Gokyo Lakes Trek – 13 Days

The Gokyo Lakes Trek is a popular trekking route in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It takes trekkers through the Gokyo Valley and along a series of beautiful, turquoise-blue glacial lakes.

The trek offers stunning Himalayan scenery, including views of some of the world's highest peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu.

Trek Highlights
* Visit the famous Gokyo Lakes
* Climb Gokyo Ri for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Makalu
* Experience the Sherpa culture in villages like Machhermo and Gokyo
* Spectacular mountain scenery throughout the trek
* Relatively fewer crowds compared to the Everest Base Camp trek

Who This Trek Is Good For
* People looking for stunning Himalayan scenery without the crowds
* Those wishing to acclimatize properly before climbing higher peaks
* Trekkers who want a more leisurely paced trek than the EBC trek
* Anyone seeking high alpine landscapes and glacial lakes
* People interested in Sherpa culture and villages

Things To Consider
* Proper acclimatization is key since the trek goes up to 4,750m
* Weather can be unpredictable at higher elevations
* Trail can be prone to landslides
* Teahouses are basic, so don't expect luxury
* Avoid the trek during the monsoon season (June-August)
* Hire an experienced guide for safety given the remoteness

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla; Trek to Phakding
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Rest day to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Trek from Namche to Dole
Day 06: Trek from Dole to Machhermo
Day 07: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo
Day 08: Rest day to acclimatize at Gokyo. Early morning summit of Gokyo Ri
Day 09: Trek from Gokyo to Phortse
Day 10: Trek from Phortse to Namche Bazaar
Day 11: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla
Day 13: Final Departure