Gokyo Lakes Trek - 12 Days

Accomotation Options Available during the Gokyo Lake Trek

A teahouse hike is the Gokyo Lake Trek. You'll be staying in hotels and teahouses while on the walk. Depending on the altitude, the teahouses' amenities will vary. The teahouses become more primitive as you ascend. You don't have to pay for your lodging while trekking with a travel agency company. The price of the Gokyo Lake Trek includes lodging expenses. Spending the night at a teahouse while trekking in Gokyo will run you between $3 and $5 per person. There is not a single room available for you. They provide twin-sharing accommodation.

Due to the open kitchens, the teahouses have a communal eating room, which is typically smoke-filled. The dining hall is kept comfortable by the heaters. The dining room is where hikers spend most of their time. Some people use WiFi, some people play cards, and some people engage in gossip and discussion. Two single beds in a bedroom, each with a cushion and cozy blankets. Bring a sleeping bag with you. It will be beneficial on chilly nights. You won't need to request additional blankets. (that actually might not be available during busy times. Most teahouses in Namche and above have public restrooms outside. There is no toilet paper present. You ought to bring your own.

Gokyo Lake Trek Cost.

The cost of the Gokyo Lake trek per person starts at around USD 1400. It includes your travel expenses, a permit, transportation, lodging, a guide, a porter, etc. 

However, the price varies according to the time of year you travel and the excursions you plan on taking. Additionally, we can adjust your price and itinerary according to your budget and time. 

The Gokyo Lake Trek offers breathtaking views of the secluded Gokyo Valley. It is a turquoise glacial valley. It provides breathtaking mountain vistas of mountains such as Mount Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest.

Packing List

Clothing

Summer hat/ Winter hat 

Hiking skirt/ hiking trousers

Beanie 

Neckband

Light breathable trousers 

Full sleeve T-shirt or shirt

Woollen sweater 

Socks 2/3 pairs

Down jacket

Waterproof jackets and pants

Hiking boots or sports shoes. 

Hiking gear 

Hiking backpack 

Bottle 

Water purification pills

Trekking map

Trekking pole 

Compass

Sleeping bag

Camping equipment

Scissors 

lighters/matchsticks

Rope 

Personal equipment 

Soap

Shampoo

Tissue paper

Toilet paper

Towel 

Hanky

Nail cutter

Lip Guard  

Sunscreen 

Moisturiser 

Toothbrush

Toothpaste 

Deodorant/perfume 

Optional equipment

Watch 

Camera 

Phone 

Notebook 

Selfie stick

Documents 

Passport size photo

Photocopy of passport and passport

Visa

Permit

Citizenship

Medicine and first aid kit 

Diamox 250mg (altitude sickness)

Paracetamol (painkiller)

Imodium (diarrhoea)

Clotrimazole cream (skin infections)

Crocin (fever)

Zintac (acidity)

Disprin (Headache)

Bandages 

Handiplasts

Adhesive Tapes

Crocin

Dettol

Benefit of Gokyo Lake trek with Nepal Horizon Treks.

Nepal Horizon Treks is among Nepal's most reputable trekking and tour agencies. Adventure trips and Trekking are two of our services. Local skills and people with tourism experience in Nepal operate the company. Because the safety of our clients is our priority, we are willing to be flexible with our activities to improve Nepal's tourist quality through Helicopter to Everest Base Camp.

We are a trekking and tour organization that specializes in helicopter trips to unique destinations around Nepal and beyond featuring Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Nepal Horizon Treks is dedicated to offering the most incredible helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp experience possible while always keeping our clients' safety and pleasure in mind. Our staff has flown to practically every site in Nepal since the company's inception, allowing them to manoeuvre to varied destinations without difficulty.

The vacation packages offered by Nepal Horizon Treks are excellent value for money. Our tours are all reasonably priced. We are providing organizations to serve with the best possible hospitality in required budget plans. Here we discussed some of the common and basic facilities that we provided to you 

Free pick and drop off from the airport to your hotel

Own hotel service with clean and hygienic food and facilities 

Easy booking and reservation online

24-hour available for your concern 

Different social media Instagram, Viber, We chat, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter

Easy payment system through VISA, Mastercard, wire transfer and PayPal.   

Availability of Oximeter at the time of high altitude area

Medical kits in case of an emergency 

Provide sleeping bags and down jackets, if you don't have your own.

Duffle back

Nepal Horizon Trek T-shirts

Difficulty of Gokyo Lake Trek

Duration 

Depending on the trek package you select, you can reduce or lengthen the Gokyo Lakes journey. Trekkers must trek for 5 to 6 hours, covering an average of 10 kilometres per day. If you lack prior expertise or fitness level, the length and number of hours of the trek may provide a difficulty. To deal with weariness and altitude sickness, you will have an acclimatization and resting period.

As the trekkers receive more rest, trekking packages that allow for lots of acclimatization make the trek more comfortable. Less acclimatization results in shorter, more strenuous trekking programs that might be extremely chaotic.

Distance  

You will need to walk 92 kilometers in total. However, it takes more than 15 days to finish this walk, including the days for acclimatization. If you're used to walking, this won't seem like a big deal because you'll typically cover 6 kilometers every day, which is manageable. The difficulty increases if you also want to visit Everest Base Camp because of the increased distance. On the journey to Gokyo Lake (in the Everest region), there is never a set amount of time to walk because it totally depends on how much height you gain each day. The more altitude you acquire, the shorter the time you walk. But on average, it can be 5 to 6 hours per day.

Altitude sickness 

The Gokyo Lakes Trek has significant obstacles due to altitude and its effects. At 5,357 above sea level, Gokyo Lake is the highest elevation at which to ascend. You must climb to a height of 5,545 meters to access Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp, which might be exhausting.

From Lukla, 2,860 meters up, the adventure to the Gokyo Lakes begins. This is sufficient for some hikers to experience altitude sickness. Continue your journey to Gokyo Valley (4,800 m), Namche Bazaar (3,438 m), Dole (3,680 m), Macchermo (4,470 m), and lastly, the Gokyo Ri (5,357 m). Anyone can get altitude sickness; there are no restrictions on age, physical fitness, or gender. Some of the symptoms of altitude sickness are headaches, dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, lack of sleep, and so on. If any symptoms are noticed, the hiker should halt right away and take a break; if the illness worsens, they should continue hiking downward.

Weather 

The trek to the Gokyo lakes begins at comparatively lower heights, like Lukla, where the climate is generally mild. However, as you ascend higher, the winds become frigid and frozen. Additionally, there is a higher chance of developing frostbite in such bitterly cold conditions.

Trekkers must be well-prepared if they intend to walk above 4000m. Your body's temperature will be preserved if you use down jackets and other cold-blocking apparel.

Temperature 

The climate is generally pleasant in places like Lukla and Namche, which are relatively lower elevations, but as you ascend higher, the winds become frigid and frozen. Additionally, the risk of developing frostbite is higher in such bitterly cold conditions. Walking will help you warm up, so even though it's chilly outside, it might not be as dangerous. Additionally, your body temperature will be preserved thanks to the down jackets and other cold-blocking apparel. The Gokyo Lakes walk is just marginally challenging, or you could even call it simple, given the temperature and potential dangers.

Packing list 

Your weight-related burden on the Gokyo Lakes Trek is one of the main obstacles. The trails are challenging, long, and occasionally steep. It's difficult to picture enjoying a walk while carrying a big load on your back. 

Avoid trying to overpack your bags with superfluous and cumbersome stuff because the Gokyo Lakes Trek is a long, high-elevation excursion. By hiring a porter, you can greatly lessen the difficulties of the walk caused by your heavy luggage and stop worrying about it. Dont pack your bags more than 15 kilograms.

Season 

It gets quite wet during the monsoon season, making the trail quite slick. Avalanches and landslides are also a possibility in the high alpine area. The Gokyo Lakes hike is therefore particularly challenging to do during the monsoon.

Even the summer is not a favorable time to travel to Nepal because the season combines with the rain. However, if you continue on the trail, the difficulties will overwhelm you. The winter months are frigid. Therefore, during the winter, the temperature can be an obstacle. Trekking in Gokyo or Everest during the winter is therefore highly discouraged. Gokyo Lakes trekking is most enjoyable in the spring and fall. These times of year have a good climate that makes it easier for you to adapt to your surroundings.

Food and Accommodation 

Services for food and lodging are essential on any trek. Keep your body in shape for the walk the next day with the right nutrition and a restful night's sleep. The trekkers, porters, and climbers, among other employees, may cause the teahouses to become crowded during the busiest months. Sometimes it's challenging to locate a room in a resort. Fewer options are available as the elevations rise. While travelling, however, it is easy to find Nepali Dal Bhat (a collection of rice, lentil, and vegetable pickles), egg products, tea or coffee, Tibetan bread, noodles, and soup. Always keep a water bottle on you, preferably one with a water filter.

How to overcome Gokyo Lake trek difficulties?

Suggest bringing along a certified guide and porter if this is your first trip. In this way, you won't have any trouble traveling the unknown pathways, and carrying your luggage while walking also becomes unnecessary.

If you're a beginner hiker, it's advised that you pick a good time of year. The skies are clear, the weather is good, and the temperature is good during these months.

Take enough time on your journey to acclimatize. You become used to the environmental elements as a result, which lowers your risk of developing AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).

Don't pack extra items in your luggage. Your endurance will be reduced, and you will experience unwanted fatigue. 

Before the trip, engage in some physical activities. Your muscles become more flexible and adaptable, and you are able to complete the journey with noticeably higher proficiency.

In this difficult walk, a healthy diet is crucial for your health, fitness, and ability to combat altitude sickness. Long-distance trekking will cause you to expend more calories than usual, so you'll also need to boost your calorie intake.

Trekkers should practise cardiovascular exercises like cycling, jogging, swimming, and hiking.

A vital component of the hike is mental preparation. You should maintain a positive attitude to keep yourself inspired to finish this walk at all times. One of the most crucial components of the walk is your mental preparation, which will keep you steady.

The journey can easily be altered by including extra days for rest and acclimatization. As a result, the Gokyo Lake trek will be considerably easier. You will benefit from having an extra day in case of weather-related travel delays.

Gokyo lake trek route

You will begin your trip to Gokyo Lake by taking a beautiful flight, which takes about 45 minutes, from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to Lukla. There are numerous hotels, restaurants, and teahouses in the small tourist town of Lukla. We will begin our adventure toward Phaking, where we will spend the night, after arriving at the airport.

We will then continue our walk the following day to Namche Bazaar, a stunning hamlet that serves as the Khumbu region's commercial centre. To adjust and combat altitude sickness, you will need to relax and acclimate at higher altitudes. To learn more about the area's culture, customs, and traditions, you can explore the area and go to the Sherpa museum.

Hikers can also travel to Syangboche to see the spectacular vistas of Mount Everest and other snow-capped mountains. The early sunrise may be seen well from there as well. After taking a day off, you can travel to Dole by ascending steep stairs, from where you will then travel over flat routes to reach a forest. To get there from the forest, you must make a brief ascent and trek for a few hours. It takes about 6 hours to hike from Dole to Machhermo, where you will spend the night in a motel. From there, you will go to Fifth Lake, where you can explore the surroundings, before hiking back to Gokyo.

After spending the night at a teahouse, hikers will get up early the next morning to summit Gokyo Ri, a well-known trekking peak. You'll get stunning views of Mount Everest and other snow-covered summits from this vantage point. You walk down to Dole along the same path you took earlier, after soaking in the scene and taking photos.

As you go from Dole to Namche Bazaar, you will take in the picturesque ambience and numerous eateries, cafes, bars, pubs, and other businesses. Additionally, you can purchase gifts for your relatives back home. The next day, you will hike to Lukla before taking a magnificent mountain flight back to Kathmandu. Before returning to Lukla through Periche and Tengboche, you might prolong your journey to Everest Base Camp.