Gokyo Lake Trek

Land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A representative from Danphe Adventure Treks will pick you up and transfer to the trip hotel of your choice. For the remainder of the day, you can head out to explore the valley. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu..

Today, you explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, all within Kathmandu Valley. All of these are UNESCO world heritage sites and have played a crucial role to recognize Kathmandu as a city prosperous with cultural and religious heritage. You can also prepare for the trek including obtaining trekking permits, equipment, and accessories. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Fly northeast from Kathmandu to the Khumbu region. A 30-min flight with views of the Himalayas will conclude in spectacular fashion as we land at Lukla airport. You start the trek from Lukla to Phakding after meeting the trek leader and rest of the team. The trek will include an ascent past sub-tropical forest and crossing rivers over suspension bridges.
Overnight stay at Phakding.

Hike along the Dudh Koshi River heading upstream. The trail takes you through the lush green forest of rhododendron and juniper. Past Monjo, you enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Views of Ama Dablam (6856m) and Thamserku (6608m) appear. The final stretch of this trail involves an ascent to Namche Bazaar. Arrive at this world-renowned Sherpa town and a trading hub in the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at Namche.

Wake up to the grand views of Mount Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8414m). An acclimatization day is to adapt to a higher altitude so, you take light hiking sessions to adapt yourself. You head up to the Hotel Everest View for an unobstructed view of Mount Everest (8848m). An excursion to Khumjung and Khunde villages will take you on a circuit around the area. Back in Namche, visit the Sherpa museum for insight on their culture and lifestyle. Overnight stay at Namche.

You begin the day with a trek up above the flat trail from Namche. Dudh Koshi River gushes terrifyingly below the trail as views of Kangtega (6782m) and Ama Dablam (6856m) make a gorgeous backdrop. You cross the beautiful village of Kyangjuma and divert from the Everest base camp trek to take the trail to Gokyo. A steep trek takes you to Phortse Tenga followed by Dhole. Overnight stay at Dhole.

Taking the barren and sparsely crowded trail we head for Machhermo. Trek along the side of a valley with views of Cho Oyu (8188m). The terrain is barren with scrub juniper and low lying bushes that complement the landscape. Machhermo like Dhole is perched by the hills with snow-covered peaks placed aptly in the backdrop. Overnight stay at Machhermo.

The highlight day of Gokyo Ri Trek, a 4-hour hike along the Gokyo valley starts from Machhermo. You meet a river that trickles from the Ngozumpa glacier, the largest in Nepal. Climbing along the rocky hill by the glacier, you get a glimpse of the first of a string of lakes. Continue on to the second lake while enjoying magnificent views of Cho Oyu (8188m). Overnight stay at Gokyo.

A day away from the trails, take the time to hike up the Gokyo Ri. As you start the day, explore the Gokyo valley on your way up. Not much of a trail, you tread through snow and boulders to the top. Scintillating views of the Himalayan range stretches across the horizon with Gokyo lakes provide euphoric moments atop the peak. On your way down, you explore the fourth and fifth lakes around 3km away. Wrapping up the excursion of Gokyo, head back along the same trail to Machhermo and then to Dhole. Overnight stay at Dhole.

Retracing our trail, we head for Namche starting our descent to Phortse Tenga. Khumbila, Taboche, Ama Dablam, and Kangtega ranges appear at a touching distance as the stairway to heaven reappears; only this time, we climb down these stairs. We will cross Sanasa and Kyangjuma before we reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

You take the same trail back along the Dudh Koshi River, this time downstream. Cross over a suspension bridge to arrive in Jorsalle and then trek past the forest to Phakding. Catch your breath and enjoy the magnificent panorama of tall hills and an occasional glimpse of the mountains as you first ascend the trail and then firmly descend onto Lukla. Overnight stay at Lukla.

Take the mountain flight back from Lukla airport to Kathmandu. Enjoy parting views of snow-capped peaks from the air as you head back to the capital city. Landing in Kathmandu a company representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

This day is sanctioned to a reserve day if the trip gets interrupted due to bad weather in the Himalayas. If the trek does not come across any unexpected circumstances, you can explore the Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy the historical expedition of Narayanhiti Palace Museum or head out to Bhaktapur city. Join us for a farewell dinner as we share memories from the trip and exchanged mementos. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.