Gokyo Lake Terkking

Gokyo Lake Terkking The trek to Gokyo provides an excellent opportunity to see an eyeful view of the Mt. Everest at close range.

This trek is to be considered as an alternative trek to the traditional Everest Base Camp trek that offers magnificent view of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier- the largest in the Nepal Himalayas.

The image of of this region is associated with the soaring view of the most popular mountains in Nepal, 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.

This extraordinary trek is also worthy in a sense that it offers an ample opportunity to explore the amazing destination and its impressive sight, which is beyond human imagination.

Trekking Map

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Facts Of The Trek

Max. Altitude: 5483m.
Trip Duration: 14 days
Trek Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Activities: Trekking + Tour
Accommodation: Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Car / Van / Plane
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 1 (minimum)
Best Time: Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Per day Hiking: 5 to 7 hours
Highlights: Scenic mountain flight to Lukla; Sherpa home down; Gokyo Lakes; amazing view of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu; Ngozumpa Glacier, trek up to 4th & 5th lakes, Hiking to Gokyo Lake.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Morning drive to Tribhuwan International Airport and 30 minutes flight to Lukla(2804 mtrs.) and trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar (3535 mtrs.).
Day 04: Namche Bazar - Acclimatization day.
Day 05: Trek to Phorste Drengka (3675m).
Day 06: Trek to Machherma (4470m).
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo (4790m).
Day 08: This day early in the morning we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m) ample rewards to one attempts this trip.

There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kan(7922m) can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This day we have for acclimatization and after noon back to the camp.

Day 09: Day trip to 4th Lake (4843m) & 5th lake - 4998m (north of Gokyo Valley), and back to Gokyo Lake.
Day 10: Trek back to Dole. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 11: Trek to Khumjung village, big settlement of Sherpa people. B.L.D.
Day 12: Trek back to Phakding. B.L.D.
Day 13: Trek back to Lukla. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 14: Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

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