The Gokyo Lake Trek is a scenic adventure in Nepal’s Everest region, renowned for its turquoise glacial lakes and panoramic Himalayan vistas. The trek takes you to the world’s highest freshwater lake system (4,700–5,000m), with Gokyo Ri (5,357m) offering sweeping views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The route passes through Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and alongside the vast Ngozumpa Glacier-the largest in Nepal. Less crowded than the classic Everest Base Camp trek, it provides a peaceful experience with rich Sherpa culture and challenging but rewarding climbs. The trek typically takes 11–13 days and is best in spring or autumn.
DAY 01| KATHMANDU/ LUKLA/ PHAKDING (8700-ft)3-4 HRS.
DAY 02| PHAKDING/ NAMCHE BAZAAR (11300-ft)5-6 HRS. WALK
DAY 03| HALT DAY AT NAMCHE FOR ACCLIMATIZATION
DAY 04| KHUMJUNG/ LUZA (14400-ft)5-6 HRS. WALK
DAY 05| LUZA/ GOKYO LAKE (15720-ft)5-6 HRS. – Halt
DAY 06| LUZA/ GOKYO LAKE (15720-ft)5-6 HRS. Halt
DAY 07| GOKYO/ NA (14435-ft) OR DRAGNAG (15600-ft)3-4 HRS. WALK
DAY 08| DRAGNAG/ CHUGYUMA (16500-ft)3-4 HRS. WALK
DAY 09| HUGYUMA/ DZONGLA (15889-ft)4-5 HRS. WALK
DAY 10| DZONGLA/ LOBUCHE (16175-ft)3-4 HRS. WALK
DAY 11| LOBUCHE/ GORAK SHEP (17000-ft)3-4 HRS. WALK
DAY 12| GORAKSHEP/ Excursion to KALA PATTAR (18200-ft)3-4 HRS. WALK
DAY 13| GORAKSHEP / PHERICHE (13900 ft.)5-6 Hrs. Walk
DAY 14| PHERICHE/ CHHUKHUNG (15978 FT.) 5-6 Hrs. Walk
DAY 15| CHHUKHUNG/ PHERICHE
DAY 16| PHERICHE/ THYANGBOCHE5-6 Hrs. Walk
DAY 17| HYANGBOCHE/ KHUMJUNG VALLEY (12431 ft )5-6 Hrs. Walk
DAY 18| KHUMJUNG/ MONJO (9235 ft)5-6 Hrs. Walk
DAY 19| MONJO/ LUKLA( 9348 ft.)5-6 Hrs. Walk
DAY 20| LUKLA / KATHMANDU
Destination
In Search of Yeti - Gyokyo Trek
Grading
Moderate to Challenging
Accommodation
Tea House Trek
Meal
Breakfast in Kathmandu & all meals during trek
Activity
Trek
Group Size
min. 2 pax
Transportation
Private Tourist Vehicle
