Gokyo Lake Trek

As you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Intrepid Treks will welcome you and transfer you to a pre-booked three-star hotel in Kathmandu. A luxurious cab drive will drop you at the hotel. Check in and rest for a while. If there is enough time, you can roam around the Kathmandu city in the evening. Spend your night at a hotel in Kathmandu! (Breakfast included)

⛰ Max Height: 1200 m || ⏲ Total Travel Distance: 5 Hours.

Prepare for a day of immersion into the Nepalese culture, while visiting the most important landmarks of this fascinating city and its outskirts. Our experienced guide will take you to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO heritage site which represents the political and historical values of Nepalese civilization.

We then proceed to Swayambhu Nath Temple, also known as ‘Monkey Temple’ thanks to its adorable colony of monkeys that run free. This temple is the symbol of harmony between Buddhists and Hindus.  At the top of the stupa you will have a splendid birds-eye view of Kathmandu Valley and its surroundings.

We continue to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, a holy place for Hindu devotees. Especially interesting is the holy cremation area where preparations and daily cremation ceremonies take place. From here we return to the hotel.

Today is the day your Everest Gokyo Lake Trek starts. From the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport you will take a flight to Lukla– a thrilling experience owning to the dramatic location of its airport. During the flight, you will get some stunning views of mountains arranged like a row of thorns. At Lukla airport, you will take your first step in the Khumbu region of Nepal, home to the highest peak in the world – Mt. Everest.

From Lukla, your guide will lead you along the trail, while passing countless prayer wheels, which you can spin clockwise to activate the mantra’s that are written on the scrolls.  Descending towards the Dudh Koshi River, and cross a suspension bridge. We then continue the path to Phakding – a small village and our stopping point for the day. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Phakding (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Leaving Phakding, we follow the trail that weaves up and down through villages and gorgeous rhododendron forests. You will pass donkeys, yaks and Sherpas carrying tremendous loads on their backs, as there are no roads in the Himalayas.  We enter Sagarmatha National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site– and walk to the village of Jorsalle from where we follow the river. We cross two swinging bridges – one suspended on a higher level above the other, which makes for a fantastic photo opportunity – and pass the village of Monjo. From there, we walk uphill for roughly three hours along beautiful valleys, picturesque villages and ever-smiling and friendly inhabitants, until we reach Namche Bazaar.

Namche is a popular place in the Khumbu region. It used to be a trading capital during ancient times for its residents and Tibetan people. Even today it is still the most bustling town in the Khumbu region, with many colorful shops, an internet café, a Danish bakery and lovely places to stay. If you are looking for souvenirs or trekking gear, you will find it here. Namche is also known as the Gateway to Everest, as it is the only way to get to Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Namche (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

The acclimatization process in Namche Bazaar involves either a short trek or a more relaxing day roaming around in the town of Namche. According to health experts, trekkers should always move around a little while relaxing, in order to acclimatize at this altitude. This is why we will take you on a short hike or you can walk around at your leisure in and around Namche. The atmosphere of fellow hikers in search of apple pie is hard to beat.

For the short day hike we can take you to the world’s highest placed hotel “The Everest View hotel”. From there you have spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Mt. AmaDablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Khangtega (or The Snow Saddle, unique in its geographical setting as it resembles the saddle of a horse rider), as well as panoramic views of other snowcapped mountains. There will still be plenty of time to visit the colorful town of Namche in the afternoon and find that apple pie (yes, we love it too!).Overnight stay at our guesthouse in Namche (breakfast, lunch and dinner

After getting acclimatized we set off to Dole after early morning breakfast. The trail towards Dole is composition of uphill and downhill. It contemplates the trekkers with the majestic views of Mount Everest up close along with Mount Ama Dablam. The ups and downs in the trail gives our soul and body the ultimate challenge. The serene smell of pine forests and swift white river besides the trail makes the trekking tiredness to vanish. We will have the lunch on the way.

We begin our walk by ascending through small bushes, conifers and rhododendrons to a lovely places on the way. The trail climbs past some magnificent view of Cho yu, Taboche, Cholatse, Kyajo Ri and many more mountains.

Today we trek to Gokyo Valley which is our dream destination of our trek and lifetime. We will walk little up to the hill then follow the left flank of river. We will cross the small bridge then will reach the first lake which starts the Gokyo Valley. With the beautiful lake first, second and finally reach third lake which one is really mesmerising blue lake, attached with Gokyo village and in the north we can see the Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m). Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Gokyo (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Today is the day that we are waiting from long days to see the massive Nepal Himalayas from your own eyes, from where we can see the World highest mountain Everest (8848m), Lothse (8516m), Makalu (8423m), Cho Oyu (8201m) and more than 100 mountain peaks. We will start early hike to the Gokyo Ri to see the beautiful sunrise on these mountains and from where we can see also the beautiful views of mountains, lakes, villages and Ngzumpa Glacier (which one is the longest glacier in the world) 4.5 km  long. After the sunrise we will back down to Gokyo Valley. After either breakfast or lunch we will explore beautiful 4^th and 5^th lakes from where we can see the north face of Mt. Everest. Overnight stay in Gokyo Valley. 

After achieving our goal and experiencing the utmost beauty of the Gokyo Lake it’s time to retrace our steps. We return via the same path, enjoying the views of gorgeous mountains reaching up into the blue sky. Although the route back is the same, walking the trail in reverse will make it look different still. After all, the more you explore, the more you discover. We will stay overnight in Dole.

We retrace our journey back to Namche. We cross the Dudhkoshi river and descend down through rhododendron forest to Namche. Overnight at a guesthouse in Namche (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

We continue our journey back to Phakding via the same path, and further still until we reach Lukla. The Dudh Koshi River, suspension bridge and the lush landscape are reverse flashbacks of the trail you took earlier on. Only this time you walk it with the knowledge that you are one of the fortunate people who reached Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Lukla. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Today you bid a goodbye to the Khumbu region of Nepal. After so many highlights, such an exhilarating experience and so much beauty this region has showed you, you will take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla airport. Upon your arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is at your convenience, whether you want rest or just wander around. Overnight stay at the hotel (breakfast included).

Spend this day at your leisure in or around Kathmandu. You can take one of our optional day trips, relax or roam around Kathmandu city. Perhaps go for a massage – you deserve it – or do some last-minute shopping. Take a leisurely lunch in one of the many tea gardens or dine on one of the rooftop terraces. Overnight stay at the hotel (breakfast included).

After this wonderful adventure, it’s finally time to bid you a farewell. We will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to the airport for your journey home! We hope with all our hearts that we served you well and look forward to seeing you or your friends again someday.