Everest base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal, and adding Gokyo Lake makes the trip much more beautiful as the itinerary makes a circuit (not returning the same way). Gokyo Lake is located in the Everest region at an altitude of 5000 Metres or 16404 Ft. The Everest classic route (EBC) is beautiful, but many tourists are on the trail, so it’s ideal not to return the same way and exploring another valley on your way back is a perfect option, adding Gokyo Lake. Once you leave the classic Everest trail (EBC),you will see that the trail is more peaceful with 60% fewer tourists. The Gokyo circuit trek offers excellent views of the High Himalaya peaks of the Everest region, as well as giving peace in your mind. The turquoise water of Gokyo Lake is the purest water in the world. Hiking to Gokyo Ri (5357 Metres or 17575 Ft offers an extraordinary beautiful view.
Highlights of Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek
- Adventurous flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport,LUA
- Cultural Interaction in Namche Bazaar with proper Acclimatization
- Trekking through a UNESCO World Heritage site Sagarmatha National Park
- Experience the turquoise of Gokyo Lake
- Hike to Gokyo RI for a Beautiful Panoramic Everest View
- Thrill of crossing Cho La pass
- Witness a Mouth Everest from Everest Base Camp ( 5364m)
- Best Sunrise from Kala Pathhar (5545m)
Accommodations in Gokyo Lake trek via EBC
In this trek, there will be comfortable tea houses and lodges available for you. In three places along this trek, you will be provided with a room with an attached bathroom: Lukla, Phakding, and Namche. In other trails there will be standard rooms for accommodation.
During the Gokyo trek, most rooms are on a twin-sharing basis with a clean room. The loges will have proper electricity for charging your devices . You would be able to use the internet and a hot shower at an additional cost.