Everest Gokyo Lake Trek

Our Gokyo Lake trek package includes airport pick-up. Our office representative will pick you up from Kathmandu airport and assist you in checking into the hotel in Thamel, a tourist hub.

In the evening, you meet other tour members with the manager for a briefing on the program, checking the equipment, and settling the payment. After that, the guide will introduce you to the necessary supplies, such as duffel bags, sleeping bags, down jackets, etc. 

Today, your trekking guide will meet you at the hotel lobby in the early morning. You will then drive to Kathmandu airport to catch your short and scenic flight to Lukla.

At Lukla, you meet with the porters and have refreshment time at the guest house. Then, load the luggage and begin descending towards Phakding village. The trail passes lovely settlement villages with farming lands. 

Important Note: During the peak season, flights will be operated from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap, to Lukla. In the spring, from mid-March to mid-May and late September to November in the autumn season, all flights take off and land at Manthali Airport.

The Manthali airport, Ramechhap, is 142 km from Kathmandu, a 4-5 hour drive. To catch a flight to Lukla from Ramechhap, you must depart around 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. from Kathmandu. 

It's an exciting day ahead. This part of the trail is very adventurous. You cross the river called Dudh Koshi, "Milky River," five times by suspension bridges. The route goes through dense forests and small, remote villages.

Before reaching Namche Bazaar, you come across a steep uphill climb. You get to see a glimpse of Mt. Everest while climbing a hill. 

Namche Bazaar, a famous Sherpa village in the Everest region, has a lot of things to look around and many short hiking options. You spend the morning with the day hiking to the Hotel Everest View. It is a famous hotel and holds a position in the Guinness World Records Book.

You can see the view of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, etc. from all of its windows. Later in the day, you can explore Namche Bazaar and Monastery.

Leaving Namche behind, the trail ascends towards the hamlet of Tengboche—the village with the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. You start your trek with a little climb to reach the top, from where the trail leads mainly flat to Kanjuma and Sanasa village.

You enjoy your walk with the stunning views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Then, you go down to Punki Thanga, a lunch stop. After lunch, cross the river and climb for 2 hours to reach Tengboche Hill through lush forests of rhododendrons.

The trail descends through lush forests to reach the bottom of the hill. Crossing over the Imja River, it ascends towards Phortse village. It's a relatively short trekking day, so you get time to relax your body after reaching the lodge. You can explore Phortse village and monastery in the afternoon if you want. 

From Phortse, the trail gradually descends to the Dudh Koshi River. After crossing the river, the trail starts climbing. It is a three-hour climb through dense rhododendron forest.

You can see the first view of Mount Cho Oyu (8,201 m) while ascending to Dole. Along the way, you may come across yaks and mules. Remember, always walk on the cliffside while passing by yaks or mules.

Today is a short, easy trek from Dole to Machhermo, lasting 3-4 hours. The trek begins with wonderful views of the Himalayas. The trail ascends to Lapharma. Then, it goes mostly flat, with a little climb to Machhermo village. 

If the weather permits (it must not be windy or snowing), you will be taken for a short acclimatization hike in the afternoon after lunch. 

After breakfast, you follow an impressive trail leading to the Gokyo Valley. Today's hike is moderate after Phanga to the First Lake of Gokyo Valley. The trail goes on rocky terrain to the beautiful Gokyo village, where the third lake is.

You pass the second lake to reach the third lake. Gokyo village is one of the most gorgeous villages you have ever seen in the mountains. The route to Gokyo Valley offers tremendous views of Mt. Cho Oyo. 

You hike Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) in the very early morning for a sunrise view. It is the highest point of the Gokyo Valley Trek. The trail from Gokyo village steeply climbs, following rocky terrain to Gokyo Ri. It is a 2-3 hour tough climb.

From the top, you can see a glorious sunrise and a breathtaking panorama of mountains. Four peaks over 8,000 m, Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu, and Mt Cho Oyo, are visible, as are other peaks surrounded by glaciers, Gokyo lakes, and valleys.

Then, you descend to the lodge and have breakfast before heading to Dole.

From Dole, you follow the same trail back to Namche Bazaar. The trail ascends and descends through remote villages and lush forests to Phortse Thagna, then ascends to Mong La, the birthplace of Lama Sangye Dorje, who found the Tengboche Monastery.

The trail goes gradually down before heading to Khumjung and Khunde village. You can visit Khumjung Monastery, the Sir Edmund Hillary School, and Khunde Hospital at Green Valley. Then, downhill to Namche bazaar through pine and juniper forests. 

Today is the last trekking day in the mountains. The trail steeply drops down through dense forests to Jorselle. We cross numerous suspension bridges again and pass some villages to Phakding. From here, you gradually climb uphill along a stream to Lukla.

An early morning flight takes you back to Kathmandu. You have a free afternoon in Kathmandu to go shopping and relax after the big trek. 

Our team will drop you off in a private vehicle at the Kathmandu airport as per your flight departure time.