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14 Days Gokyo Lakes Trek

Trip Fact

  • Group Size:02 Minimum 10 maximum
  • Meal:Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice)
  • Grade:Moderate and adventure
  • Accomodation:Hotel – Lodge (Tea-House)
  • Transportation:Tourist vehicle / Private transport
  • Best Time:All Season
  • Max. Altitude:5357m
  • Best Season:Spring (March-May) and Autumn (Sept- Nov)
  • Distance:
  • Start / End Point:Kathmandu /Kathmandu
  • Activity Per Day:Nepal Trekking
  • Trip Duration:14 days

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Overview

GOKYO LAKES TREKKING

‘an adventure beyond above Khumbu to picturesque Gokyo valley’

Gokyo Lakes Trekking leads you around the picturesque country with an adventure on the high valleys of the Khumbu and Everest regions.

An area for a stunning panorama of the world’s highest peaks, where one can catch views of Mt. Everest, and Mt. Lhotse. Includes Mt. Makalu and Mt. Cho-Oyu, at one single glance with an array of peaks that surrounds the top of Gokyo-Ri.

A scenic and high-altitude walk within dramatic landscapes of towering rocky cliffs and snow peaks. Where scenic Gokyo valley is located enclosed by a giant mountain range that feeds the glacial lakes.

Gokyo Lakes trekking is an adventure towards Nepal’s longest Ngozumpa glacier that stretches up to 36 k.m. or 22 miles. Starts from Mt. Cho-Oyu the world’s 6th highest peak at 8,201 m high, located North West of Gokyo valley.

The mountainous journey of more than a week duration walks, starting from the busy town of Lukla. The gateway to various adventures around the high Khumbu and Everest region, as well to Gokyo Lake. The first part of the walk on a main interesting path through several lovely villages of Ghats and Phakding.

Slowly walk enters Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village, and then on a high trail up to the famous Namche Bazaar. At Namche allow time for a rest day for acclimatization and exploring the main hub of Namche Bazaar and viewpoint.

The adventure continues heading due north, on leaving the main popular route of Namche and Everest base camp. The climb leads to a higher ridge facing tremendous views of a snow-capped mountain range and then walking into a river gorge. As the trek progresses and reaching a wide exposed country leaving the Dudh Koshi River way down below.

Walk on a ridgeline facing grand views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and Cholatse peaks in the east reaching Machhermo. A nice settlement, the adventure continues towards our main highlight destination at Gokyo Lakes, after walking through Dole and Machhermo.

Before entering the main Gokyo 3rd Lakes, the trail follows reaching the first and second lakes. Then finally reaching Gokyo third lakes, where all nice lodges are located just above the main lakes.

Certainly, a heavenly place facing glorious scenery of surrounding high snow peaks that reflects on the lake surface. Truly a photogenic and picturesque countryside to explore and experience around the high Khumbu valley of the Everest region.

At Gokyo, a strenuous climb reaches you on top Gokyo-Ri high ridge, the highest point of the adventure. Enjoy the morning glory facing the stupendous panorama of the world’s four highest mountains with a series of peaks.

From the top includes great wonderful panoramic views of Gokyo valley and the lakes with Ngozumpa glacier. After breathtaking scenery at Gokyo Lakes and on top Gokyo-Ri, return journey on the same scenic trail. On the way back walk to the quaint sleepy village of Phortse, and witness the local farm life.

Slowly our adventure comes to an end on reaching Namche Bazaar and then at Lukla, for last overnight around Khumbu. Next morning a sweeping short scenic flight brings you to Kathmandu, after a most exciting experience on Gokyo Lake Trekking.

Things to know on Gokyo Lakes trek and around Everest region:

Mt. Everest at present in last few years is officially a little higher than before. The new agreed height of Mt. Everest is 8,848.86 meters / 29,031.69 feet, which was announced at a virtual ceremony by both countries Nepal and China.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: From Kathmandu fly to Lukla 2, 820 m, trek to Phakding 2,645 m- 04 hrs.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Day 04: At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

Day 05: Trek to Dole 4,110 m-06 hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Machhermo 4, 465 m-04 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Gokyo main 3rd Lakes 4,800 m-04 hrs.

Day 08: At Gokyo for rest day and hike to Gokyo-Ri.

Day 09: Trek to Phortse 3,880 m-07 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar- 05 hrs.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla - 06 hours.

Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

Day 13: At Kathmandu free day at leisure.

Day 14: Depart for International Departure.

Note:

The flight to Lukla and back to Kathmandu, where flight can be delayed or might get postponed for next morning. Due to unfavorable weather conditions around mountainous region of Himalayas, can happen sometimes even in best time of the season. If the situation arise please bear with us, the company will try its best within our limit and control.

Trip Highlights

    “On the high trail above the mainstream of Khumbu valley to Gokyo Scenic views of dramatic landscapes with arrays of giant peaks Explore around picturesque and photogenic Gokyo glacial lakes Stunning panorama of world’s four highest peaks from Gokyo-Ri. Walk from green forest to high arctic terrain of mountain wilderness”

    Trip Brief Summary:

    Trekking Mode: Staying in best available Lodges

    Trekking Grade: Moderate with touch of altitude.

    Highest Spot: On top Gokyo-Ri 5,357 m / 17, 575 feet high.

    Activities: Exciting panoramic flights, and scenic trekking.

    Trekking duration: 10 Nights and 11 Days Lukla-Lukla.

    Total Trip: 14 Nights and 15 Days from arrival to final departure.

    Best Seasons:

    Gokyo Lakes Trekking can be visited all seasons of the year-round, except the monsoon wet times. The best seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, where days are crystal clear for views and pleasant walks.

    The spring times begin from March till May, the high seasons for Everest Panorama Trekking and around the Himalayas.

    Most days are clear fine and bright with sunshine, which can get overcast in the late afternoon. Chances of snowfall sometimes on higher terrain, cold in the morning late afternoon, and nighttime. The mid-hills are lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from trees to a bush.

    The next best time is in autumn/fall, one of the peak seasons. For trekking around the Himalayas and to Gokyo Lakes, most days are crystal clear for views and

    scenic walks. However, the days are shorter due to fewer sun-light hours, much colder morning and late afternoon till night time.

    Chances of snowfall sometimes during the walk around higher areas above 3,000 m high, but with a bright starry night sky.

    Religion, Culture of Everest, and high Khumbu:

    The Sherpa of Everest around high Khumbu follows Tibetan Buddhism known as Mahayana or Greater Wheel. Established by great Guru Rinpoche Padamasamba in the 7th Century, reforming Buddhism which was near to extinct.

    The culture, tradition, and heritage are similar to its Tibetan predecessors, the Sherpa migrated from the Eastern part of Tibet. More than 500 years of history, and the word Sherpa means Sher for East and Pa for people.

    Interesting villages of Sherpa to explore and to observe the immense impressive cultures of age-old heritage. The name for Everest in the native Sherpa language is Chomolungma of Tibetan origin, which Nepali calls Sagarmatha.

    In both languages means a ‘Great Mother’, and most villages are adorned with religious flags and monuments of prayer walls.

    Every village houses impressive monasteries and shrines, which you will have time to explore and observe.

    Sherpa celebrates New Year called Losar, which falls at the end of February or the beginning of March. According to the Tibetan Buddhist Lunar calendar, based on animals and birds, the year 2022 is a year of a Tiger.

    The other main festival celebrated around high Khumbu is Mani-Rimdu, which takes place en route to Everest base camp. At Tengboche monastery, the event takes place at end of October or the first week of November.

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Trip Fact

  • Group Size:02 Minimum 10 maximum
  • Meal:Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice)
  • Grade:Moderate and adventure
  • Accomodation:Hotel – Lodge (Tea-House)
  • Transportation:Tourist vehicle / Private transport
  • Best Time:All Season
  • Max. Altitude:5357m
  • Best Season:Spring (March-May) and Autumn (Sept- Nov)
  • Distance:
  • Start / End Point:Kathmandu /Kathmandu
  • Activity Per Day:Nepal Trekking
  • Trip Duration:14 days

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