Overview
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.
Gokyo Lakes Trek rewards you with beautiful views of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier- one of the largest in the world and 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.
Gokyo Lakes 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.
Itinerary
Activities: We will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel, just relax for the rest of the day to recover from your long journey.
Highlights: Bustling Thamel, an array of restaurants, bars and shops.
Accommodation: Kathmandu 3 star hotel.
Highlights: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath and Patan Durbar Square, cultural and historical sights of the Kathmandu Valley.
Accommodation: Kathmandu 3 star hotel.
Hours of walking: 3.
Difficulty: Easy.
Elevation reached: 2840m in Lukla and 2610me in Phakding.
Terrain: Flat and downhill, well developed paths, stone steps.
Views on offer: Amazing Himalayan views on approach to Lukla.
Highlights: The breathtaking flight between the mountains.
What’s to see?: The traditional Sherpa people and Buddhist shrines
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 6.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation reached: 3440m.
Terrain: Rocky and dirt tracks, stone steps, mostly uphill, gradual with some steep inclines.
Views on offer: Spectacular approaching views of Namche Bazaar, snow capped peaks and the river valley.
Highlights: The colourful Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the high Himalaya and crossing some impressive suspension bridges over the river valley.
What’s to see?: The milky waters of the Dudh Kosi River, thick rhododendron, magnolia and fir tree forests, herds of yaks carrying supplies.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours walking: 4.
Difficulty: Easy – moderate.
Elevation reached: 3962m at Mountain View Hotel, 3790m at Khumkung.
Terrain: Hilly, grassy trails, some steep inclines and flat tracks.
Views on offer: Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Taboche Peak and Ama Dablam.
Highlights: Your first sight of Everest!
What’s to see?: Khumjung Edmund Hillary School, Sherpa museum, shops and markets around Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 4
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation reached: 3680m.
Terrain: A mountain pass (Mong La), ridge trail and some rocky inclines.
Views on offer: Snow capped peaks, the Dudh Kosi Valley.
Highlights: Khumjung village and school.
What’s to see?: Mani stone walls and chortens.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 5.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation reached: 4470m.
Terrain: Steep inclines, forest paths.
Views on offer: Colorful rhododendron trees and distant mountain peaks.
Highlights: Walking through lush kharkas. (Meadows.)
What’s to see?: The villages of Dole, Lhabarma and Luza.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 5.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
Elevation reached: 4790m.
Terrain: Some steep inclines and rocky tracks.
Views on offer: Cho- Oyu and Gyachung Kang amongst other Himalayan giants.
Highlights: Exploring the sacred lakes.
What’s to see?: The reflection of Cho-Oyu and Gyachung Kang reflected in the glistening waters of the lakes, The dudh Pokhari/Khunda. (The third lake.)
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 8.
Difficulty: Difficult/strenuous.
Elevation reached: 5360m.
Terrain: Uneven, ridge tracks, rocky, uphill and flat trails.
Views on offer: Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse Shar (8400m), Nuptse (7855m), Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang. (7922m.)
Highlights: Conquering Gokyo Ri.
What’s to see?: The Ngozumpa Glacier, the Gokyo valley and a ton of towering mountains!
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 7.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
Elevation reached: 4110m.
Terrain: Glacial paths and steep descents.
Views on offer: The first (Longpongo) and second (Tajung Tso) of the Gokyo Lakes.
Highlights: Returning to lower altitudes! Walking alongside the Nagozumpa glacier.
What’s to see: The villages of Machermo and Luzo.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 6.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Elevation reached: 3440m.
Terrain: Descents through forest paths.
Views on offer: Thick forests and a magnificent mountain backdrop.
Highlights: Soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Namche Bazaar with its array of bars, cafes and restaurants.
What’s to see: Rhododemdron and fir trees, wild mountain goats and the lophophorus bird which is the national bird of Nepal.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Hours of walking: 7.
Difficulty: moderate.
Elevation reached: 2840m.
Terrain: By the banks of the river, stone steps and some descents and last ascents up to Lukla.
Views on offer: The glistening river amidst a mountain backdrop.
Highlights: Last day of walking in the Khumbu region. Well done, you completed your trip!
What’s to see: Thick forests, an array of birds and some final views of the mountains.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Highlights: Another breathtaking airplane ride on a twin-engine otter amidst the mighty Himalayas.
Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Highlights: Time to shop, relax, get a massage.
Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Goodbye and farewell from Nepal!
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The Cost Include(s)
- International airport arrival/departure transfers.
- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Guided Kathmandu heritages day tour.
- All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- English speaking guide and required number of porters during the trek; their wages, insurance etc.
- Kathmandu Lukla return flight with airport transfers/
- Required trekking area entry permits.
- Sleeping bag, down jacket and duffel bag to use during the trek (on request)
- Government imposed taxes
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, etc.
- All kind of beverages.
- Travel Insurance (Essential).
- Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
- Tipping (expected by guides and porters but not mandatory)
- Any expenses arising due to unforeseen circumstances that is beyond Mosaic Adventure control.
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Gokyo Lakes TrekYour organization was the best we have dealt with.David Durbin19th December, 2019
I wanted to write you a note thanking you, your team and especially Ramesh for the quality of our Gokyo Lake Trekking trip and the professionalism you treated us with. Yvonne and I have done several similar trips together and I can easily say that your organization was the best we have dealt with. In particular, I deeply appreciated the way Ramesh and you helped me once I got sick -- it was above and beyond the normal service levels. I am recovering quickly and Yvonne and I are already discussing possible future adventures.
