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Gokyo Valley & Lakes Trek — 12 Days
12 days5,357 mFrom Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov5.0 (3)
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Duration
12 days
From
$1,750/person
Max Altitude
5,357 m
Difficulty
Challenging
Starts
Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
Group Size
2–12 People
Stay
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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Trip Highlights
Gokyo Lakes — five sacred turquoise glacial lakes at 4,700–5,000 m
Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) — widely rated the finest Everest panorama in the Khumbu
Ngozumpa Glacier — Nepal's longest glacier at 36 km
Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu all visible from Gokyo Ri
Renjo La Pass option (5,360 m) — high-pass crossing to Thame valley
Peaceful Gokyo village — far fewer trekkers than the EBC route
Pre-acclimatisation day at Machermo (4,470 m) before the high-altitude ascent
Namche Bazaar Sherpa capital with Saturday market and mountain museum
Gokyo Ri and its emerald glacial lakes offer some of the finest panoramic views in the Himalayas — Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu all visible from a single summit.
Day-by-Day Itinerary(12 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 4,790 m · Day 7Welcome to Nepal. Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Thamel. Evening briefing with your guide — review itinerary, gear check, and permit paperwork. Welcome dinner in Kathmandu.
1,400 m––DHotel
The Gokyo Valley & Lakes Trek takes you into the heart of the Khumbu region via a less-crowded route than the classic Everest Base Camp trail. You’ll pass through the world’s largest glacier — the Ngozumpa — and reach the turquoise Gokyo Lakes at 4,700m before summiting Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for a 360° panorama of four 8,000m peaks.
Highlights
- Gokyo Ri summit: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu & Cho Oyu in one frame
- Five sacred Gokyo Lakes (4,700–5,000m)
- Ngozumpa Glacier — longest glacier in Nepal
- Namche Bazaar Saturday market
- Tengboche Monastery with Ama Dablam backdrop
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Fly Kathmandu–Lukla, trek to Phakding. Day 2: Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Day 3: Acclimatisation day in Namche. Day 4: Dole (4,200m). Day 5: Machhermo (4,470m). Day 6: Gokyo (4,790m). Day 7: Gokyo Ri summit (5,357m). Day 8: Descend via Dole. Day 9: Back to Namche. Day 10: Lukla. Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu. Day 12: Departure.
What's Included
Included
- Government-certified English-speaking senior trek guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers; 18 kg max)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights (scheduled)
- All teahouse accommodation on trek
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Altitude illness kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare to/from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee ($30–$50 on arrival)
- Comprehensive travel insurance with emergency evacuation
- Meals not listed in daily itinerary
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Tips for guides and porters
- Beverages, hot showers, and battery charging at teahouses (payable direct)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any costs arising from illness, injury, or early departure
Pickup
Pokhara or Kathmandu: where should we pick you up?
This trip begins in Kathmandu. If you are already in Pokhara, we can bring you across (Pokhara and Kathmandu are about 200 km apart: 25 minutes by plane or 6 to 8 hours by tourist bus).
Pickup in Kathmandu
Trip starts hereLanding in Kathmandu? We meet you at the airport or your hotel and get you to the start.
- Kathmandu international airport (on arrival)We quote
- Kathmandu domestic airportWe quote
- Kathmandu hotel pickupWe quote
- Kathmandu tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Pickup in Pokhara
Staying in Pokhara? We can bring you to Kathmandu for the start.
- Pokhara hotel pickupIncludes getting you to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight. We confirm the price with you.We quote
- Pokhara airport pickupWe quote
- Pokhara tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Hotel in the city
- No hotel, I will book my own$0
- Kathmandu: tourist standard guest houseWe quote
- Kathmandu: 3-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 4-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 5-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
Prices are per person and added to the trip price when you book. “We quote” means the price depends on your flight time and hotel, so our team confirms it with you before the trip. It is never added to your payment without asking.
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Prime season. October is perfect — clear skies, stable weather, 4–6 week dry window. November gets cold at altitude but still excellent. EBC trail at its busiest.
Low: -10°C at EBC High: 15°C Namche October: minimal. November: possible above 5,000 m
Spring (Mar–May)
Climbing season — expeditions on Everest. Good trekking weather. Rhododendrons in Namche area. Pre-monsoon cloud builds in afternoon from May. Slightly warmer than autumn.
Low: -8°C at EBC High: 18°C Namche March: possible at pass level. May: mostly clear
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Very cold. Khumbu trails remain open but temperatures extreme at EBC (-20°C+). Experienced cold-weather trekkers only. Fewer crowds. Lodges may be closed above Namche.
Low: -25°C at EBC High: 5°C Namche Heavy above 5,000 m
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Not recommended. Trails wet and unstable. Cloud cover obscures mountain views. Risk of landslides on lower sections.
Low: 5°C High: 20°C Namche None at low altitude
Permits Required
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Required for all trekkers. Checked at Monjo gate.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Local municipality permit. In the Khumbu it replaces the TIMS card, which is not used here.
All permits are arranged and included in your package price. Nothing to organise yourself.
What to Pack
Moisture-wicking base layers (top + bottom)
Fleece mid-layer jacket
Down jacket (800+ fill power — essential above 4,000 m)
Waterproof shell jacket and pants
Trekking trousers (2 pairs)
Merino wool socks (5–6 pairs)
Liner socks (3 pairs)
Warm hat / beanie
Balaclava for Kala Patthar and EBC
Sun hat or cap
Lightweight gloves
Insulated waterproof gloves or mittens
Neck gaiter or buff (2×)
Thermal underwear set
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Kit that actually matters on this trek
All our gear adviceChosen for this route specifically — not a generic list. Each one says what you give up as well as what you get.
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Customer Reviews(3)
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Hiroshi Tanaka
🇯🇵November 2025
ゴーキョトレッキングを12日間経験しました。ガイドのテンジンさんは英語も上手で、高山病の管理も完璧でした。ゴーキョリからの眺めはエベレスト、ローツェ、マカルー、チョー・オユなど、6つの8000m峰が一望できる絶景でした。Travel Himalaya Nepalは日本人にも安心してお勧めできます。 (I experienced 12 days of Gokyo trekking. Guide Tenzin managed altitude sickness perfectly. The view from Gokyo Ri with 6 peaks over 8000m was breathtaking. I can confidently recommend Travel Himalaya Nepal to Japanese travelers.)
Ingrid Larsson
🇸🇪October 2025
Booking from Sweden was completely stress-free — the team replied within hours to every message and helped me plan the perfect itinerary. Our guide had been walking the Khumbu for 18 years and knew every tea house. The acclimatisation days in Namche were properly built in. Gokyo is stunning beyond words. My only note is to book well in advance for October — accommodation fills fast. Absolutely professional organisation throughout.
Michael Chen
🇨🇦October 2025
The Gokyo route to Everest region was the best decision I made. Our agency arranged everything perfectly — the Lukla flights, the permits, a brilliant Sherpa guide named Karma who had grown up in the Khumbu. The lakes are a completely different world to anything you've seen before — deep turquoise sitting under the flanks of Cho Oyu at 8,000m. Gokyo Ri at sunrise with six 8,000m peaks visible simultaneously... I just stood there for an hour. Cannot say enough good things about the team.
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