High Camp Trekking > Nepal > Hiking and Trekking in Nepal > Everest Region > Gokyo Lake Trek
Duration: | 11 nights and 12 days. |
Destination: | Khumbu/Everest regoin. |
Trek start/end: | Fly in and out at Lukla Airport. |
Trek grade: | Difficulty due to high alititude. |
Trek-style: | Teahouse/lodge. |
Trek season: | Middle of September to middle of June. |
Highest elevation: | Gokyo Ri 5357m. |
Ethnic group: | Majority of Sharpa community. |
Villages: | Phakding, Namche, Khumjung and Khunde etc. |
Views points: | Mong La and Gokyo Ri. |
Culture: | Buddisum. |
Himalayan scenery: | Kwangde, Thamserku, Tabuche, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Nutpse, Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Machhermo Peak, Gechungkan and Kyajo Ri etc. |
Glacier: | Nagozumba glacier. |
Gokyo Lakes: | 1st to 6th Lakes into the Gokyo valley. |
Gokyo Lake Trek is in the Sagarmatha National Park in the Everest region. It is scenic trekking into the Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Ri. When we hike up to the Gokyo Valley, there are opportunities to explore the bright turquoise – Gokyo Lakes (1st to 6th) and the largest Nagozumba glacier in the Himalayas and also ascend to Gokyo Ri (5357m) for snapping superb view of four above 8000m peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
The journey begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. The first part of the journey from Lukla to Namche Bazaar and a side trip to Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde villages where can see the rich culture of Sherpas. Then, we head up to Mong La, Dole, Machhermo, and Gokyo Lakes on the less crowded trail compared to Everest Base Camp. The Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar (mountain wild goats), and Pheasant (Nepali national bird can be seen en route to the Gokyo Valley trek. We come back to Lukla via the same route when we are descending.
Gokyo Lakes:
Gokyo Lakes is located at an elevation of 4700m to 5000m in the Everest region. This is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Gokyo Lake (3rd Lake – Dudh Pokhari) is the main attraction in this region covering an area of 42.9 ha (106 acres) which is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. The pilgrims visit the Lake during the Janai Purnima festival full moon in August. There are six Lakes in the valley, north along the Nagozumba glacier to Mt. Cho Oyu Base Camp. There are teahouses at Gokyo Lakeside (third Lake). There are splendid views of Mt. Cho Oyu and Gyachungkang from 4th Lake (Thonak Tsho). There is a viewpoint on the top of some moraines right above the Gokyo Fifth Lake (Nagozumba Tsho) that gives splendid views of the biggest mountains including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. Our guide leads you to the fifth or sixth Lakes (Gyazumba Tsho) to the end of Gokyo Valley or the base of Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).
The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the Gokyo Lake Trek departure dates do not match for you, please DM us and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.
If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.
Gokyo Lake TrekTrip Date | Trip Name | Price | Space Left | Status | - |
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4 Nov 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
11 Nov 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
18 Nov 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
25 Nov 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
2 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
9 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
16 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
23 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
30 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
7 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
14 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
21 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
28 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
7 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
14 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
21 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
28 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
4 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
11 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
18 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
25 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
24 Sep 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
4 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
11 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
18 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
25 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
5 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
12 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
19 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
26 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
5 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
12 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
19 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open | |
26 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek | $1350 per person | 15 | Open |
More info for extra cost:
Please read carefully cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking water or boiled water which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are not included. Wi-Fi is $20 for 10GM and $30 for 20 GB per card. The battery charge is $3 to 10 per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution) full charge. The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.
In case the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for any extra days. Do not require extra payment for rescheduling Lukla’s flight due to the cancellation of weather. But, there can be less priority for flight cancel passengers on the following day. If there are unexpected circumstances such as flight cancellations due to weather conditions, we offer you an alternative trip.
We do insure for trekking staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking activity up to 5550m for the days you will actually be trekking.
Note:- we have down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.
Note:- There are more similar to our names of other agencies. Please remember that we are at High Camp Trekking.