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Gokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri
Turquoise lakes under the Everest skyline
The trek
A quieter alternative to Base Camp — a string of impossibly blue glacial lakes beneath the Ngozumpa glacier, crowned by the Everest panorama from Gokyo Ri.
Gokyo is the Khumbu's other great trek. Instead of following the crowds to Base Camp, it climbs a parallel valley to a chain of six glacial lakes — among the highest freshwater lakes in the world — strung along the edge of the Ngozumpa, Nepal's longest glacier.
The high point is Gokyo Ri, a 5,357-metre viewpoint that many trekkers rate above Kala Patthar: from the top, four eight-thousanders — Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu — line up across the horizon while the lakes glow turquoise far below. It is high and demanding, but quieter and gentler underfoot than the Base Camp trail.
Highlights
- The turquoise Gokyo lakes beside the Ngozumpa glacier
- Four eight-thousanders from the Gokyo Ri summit
- A quieter, less-crowded alternative to Base Camp
- Comfortable teahouse lodging throughout
From
₹94,999
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
13 days from Lukla. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
The trek begins with the famous short flight to the cliff-edge airstrip at Lukla, then an easy first walk down the Dudh Koshi valley. The trail passes Sherpa hamlets, mani stones and prayer wheels to the riverside lodges of Phakding. A gentle start to ease into the trek and altitude.
What's included
- Teahouse lodging throughout the trek
- All meals on the trek
- Certified leader and Sherpa support
- Lukla flights and national park permits
- Safety equipment and emergency oxygen
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Kathmandu hotels and meals
- Personal gear, insurance and tips
In the field
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