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Overview
The Gokyo Lakes Trek is a beautiful trek in the Everest region. You’ll hike to four different lakes and climb to Gokyo Ri. It’s less crowded than the Everest Base Camp trek.
• Transportation: Private airport transfers
• Accommodation: Comfortable lodging in Kathmandu and along the trek
• Meals: Three daily meals included
• Scenic flights: Domestic flights to and from Lukla
• Expert guidance: Experienced, licensed trek leader
• Porter assistance: One porter per two trekkers
Options
Single Supplementary for Solo
Private Room
First Class
Pickup included
Without Fooding
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Gokyo Lakes Trek from Kathmandu
Pickup included
What's included
Trek maps, Sun hat, duffel bag, trekking pole, first aid kit, and oximeter
Experienced, knowledgeable, government-licensed, and high-altitude trained trek leader
Assistance with rescue and evacuation procedures (evacuation insurance is mandatory)
Lunch
Dinner
1 porter for every 2 trekkers (including their food, shelter, pay, and equipment)
Breakfast
Three standard meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Twin-sharing lodges along the trek
Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back
A certificate to commemorate your trek success
3-star hotel in Kathmandu (twin-sharing)
Walkie-talkies for group trekkers
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and TIMS Card
Local Government tax
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Accident insurance for all staff and essential trekking gear
Individual travel insurance
Airfare for international flights
Visa fees: Payable upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
Personal expenditures: For snacks, beverages, and other items
Hot showers
Personal trekking equipment (e.g., hiking boots, Sleeping bag, down jacket).
Communication charges: For Internet and telephone usage.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival and Pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu
2h
A representative from Places Nepal will welcome you at the Airport and take you to your hotel in Thamel.
If you arrive before 4 p.m., we will have our pre-trip meeting at our office, and if you arrive after 4 p.m., our team will meet you at your hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu/Manthali and trek to Phakding (2,860 m / 9,383 ft)
45m · Admission ticket included
Today, we start our Everest Base Camp trek with a flight to Lukla. A guide will pick you up and take you to the airport. After a 45-minute flight, we’ll hike to Phakding.
Note: Due to Kathmandu's airport congestion, Lukla flights now depart from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap, a 5- 6 hour drive from Kathmandu.
Phakding
15h
It’s a small town with lots of hotels. On the way, we’ll walk through villages and cross a bridge. We might see mountains. It’ll take 3-4 hours to reach Phakding, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) 5-6 hours
Namche Bazaar
14h
After breakfast, we hike to Namche Bazaar. This is a Sherpa village at 3,440 meters. We’ll pass through villages like Thulo Gumela, Tok Tok, Benkar, and Manjo. We’ll also cross the Hillary Bridge. From there, we’ll see Mount Everest for the first time. It’s really big! We’ll spend the night in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar Rest/ Acclimatization
3h
Today, we’ll rest in Namche Bazaar to get used to the high altitude. It’s a popular place and the gateway to Mount Everest. You can hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung Village. There’s a hospital and a school there, both started by Sir Edmund Hillary. You might even see a yeti scalp in the monastery! We’ll go back to Namche Bazaar tonight and hike again tomorrow.
Sagarmatha National Park Museum
1h · Admission ticket included
We’ll also visit the Sagarmatha National Park Museum after lunch
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Dole (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) 5-6 hours
15h
After breakfast, we hike to Dole. We’ll see animals like tahr and munals, and maybe even a snow leopard. We’ll walk by the Dudh Koshi River and hike up to Mong La Pass. We’ll have great views of mountains like Kongde, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest, and Thamerku. We’ll cross the Mong La Pass and go down to Khumbila. We’ll see waterfalls and rhododendrons on the way. We’ll stop in Dole for the night.
Day 6: Dole to Machhermo (3,870 m / 12,696 ft) 4-5 hours
15h
Today, we hike from Dole to Machhermo. It’s a short hike with not many stairs. After breakfast, we walk to Lazu and up to Machhermo. We’ll see Cho Oyu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world. We’ll spend the night in Machhermo.
Day 7: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m / 15,748 ft) 4-5 hours
Gokyo
15h
Today, we hike to Gokyo. We’ll pass through Karnasa, Phangga, and Langpanga. We’ll see Gokyo II and other lakes.
Gokyo Ri
1h · Admission ticket included
We’ll have lunch in Gokyo and hike to Ngojumba Glacier. We’ll go back to Gokyo for the night.
Day 8: Morning hike to Gokyo 4th Lake and descend to Machhermo ( 5,357 m / 17,575 ft) 4-5 hours
1h
Today, we hike to Gokyo Fourth Lake before sunrise. It’s a beautiful glacier lake, and we’ll see Everest and other mountains.
15h
We’ll go back to Gokyo for lunch and then get down to Machhermo.
Day 9: Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) 5-6 hours
Namche Bazaar
15h
We continue our hike down. We’ll see more mountains and cross bridges. We’ll pass through Thortse and Phortse. We’ll have lunch and then reach Namche Bazaar. It’s easier to breathe here. We’ll spend the night in Namche Bazaar.
Day 10: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m / 9318ft) 5-6 hours
Lukla
14h
Today, we’ll hike back to Lukla, walking through villages and crossing bridges. We’ll arrive in the afternoon and rest and celebrate our trek success there before flying back to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Lukla to Kathmandu/Manthali flight
Kathmandu
8h
We’ll fly back to Kathmandu/Manthali. It’ll be nice to be back in the city. We’ll take a car to our hotel. It’s good to have a comfortable ride home.
Day 12: Departure
2h · Admission ticket included
Based on your flight time, a representative from Places Nepal will drop you off at the airport making this our final trip. See you next time.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Look for our representative at the airport exit holding a sign with your name. They'll guide you to our tourist vehicle, which will take you to your hotel.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
