Gokyo Lakes - Travel to The Paradise

Adventure Trip to Gokyo Lake

The Gokyo lake and Gokyo RI (5337m) above the sea level located at the Sagarmatha National Park in mid eastern Himalayan Range of Nepal. Gokyo village is considered as the world’s highest settlement based on Ngozumpa Glacier that is the largest glacier in the entire Himalayan region of Nepal. Reach to the new height to visit the holy lakes and spectacle at Everest the Himalayan panorama incredible side trip in Everest Region.

However, a lake as sources of permanent freshwater has hydrological and religious values. While we reach the top of the Gokyo RI can admire the splendid view of the world's tallest Himalayan vistas Including Everest, Lhotse ,Makalu and many others snowy Peaks.

The high mountain areas are popular for it’s an adventure tourism, cultural biodiversity, rich in flora and fauna, hospitable Sherpa villages, amazing landscapes, mysterious Glacier moraines and habitants of the Sherpa world’s popular climbers.

Sagarmatha National Popular for its adventure activities as well as biodiversity where refuge for Musk deer, Snow Leopard, HimalayanThar, Black Beer and various types of Flora and Fauna including multi colored Pheasants. Explore Gokyo lakes and Gokyo RI for an awe-inspiring adventure infused with harmonizing cultures, mesmerizing views and a revitalizing trek amid the highest mountain in the world.

Getting There

The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo RI trekking popular alternative trekking routes in Everest region takes you to the new height of the journey. Meanwhile, the journey to Gokyo RI trek began from gateway of Khumbu valley Namche Bazaar overlooks the magical vistas. This trek is not bustling as the regular Everest base camp trek leads up to the west part of Everest base camp reach at the altitude mountain settlement of Gokyo village that is surrounded by 19 sacred lakes.

This is the world’s highest freshwater lake (water lands of international values) most popular holy sites for both Hindu and Buddhist devotees equally for the trekkers. While exploring Gokyo lakes and Gokyo RI we cross the isolated Sherpa villages with their culture, food and livelihood. However, trek follows the bank of Dudhkoshi River, ridge shadow of the mountains along with sequences of Glacier lakes. This trekking has the multiple optional to combine with Everest base camp trek along with high passes for adventure seeker.

Moreover, before heading towards the Gokyo lakes and Gokyo RI compulsorily to spend an extra night in Namche bazaar to acclimatize our body to adjust with altitude variation. The optional day has the multiple short hikes to second setup Edmund Hilary Khumjung village or hike up to the Everest view point Hotel.Namche Bazaar is the administrative town of the khumbu valley where thousands of visitors makes this historical place lively.

Best of Gokyo Lake Trekking

This area has been popular alternatives trail of Everest regions it has the cultural and ecological attractions as given

Discovering the high altitude sacred holy lakes ancient Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and hospitable Sherpa culture, Yeti Strule.

Hiking in the Shadows of the sacred Mountain khumbila through traditional Sherpa hamlet, high altitude terraced, subtropical forest with isolated juniper bushes and varieties of Flora and Fauna

Exploring naturally diverse Sagarmatha National park, enjoy the sweeping panoramic view of the majestic mountain vistas including Mt Everest, Mt Makalu, Cho Oyu and Lhotse

Climate Review

We all know weather in Himalayan region is impacted by change according to altitude variation and topography.While we reach the Lukla frequently, it gains altitude then gradually temperature drops each new height. At the higher part temperature drops into the (10s) and (20s) at night .Necessarily need to prepare before exploring the high altitude mountains region.

Level of Difficulties

These expeditions require above average physical fitness if you wish to reach high altitude and require a high level of physical training. There are not any requirements of technical skill required.Typically require 5 - 8 hours of trekking each day and significant changes in elevation.

Best Season to Explore

October and November is the best season to explore Gokyo lakes, this season has the outstanding view after summer rain. Another major season to discover this area is spring season which is not as bustling as in fall and best time to enjoy the blooming flowers, especially rhododendrons. In fall season lakes are frozen and it looks brilliant turquoise water, pouring waterfalls, impressive glacier river and frozen glacier moraine.

Itinerary

This trek is popular optional trekking of the Everest region for those who are curious to explore peaceful spiritual areas. We provide the flexible schedule with plenty of time to enjoy the major highlights of its surrounding and acclimatize.The two weeks itinerary includes all the major information of each location we discover.

Day 1: Fly to Lukla (2800m / 9187ft) Trek to Phakding (2610m/8563ft), 2 to 3 hours

Early Morning we fly to Lukla from Kathmandu then hike to phakding. we descending by agriculture land cross subtropical forest ,typical Sherpa village of Chipelung, Ghat ,Ghumela and numerous stone scripted manistone,spiritual shrine ,popular Drangdaraic Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa along with kaleidoscopic view of Kusum Kangaru and sacred mountains khumbila from the vintage. We trek along the bank of Dudhkoshi River and cross multiple suspension bridges over the Dudhkoshi River.

Day 2: Phaking to Namche Bazaar (3444m /11,300m): 5 to 6 hours

We hike through the small hamlet of Tok Tok and Zamphute its offer splendid view of Thamserku shining in the sun. Hiking through the isolated Sherpa settlement namely Banker, chumona and Maonju reach to the Utche Choling Gompa on the Bank of Dudh Koshi River.Finally we entry at the Sagarmatha National park have to check permit this National listed in UNESCO world heritage.The trek to Namche Bazaar often bustling in major trekking season we need to extra take care with loaded peters and animals while walk. After the last village of Zorsale trail gets stepper after crossing Edmund Hilary Suspension Bridge over the Dudhkohi River. During the hikes, one can eye upon Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Nuptse and Sacred mountains Khumbila from the vintage. The trek from lukla to Namche is of blood rushing vintage of Spectacular Mountains and landscape, pouring waterfalls, impressive river and hospitable Sherpa villages eventually think of oxygen.

Day 3: Explore Namche Bazaar

Acclimatizing extra night helps to adapt with the changing altitude to continue to gain the significant altitude. It has multiple optional hikes around the Namche such as the Khumjung villages or Everest viewpoints hotel in the afternoon overlooks the locals market, visit Monastery and Sherpa Museum. This place offers the mesmerizing view of Kwangde peak, Khumbu peak.Thamserkuand Kusum Kanguru.

Day 4: Namche to Phortse Thenga (3680m/12,074ft):5 hours

We ascend in the ridge of the Bhotekoshi river through juniper, rhododendron forest and large confers bloom in spring. While we explore, cross the small hamlet, summer settlement and yak pastureland. Enjoy the admiring view of the Amadablam and many others mountain peaks along with layers of landscape throughout the journey.

Day 5: Phortse to Machhermo (4410m/14469ft): 5 hours

We walk on the ridge of bank Dudhkoshi river descent to the Kangtega valley, climb up to Choyo, and descend to the river eventually trails turns to the Ngozumpa Glacier moraine. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudhkoshi River can encounter local wildlife Deer, Mountain goats and pheasants. Before reaching the Dole, pass the isolated forest, suspension bridge and pouring waterfalls. We ascend through the ridge with magnificent views of Katega ,Cho-oyu and Thamserku.Along the way we also visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospitable for the high altitude sickness primary treatment.

Day 6: Machheremo to Gokyo Village (4750m/15,585ft):5 hours

Hiking to the Gokyo village leads through the ridge of Dudhkoshi River valley offers the view of Cho-Oyu, Kangtega and Thamserku. We cross the spiritual shires beyond the ridge of Dudhkoshi river valley before reaching Phangga. After Phangga trail descends to the riverbank ascent to the aboriginal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier on straight up. Eventually across the Longpongo, Raboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari observe the first lakes and unbelievable foot prints of the Buddhist priest finally reach the final destination.

Day 7: Explore the Gokyo lakes and Gokyo RI

Today is our optional day to explore the surrounding Gokyo lakes that offer the incredible view of spectacular Himalayan vintage. This is another acclimatized day in Gokyo lakes and Gokyo RI journey. Based on weather conditions we hike up to the Gokyo Ri that offers the amazing view of the Himalayan panorama along with the pleasant idyllic Gokyo Lakes. We further climb up to 4th and 5th series lakes has the splendid views Cho-oyu ,Gyanchung Kang, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Mt Everest .From the north side has amazing Cho-oyo Base Camp and Ngozumpa Glacier.This spot has the kaleidoscopic view of the Everest mountain vintage more than can explain in the world namely Sounder’s viewpoint.

Day 8: Gokyo to Dole (4,090m/13,419ft):6 hours

We step back through the first Gokyo lakes and follow the bank of Dudhkoshi river and enjoy the view of Cholaste and Taboche peak. We are descending on the same trail to the Dole.

Day 9: Dole to Namche Bazaar

We are descending through a ridge of Dudhkoshi river valley to the Namche Bazaar. We are hiking through exploring the traditional and largest Sherpa village of Khumbu valley Khumjung village on the shadow of the sacred mountain Khumbila. We left the mountain behind to return to the Namche Bazaar overnight.

Day 10: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860m/9186ft):6 to 7 hours

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla is the last day of your trekking began with steep descent and mammal traffic where you are always at the safe side. Here, trekking passes through beautiful small villages such as the Jorsalle, Monjo, Phakding expecting for a short ascent and continuing decent handrails of Bhotekoshi River crossing it three times. Before reaching Lukla, you have to ascend a gentle slope for 45m to get to the final destinations. After a long day, you must rest overnight at Lukla.

Day 11: Lukla to Kathmandu

After early breakfast hoping to get an early flight back to Ramechhap, the flight from Lukla to Ramechhap takes 30. Then drive back to Kathmandu normally it takes 4 to 5 hours’ and then check into a Hotel and get rest.

Day 12: Rest day in Kathmandu

Rest day in Kathmandu for alternative back up day as well final souvenir shopping and If anyone willing to discover more to historical Kathmandu valley.

Day 13: Departure

Today is our final day of the journey. The Ama Adventure representative drops you to the airport, wishes you a safe journey and hopes to see you at the next adventure.

Accommodation

Basically this trek has provided the lodge or Tea house accommodation that is share base single supplement also can available on your request at additional cost.

Meals

All the teahouse and lodge has a set of many which includes continental and traditional dishes.However, the teahouses in the mountain area serve the Nepali, Indian dishes are common.

Tims (Trekking Information Management System)

Tims are compulsory for all trekkers wishing to trek in Nepal. For Everest reason Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality Lukla provides cost (Rs 2000/17USD) and ultimately the company arranges all the local paperwork.

Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit

Permit also required in all Trekking reasons in Nepal to obtain its cost (30 USD) for travel in Sagarmatha National Park included all Government tax(permit also arranged by your company).

Ethics for Visiting Spiritual Sites

- Always take permission before entering Monastery, Temple and Holly places with a local governing agency.

- Learn about respect customs in terms of attire, offerings behavior at the sacred places

- Most of the trekking areas perform ritual people those specially trained to perform rituals that are traditionally associated with the site .Ask before observing or participating in rituals that are being performed sometimes outsiders may not have allowed participation.

- Respect local culture have different belief systems, sacred times.(for example: women may not allowing to site ceremony during their menstruating)

- Always take permission before taking photographs, video, and recording even taking notes. When they refuse, leave them alone.

- Stay on marked trails or walkways even in temples, shrines and Mani walls.

- Do not remove or move anything at a sacred site. Travelling at a natural sacred site such as a mountain, lakes, spring remember that offering can take many forms.

- Find you space and sufficient time to experiences the spirit of sacred sites

Conclusion

The adventure journey to Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri highlights the culminating glacier lake surrounded by spacular sensenic views.This place is not just the popular sacred sites it one of the popular alternative routes to multiple others high passes. Even- Though this trek itself is a popular addition on a few days allows you to take in the side trip detours and monasteries that might be major highlights of the trip.