The trek to Gokyo gives you lots of opportunity to have nice view of Mt. Everst at close range and Lakes on the High Place. This trek is to be considered as an alternative trek to the traditional everest base camp trek offers magnificent view of the mountains peaks.
Ngozumpa Glacier- the largest in the Nepal Himalayas. The Mountains at an altitude of 8000m including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu which are clearly visible from Gokyo Ri (5483m.) above Gokyo Lake. One of the most remarkable feature of the trek is the view of tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region.
Gokyo Lake Trek , Itinerary :
Day 01 : K tm - Phakding
Today early in the morning, we drive to Tribhuwan International Airport. After 35 minutes flight to Lukla(2804 mtrs.), we begin our trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.) or Joresalee (2800m).
Day 02 : Trek to Namche Bazar (3535 mtrs.).
Not a long day but a hard pull up to Namche Bazar arrive for an early lunch and our overnight camp. As we climb, we have our first views of Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879m). We camp right in the heart of the village and have the rest of the day to enjoy the splendid Sherpa hospitality
Day 03 : Rest day in Namche Bazzar
This is a day for an acclimatization. We have a fine walk around the valley to adjust with thin air. Namche Bazzar is known as the gateway of the Everest. We will take you to a museum too on the same day. There you can see the traditional custom of sherpa peoples. Besides, a fine view of the Everest and other mountains can be overviewed from this place.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar-Phortse
From Namche we will start ascending to cross a ridge and climb a flank to reach Phunki. We continue climbing to reach Mon La, from where we descend to reach Dudh Kosi river. We set camp on the left side of the river (opposite the village of Phortse-3500m).Overnight at camp.
Day 05: Phortse-Luza
Continue climbing along a steep rhododendron forest slope to pass several summer settlements (Kharkas) and onto Tongba. From here the forest end and the gradual gradient of the upper Himalaya is experienced. We pass Gyele and Dole with its meadows. After a short climb, we travel a level path to finally reach Luza (4360m).Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Luza-Gokyo
We continue along the trail that climbs along the valley to Machhermo (4410m). We then climb a ridge that opens up as we pass through Pangka. Finally we descend to the riverbank before climbing onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We encounter two glacial lakes before we come across Gokyo itself (4750m). The view from here is breathtaking.Overnight at camp.
Day 07: Gokyo
We can rest today or those feeling energetic can attempt to climb Gokyo peak (5360m) for a panoramic view of some of the world's highest mountains; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
Day 08: Gokyo- Machhermo
After breakfast follow the same route back through Pangka and continue walking to Macchermo (4410m) for night is about 4 hours.Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Machhermo-Phortse
Walk down to Phortse Khola (3500m) passing through the summer settlements of Luza, Gyele and Dole.Walking time is about 5 hours.
Day 10: Phortse-Khumjung
After breakfast a steep ascent for 2 hours gets us to Mani Danda. Later we shall stop for lunch at the cross-road of Gokyo and Thyangboche. A gradual climb after lunch will see us at the village of Khumjung (4790m). Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Khumjung-Namche
After breakfast walk down to Namche via Shyangboche for night stop. Every Saturday there is a market day at Namche, so if we are lucky to be here on Saturday it would be interesting to tour the market and do some shopping. Overnight at camp.
Day 12: Namche-Phakding
After breakfast start walking along the Dud Kosi river and descend to Phakding for night camp traveling via Benkar and Jorsale. Journey of about 5 hours. Overnight at camp.
Day 13: Phakding-Lukla (2800M)
After breakfast start for Lukla for our last night under the stars. Overnight at camp.
Day 14: Lukla-Kathmandu
Fly out to Kathmandu. Check in at hotel.Free for rest of the day at hotel.
