Gokyo Lakes Trek
Moderate 12 days

Gokyo Lakes Trek

Duration
12 days
Max Altitude
5,357m
Group Size
2-12
Best Season
Spring, Autumn

Overview

A quieter alternative to EBC, leading to the sacred Gokyo Lakes and the superb viewpoint of Gokyo Ri overlooking four 8,000m peaks.

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

Start along the Dudh Koshi.

2

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Enter Sagarmatha National Park.

3

Day 3: Acclimatisation in Namche

Adapt with short acclimatisation hikes.

4

Day 4: Trek to Dole

Branch off into the Gokyo valley.

5

Day 5: Trek to Machhermo

Steady climb with widening views.

6

Day 6: Trek to Gokyo village

Arrive at the lakes beside Ngozumpa Glacier.

7

Day 7: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357m)

Summit for an unrivalled Himalayan panorama.

8

Day 8: Descend to Namche

Begin the return journey.

9

Day 9: Trek to Lukla and fly out

Return flight to Kathmandu.

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