may find this day’s trek to be the best part of the hiking.
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4940 m) 2 – 3 hours
The trail passes through spectacular views of the mountain and a lush forest of rhododendron. The land becomes drier and vegetation is more sparse as you travel to Lobuche where we will spend one night.
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,170 m) 6-7 hours
There is a lot of meandering on rough terrain and to the last settlement along the route. We can enjoy the wonderful views of the mountain and beautiful landscapes. We will cross many suspension bridges before reaching Gorak Shep where we will spend one night.
Day 14: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m) to Pheriche (4,288m) 7-8 hours
In the early morning, we will start our trekking towards Kala Patthar. After crossing the Kala Patthar, we will head back down to Pheriche. On the way, we will have a wonderful view of the mountain and beautiful landscape. It takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Pheriche where we will spend the night.
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar 6 – 7 hours
This day’s trekking trail goes uphill slightly to Namche Bazaar. We will have an opportunity to explore the beautiful valley and pass through the lush forest, beautiful valley, and get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain.
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2,860m) 6 – 7 hours
This is the last day of trekking in the Everest region where we will walk from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. The trail passes through pine, oak, and rhododendron forest. We will also pass through many suspension bridges before reaching Lukla where we will spend one night.
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
In the morning, if the hotel is able to make breakfast then we will have our breakfast and then head toward the local airport of Lukla to fly back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, we will check into the hotel, spend some time around the Thamel Bazaa, and stay one night in this wonderful valley.
Day 18: Final departure
We will drop you of at Tribhuvan International Airport with the hope that you have had a wonderful day in our small country. We also hope that this will not the last chance to serve you.
