Gokyo Lake Trek

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, our representative will be waiting at the airport for your welcome. Then board a private vehicle and be transferred to your hotel. Check into your hotel and rest after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore ancient temples and vibrant markets and experience the unique atmosphere of Nepalese urban life.

You will experience a short yet thrilling flight to Lukla in the early morning. You will see an incredible shift in scenery and the climate on your route, which is an excitement in itself. After landing at one of the world’s most dangerous airports, Tenzing Hillary Airport, you’ll start the journey to Phakding. Phakding is a beautiful settlement along the Dudh Kosi River.

You’ll come across prayer flags, mani walls, and little monasteries along the route, providing an insight into the region’s rich religious and cultural history.

Today, your journey takes you to Namche Bazar, the gateway to the Everest region. The trail offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks while passing through luxuriant rhododendron trees and several suspension bridges with glimpses of Everest and other surrounding peaks.

Namche is a thriving Sherpa town where you can buy regional goods and get to know the welcoming Sherpa people. When you get there, you can explore the Sherpa Culture Museum to discover more about the area’s rich cultural history.

Today is your rest day. You can explore the Namche Bazar or hike to viewpoints around Namche to help your body adjust to the altitude and enjoy stunning panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. You can also spend the day exploring the town, visiting the Everest Photo Gallery, and interacting with local Sherpa residents.

After experiencing the warm hospitality of the Sherpa people in Namche Bazar, you will hike up the Dudh Koshi valley, passing stupas and taking in the views of mountains like Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and many more. You will descend into the forest of pine and rhododendrons until you reach Mong La Pass.

After crossing this pass, you will reach Phortse Thenga, and you will follow the trail, passing through a forest full of flora and fauna.

Today, you will start your trek on the beautiful scenic trail, which climbs through scrub juniper. On the way to Machhermo, you will pass many trailside shrines and lost prayer flags until Lapahram, which offers an outstanding view of Mt. Cho Oyo, Mt. Kantega, and Mt. Thamserku.

The trail encounters beautiful meadows with grazing yaks while enjoying the picturesque views on the walk through the Luja Valley to reach Machhermo.

The trails ascend to reach Gokyo, following the trail to the scenic ridge before heading through a narrow valley that leads into a wider valley. After a few hours of walking, you will reach Phanga, an area dedicated to those who lost their lives in the landslides.

After crossing Phanga, you will come across an iron bridge that leads to Longpongo Lake and then continue to trail through the Ngozumpa Glacier moraines. After a few minutes of walking, you will see the series of Gokyo Lakes. The lakes have breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Today, you will explore the Gokyo Valley by hiking to Gokyo Ri in the early morning to witness a breathtaking sunrise with a great panorama of stunning Himalayas and beautiful turquoise lakes and glaciers. After experiencing the sunrise view, you will hike down to the valley and explore the series of Gokyo lakes: Gokyo Cho, Thonak Cho, Gyazumpa Cho, Tanjung Cho, Ngozumpa Cho, and Longbanga Cho. Gokyo Cho is the largest and most prominent of these lakes.

After experiencing the beauty of these turquoise Gokyo lakes, you will descend down to Machhermo. The trail will be the same as it was before. You cross the Phanga and reach a narrow, wider valley. After crossing this valley, you will reach Machhermo.

Today you will have a long walk as you descend down to Namche Bazar. You will follow the same trail, where you will cross several tiny villages and the forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Namche Bazar.

Your memorable and adventurous trip comes to an end as you make your way back to Lukla, leaving Namche. After having breakfast at Namche, you will walk to the same path as earlier. After reaching Lukla, get some time to relax and explore the village in your free time.

After taking off from one of the world’s most dangerous airports, Tenzing Hillary Airport, you will experience a short yet thrilling flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the early morning. You will see an incredible shift in scenery and the climate on your flight, which is an excitement in itself.

The flight back to Kathmandu provides a bird’s-eye view of the Himalayas. As you return to the bustling city of Kathmandu, you can explore some of the city’s cultural and historical areas.

Depending on your flight schedule, our representative will escort you towards the airport. Before your fight schedule starts, you may have some free time in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.