Gokyo Lake Everest region mountains

Everest Region / Gokyo Lake

Gokyo Lake Everest Region Trek

An alternative trek of Everest Base Camp, shaped around crystal lake water, Gokyo Ri, glacier views, mountain goats, Danfe, and a quieter Khumbu rhythm.

Gokyo trail portrait Everest snow field

Price Start From

12 USD

Duration

12 Days

Max Altitude

5360m

Group Size

1-18

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Best Season

Jan, Feb, March, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Overview

A quieter line through the Khumbu.

This is seen as an alternative trek of Everest Base Camp. The Gokyo Lake Trek is a stunningly picturesque adventure, where one can see Rudish Shelduck (Swan) on the lakes crystal water, mountain goats, Danfe (the national bird of Nepal), amongst other fascinating bird species and of course, incredible views of the worlds highest mountains.

Trip Highlight

  • Gokyo Lake.
  • View from Gokyo Ri(5360m).
  • Less crowded.
  • View of Glaciers.

Cost Detail

What is handled, what stays yours.

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Cost Include

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hotelHotel
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connecting_airportsDomestic flight(both ways)
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Cost Exclude

restaurantFood & drinks
health_and_safetyClient insurance
paymentsTips for guide & porters

Day To Day Itinerary

Twelve days, drawn as a route pulse.

Kathmandu, Lukla, Namche, Dhole, Machhermo, Gokyo Lake, and return.

01

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu.

Arrive in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel.

02

Day 2

Phakding(2610m).

Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding.Approx-3hrs.

03

Day 3

Namache(3440m).

Trek to Namche.Approx-6 hrs.

04

Day 4

Namache(3440m).

Acclimatization day at Namche.

05

Day 5

Dhole(4200m).

Trek to Dhole.Approx 6hrs.

06

Day 6

Machhermo(4470m).

Trek to Machhermo.Approx 5hrs.

07

Day 7

Gokyo Lake(4790m).

Trek to Gokyo Lake.Approx 5 hrs.

08

Day 8

Dhole(4200m).

Trek back to Dhole.Approx 7 hrs.

09

Day 9

Phakding(2610m).

Trek to Phakding. Approx 8 hrs.

10

Day 10

Lukla(2840m).

Final trek to Lukla.Approx 4 hrs.

11

Day 11

Kathmandu(1350m).

Fly back to Kathmandu.

12

Day 12

Final departure.

Transfer to Airport.

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Gokyo Gallery

Lake, glacier, and high mountain texture.

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