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Gokyo Lakes Trek

Discover Nepal's renowned Gokyo Ri trek and the iconic Everest Base Camp with our experienced team of trekking professionals, all in one magical journey.

STARTING POINT

Kathmandu

FINISH POINT

Kathmandu

DURATION

17 days / 16 nights

SEASON

From March to November

TECHNICAL LEVEL

FITNESS LEVEL

TOUR TYPE

Hut-to-Hut

PRICE

From 2099€/person

  • Explore the serene turquoise Gokyo Lakes, the highest freshwater lake system in the world
  • Ascend Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of the entire Everest region
  • Trek to the iconic Everest Base Camp, witnessing the world of mountaineering
  • Traverse the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalayas
  • Experience the vibrant Sherpa culture in villages like Namche Bazaar
  • Cross the challenging high mountain pass of Cho La
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Guided

INCLUDED IN PRICE

12 nights in tea houses or lodges
2 night in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast
Ground transportation as per the itinerary
Flight fare for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
Three meals while trekking
A government-licensed English-speaking guide
Porter services (1 porter for 2 people, 20 kg limit)
Required permits and TIMS card
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees
Travel and rescue arrangements
Call assistance from our office representative
Achievement certificate
Meals in Kathmandu
Nepal visa
International flights
Personal expenses (bar bills, beverages, shower, laundry, Wi-Fi in trekking route)
Insurance of any kind
Gratuities
Unforeseen costs (natural disasters, flight cancellations, etc.)
Government taxes, official expenses, and service charges
Tourist tax

What to Bring to the Tour

Hiking shoes/boots
25 to 45-liter backpack
Base layer
Sports T-shirts
Hiking shorts
Hiking water-repellent pants
Waterproof jacket
Midlayer
Sports socks and underwear
Leisurewear for evenings
Down jacket
Gloves
Shade hat/cap
Warm headwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Headlamp
Hiking poles
ID card or passport
Snacks
Cash
Water bottles or hydration pack
Sleeping liner
Toiletries
Toilet paper
Small first aid kit

The Gokyo Lakes to Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake, is a popular and challenging trekking route located in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

This unique adventure combines the stunning beauty of the Gokyo Lakes with the iconic Everest Base Camp, providing trekkers with a breathtaking experience in the heart of the Himalayas.

Your journey begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a small mountain airstrip. From Lukla, trekkers start their ascent through the picturesque villages of Phakding and Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. Namche Bazaar is a vibrant town and serves as the acclimatization point for trekkers to adjust to the high altitude.

The Gokyo Valley is renowned for its serene turquoise lakes, including the main Gokyo Lake, which is the highest freshwater lake system in the world. The Gokyo Lake Trek leads trekkers to explore the series of lakes and enjoy the pristine beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The nearby Gokyo Ri Trek offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire Everest region, making it a must-visit destination for trekkers.

Reaching Everest Base Camp is a significant achievement for many trekkers, as it offers a glimpse into the world of mountaineering and the climbers' preparations for their Everest summit attempts. The base camp itself is a sprawling tented village, set against the backdrop of towering Himalayan peaks.

The Gokyo Lakes to Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging adventure that requires a good level of physical fitness and acclimatization to the high altitude.

As of April 1, 2023, the Nepalese Tourism Board has advised that all trekkers in Nepal must be accompanied by a guide, making it mandatory for the Gokyo Lakes trek.

The law was implemented to ensure your safety, as well as an extraordinary experience. Guides offer valuable insights into potential hazards, local culture, and the best viewpoints. They also manage accommodation and logistics, provide emergency support, and facilitate meaningful interactions with the local community.

Choosing a guided trek with our experienced team not only aligns with legal requirements but also enhances the overall trekking experience, providing peace of mind and supporting the local population.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Andrew Luff

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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.

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Carly Leonard

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My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!

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Michael White

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I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.

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Roman Klymenko

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Very beautiful hike. I did not expect that Slovenia is so amazing.

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Birgit Kindler

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We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)

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Dominik Schrotter

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We had a great day with Klemen on this hike, he showed us some lesser known spots/highlights of the southern part of the julian alps with a nice viewpoint at the end. 10/10 would book again

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