Destination Everest Region

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 12 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 5360 m

Group Size 1-10 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days

Exciting mountain flight Kathmandu / Lukla.
Namche Bazaar gateway of Mt. Everest
Sherpa culture and lifestyle in Khumjung
Tranquil Gokyo lake
Climbing Gokyo- Ri (5483m/17984ft)
Great view of Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu, Mt Cho Oyu and other mountains from Gokyo Ri
Excursion to the fifth lake
Ngozumpa Glacier, the world’s biggest glacier.

Overview of Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days

Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days is a perfect alternative to Everest Base Camp. Gokyo Trek is liked by many trekkers in recent years. The beautiful hike to a famous turquoise lake is good to avoid a heavy traffic of trekkers. Gokyo Lake is an ultimate trek in the Himalayas surrounded by some of the most incredible scenery on Earth. Gokyo Lake is peaceful and unspoiled in Gokyo valley. Also, the trek is one of the most spectacular and much less trodden than Everest Base Camp. It has a conjugation of culture and adventure in one place, this you will find nowhere in Earth with stunning view of Everest.

Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days itinerary is a full package trekking. Somehow Everest Gokyo Ri Trek is depend upon your time schedule and destination you want. It is an exceptional trek in Everest to view a mountain in clear day like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and several other surrounding peaks. The trek is a serene natural walk in an isolated trail.

What is famous for Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days?

Along with the splendid view of mountains, the trails go along the rich section of Himalayan flora and fauna. Explore a quaint settlement of people of different ethnicity depicting an authentic and intact culture and lifestyle of the Sherpas. You will also observe to view the landscape, terraces valley, dense forest, hill and many other.

This is really an exceptional trek, not just for the Gokyo Lake and closer view of Everest. Also Gokyo Ri Peak is the major attractions. The beauty of lakes is truly captivating, and is also the highest freshwater lake in the world. The Gokyo trek is fully isolated that is the best attachment of 12 days trek in Nepal.

Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is considerably moderate difficulty level trek. No previous trekking experience is required, the trek involves 5 to 7 hours trek per day at high altitude. Much of the trek crosses above 4,000m and altitudes of over 5,500m above the trekking trails. We recommend training a few weeks to months before Everest Gokyo Ri trek.

Overall, the 12 days Everest Gokyo Trek is a challenging and mesmerizing trekking in Khumbu region. The Everest Gokyo Lake Trek creates a fruitful and amazing journey of a lifetime. A picturesque Himalayas and natural beauty captures, remind you the entire life time.

Detail Itinerary of Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu(1300m)

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be received by your office representative at the airport and then drive to Hotel. You will be waiting you at the airport in front of the arrival exit door showing your name and flight details written on A4 size paper/signboard so that you could find us easily there. Meeting your guide and trip briefing, prepare for trekking. Stay night in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m) – Phakding (2,562 m, 35 min flight, 8 km, 3-4 hrs trek)

Wake up early in the morning, drive to airport to catch flight to Lukla and trek downhill to the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung. The trail then follows the side of the Dudh Koshi Valley before ascending to Ghat (2 530 m). Another gentle hour leads up to Phakding.

Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m, 10 km, 6-7 hrs)

The trail follows the Dudh Kosi before climbing to Chomoa through magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. Further long the track we cross the Kyashar Khola before entering the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where we may be fortunate enough to see Himalayan tahr, musk deer and himalayan pheasants. Inside the park, the trail makes a steep descent to again follow the Dudh Kosi before the long climb to Namche.

Day 04: Acclimatize day hike in Namche bazaar.

Acclimatize and exploration day hiking around Namche bazaar to Everest View Hotel, Khumjung village and Hilary school to Namche Bazaar has ATMs, cyber cafés, delicious restaurant food and bakeries, plus a colourful market each Friday evening and Saturday morning. Visit the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Visitor’s Centre on the hillock: with informative displays on Sherpa culture, local flora and fauna.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar – Dole (4,110 m, 11 km, 5-6 hrs)

Leaving Namche Bazaar, we climb the Khumjung hill and then descend to the east of the village down the broad valley leading to the Dudh Koshi from where the route turns north.There are two trails and our guide will choose the best option for us to follow. There is a chorten on the ridge top at 3,973 meter which descends from Mt. Khumbila (5,761 m). Then we trek northwards and reach Mong (Mohang) which is known as the birth place of the Saint Lama Sanga Dorje, the reincarnation lama of Rongbuk Monastery. This Monastery is believed to have introduced Buddhism in the Khumbu region of Nepal.The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dudh Koshi and enters at Phortse Thanga. Then the trail climbs steeply through rhododendron forests, passing many Kharka on its way to Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m) and finally Dole (4200m).

Day 06: Dole –Machhermo (4,470 m, 9 km, 4-5 hrs)

On the following day, we have to climb uphill in order to reach Machhermo. The trail climbs through a huge rock at Lhabarma (4330m) and carries on to Luza (4340m). From Luza the trail continues to climb to Machhermo (4410m) where we can have good views of the mountains. There is a Chorten right before the Luza village. Throughout today’s journey we will be walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River.Overnight at Machhermo.

Day 07: Machhermo – Gokyo Lake (4,800m, 7 km, 3-4 hrs)

We commence our trek by climbing a ridge for a superb view of Kangtega down the valley and also up towards Cho Oyu (8153 m). The narrow valley now begins to widen as the trail passes through Phangkha (4390 m), where an avalanche in 1995 killed 40 people. We then descend to the riverbank before climbing onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier on a steep trail. Upon crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known as Longpongo, at 4690 meter. At this juncture, we get a chance to observe lama footprints on a stone. At the sight of the second lake, Taboche Tsho, we become mesmerized by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun. Further walk from the second lake, we reach the third lake, the two linked by a surging stream. Gokyo village stands by the third lake and Cho-Oyu Mountain as a backdrop sets an amazing spectacular sight here. After lunch, we explore around the third lake, Dudh Pokhari. Overnight in camp.

Day 08: Visit Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) – trek to Machhermo (4,470 m, 10 km, 6-7 hrs)

After an early wake up, climb Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) for Sunrise, which begins on the northern side of the lake, opposite the village. Its panorama invites an early start and involves a two hour climb to its summit. It overlooks the broad, rubble-covered Ngozumpa Glacier, Nepal’s longest, gouged out beneath a wall of towering peaks on its south-eastern flank. From the flag bedecked summit is the unforgettable vista of the Himalayan chain that includes Cho-Oyu and Ghyachung Kang, the north face of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cholatse, Taboche, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kusum Kangru and many more, some unnamed. Late breakfast in Gokyo, and retrace to Machhermo for warmer night sleep.

Day 09: Machhermo – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m, 13 km, 6-7 hrs)

Follow the western side of the valley to gain different views of Khumbila. Continue to small Sherpa settlement to Phortse Thenga and Mung La, then rejoins the classical route from Khumjung and Everest Base camp. Another 1 ½ hrs easy walk brings to Namche for hot shower and big dinner.

Day 10: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 7-8 hrs)

From Namche, the trail descends to more comfortable altitudes, passing through the friendly farming villages of Jorsale (where we exit the National Park), Monjo, Phakding, then crosses the suspension bridge at Thado Koshi before rising to Ghat and Cheplung. Round off the adventure with the final 700m, 35 min ascent to Lukla: and say goodbye to your porters.

Day 11: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)

After an early breakfast, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day is free.

Day 12: Kathmandu Airport

Breakfast and free day on your own walking around Thamel doing last minutes shopping for your relatives and friends until airport time, and final transfer to kathmandu airport to get your flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport transfer – hotel/airport/hotel
Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu before and after trek we can book as per your request.
Round Trip Flight cost – Lukla/Kathmandu/Lukla of client and guide.
Basic twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
3 times meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
English Speaking guide and all his expenses during the trek like flight, insurance, salary, meals and accommodation.
All Trekking permit – Sagarmatha National Park Fee, Local government tax and TIMS card.
All government taxes, vat, company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for rescue and other medication.
Nepal visa fee
All kind of hot and cold drinks – coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of water, hot water, tea, coffee etc.
All personal trekking equipments like down jacket and sleeping bag etc.
Porter to carry your backpack/luggage.
Tips for guide and porter
Personal expenses like wifi, hot shower, telephone, battery charge fee
Upgraded lodge accommodation like room with private toilet and bathroom.
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 12 days

Everest Base Camp Trek Accommodation

Everest Base Camp Trek accommodation will be basic tea houses for boarding/lodging.This is the most popular style of trekking to Everest Base Camp and simply involves trekking from teahouse to teahouse. Teahouses are essentially small hotels find in local villages that offer both a place to sleep as well as home cooked meals. Rooms are typically shared with 2 trekkers in a room. Bathrooms are shared as well and in the Everest Base Camp Trek, the lodges usually have running cold water and western style toilets. Also the hot shower is also available but it need to pay extra cost for it.

In some of the villages on the trek, it may be possible to have a private room with an extra cost and we will do our best to arrange that. However, during busy times of the year there is a limited amount of lodging available in some of the villages so it’s generally impossible to arrange private rooms. This is the case even if you’re willing to pay extra since the tea house owners will not give out a private room if it means someone else goes without a room.

Everest Base Camp Trek Meals/Food

Trekkers can choose a meal/food from the menus at the tea houses. Typical meals on EBC trek includes omelets, toast, boiled eggs, noodle soup, fried rice, macaroni, momo, vegetarian curries, pizza or chow mein. The traditional Nepali Dal Bhat which consists of rice, lentils, and a vegetable is all you can eat and always a good choice. Meat on the mountain is not hygienic and we suggest trekkers stick with vegetarian options.

There is not a problem for vegetarian food and in fact we recommend that everyone stick with a vegetarian diet on the trek as the local meat is not refrigerated properly. If you have special dietary requirements just let us know and we will make sure to assist with the proper menu.

Everest Base Camp Trek Weather/Temperature

Weather/Temperature in Summer Everest Base Camp trek in June, July, and August have the hottest temperature.The temperature in the daytime in Everest is between 20 to 25 degree centigrade. The maximum temperature is found in the month of June and July. The nighttime temperatures in Everest during the summer is high too. The lowest that the temperature gets in the night time is -3 degree centigrade and a maximum of 5 degrees. The temperature in the months of June and July are pretty similar.

Weather/Temperature in Autumn in Everest Base Camp Trek lasts from the end of September to the November. This is the part of the year when the cold starts to set in the Everest. The maximum daytime temperature starts to go down from 20 degrees in September and falls to 12 degrees in November. The sun will not be as warm as that in the summers, but that is expected. In September the average nighttime temperature is almost 3 degrees. This starts to fall down and reach in between -7 to – 15 degrees in November.

Weather/Temperature in Winter Everest Base Camp Trek in December, January and February.The coldest of all the months throughout the year, winter at Everest is severely cold and poses challenges to the interested people. The average temperature during the daytime in the Everest winters is 8 degree centigrade. There is not a lot of difference in the temperature in December, January as well as February. All three months are equally cold. Nighttime is when the temperature falls down drastically. The nighttime temperatures around -7 degrees but it can go as low as -15 degrees.

Weather/Temperature in Spring March/April/ May a perfect time to enjoy Everest. The daytime temperature in March is around 12 degrees. This temperature goes up to 15-16 degrees in the month of April and peaks to almost 20 degrees in May. Devoid of biting cold and hot and wet summers, this is a glorious time for all Everest lovers.The nighttime temperatures, although sometimes below zero are not alarmingly low. The lowest that nighttime temperatures get is -8 in March. This increases to -5 degrees in April and -3 in May.

Everest Base Camp Trek Equipment

Proper preparation and equipment will give you a great trekking experience. It is also possible to buy/rent trekking gear at affordable price in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal. Below is the recommended trekking equipment list for comfortable everest base camp trek.
Day trek pack
Extra layers, gloves, wind breaker and poncho
Sunscreen
Lip Balm with Sunscreen
Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
Water Bottles or Camel Back
Sunglasses
Headlamp with extra batteries
Favorite Snacks
Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
Duct tape or moleskin for blisters
Toilet Paper
Trekking Poles (optional)
Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
Head/Hands
Wide brimmed hat
Wool hat (Should cover ears)/Balaclava
Lightweight Gloves
Insulated Wool/Down Mittens
Gaiters (optional)
Body/Leg/Bag
Moisture wicking long sleeve T-shirts (2)
Moisture wicking T-shirts (1)
Long underwear pants (2)
Underwear (5 to 7)
Heavy Fleece/Down Jacket
Long sleeve shirts (2)
Sweatshirt (optional)
Fleece Pants
Trekking Pants (2)
Shorts (optional)
Gore Tex Waterproof Jacket with hood
Rain Poncho that covers your day pack
Waterproof Pants
FootWear
Hiking boots with ankle support
Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
Hiking socks (10)
Sock Liners (optional)
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag rated to -20° degree centigrade
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Sleeping bag stuff sack
Rucksack(Duffel Bag)/Daypacks
Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear (we provide this for the trek)
Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
Small Lock(s) for duffel bag and day pack
Waterproof cover for daypack
Dry Bags in several sizes
Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
First Aid Kit/Toiletries
Advil or Ibuprofen
Diamox (for altitude sickness)
Personal Prescriptions
Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
Wet wipes
Panty Liners and Tampons
Sun/Face lotion
Hair brush
Hair ties
Hand warmers
Ear plugs for sleeping
Money/Paperwork
Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
Spending Money
One Passport Size Photo (Needed for trekking permit
Other Items
Portable Solar Charger
Journal, pen and paper