Gokyo Lakes Trek – 12 Days
About this experience
An alternative to Base Camp — the string of sacred Gokyo lakes beside the Ngozumpa Glacier, and the summit of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for one of the finest views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Lukla flights, licensed guide, permits and lodging included.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Mountain flight and easy walk to Phakding.
What's included
Included in the price
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Kathmandu–Lukla round-trip flights
- Teahouse accommodation
- National-park & Khumbu permits
- Shared porter support
Not included
- International flights & Nepal visa
- Travel & rescue insurance (mandatory)
- Meals in the city
- Personal expenses, drinks & snacks
- Tips for guide and porter
Meeting point
Meeting point is shown below.
Interactive map coming soon.
Good to know
Broken-in boots, warm layers & down jacket, rain shell, headlamp, water bottle/purification, sunhat & sunscreen, personal first-aid and any medication.
Sagarmatha National Park entry + Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit and a licensed guide are included.
Travellers with serious heart or lung conditions, or anyone unwilling to walk 5–7 hours a day at altitude.
Traveller reviews
A tough but rewarding climb that we're still talking about months later. Communication before departure was clear and nothing was left to chance.
We passed through small villages we'd never have found on our own. Small group, unhurried, and genuinely well run throughout.
A once-in-a-lifetime route, and every hard hour was worth it. The porters were looked after properly, which mattered to us.
The mountain views on the third morning left us completely speechless. Our guide set a sensible pace and checked on everyone each evening.