Gokyo Lake Trek

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Why Gokyo Lake Trek?

The Gokyo Lake trek avoids the busier trails in the Everest region. It still offers the best view of Mount Everest. We will continue trekking through the Sherpa village and yak pasture. It is emerging into the stunning Gokyo Valley and its beautiful lake.

While ascending the Gokyo Ri, you will enjoy the finest views of Everest. You will enjoy the surrounding peaks, including Cho Oyu in Tibet. You can trek to the trekking to the six glacial-fed Gokyo Lakes. Tekkers can include climbing to the top of Gokyo Ri at the same altitude as Everest Base Camp.

The Gokyo Lake trek trail is fascinating. We will start the trekking from the lowlands, lush jungles, and green hills. We will follow trees to the alpine landscapes with dwarf trees. At the same time, he enjoys the view of the snow-covered arid landscapes.

The trail has a varying topography. Enjoy your Gokyo lake trek by Walking across amazing views of the giant Himalayas. From Gokyo Ri, you can see four 8,000-meter peaks. Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and the Gokyo Lakes are in the area.

Get the best sunrise view from Gokyo Ri.

Gokyo Ri trekking is getting more popular these days. This is also the more Beautiful Alternative to the famous EBC trek route. Enjoy the magnificent Himalaya Vista Of mountains and the Gokyo Glacial Lakes.

The journey to Gokyo Ri is a surprising, more rewarding alternative. Trekking in the Dudh Koshi in the down part with its greatest secret and reveals it to only those who reach Gokyo Ri. On the way to the route, it passes by Sherpa villages, tea houses, lodges, and rhododendron forests. It also goes along the Dudh Koshi River and ascends through thin air into the Gokyo Valley.

From the top of Gokyo Ri, We can see the North Face of Mount Everest view. They also the Lhotse, Makalu, and, if we see in the north, the great mass of Cho Oyu.

The turquoise Gokyo Lakes below these icy giants make for the most stunning view. If you like to enjoy the sunrise view over Khumbu, you can dare to start their climb to Gokyo Ri in the very early hours. This airy viewpoint in the Gokyo lake trek can believe even better than from Kala Pathar.

Gokyo Lake Trek Cost

The Gokyo Lake trek cost on the entire board package is USD 1398. The cost depends on the level of the guest house, the group size, the guide, and the porter. The board includes a guide, porter, meals, accommodation, taxes, and permits.

The Gokyo Lake trek cost involves a Lukla flight. Your trek guide and porter costs your trekking and local Everest permit. We offer you the total board package cost. You can get the guide and porter service also. The flight cost is USD 440 for a round trip to Lukla. The Gokyo Lake permit costs USD 30, and the local village permit costs NPR 2000.

You need extra money for the battery charging, hot shower, and wifi cost. We have a complete board package for the Trek; contact us for a discounted price for this Trek.

Walking to six Gokyo Lakes

The six Gokyo Lake trek started as glaciers millennia ago, so the remaining body of water is ancient. It’s fascinating from a hydrological perspective also. This system of lakes is a profound source of permanent freshwater. It is the source of streams and glaciers from the surrounding mountains.

The lakes sit at 4,700 – 5,000m altitude, with the world’s highest freshwater system. Gokyo Ri is also known for its formidable views of the turquoise blue lakes, and it’s a sight to behold. Some trekkers also make the extension trip to EBC. Going to the Everest base camp from here is about three days more.

Best Season for Gokyo Lake Trek

The weather is the most important thing to remember for Gokyo Lake Trek. Since the weather in this area is so erratic, you must schedule your tour at the best time. Enjoy the Trek in the Everest region and the Gokyo Lake trek at the appropriate time.

Autumn, mid-September, October, and November are the best.

These are the best times for the Gokyo Lake trek. The monsoon is stopping now, creating the ideal terrain for hiking. Since the sky is clear and the mountains are visible at this time. Most hikers journey during these months, between mid-September and the end of November. We recommend this period for the Gokyo Ri trip. These months also coincide with Dashain and Tihar, Nepal’s two most significant festivals.

Spring (March to April)

It is the best time to visit the Gokyo Lake trek. It is a moderate to difficult level of trekking with beautiful mountain scenery. You may see breathtaking views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. The weather is lovely since mid-March, when temperatures began to rise. Many trekkers prefer to travel to the Gokyo Lake trek region. The lush, thick bamboo rhododendron blooms are great to see. The bird birch woods provide beauty and add new dimensions to the Gokyo Lake Trek.

Winter (November through December)

This is the coldest time here. The region around Gokyo Lake has its first snowfalls. It becomes more challenging to walk through. But, considering the wonderful days in November, you may go hiking. The mountains are beautiful when the skies are clear. But the temperatures drop when December begins in earnest.

The evenings may be chilly, with lows of -10 degrees Celsius. The hiking areas are often cold in January and February because of snowfall. As the temperature drops, a lot of snow falls in the mountains.

The day will be pleasant and straightforward with high temperatures. The night will be freezing. Yet, the Trek may be challenging. You will enjoy breathtaking vistas of mountains and hills covered in snow.

Summer May to June

May to June, before the monsoon, is an excellent time for hiking. In Nepal, the rainy season starts in the Mid of June and lasts until mid-August. The walk is more fun in the spring and summer.

July through August is the peak of the rainy season. The paths will see clouds, likely blocking your view of the mountains. Even so, there is a good chance that the
tracks will get a little slippery. There is a high chance of Lukla’s flight cancelation now. This is not a good time for the Gokyo Lakes trek areas. It would help if you took caution since the monsoon season might result in leech bites.

Enjoy your day in Gokyo Ri.

Nepal is one of the countries with the best trekking options with unique advantages. It attracts thousands of tourists for treking and hiking. The Gokyo Lake trek is among the best among Nepal’s well-known trek routes. From Gokyo Ri, we can see the best view of four mountain ranges of 8000m. After a full day, we can go hiking at other small lakes and visit the Gokyo Ri (5380m).

Enjoy the best photography from this vantage point of the Gokyo region. Besides this, you will enjoy many sceneries and landscapes traveling through different routes.

Sometimes, taking a different route to enjoy that trail’s scenic beauty is fun. But all the trekking courses aim to take you to the top of the Camp. It’s all your choice upon which EBC route to choose. You can download Maps, an app on your phone, and the Nepal map for offline navigation. They have the trail map. It’s accurate, and you can get to your destination.

Gokyo Lake Trek necessary gear and equipment

Gokyo Lake trek goes up to 5,000 meters, and the walk follows a challenging, upward route. So, it needs careful planning and preparation. You must bring the essential supplies and gear for this Trek. You can only get the least of clothes and equipment for this Trek. You can prepare for your journey by using the list that follows.

Head

A sun hat or scarf

A winter hat, an insulating hat, or a wide-brimmed hat

Headlight with extra batteries

Face

Sunglasses with UV protection

Sunscreen

Wet tissue or face wipes

Hands

Woolen winter gloves

Lightweight gloves

Body

Base layer

Thermal wear

Long-sleeved shirt

Hooded rain jacket

Hiking shirts

Trekking pants

Fleece jacket

Down jacket

Lightweight cotton pants

T-shirt

Sweater

Underwear (4-5 pairs)

Waterproof jacket and pants

Footwear

Thick wool socks (2-3 pairs)

Hiking Boots

Comfortable trekking sports shoes

Essential gear

Thermal bottle

Water purification

Backpack or daypack

Trekking pole

Toiletries

Sleeping bag (-20 degrees is best for high-altitude trekking)

Personal accessories

Medium-size drying towel

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Deodorant floss

Biodegradable bar soap

Nail clippers

Money

Watch

Cell phone

Camera

Extra items

First aid kit

Additional passport photos and photocopies of your passport

Binoculars

Trek Luggage

While you are in Gokyo Lake trekking, you need to pack well. For the cold weather in the mountains, you need enough warm clothes. The Kathmandu to Lukla flight operates a kilograms strict weight limit. They allowed you the most significant limit of 10 kg of luggage and 5 kg of your day pack.

So, including your day pack, you can only take the greatest of 15 kg of luggage. You weigh your bag before you leave your hotel for the Trek. Most hotels in Kathmandu have a weighing scale.

If you are overweight, you can take out the items, and you can leave the thing at your hotel or in our office. You can buy most small daily necessities like toilet rolls and Snickers bars at Lukla and Namche. You can get the water in Lukla, so it is unnecessary to get it from Kathmandu.

The porter will take your main bag and your day bag. You can only take water, one small jacket, chocolates, and bars. Please package all your items in your main equipment bag.

Drinking water during the Gokyo Lake Trek

You can get the chlorine/Iodine tablets with you for the Trek. You can buy water purification tablets in the Thamel trekking or medical stores. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers at a higher cost.

We don’t tell you to buy Mineral and bottled water while on the Trek. Plastic bottles are difficult to dispose of and have become an environmental problem. You will get free regular water, and you can use your Chlorine/Iodine tablets to drink it. To make it easier, you can bring two water bottles, as you can drink 3 liters of water per day for your Gokyo Lake trek.

Shorten the Trek by flying back by Helicopter.

A helicopter flight back may be a remarkable way to end the journey. You may take a helicopter back from Gokyo Lake to Lukla or Kathmandu after the Trek. From the plane, you can view several mountains. We can see Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Everest, and Lhotse.

If you return by Helicopter, the Gokyo Lake trek will take a few days. Getting down to Lukla or Kathmandu via helicopter journey is possible.

Safety and satisfaction

Our company’s priority is the safety of our guests. We want all our customers to get to their destination without any issues. As a result, one of the most knowledgeable and experienced Trek guides is with you. They are native to Nepal’s mountainous area and will accompany you on this journey.

The guide will carry all the necessary gear and a first aid kit for safety. But we ask that you bring some of your medication on this Gokyo Lake trek. In an emergency, if any of our customers experience problems due to altitude sickness. We will connect to you or our guide in other unexpected circumstances. We are always there to deploy a rescue helicopter to return them to Kathmandu or a lower altitude.

Altitude Sickness

While trekking to Gokyo Lake, trekkers may experience altitude sickness. However, trekkers can experience altitude sickness. Significant altitude sickness needs rapid attention, and it is better to care for it. Our trek guides have a strong background in first aid and comprehensive training. We implore you to alert your group leader and guide you when you see any indications or symptoms.

The trek guide will tell you ways to prevent altitude sickness—the easiest method to avoid altitude sickness when hiking is to take your time. It would help to drink lots of water (at least 3–4 liters daily). The only treatment for severe cases of altitude sickness is to descend.

Please be aware that, depending on your health, your group leader may decide to stop your journey. Please remember that some people are more prone to becoming sick. They may get sicker from being at higher altitudes than others.

You need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of AMS to recognize it. They are-

Dizziness

Upset stomach

Tiredness

Headache

Nausea and vomiting

Loss of appetite

Sensing instability

Difficulty sleeping

Breathing problems

elevated heart rate

You need to take prompt preventive action if you experience any of the symptoms, such as:

Decent at a lower altitude (if possible).

Don’t climb up the hill until 48 hours

Rest until you feel better.

Have proper acclimatization.

Don’t work out or exercise.

Avoid smoking

Avoid alcohol

Having garlic soup or hot ginger tea can be helpful.

Take in a lot of water.

Take more oxygen if required.

Take medication to prevent illness.

If the symptoms worsen, take Diamox as directed by your doctor.

Please Note: We will take you back to Kathmandu on a helicopter. It is deportation if your health doesn’t improve further over the following 48 hours. Thus, get insurance covering the expense of reusing your helicopters.

Average Group Size

So, what size groups would you join if you went on the Annapurna base camp short Trek? We do keep our groups small, except for a family trek. We welcome you, whether alone, with a partner, or with a family. As you know, our trekking groups consist of six to eight people. From our perspective, this keeps things more personal.

Some vast groups have been on the Annapurna base camp short Trek, but they only have one guide. But, a smaller group is more personal, and you get to know your guides better since they are wonderful people. More personal interactions occur in smaller groups. And what we discover is that reaching the Annapurna base camp shorts trek. It requires teamwork, and getting it takes work.

It’s lovely to have a team to assist you in getting back. During your bad days when you’re feeling a little off and getting down in the house, you know. The closer your team is, the more likely you will reach the Annapurna base camp.

Yet, since it is your journey, you can select the people you go with. You may trek with your friends, coworkers, or family and have a great time.

Travel Insurance

While we have an excellent program for Gokyo Lake Trek, the trail guides have years of expertise in bringing people in and out. It’s always necessary for us to have evacuation procedures.

We want to make sure that our guest is comfortable on the journey. Suppose they become ill or are unable to continue the trip. We must take them to a lower altitude. They can come back to Kathmandu, or they can continue traveling if they choose.

So, before beginning the walk, you get trustworthy travel insurance. An insurance coverage called travel insurance can support your evacuation.

During your Gokyo Lake Trek. There might be a risk of getting injured due to a twisted ankle. High altitude issues or even your body is not adjusting well. We take every precaution and go forward.

With a very high success rate, we want to ensure that we make evacuation as soon as possible. Your travel insurance will cover the expenses. It will handle the accident during the Trek and arrange a helicopter rescue.