3 star Hotel in Kathmandu Best Available Lodge in Trekking
Meals:
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activities:
Active walking flight to Lukla Kathmandu sightseeing explore Sherpa culture
Group size
2-16
Starts/Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
March to May/September to November
Walking Hours
7-8 hours
Overview And Highlights
The 14-day Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is a captivating journey that takes you to the pristine Gokyo Valley in the Everest region of Nepal. This trek offers a unique and alternative perspective to the classic Everest Base Camp route, allowing trekkers to explore the breathtaking Gokyo Lakes and summit the stunning Gokyo Ri peak. The trail winds through Sherpa villages, lush forests, and glacier-carved valleys, leading to the turquoise lakes nestled amidst towering Himalayan peaks. The highlight of the trek is ascending Gokyo Ri, where trekkers are rewarded with awe-inspiring panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. This trek offers a combination of natural beauty, cultural encounters, and a sense of achievement, making it a memorable adventure for those seeking a slightly different experience in the Everest region.
Our Everest trek via Gokyo RI and Gokyo Lake is one of the most favorite treks among the trekkers. This trek follows the less crowded route through the most amazing trials via Gokyo Ri and Cho La pass.
Our journey starts with the breathtaking flight to Lukla. We will get to view the most amazing 35 minutes views of the Himalayas. After landing to Lukla we will meet with rest of our team members have some breakfast and start our trek. We will pass through several Sherpa villages where we can get the picturesque of the lifestyles, culture and traditions of our friendly Sherpa people. We will follow the downhill trial for the first day and start with high climb towards Namche from the second day. After reaching Namche Bazaar we will be moving towards the classic trade route heading up towards the Dudh Koshi valley through Dole and Machermo before reaching to Gokyo. We can get the view of 5 lakes with sparkling turquoise. Besides this we can also get the magnificent views of the Cho Oyo and Mt. Everest. From there we will be trekking down to one of the three great pass of Khumbu region Cho La pass via Tragnag. We will rejoin the main base camp route walking up to the Gorak- Shep after descending from Cho La pass. We will also visit the Base Camp and climb to Kala Patthar before descending to Dingboche.
This trek via Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lake is a must do trek for challenge seekers and travelers willing to have more stays at the Himalayas. It is one of the most beautiful experiences you will be remembering during your lifetime.
On the 1st day of our trek we will take an early morning flight to Lukla which is our entrance to base camp trek. We will meet our rest of the team members have some breakfast there and start our trekking. We will walk on a trail that gradually descends too Cheplung village from where we will get a glimpses of Mt.Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. We will take lunch there take some rest and then we will gradually descend until Phakding. We will have our dinner in Phakding. Our overnight stay will be in Phakding.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
hotel
Elevation
3440
On our 2nd day after having breakfast we will start our journey where our trial passes through a beautiful pine forest and we will continue our walk on a trial that goes north up the Benkar valley following the banks of Dudh Koshi River. We cross the Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo village before reaching the entrance of Everest National Park. Then after crossing suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. We ascend on a step trial and reach the biggest town in the Everest region i.e. Namche Bazaar. We will be staying overnight in a highly established lodge waking up to the mesmerizing view of beautiful Namche Bazaar.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
3601
On the 03rd day of our trek we will have our breakfast in Namche and will ascend our journey towards Khumjung hill and descend to the east of the village leading towards the Dudh Koshivalley. Our trial branches off from there where our guide will select the best option for us. We will reach on a ridge on the top at 3973m and descends to Mt.Khumbila. We will also visit the birth place of re-incarnated Lama of Rongbuk Monastery of Tibet and introducer of Buddhism in Khumbu region of Nepal. We will have a steep trial descending down on a sandy slope to the Dudh Koshi. Our overnight stay will be in Phortse Tanga.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
4470
On our 4th day after having breakfast we will climb up to Machhermo. We will walk on a trial that goes along a rhododendron forest, passing a beautiful waterfall which will lead us towards Tongba Village. On our trial we will pass through different small villages before reaching Machhermo. We will be walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River throughout our today’s journey. Our overnight stay will be in Machermo.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
4750
Our today’s trek will start by climbing to a ridge where we can get an excellent view of the valley to Kangtaiga and Cho-oyu Mountain. We will move towards Phangkha where an avalanche in November 1996 killed 40 people including trekkers and villagers. After reaching there we will then descend to the river bank and then climb to Ngozumpa glacier on a steep trial. We will cross an iron bridge over a stream which flows from First Lake of Gokyo known as Longpongo and end our hard ascends. We will also get a chance to observe the Lama footprints on stone and mesmerizing views of sparkling sunrays in turquoise blue sheet of water at the sight of second lake called Taujun Lake. At the end of our day we will climb by to the third lake Dudh Pokhari where the Gokyo valley stands by. From there we will get to see the spectacular views of Cho-oyu Mountain. Our overnight stay will be in Gokyo.
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Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
5357
Today will be Acclimatization day in Gokyo Valley. After having an early morning breakfast in Gokyo village we will hike to a small peak above the village, Gokyo RI. The morning view of Khumbu region from the peak is incredible. We can see the fantastic views of seven highest peaks of Nepal including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and many more. We will reach to the fourth lake, Thonak Tsho. There we will spend some time in the alpine beauty of the lake and then descend our trial towards third lake. Depending on our time and energy we may also take an additional hike up to the fifth lake, Ngozumbz Tsho. It offers the remarkable view of the longest glacier of the Himalayas. We will then trek back to Gokyo and spend our overnight there.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
4700
On our 7th day after having breakfast we will move towards the Ngozumpa Glacier. We will walk on a jagged trial with so many uphill’s and downhill’s. We will get to see the animals grazing in the plain field on our journey to Thagnak. Walking down on the eastern glacial moraine we will be witnessing the breath-taking sceneries. After then we will be heading along the edges of the mountain and will eventually reach to Thagnak where we can see the collection of lodges. Our overnight stay will be in Thagnak.
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Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
4800
Today we are going to have one of the toughest days of our trip. We will have to go on a steep trial which involves a glacier traverse which makes the Cho La pass a difficult one. We need to be super alert while walking to this trial as we may slip on the rocks glazed by ice. Trekking to the side of a frozen lake we will reach to the top of the pass which welcomes us with decorated prayer flags and the superb views of Cho La Lake and Mt. Cholatse is itself amazing. By passing through some crevasses we will reach to Dzongla village which offers us with the pleasant views of Cholatse, Ama Dablam Lobuche Mountains. Our overnight stay will be at Dzongla.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
6119
After having breakfast in Dzongla we will move towards Lobuche. This will be very short trek so we will have time to take rest and enjoy the nature. We will climb down from Dzongla. We will follow a grassy trial with the enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak. The trial bends through the wide river Imja Khola before reaching Lobuche. After we reach to Lobuche we can see the large settlements of many hotels and shops. We will spend the rest of our days taking rest and preparing for another days trek. Our overnight stay will be in Lobuche.
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Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
5364
On our 10th day of the trek we will be heading towards Goarakshep. The hike up to Gorakshep is about 2 hours. As we further our trials it will get harder than before but the trial gets easier as we climb about 150m. There will be strenuous walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp. As we reach to the base camp at 5365m, we will enjoy the amazing view of Khumbu icefall. Moreover the Everest Base Camp itself is incredibly beautiful. The mesmerizing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp are so alluring. We will return back to Gorak Shep for the night. Our overnight stay will be on Gorakshep.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
4371
On the 11th day of our trek we will have an early breakfast in Gorakshep. After having breakfast we will be heading towards the best view point on the earth which is Kalapatthar. From there we can grasp the remarkable view of the Mt. Everest. The views from Kalapatthar are outstanding. It will give us that heavenly pleasure we might have never thought having off. We will have our lunch there and will return back to Pherice. Our overnight stay will be on Pherice.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
3440
Today on our 12th day of the trek we will wake up early in the morning and start our journey by following the trials of beautiful juniper and rhododendron trees and crossing the bridge of Dudh Koshi river we will move downwards loosing almost 2,000ft of elevations. Leaving the beautiful mountains behind us we can also spot mountain goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds habitual to the area. We will ultimately reach Sansa from where we will witness mesmerizing views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse mountains. We will arrive back to Namche and our overnight stay will be there.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
2860
Today we will have our last day on mountains. There will be mostly a downhill trek on a trial along the bank of the Dudh Koshi River. We will trek toward the Hillary Suspension bridges, and also pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we will take rest and spend some quality time remembering all those bittersweet reminiscence of the journey. Our overnight stay will be on best available lodge in Lukla.
Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400
Bidding a goodbye to Everest region we will take an early flight to Kathmandu from Lukla airport along with the glimpses of the mountains we have recently visited. After reaching Kathmandu we will go back to our hotel and take some rest or do some shopping as reminder. Our guides will help you for shopping and tour you to the city around some of the UNESCO world heritage sites and some of the places of historical and cultural monuments. We will also organize farewell dinner for the successful completion of our adventurous journey.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including farewell dinner at Kathmandu.
What Is Included ?
• Pick up and drop facilities from Airport-Hotel-Airport (by private car)
• Full day city tour by private vehicle.
• Welcome and farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with live cultural program.
• Stays in 3 star standard hotels or clean lodge/guest houses during the trek. (as per availability)
• Every meals during the trek.( breakfast, lunch, dinner, including tea and coffees)
• Seasonable fresh fruit.
• Experienced, well trained, English speaking guide with all his expenses, insurance, equipment during your travel period.(4:1)
• One porter for each two member in a group (with all his expenses, insurance, equipment during your travel period)
• Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per itinerary.
• Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
• Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (national Park Permit, TIMS)
• Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
• All government and local taxes.
What Is Excluded?
• Tips for guides porters and drivers
• Nepalese visa fee.
• Extra night accommodation due to any reason in Kathmandu.
The cost for the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek can vary depending on factors such as the duration of the trek, the level of services included, and the chosen tour operator. On average, the cost for a 14-day trek can range from $1,500 to $2,500 per person. This price typically covers permits, guides, accommodation, meals, transportation within Nepal, and necessary arrangements for the trek. However, it's important to note that these prices are approximate and subject to change, so it's recommended to research and consult with reputable tour operators to get the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information based on your specific requirements and preferences.
During the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek, food and accommodation options are available along the trail. Tea houses and lodges are scattered throughout the villages, offering basic yet comfortable accommodations. These tea houses typically provide clean rooms with twin beds or dormitory-style accommodation, shared bathrooms (sometimes with hot showers at an additional cost), and communal dining areas where meals are served. The food options in tea houses include a variety of dishes ranging from traditional Nepali cuisine to international dishes like pasta, soups, and sandwiches. While the menus may be slightly more limited compared to urban areas, the tea houses generally provide sufficient meals to refuel trekkers. It's important to note that as you gain altitude, the availability of certain food items may become limited, and prices may increase due to the challenges of transportation and logistics in the remote mountain region.
As the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek takes you to high altitudes, there is a risk of altitude sickness. The trek involves ascending to altitudes above 3,000 meters (9,800 feet), where the air becomes thinner and the oxygen levels decrease. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. Proper acclimatization is crucial, and the trek is designed to allow for gradual ascent and rest days to aid in acclimatization. It is important to listen to your body, stay hydrated, and ascend slowly to minimize the risk of altitude sickness. It is recommended to consult with experienced guides, follow their instructions, and be prepared with proper medication, such as acetazolamide, as advised by a healthcare professional. By taking necessary precautions and allowing your body time to adjust, you can minimize the chances of altitude sickness and have a safe and enjoyable trek.
While trekking to Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri, it is important to note that the region is quite remote and lacks modern infrastructure. As a result, the use of credit cards for payments may be extremely limited or not possible at all. The trekking route mostly consists of remote trails, small villages, and basic teahouses that do not have access to electronic payment systems. It is advisable to carry sufficient cash in the local currency (Nepalese Rupees) to cover your expenses throughout the trek. Additionally, it is essential to plan ahead and withdraw cash in Kathmandu or Lukla, the starting point of the trek, as ATMs may be scarce or unreliable beyond these areas.
The best months for the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trekin Nepal are generally considered to be March to May and September to November. During these periods, the weather is relatively stable, and the visibility is excellent, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and the turquoise Gokyo Lakes. Spring (March to May) offers pleasant temperatures, blooming rhododendron forests, and vibrant landscapes. Autumn (September to November) showcases clear skies, mild temperatures, and the added bonus of post-monsoon greenery. However, it's important to note that weather conditions can vary, and it's always recommended to check the latest weather forecasts and consult with local trekking agencies for the most up-to-date information before planning your trip.
If you wish to stay extra days during the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek, you would need to make necessary arrangements in advance. Once you reach Gokyo, communicate with the teahouse or lodge where you are staying and inform them about your intention to extend your stay. Keep in mind that accommodation in the region is limited, so it's important to inquire about availability. If there are no issues with accommodation, you can negotiate the additional nights directly with the lodge owner or manager. Note that staying extra days allows you to explore the stunning surroundings, acclimatize properly, and potentially undertake side trips to nearby attractions like Gokyo Ri, the Fifth Lake, or the Cho La Pass.
Permits (Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and TIMS card)
Actual Adventure has a track record of 100% Everest trek success. We are a Destination Management Company (DMC) where travellers from different countries benefit from our premium tours and trekking services.
We operate the Everest base camp trek on fixed departures where we set the best guide, porters, and number of people for this trekking. We have fixed departures for Everest trekking this Spring and coming Autumn months.
Learn more about availability and departures of Gokyo Lakes and GokyoRi Trek . Contact our tour manager Mr. Kedar Neupane
You can also contact to our manager Mr. Kedar Neupane at +977 9851012358 or
While it is not mandatory to have a guide or porter for the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek, it can be highly beneficial and recommended for several reasons. Hiring a guide provides valuable local knowledge, assistance with navigation, and ensures your safety throughout the trek. They are familiar with the route, weather conditions, and potential challenges. Additionally, a guide can offer insights into the local culture, history, and flora/fauna, enhancing your overall experience. A porter can be hired to carry your heavy backpack, relieving you of the physical strain and allowing you to enjoy the trek more comfortably. Having a guide or porter also supports the local economy and provides employment opportunities for the local community. Ultimately, the decision to hire a guide or porter depends on your experience, fitness level, and personal preferences.
Trip Reviews (5)
Amazing Experience!
My guide Pasang is one of the best guides one could ever ask for. He was very helpful during the entire trek. The views were amazing and the services were fine in spite of trekking to an isolated area. Had an amazing experience.
Address: Austria
Julius M. Drew
16th Jun, 2022
Wonderful trekking experience.
For me the Gokyo lakes and Gokyo RI trek was hours of walk to a fairy tale land with lots of stunning views. The walk was totally worth and thank you to the amazing team members of Everest Base Camp Trekking Tours.
Address: Sydney, Australia
Kiely Wynn
16th Jun, 2022
Beautiful Experience!
It was a wonderful trek and the services were mind-blowing. I don’t have any comments regarding their services. Even at such high altitude the services were very fine and exceeded all my expectations. The views were heavenly.
Address: Norway
Aurora Jensen
16th Jun, 2022
Stunning views, Amazing Experience!
I just returned from Nepal after doing 14 Days Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo RI trek. It was a fantastic trek. The mountains, lakes and valleys were amusing and Everest Base Camp Trekking Tours were great. I suggest this trek at least once in a lifetime for everyone.
Address: Turkey
Rueben Pouwell
16th Jun, 2022
Wonderful trekking experience.
14 Days Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo RI Trek was one of the most outstanding destinations I’ve been so far. The spectacular views of the mountains, lakes, rivers, valleys and the warm hospitality of the locals were the main attraction of the place. Along with that my guide Hari and porter Shyam made my trek even more wonderful. I thank everyone who had been a part of this wonderful journey and assure to come back very soon.
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