Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek Tour with 3 Reviews by Icicles Adventure Treks And Tours Pvt Ltd

11 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

7 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

English, NepaleseGuide language

5360mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

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

Itinerary

Craving breathtaking Himalayan panoramas without the crowds of Everest Base Camp? The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek delivers an 11-day trekking adventure through Nepal’s celebrated Everest region, focusing on the tranquil Gokyo valley. The journey features highlights like the immense Ngozumpa Glacier and the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, culminating in a hike up Gokyo Ri for sweeping views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and more. The itinerary is crafted for proper acclimatization, making it suitable for fit trekkers eager for high-altitude exploration. Starting with a scenic flight to Lukla and traversing Sherpa villages like Namche and Thame, this trekking tour’s USP is its combination of serene glacial lakes and some of the finest vistas in the Himalayas—an ideal trip for those drawn to majestic landscapes and authentic mountain culture.

day 1 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

We initiate our Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek after taking a scenic domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After meeting our porter team at Lukla, we start our trekking activity towards Phakding walking along the DudhKoshi River. This will be our first overnight stay at local teahouse in our trek.

Duration:3-4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 2 - Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar

During the first few days, we walk through beautiful rhododendron forests, ascending above the river, cross Jorsale and arrive at our first acclimatization point Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is the economic and tourist hub at Khumbu region that with plenty of shopping and day hiking experiences.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 3 - Acclimatization Day in Namche bazaar – Hike to Everest

Proper acclimatization is important during this Gokyo trek and today will be our first rest day and we will hike up towards the Everest view hotel to enjoy beautiful views of Everest Himalayan panoramas. Going high and descending back to Namche for overnight stay is a golden rule to adapt according to increasing altitudes. We stay second night at Namche.

Accommodation: Guest house

day 4 - Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole

We start our trekking day leaving behind Namche Bazar and take the northeastern trail towards Kyanjuma. We will slowly again discover the beautiful rhododendron forests. Exploring the local Sherpa settlements while making our way through culturally affluent villages, we arrive at Dole.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 5 - Trek from Dole to Machhermo

It will be a short and delightful trekking day today. The trekking route becomes quite steep as we cross Dole. We should get to Machhermo by lunchtime and in the afternoon there is time for an acclimatization walk up onto the ridge behind the lodge for amazing views of Thamserku and other neighboring Himalayas.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 6 - Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo

We start our day by ascending a ridge to enjoy excellent views down the valley to Kangtaiga and also up towards Cho Oyu. The valley now widens as the trail passes through Pangkha then descends to the riverbank before beginning the steep climb onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpo Glacier. Gokyo is a small settlement of lodges on the shores of a turquoise lake. We stay overnight at Gokyo.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 7 - Acclimatization Day at Gokyo Valley–4th and 5th Gokyo L

Today is our second rest day of our trek at Gokyo valley and we will be hiking towards 4th lake Thonak Tso and fifth lake Ngozumba Tso. We climb up the hill and get rewarding views of gyachung Kang, Cho-Oyu, Everest, Nuptse and other Himalayan peaks. Or you also have an option to hike towards Gokyo ri today. We stay overnight at Gokyo Valley today.

Accommodation: Guest house

day 8 - Hike Gokyo Ri from Gokyo Valley and trek back to Dole

We begin our day very early today to ascent the top of Gokyo Ri located at an altitude of 5360m above sea level. As we climb the views become even more fantastic and from the top we can see four of the seven highest peaks in the Nepal Himalaya: Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Stretching out for miles below us is the longest glacier in Nepal - the Ngozumpo glacier, which tumbles down from the slopes of Cho Oyu. One of the best all round views in Nepal, the climb is well worth the effort. In this way we get back to Dole at the end of the day for overnight stay.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 9 - Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar

It will be mostly a downhill trek from Dole to Namche Bazar through beautiful hills, ridges, ups and downs across the refreshing rhododendron and juniper forests, having different perspective on stunning landscapes with few cultural insights too. Upon arrival at Namche Bazar we will stay overnight here.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 10 - Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

We return to Lukla through the same route from Namche Bazar. It will be obviously mostly a downhill trek and we will make the most out of it by taking pictures enjoying the nature, flora, faunas. As we arrive at Lukla, we get ready for tomorrow’s flight back to Kathmandu.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 11 - Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

We take a scenic early morning mountain flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla airstrip.

Duration:30 minutes

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What's Included

Airport and hotel transfers, also upon arrival and departure if neededRound trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla– Kathmandu including departure taxesTIMS, Everest National Park PermitsLocal teahouse/lodge accommodation (twin sharing ) during the trekOne English speaking guide including his salary, food, accomodation, equipment, insurance, etcOne porter for each two trekkers including his salary, food, accmodation, equipment, and insuranceDuffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trekIcicles Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificateFirst aid medical kit

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