Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek

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5 Based on 3 Reviews
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Private and Group
  • age requirement 7-80 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Maximum altitude 5360 meters
  • Tour Code BM-4698
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  • Operated in English, Nepalese
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  • Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ends Kathmandu, Nepal
  • +7
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Excellent Opportunity to Climb a Gokyo Peak
  • Enjoy stunning views of Everest and other eight thousanders
  • Visit around turquoise colored mesmerizing Gokyo Lakes
  • Explore local Sherpas culture, tradition and lifestyle
This Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is an 11-day adventure at popular Everest region of Nepal that offers great up-close views of Everest, without heading towards base camp or Kalapathhar.

Embark on our Gokyo Lakes adventure which is designed for proper acclimatization for trekkers. The major highlights of this trek are huge Ngozumpa Glacier moraine which is the source of milky white Dudhkoshi River. Another exciting thing about this trek is the chance to be at the top of Gokyo Ri, that offers excellent views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Baruntse and Mt. Cho Oyu including top of the world Mt. Everest.

We initiate our Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek after taking a short and scenic half and hour flight to Lukla airstrip from capital city of Kathmandu. As we arrive at Namche we make our way towards culturally rich villages of Thame, Monjo that leads us towards beautiful Gokyo valley. We will visit across the magical turquoise colored Gokyo lakes and continue our journey by hiking up the Gokyo Ri. From the top, enjoy the finest Himalayan views, glacier moraines and lakes.

After experiencing these magical moments, we return towards Namche, Lukla and conclude our trek by boarding a flight back to Kathmandu. Any fit person with passion towards exploring the foothills of Himalayas can join this trek.

Please check the itinerary for more details of the tour.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
  • Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar
  • Day 3: Acclimatization Day in Namche bazaar – Hike to Everest
  • Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole
  • Day 5: Trek from Dole to Machhermo
  • Day 6: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo
  • Day 7: Acclimatization Day at Gokyo Valley–4th and 5th Gokyo L
  • Day 8: Hike Gokyo Ri from Gokyo Valley and trek back to Dole
  • Day 9: Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 10: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
  • Day 11: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Airport and hotel transfers, also upon arrival and departure if needed
  • Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla– Kathmandu including departure taxes
  • TIMS, Everest National Park Permits
  • Local teahouse/lodge accommodation (twin sharing ) during the trek
  • One English speaking guide including his salary, food, accomodation, equipment, insurance, etc
  • One porter for each two trekkers including his salary, food, accmodation, equipment, and insurance
  • Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek
  • Icicles Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
  • First aid medical kit
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Accommodation, food and activities in Kathmandu because of early arrival, delayed departure, early return from mountain (due to any cause) than the programmed itinerary
  • Food and drinks during the trek
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, extra porters
  • Personal equipments and clothing
  • Nepal visa, international airfares, travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and porters (expected)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
  • Danielle Patterson Patterson
  • From New Zealand
  • On May 20 2019
5 - Excellent
The best alternative to Everest Base Camp!!
Amazing!!!! If you're looking for an alternative track to Everest Camp, with less crowds and less congestion you won't be disappointed by choosing Gokyo lakes including the Gokyo Ri climb - 5380m! Offering views of crystal clear... Read more
A Bookmundi Travel Expert responded to this review:

Thank you for the time you took to write this lovely review! We are glad that your experience with our team was fantastic - this is always our objective. You spotted perceptively so many of the nuances of the place, the charm and beauty of the area, the skilled guides for walks that it is equally hard for us to respond...except to give you a true and heartfelt thank you in return.

Do come back to Nepal, a small country but packed with adventure, beauty and opportunity to explore and discover....

With all our best wishes,

Icicles Adventure Treks Team

  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 16 2019
5 - Excellent
Not Everest base Camp!
Where to startGreat level of communication from Indira before arrival in Nepal; all questions answered quickly and itinerary changes all made without issue.Pick up from the airport and transfer easy. Stay at Kathmandu Guest House... Read more
A Bookmundi Travel Expert responded to this review:

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. All the Icicles Adventure staffs deeply appreciate our guests taking time in their hectic schedules to write about us, its range of activities and services provided.

We are grateful to get support from you

Best regards

Icicles adventure treks and tours

  • Richard Brown
  • From UK
  • On Feb 19 2017
5 - Excellent
Great walk and Great trek!
The walk was great on all accounts, the rural Sherpa villages, the landscape, the quiet beautiful ambience of a fairly untouched land. Not seeing many tourists also gave a more special feeling of embracing the wild untamed... Read more
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CANCELLATION

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
  • How much money do I need to bring with me?

    Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.

  • Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?

    There are no quarantine requirements in Nepal for arriving visitors at the moment.

  • How much should my backpack weigh?

    A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.  

  • Do I need a porter?

    The decision to hire a porter is up to you and usually based on your fitness level and/or budget. One porter can be shared between two people and can carry up to 25 kg. Many trekkers hire a porter to have a more comfortable trek.

  • Do I require a porter for carrying water?

    On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.

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