Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 11 Days

  • Destination Everest Trekking Packages
  • Activity Trekking in Nepal 2022
  • Duration 11 Days

Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is a wonderful 11-day trek package created for mountain lovers and nature dwellers.  A trek package that covers some of the most amazingly beautiful places in the upper mountain region of Nepal. During this trek in Nepal, you will come across multiple stunning locations that will leave you awestruck such as the Everest region, Gokyo valley, and Gokyo Lake.

Details for Gokyo Lake Trek Route

A picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Lukla marks the beginning of the challenging Everest Gokyo lake trek. The region around Mount Everest can be entered from Lukla. You begin your trek from Lukla by going along the valley of the Dudh Koshi River. The trekkers have enough time on their tour to explore the wonderful location and its incredible sights, which are beyond human comprehension. Rhododendron and pine forests, the Dudh Koshi valley, Sagarmatha National Park, high passes, waterfalls, and picturesque Sherpa settlements like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, etc. are all encountered during the journey.

Book Everest and Gokyo Lakes

During this trek in Nepal, you will come across multiple stunning locations that will leave you awestruck such as the Everest region, Gokyo valley, Gokyo Ri, and Gokyo Lake. Besides, you will also come across some of the most magnificent mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and others. Similarly, the Sagarmatha national park will offer you a variety of animals birds, and plants of its’s own kind. Similarly, the trek will follow the traditional way to Everest Base Camp. After we follow the path and trek for some hours we will stop at Namche. During the trek, we will come across Sagarmatha National Park where you can observe multiple variations of flora and fauna. Likewise, you will also come across many settlements of the local Sherpas. Once you reach the Gokyo valley, you will be astonished by the panoramic views of mountains, lakes, and glaciers. After spending a fantastic time there you will again trek to Namche Bazaar via the village of Khumjung. Additionally, you will also observe the breathtaking views of the world’s tallest peaks from the Everest region’s famous vantage, Gokyo Ri. Besides, during the trek, you will observe turquoise-colored beautiful Gokyo Lake, and the longest glacier in the Himalayas, the Ngozumpa glacier. We end our trekk once we reach Lukla. After that, we will fly back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary

You will arrive in Kathmandu. If you wish, we can arrange a representative to receive and welcome you from the airport. After you are received, you will be taken to your respective hotel. Rest for the day at your hotel and enjoy the courtesy.
Early in the morning, we pick you up and drive you to the Kathmandu airport's domestic terminal. Here, we board a plane that will take us to Nepal's Khumbu region's Lukla airport. One of Nepal's most popular and often visited trekking areas is undoubtedly this one. You will feel great satisfaction while seeing Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain in the entire world. The scenery of the mountains is breathtaking the entire way to Lukla. Meet the rest of our staff in Lukla as you arrive at the airport to begin your trek. From Lukla, we take a track that descends to the Dudhkoshi River and then gently climbs to Phakding along a well-marked path. Overnight we stay at a guesthouse in Phakding.
On the third day, after early morning breakfast, you will trek to Namche Bazar following the Dudh Koshi river and the Sagarmatha National Park route. On reaching Namche Bazar, you will have your meals and rest there for the night.
On the fourth day, you will trek to Khumjung (3780 meters) and then Dole (4200 meters). The trek to Khumjung will take around 2 hours. Once you reach Khumjung you can go sightseeing and eat your lunch at a hotel. After lunch, you will head towards Dole from Khumjung. Situated at an elevation of 4200 meters, Dole will offer you a lovely view of nearby places like Thamserku, Katenga, and Ama Dablam.
On the fifth day, you will trek to Machermo by traveling through a path that leads to the Gokyo valley. We make a steady, uphill ascent while taking in the breathtaking Himalayan panoramas. Drink lots of water as we ascend in an area with higher elevations, and until we reach Machhermo, keep your speed steady while walking slowly. Explore the surroundings when you are there so that you can get used to the higher elevation. Majestic views of the mountains, small valleys, and sandy terrain will be some highlights of the day. Spend the evening in a Machhermo guesthouse.
On the sixth day, You will move towards Gokyo from Machermo. On the way, you will visit the Ngozamba glacier, Taboche Tso, Dudh Pokhari, and ultimately the Gokyo village and lake. The picturesque Gokyo village will be our destination after a few hours of walking. On reaching the Gokyo village, we spend some time exploring the area and then we return to the hotel for a sumptuous dinner to cap off the day. We spend the evening at a guesthouse in Gokyo.
The most exciting day of our entire adventure is today. Early in the morning, we begin our hike past the streams, then ascend steeply for two hours to reach the peak of Gokyo Ri. This climb is challenging and breathtaking. From this top, we can see a fantastic sunrise view over the Majestic Khumbu Himalayas, including 4 of the 8000m, such as the enormous Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, and numerous other peaks with enormous Gokyo valley. While ascending the ridge, the trail provides superb excellent views of the Himalayas and the Nagzumba glacier, which is the largest Glacier in the world. After taking pictures, we return to Gokyo. After spending some amazing time at the Gokyo Ri, we head back to our accommodation and get our belongings before departing for Macchermo. We take the same road back to Macchermo and ultimately spend the night at a Macchermo guesthouse.
After leaving Machhermo, we travel onward to Namche Bazaar, the region's commercial center. We follow the same route we used earlier to return to Namche Bazaar. A short stroll through the town will take you to some stunning mountain and forest vistas. We can spend the remaining time in Namche exploring the market area and mingling with the locals if we arrive early. Spend the evening at a guesthouse in Namche.
Our road descends through more lovely Sherpa villages before reaching the bank of the Dudh Kosi River. After crossing the river, the trail continues through a forest via Dingboche before ascending to Tengboche. Following a river crossing and a descent through a rhododendron forest to reach Kanjuma, a short trek to Namche Bazaar offers wonderful views. On reaching Lukla, we will rest overnight at a lodge.
We return back to Kathmandu from Lukla via scenic airplane flight which must not take more than 40 minutes. After reaching Kathmandu you can relax or go shopping in Kathmandu. Later, we organize a farewell dinner for you. We appreciate you choosing trekkers in Nepal to manage your travel.
The journey comes to an end when our tour agency representative drops you off at Kathmandu International Airport in preparation for your departure flight from Nepal.

What’s included?

  • Professional English-speaking local trek guide.
  • Porters to assist you with your baggage
  • Lodging
  • Fooding (Authentic delicious meals four times a day)
  • Trekking Map
  • Company logo kit bag for packing luggage during Trekking time
  • All airfare from Kathmandu airport to Lukla airport and return from Lukla airport to Kathmandu airport.
  • All essential permits and permit fees for the Everest region entrance
  • Salary, lodging, and meals of your guide and porter
  • All local tax, vat, office service charges, and domestic airport taxes if required.

What's Not Included?

  • Any international airport transfers
  • Accommodation, meals, and transfers in Kathmandu.
  • Guided tour in Kathmandu if required
  • Travel insurance and Nepal visa fee
  • Rescue operation charge in case of emergency
  • Appreciation tips for your guides and porters

faqs

How expensive is Everest?

The average Everest expense depends upon the type of activity you will be a part of. For Everest Gokyo Lake Trek, the cost starts from USD 1100 to 1500 per person. The cost however decreases as the group size gets bigger.

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