Overview
Gokyo Lake Trek is considered as one of the best remote area trekking in Nepal by avid trekkers. Gokyo Lake trekking is a 17-days long journey that allows us to witness the very best of what modern city and remote areas have to offer. After a mesmerizing day in the alleys of Kathmandu city, we will head to explore the Everest region where serene atmosphere, restful lakes, and snow-blanketed summits await us. On this trip, we will be traversing rocky trails, glaciers, steep hills, slippery trails, lush forest, green meadows, and flatlands. Thus, some trail demands stamina while other parts are relatively easy to navigate.
Gokyo Lake Trek is a complete exploratory trek in the Everest region. In this unique and varied journey, we will explore the widely diverse landscape and a number of natural wonders including the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, cave systems, wild rivers, and mesmerizing waterfalls. The dense forest in this area is alive with endangered birds, animals, and wildflowers. The trail piercing the Himalayans offers magnificent views of Lhotse, Taboche, Ama Dablam, Cholatse and peaks like Changtse, Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori mountains. Home to some indigenous people, the Everest region reflects prehistoric history reciting the stories of ancient culture, tradition, colorful customs and lifestyle.
Most sections of Gokyo Lake trek will test and reward you. For those seeking true wilderness, Gokyo Lake Trek is a treat. Expect to walk around 6 to 8 hours along with the varying difficulty of the trail. Some section challenges the most experienced hikers as well. Conquering the highest point of this trek, Gokyo Ri demands three kilometers return with a 5400 meters rise of altitude. However, our hard work will be rewarded with clear vistas of some highest peaks including Makalu (8,463 m), Cho Oyu (8, 201 m) along with the worlds highest mountain Mt. Everest.
Amidst the beautiful mountain landscape, we can find quaint teahouses featuring basic amenities like comfortable rooms, public toilets, and hot water (on request) for a bath. Most of the teahouses offer an amazing view of mountains from its balcony. Trek in spring and fall season for ideal mountain climbing conditions. Spring welcome trekkers with colorful, fragmented wildflowers carpeting the lush meadows, colorful forests and birds chirping. While fall offers spectacular photo opportunities as the weather is very clear during this season.
Gokyo Lake Trek Highlights:
Traverse on the peaceful off-the-beaten-path
Mesmerizing vistas of sunset/sunrise and gigantic mountains from Gokyo Ri
Hike alongside the largest glacier, Ngozumpa Glacier
Marvel at Gokyo Lake and glacial lakes
A plethora of photography opportunities
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