About This Tour
About This Tour
The Gokyo Lakes Trek is a stunning alternative to the Everest Base Camp route, leading through the quieter western side of the Khumbu valley to a chain of turquoise glacial lakes at the foot of Cho Oyu (8,188m). The trek culminates at Gokyo Ri (5,357m), where the sunrise panorama includes four of the world's six highest peaks — Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu — spread across the horizon in a single sweeping view.
Unlike the crowded EBC trail, the Gokyo route sees far fewer trekkers, especially past Dole. You walk alongside the Ngozumpa Glacier — the longest in the Himalayas — through high-altitude Sherpa settlements where families have lived for generations. Our guides are from the Khumbu region and share their knowledge of the landscape, Buddhist traditions, and mountain ecology throughout the trek.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, hotel transfer, trek briefing
- Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,860m), trek to Phakding (2,610m)
- Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Day 4: Acclimatisation day in Namche — hike to Everest View Hotel
- Day 5: Trek to Phortse Tenga (3,680m)
- Day 6: Trek to Dole (4,110m)
- Day 7: Trek to Machhermo (4,470m)
- Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m)
- Day 9: Gokyo Ri summit (5,357m), explore Gokyo Lakes
- Day 10: Trek to Dole (4,110m)
- Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,860m)
- Day 13: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 14: Departure day
What's Included
- Licensed, experienced trekking guide
- Porter support where included in your package
- Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
- Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
- Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
- Ground transport to and from the trailhead
- Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
- Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
- Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
- Domestic flights unless listed in Included
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
- Tips for your guide, porter and support team
- Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
Tour Factsheet
Community Impact of This Trip
Your trek supports Sherpa families who run teahouses in Namche, Dole, Machhermo, and Gokyo. Porter wages, guide employment, and lodge fees stay in the Khumbu valley. By choosing the Gokyo route over the busier EBC trail, you help distribute tourism income to communities that receive fewer visitors.
Responsible Travel Notes
- Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
- Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
- Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
- Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
- Respect sacred sites and community customs
- Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I combine Gokyo Lakes with Everest Base Camp?
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