Gokyo lake everest trek is the most popular trekking trail in the Everest region and for the best view of Everest from Gokyo Ri 5450meters.

Gokyo Lake Trek / 14 Days - Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m ) 

Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be received by a representative from Mountain Guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom rules (Visa, etc.) pick up your stuff and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will then be transferred to a hotel. After checking in, if time agrees, you will visit the MGT office to see your trekking leader as well as other members and for the final groundwork for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time.  (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis) 

Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2610m) 3-4 hrs.  
Early morning transfer to airport for Lukla flight. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience. Tenzing Hillary Airport also known as Lukla Airport, is a domestic airport and airport in the small town of Lukla, in Khumbu which is the Everest trek route, The airfield is at high evaluation and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! Trek to Phakding with green landscape & view of Kusum Kanguru. . (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 03: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5-6 hrs.  
We follow the Dudh Kosi, ascending through Himalayan pine and Deodar cedar forests, to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. Get away to the Everest and many peaks and trails, The village of Namche is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat, and textiles. Besides being a superb place to shop for traditional crafts, Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu, attracting Himalayan and lowland merchants. You will spend two days in Namche for acclimatization, visit local markets and spend time with your team. On the hike, we captured our first glimpses of Everest and neighboring peaks.  (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 04: Acclimatization Namche to Khumjung Hiking and return to Namche Bazaar  
This day is reserved for acclimatization and slow descent into thin air. After breakfast, you will start the ascent towards Khumjung. The trail ascends above Namche Bazar and passes through Syangboche (3720m) this is where the local airport is located. From a hilltop above the airport, you will get your first views of Taboche Peak (6 367m), Lhotse (8 414m), Peak- 38, and Ama Dablam (6856m). On arrival at Khumjung (3 780m), you could visit the Hillary School before stopping for lunch at one of the teas houses the walk takes about 3 hours. After lunch you will continue ascending the foot path to Khunde (3 840m), here you could visit the local hospital before the 2-hour ascent back to Namche Bazar. This day is physically demanding at times and you should be prepared as the weather is very unpredictable. Namche Bazaar is known as the gateway of the Everest Region, visit the local museum where you can see the traditional custom of the Sherpa peoples. You will spend a second night in Namche. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Dole (4090m) 5-6 hrs 
After wandering around the Namche area, today we were refreshed and it was easy to walk further on. Our walk follows on the gradual trail with a few short up and downs overlooking magnificent views of the great giant snow peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak after a pleasant walk of two hours to a small place at Shanasa, from here and trek ascents the left side to Mongla hill and continue down to Phortse Thanga for the overnight stay. We serve our lunch here. Enjoy the walking and for a further few hours walk ascending will reach at Dole.  (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 06: Trek Dole to Machhermo (4410m) 5-6 hrs 
While trekking from Dole to Machhermo, you will climb gradually along the side of the valley, where the small and thorny bushes give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. The trail passes many summer settlements, which are used when yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of you are excellent views of Cho Oyu (8201m) while back down the valley are the peaks of Kantega (6783m) and Thamserku (6623m). You are walking through Lhabarma (4330m), Luza (4340m) and finally reach Machhermo (4410m). (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 07: Trek Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m) 4-5 hrs 
Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo the trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards to Cho-Oyu (8201m). Beyond the ridge, the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangka at 4390m then descends to the river bank before beginning the climb onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. It is a steep climb up the moraine, switch backing alongside the stream to the first small lake Longponga (4650m) where a family of Brahmin ducks has resided for many years. After the first lake, the trail now becomes level as it follows the valley past a second lake known as Tanjung (4710m) and continues to trek to Gokyo Lake (4750m).  (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 08: Day Hike to Gokyo Ri (5365m) and explore Gokyo Lakes, 6-7 hrs 
This day early in the morning we have a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo RI (5357m). There are stunning views of the Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier, and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu mountains range, such giants as Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7879m), Makalu (8481m), Chocolate (6335m), Tabuchi peak (6495m) and Gychung Kang (7922m). After enjoying the beautiful views at Gokyo Ri then return to Gokyo (4750m). When you come back down, we will visit Gokyo to observe the different beautiful lakes which are situated in the top place in the world. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 09: Trek Gokyo to Dole (4090m) 5-6 hrs 
Today the trek back to Dole is an easy downhill walk along the Dudh Koshi River that appears out of the Ngozumpa Glacier. Passing by the second and then the first Gokyo Lakes and continuing the trek descends to Pangka (4390m). Along the trail, you will see the beautiful view of Chocolate (6335m) and Tabuchi (6495m) peaks rear up on the right of us. The trail descends below Pangka, and across a level terrace on the slope to climb a rib on the far side of the hillside. Upon reaching the Chorten at the edge, we see splendid views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega. We slowly walk down to the sprawling village of Machhermo. Again, through the charming hamlet of Luza and Lhabarma, they finally reach Dole  (4090m). (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 10: Trek Dole to Namche (3440m) 5-6 hrs 
The day taking the last inspection back to Cho Oyu range, we start steep descent to Phortse Tenga. Our hike today was mostly downhills. The most outstanding feature of the trail today is the abundance of plant and animal vegetation including wildflowers and Rhododendrons. We might spot fauna like mountain goats, musk deers, pheasants, etc. Waterfalls are also today`s attraction. Upon reaching MongLa, a very wonderfully located lovely place perched on the spur of Mt. Khumbila. We take a revised look at Tabuche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, and a distant view of Tengboche. After a bit of long-distance walk, we reach an intersection where the steep path up from Sanasa meets our trail, now the trail to Namche clings to the steep wooded slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. Upon coming to Namche army camp hill, we look back to see Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse Shar (8382m), Nuptse (7879m), peak- 38(7591m), Amadablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Kusum Kangaru (6367), Cholaste (6335m), Tabuche peak (6495m), Khumbi La (5765m) and Kwangde Ri (6011m). After enjoying the beautiful view from the viewpoint then trek downhill to Namche Bazaar (3440m). (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 11: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m) 6-7 hrs.  
After a long walk today, we will have a long and last day trek back to Lukla, Firstly we descend the long way before crossing the bridge and further walk to Monju and then Phakding for lunch. We trek back enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. After a long walk of 7-8 hrs., we arrive in Lukla and you will have time to stroll around the area the guide will re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrated dinner with your crew members for a memorable trip. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis) 

Day 12: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu - 30 min.  
If the weather is good, early in the morning you fly back to Kathmandu after your long mountain journey. After 30 min you will arrive at the domestic airport in Kathmandu. We will send a private Car/van/bus to pick you up at the hotel then you can rest and relax throughout the day in the hotel if you don't have any necessities things to do. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis) 

Day 13: Leisure Day in Kathmandu 
Today is your leisure day, if interested you could buy some gifts from Nepal for your friends and relatives, you will visit some nearby shops or venture at Thamel for typical Nepalese goods which can be assisted by our guides or you can do it yourself too. If enthralled to explore some other areas of Kathmandu you could take some more time to do that today! Remember, we will be hosting a fantastic celebration "Farewell dinner" at a traditional Nepalese restaurant with Mountain Guide Trek staff for the successful completion of the Gokyo Lake Trek! (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis) 

Day 14: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)  
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip. You are saying goodbye to the mountains as a journey in Nepal ends today. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time, you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport. 

(Useful Info: - Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to dangerous weather conditions. Such conditions may happen even in the best seasons. Therefore, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits both at Kathmandu and Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays and fix you on the next flight. Still, we suggest you get prepared for delays/cancellations, and if possible, produce some extra buffer days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. We also organize Heli rescue in such conditions if it is available and upon request by our clients. In case the flight delay/cancellation happens at the start of the trip and it goes so long that it disturbs your onward travel schedule, you are free to choose an alternative trip: such as a trek in the Annapurna, Langtang, or any other regions. If you are not interested in the alternative trip and would rather wait for the trip, you are welcome to wait in Kathmandu for as many days as it takes to get a flight to Lukla)