Join Mosaic Adventure for an incredible journey on the Gokyo Lakes Trek in the Himalayas!
Witness breathtaking mountains and the massive Ngozumpa Glacier. Enjoy views of famous Himalayan peaks such as Everest and Cho Oyu from Gokyo Ri.
Immerse yourself in Sherpa culture, prayer flags and peaceful lakes.
Book now for an unforgettable experience!
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15 Days
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Moderate to Difficult.
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12 People Maximum.
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We organize Gokyo Lakes Trek round the year, best time to do it is during spring (March to mid June) and autumn (September to early December).
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All year round.
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Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
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5,360 meters / 17,585 feet at Gokyo Ri
Overview
Gokyo Lakes Trek rewards you with beautiful views of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier- one of the largest in the world.
Gokyo Lakes Trek also guarantees the most remarkable views of some of the infamous “eight-thousanders” including Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri (5360 meters / 17585 feet).
An unforgettable moment on this Gokyo Lakes Trek route is the view of the spectacular ice point between Cho Oyu (8201m) and Gyachung Kang (7952m) in the Khumbu region.
Hiding high up in the mighty Himalayas, there is a system of fresh water lakes known as the Gokyo lakes, they are immensely sacred and hold important significance in the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
This trek starts with a breath taking flight between the mountains to Tenzing/Hillary airport at Lukla and then follows the Everest Base Camp Trek route for some time before leaving the other trekkers behind and heading out to the Gokyo Valley.
There are many challenging aspects to this route as we walk through Sherpa land where the Buddhist religion dominates, Buddhist prayer flags adorn huge suspension bridges and we will pass mani stone walls and chortens, Buddhist memorial sites, as we go.
We aspire to reach Gokyo Ri and the world’s highest fresh water lake system, an amazing route in a beautiful region where the hustle and bustle of modern society is nowhere to be seen.
Gokyo Lakes Trek brief itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,345 meters /4,412 feet), meet us at airport; transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Pre-trek meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Day 3: Short flight to Lukla (2,840 meters / 9,320 feet)–Trek to Phakding (2,610 meters/8,560 feet)–approximately 3.5 hours
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters / 11,290 feet) – Approximately 6 hrs
Day 5: Acclimatization day trip around Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Trek to Phortse Ghanga (3,680m / 12,073 feet) – Approximately 4 hours
Day 7: Trek to Machherma (4,470 meters / 14,300 feet) – Approx. 5 hrs
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 meters / 15,715 feet) – Approx 5 hours.
Day 9: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,360 meters / 17,585 feet) and back to Gokyo – Approx 8 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Dole (4,110 meters / 13,484 feet) – Approx. 7 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters / 11,290 feet) – Approx 6 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,840 meters / 9,320 feet) – Approx. 6 hrs.
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 14: Rest/buffer day – leisurely on your own.
Day 15: Departure, or extend your tour for other activities in Nepal.
Important information about re-routing of Lukla flight
Civil Aviation authority of Nepal issued a notice instructing all airlines to divert Lukla flights to Manthali airport which is situated in Ramechap. Manthali Airport is situated in Ramechap District, about 145kms/4hrs drive from Kathmandu. The airport started operation since 2019 spring season when our airport was closed temporarily. Because of the successful operation from Manthali airport and to reduced traffic of Kathmandu airport, Civil Aviation authority has diverted all Lukla flights to Manthali airport. Until further notice, there will be 4 hours drive each way while traveling to/from Lukla; this means you will drive (starting at 230am-300am) about 4 hours to catch flight to Lukla and 4 hours on return to Kathmandu after flight from Lukla. This may change in future as per airport conditions. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
