 Everest and Gokyo lakes is one of Nepal 's most famous treks, set amongst breath-taking high mountain scenery, through the Khumbu - Sherpa country. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we follow the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar. The trekking trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen.
We cross the Renjo pass (5345 m) to reach the Gokyo lakes where we climb Gokyo Peak (5480 m) and enjoy one of Nepal most beautiful mountain sceneries including Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyo. From this point we take the trail to Lobuche, crossing Cho La pass (5420 m) and join the small village of Dzongla.
After the ascent of Kala Pattar (5545 m) and the impressive up-close view of Everest, our return route passes through Kongma La (5535 m) or the Imja Tse valley. While going down, we stop in Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery. We rest here and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m), to name but a few.
Trek difficulty * * *, Maximum altitude: 5545 m
Everest and Gokyo lakes passes route details itinerary.
| Day 01 |
Katmandu. Airport - hotel transfer. |
| Day 02 |
Katmandu. Day at leisure. |
| Day 03 |
Katmandu - Lukla (2800 m)
by plane then trek to Phakding (2600 m) in 3h . Great sight of the Kusum Kangru (6369 m). |
| Day 04 |
Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440 m),
Sherpa capital of the region, in 6 h. Climb up on the right bank of the Dudh Kosi, surrounded by summits rising above 6000 m. |
| Day 05 |
Namche Bazar - Thame (3800 m)
in 4 h. Namche Bazar visit in the morning. Many of the typical mani walls and prayer wheels are spread on the trail to Thame. |
| Day 06 |
Thame - Marulung (4200 m)
in 4 h. Visit of the picturesque Thame monastery. Walk on the Bhote Kosi bank, the track is highly frequented by yak caravans coming down from Tibet and heading to the Namche market. |
| Day 07 |
Marulung - Rermo Pokhari (4875 m)
in 4 h. Slope gently up through grassy areas. Camp beside the lake. |
| Day 08 |
Rermo Pokhari - Renjo Pass (5345 m)
Gokyo (4750 m) in 5 h. Magnificent panorama from the pass : Tengi Ragi Tau, Rolwaling Himal and the small Rermo Pokhari lake on west and Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and the Gokyo lakes on east. Camp beside the lake. |
| Day 09 |
Gokyo Peak (5480 m) ascent. |
| Day 10 |
Gokyo - Nyimagawa (5050 m)
In 5 h. crossing through moraines of the terminal spit of Ngojumpa glacier. From Thagna, climb up through gentle and grassy slopes to the foot of the Cho La. |
| Day 11 |
Nyimagawa - Cho La Pass (5420 m)
Dzongla (4840 m) in 5 h. The steep trail goes through blocks of rocks. After the pass, we shortly cross an easy segment of the glacier then descend towards Dzongla. |
| Day 12 |
Dzongla - Lobuche (4920 m)
Gorak Shep (5100 m) in 6 h. Easy descent on mountainside to Lobuche, then climb up through moraines towards Gorak Shep. |
| Day 13 |
Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar (5545 m) - Lobuche.
CAMP TREK |
| Day 14 |
Lobuche - Kongma La (5535 m)
Camp at 5200 m in 5 h. After the pass we can enjoy splendid altitude lakes and a stunning belvedere of the Ama Dablam. Option to establish a lower camp site at 4750 m. |
| Day 15 |
Camp at 5200 m - Dingboche (4410 m) in 5 h.
LODGE TREK |
| Day 16 |
Lobuche- Dingboche (4410 m) in 5 h . |
| Day 17 |
Excursion in the Imja vqlley in 4 h.
Climb up to Chukung village (4730 m) through the Imja valley. |
| Day 18 |
Dingboche - Tengboche (3870 m) in 5h. |
| Day 19 |
Tengboche-Namche Bazar (3440m) in 5h |
| Day 20 |
Namche Bazar - Lukla (2800 m)
in 6 h. Numerous ascents and descents through the forest, among rocky cliffs and sheer drops overlooking the river. |
| Day 21 |
Lukla - Katmandu by plane. |
| Day 22 |
Katmandu. Day at leisure. Safety day for your international flight. |
| Day 23 |
Katmandu. Hotel - airport transfer. |
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