Adventure are Beyong the Boundaries
Paknajol Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
Snow Bank Adventure Pvt Ltd

Everest Gokyo Lake Trek – 14 days

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
  • Max Height: 5,357m(Gokiyo Ri)
  • Best Season: Spring and Autumn
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Trip Duration: 11 Days
  • Transportation: Car & Flight
  • Activities: Trekking
  • Start/End Point: Lukla to Lukla

Trip Overview

Everest Gokyo Lake Trek festooned by the almighty Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, and the Ngozumpa glacier is one of the most picturesque trekking destinations in the context of trekking in Nepal. Above all, the alluring sight of the Gokyo Valley on the shore of the tranquil lake, Gokyo Lake is a sight worth every penny.

Like every Everest Region trek, Everest Gokyo Lake Trek strolls off from the airstrip of Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the trek plunges towards the bustling town of Namche Bazaar via Phakding. As we reach, Machherma’s alluring panorama of majestic mountain vistas; Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku is certain to boggle away your mind.

Moreover, Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is not just all about fun and beauty. The spine-chilling thrill of strolling on top of the Ngozumpa Glacier is like no other adventure in the world. Additionally, the enthralling view of the Gokyo Valley and the tranquil Gokyo Lake is such an adrenaline-rushing experience.

As the name suggests, Everest Gokyo Lake Trek leaves no pages unturned when it comes to flaunting the beauty of the tranquil Himalayan Lakes. The Longpongo Lake arranged at the stature of 4690m is a sight straight out of a Sci-Fi movie.

Likewise, the Taboche Tsho Lake enchants visitors with its sparkling turquoise blue water reflecting the image of the sky into the horizon. Accordingly, the Gokyo Lake, the third one comes into view which seems to be a place nowhere near any other on earth festooned by the sheer beauty of the Gokyo Village and the majesty of the gigantic Mount Cho-Oyu.

Join the pristine Everest Gokyo Lake Trek with the skill-full team of Snow Bank Adventure to assure making the most out of this trek. With Snow Bank Adventure you and your loved ones are in safe hands.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695ft): 8km, 3-4 hours

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 11km, 5-6 hours

Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3,810 m/12,496 ft): 5-6 hours

Day 07: Phorse Village to Machhermo-(4,470 m/14,663 ft): 5-6 hours

Day 08: Machharmo to Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m/17,570 ft) and climb to fifth lakes: 5 – 6 hours

Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Dole: 3-4 hours

Day 11: Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,380ft): 19km, 6 – 7 hours

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 14: Final Departure

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at Star Hotel
  • Meals: D

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
  • Meals: B

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695ft): 8km, 3-4 hours

During the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), we appreciate one of the most wonderful air courses on the planet coming full circle on a slope encompassed by high precipitous pinnacles. From Lukla, we begin trekking. At one hour’s slow plummet, we will be at a Cheplung town from where we have a look at Mt. Khumbila (5,760m/18900ft), a consecrated mountain that has never been ascended. From Cheplung, we at that point step by step plunge until we reach Phakding and go through the night.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 11km, 5-6 hours

Strolling through wonderful pine backwoods, we pursue the trail north up the valley of Benkar. At that point, we cross the Dudh Koshi River and continue passing Chumoa to Monjo, the passageway to Everest National Park. At that point crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale town and stroll nearby of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi streams. A lofty climb carries us to the prime place – Namche Bazaar.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

There are a lot of activities around Namche Bazaar, and we can go through multi-day here acclimatizing. Namche Bazzar is the fundamental focus of the Khumbu locale and has government workplaces, ATMs, Internet bistros, shops, eateries, and a brilliant market. Our aides can take us to investigate the genuine appeal of Namche Bazaar. Climbing to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with perspectives of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, etc.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3,810 m/12,496 ft): 5-6 hours

We leave Namche Bazaar on a trail with steady high points and low points. In transit, we are probably going to spot Himalayan birds, musk deer, and Himalayan Thars. We at that point start sliding to Kyanjuma. From Sansa, we pursue the Gokyo trails and from Mong, we get a look at Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche, and Khumbila mountains. Our trail slips to Dudhkoshi Khola after which it is a tough move through rhododendron woodlands before coming to Phorse. From here we get great perspectives on Tawache and Cholaste mountains.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 07: Phorse Village to Machhermo-(4,470 m/14,663 ft): 5-6 hours

Subsequent to traversing the Dudh Koshi River, we are probably going to encounter neighborhood natural life-like fowls, mountain goats, and musk deer. Our trail goes through backwoods, cascades, and scaffolds before achieving Dole. We get on an unfaltering trail through a beautiful edge with perspectives on Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku mountains. We keep strolling through little towns and sandy trails before coming to Machhermo. We can visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospital for an address concerning elevation disorder, its safety measures, and essential treatment.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 08: Machharmo to Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft): 5 – 6 hours

We rise on a slope and appreciate perspectives on the Dudh Koshi valley and Kangtega, Thamserku, and Cho-Oyu mountains. Past the edge, the valley augments as the trail goes through a Chorten and spans Phangga. We plunge to the waterway bank before moving up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier on a precarious trail. We go through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari before coming to Gokyo. On the trail by the main lake, we see what is accepted to be the impressions of a Lama (Buddhist minister). We investigate Dudh Pokhari before considering it a night.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m/17,570 ft) and climb to fifth lakes: 5 – 6 hours

We go through one more day in Gokyo to adjust to the high height. On the off chance that the climate is great, we climb Gokyo Ri today. From the highest point of Gokyo Ri, we appreciate the Himalayan vista and the quiet Gokyo lakes. We likewise climb to the fourth and the fifth Gokyo lakes. The fourth lake is just about 3km north of Gokyo. It is set apart by high bluffs and Himalayan pinnacles transcending it. We keep on strolling somewhat further and achieve the fifth lake. A move up an adjacent slope will promise us momentous perspectives on Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. We can see significantly more from here – the spot is called Scoundrel’s Viewpoint. From the northern piece of the fifth lake, we see the Cho Oyu base camp and Ngazumpa Glacier which is the greatest ice sheet in the world. We stroll back to Gokyo to go through the night.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Dole: 3-4 hours

We plummet on a trail along the Dudh Koshi River and pass the first Gokyo lakes. In transit we likewise appreciate perspectives on the Cholatse and Taboche crests. Our trail plunges before climbing a slope. In the wake of coming to the Chorten at the edge, we see extraordinary perspectives on Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega mountains before achieving Dole.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 11: Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours

We dive on a lofty trail to Phortse Thanga respecting rhododendrons, wildflowers, and cascades. We likewise go over mountain goats, musk deer, birds, and so on. From Mong, we can appreciate a decent perspective on the Khumbila top. On our approach to Namche the perspective on Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega mountains are our own to appreciate. Subsequent to strolling for some time, we achieve a crossing point where the trail from Sanasa meets our trail. We stroll on a trail that sticks to a forested incline past Kyangjuma, twisting through a few curves. In the wake of coming to Namche armed force camp slope, we think back to see Lhotse, the tip of Everest, and Tengboche for one final time. About a kilometer from here is Namche Bazaar.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,380ft): 19km, 6 – 7 hours

The trail drops steeply descending so we have to walk carefully as our unstable legs constantly fight the rough territory. In the wake of traverse the quick streaming Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail turns out to be progressively level and common. After our landing in Lukla, we extend those sore legs and review the encounters of the most recent few weeks.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu

We fly to Kathmandu early in the morning. In the wake of landing in Kathmandu, we will be accompanied to our inn. We appreciate the day relaxed or make up for lost time with some very late shopping or investigating any tourist spots we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To commemorate the fruitful culmination of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
  • Meals: B D

Day 14: Final Departure

Our adventure in Nepal is coming to an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.

  • Accommodation:
  • Meals: B

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport Transportation
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Professional government – registered tourist guide
  • Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
  • Kathmandu to Lukla by domestic flight
  • Lukla to Kathmandu by domestic flight
  • Transportation from the starting  and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
  • Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
  • Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
  • Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
  • All types of necessary government  paperwork and government taxes
  • Guide and Porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
  • An English speaking  government registered trekking guide
  • Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole

Cost Includes

  • Personal expenses
  •  Personal & medical insurance
  •  Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
  • Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
  • Boiled water
  •  Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and  farewell dinner
  • Electronic devise recharge
  • Wifi during the trek
  • Tips

FAQ

Our guides are trained in first aid, carry a comprehensive medical kit, and can deal with most of the problems encountered on treks. However, in the case of a serious accident outside help needs to be available. That’s why comprehensive insurance is essential. Trekking is not possible without full insurance cover, which you can purchase in your home country. You need to have full, personal, travel insurance that covers personal belongings, trip cancellation plus medical, rescue, and evacuation insurance(for air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). You must carry the company’s insurance policy certificate with you, it must include your name, address, policy number, contact numbers, and procedure for the company’s rescue department.
Trekking entry permits are required to each of Nepal’s National Parks and Conservation Areas. The entry permits cost range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3000 per entry and additional permits are required for Restricted Region Treks. We can manage all types of permits. There are five Restricted Regions which are close to the Tibetan border were opened for outside in 1990. The treks only can do with a professional guide and minimum of two trekkers. Your original passport and extra photos are required to make permits for Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga trekking. The fees are according high and range from USD 90.00 - USD 500.00 for a week or 10 days then stiff daily amounts.
Credit cards are only accepted in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. You have to make ready Nepalese Rupees to spend during the trek. That’s why you have to take a sufficient amount of Nepali Rupees on your trek. Your personal expenses should be only for hot showers, charging batteries, additional drinks, and snacks, the cost rising with altitude. You can make a ceremony with your trekking team at the end of the trek.
Regular walking or jogging activities for a few months before your trip will ensure high altitude trekking. People who trek so quickly and climb too high in a day may suffer Acute Mountain Sickness( AMS) so we call trekkers slow and steady walking. Stops for rests and do not carry more than 5 kg with you. Pre-fitness and stamina are required for trekking in Nepal. Spend at least two nights in the city before going to the trekking destination which gives time for acclimatization as well as easy to arrange necessary trekking permits.
We prefer the group size from 1-10 pax but more can be accommodated on request. There must be 2 persons accompanied by a registered guide in the Restrict Regions( Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga). Anyone who is reasonably fit and can walk for 5-6 hours a day in a hilly country can trek in Nepal. We suggest children up to 15 years stay below 3500m and above 15 years can tackle the higher routes.
A delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will meet you outside the terminal building and pick you up and take you to your hotel. We use cars or minibusses as the means of transportation in cities. For trekking, we use flights, local buses, minibusses or jeeps depends on the distance, terrain, and size of the group. There is a limitation on luggage up to 15 kg per person on small planes.

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