Everest Gokyo Lake Trek — 10 Days — Himalayan Frozen Adventure
The classic Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 10 days is the most mesmerizing journey and less crowded trekking destination in the Everest region, this trek offers an amazing six glacial Gokyo Lakes and the highest mountains. Gokyo Valley Trek is an alternative route to the Everest Base Camp trek as it’s one the best picturesque lifetime thing and you have a great opportunity to summit Gokyo -Ri ( 5,357m), from here, you can enjoy getting close panorama mountains to view and Khumbu icefalls. This trek being attracted by colorful lakes, ancient monasteries, gigantic Himalayas, exciting landscapes, varying topography, local community lifestyle with culture, wilderness, and traditional Sherpa villages.
Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is not just about Gokyo valley it’s also about the delightful Everest experience, it’s lies towards the western part of the Khumbu region. Explore the Gokyo Ri, tranquil Gokyo valley, and wonderful Gokyo lakes which can make incredible moments on your life. Similarly, the trail leads through an amazing glacier and Dudh Kosi river, then you’ll see the special diverse plants and wildlife at Sagarmatha Nation Park. The experts at our company, Himalayan Frozen Adventure have carefully made the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek itinerary to give the best experience in the Everest region.
This Gokyo Valley landmarks are equally fascinating natural wonders in the Khumbu region as it,s provides spectacular views like Mount Everest (8,848m), Makalu (8,481m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho-yu (8201m), and more peaks. Gokyo is surrounded by the Everest range and set amongst the world’s largest and deepest Ngozumpa glaciers and Khumbu glaciers.
This Everest Gokyo Lake Trek (10 Days) Itinerary begins from Lukla after a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu and follows the Sherpa community villages of Phakding, Namche, Dole, and Gokyo. Likewise, the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek route passes through the dense rhododendron with oak forests, frozen waterfalls, nature landscapes, flushing river. We designed an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar for enjoying the Sherpa unique culture and make altitude fitness, Namche is one most popular and beautiful town in the
Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla [2,810m] 35 min and trek to Phakding [2,610m, 4 hrs]
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche [3,450m, 6 hrs]
Day 03: Rest and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Trek from Namche to Dole [4,200m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 05: Trek from Dole to Machhermo [4,470m, 6 hrs]
Day 06: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo [4,790m, 4–5 hrs]
Day 07: Summit of Gokyo Peak (Ri) 5,360m and trek back to Machermo [4,470m, 6–7 hrs]
Day 08: Trek form Machermo to Namche [3,450, 6 hrs]
Day 09: Trek from Namche to Lukla [2,850m, 5 hrs]
Day 10: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu [1,300m, 35 minutes]
Everest Gokyo Lake Trek Accommodation
Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek accommodations are Lodge and Teahouse. Around Kathmandu, we can find a good facility with comfortable accommodation at the Hotel. The Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek all accommodations are on the twin-shared basis. During the trek, Himalayan frozen Adventure will manage room with attached washrooms. In the teahouse, we have to share the toilet. Single room is available in Kathmandu and the lower elevation trekking region but might be impossible to higher elevations.
Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek Meals
At the Kathmandu has included only breakfast. During the Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek, all meals will be provided. In the Everest region, we can enjoy Nepalese food with international cuisine like Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Tibetan, Italian, etc. Through the trek, we have breakfast/lunch at the teahouse and Dinner will be at the lodge. You can choices different kinds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner by the menu.