Gokyo Lakes

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Meet our team and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Nepalese cultural programs.

Start early with a drive to Manthali and a short scenic flight to Lukla (2,840 m). Begin trekking with a gentle descent through Sherpa villages and along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding (2,610 m)

Follow the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags. The trail ascends steeply to Namche Bazaar, the "Gateway to Everest."

Take a rest day to acclimatize, exploring the Everest View Hotel, Khumjung and Khunde villages, and the Sherpa Museum. Enjoy the amenities of Namche Bazaar.

Leave Namche and follow a quieter trail toward the Gokyo Valley. Trek through forests of pine and rhododendron, with stunning views of Ama Dablam and Thamserku. After a steady descent to the river, arrive at Phortse Thanga, a small riverside settlement.

Today is a short but deliberate uphill climb through rich, mossy forests and past pristine waterfalls. Climbing out of the river canyon, the trees slowly thin out into alpine shrubs as you reach the peaceful hillside settlement of Dole, stepping up your altitude adaptation.

Keep moving skyward through high-altitude yak pastures and sweeping alpine meadows, walking past temporary summer settlements like Luza. As you near the peaceful valley of Machhermo, the massive snowy face of Cho Oyu (the world's 6th highest peak) begins to dominate the horizon

Today offers an unforgettable landscape shift. You will scale the edge of the massive Ngozumpa Glacier moraine, arriving at the first of the sacred, vibrant turquoise Gokyo Lakes. The trail flattens out as you walk past the second lake and pull into the alpine village of Gokyo, sitting perfectly on the shores of the third lake.

Start early for a steep ascent to Gokyo Ri, the best viewpoint in the region. Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Descend back to Gokyo for rest and optional exploration of nearby lakes.

Set out before dawn to conquer the steep, rocky switchbacks up to the summit of Gokyo Ri. Your efforts are rewarded with arguably the finest viewpoint in the Himalaya—a breathtaking, 360-degree theater featuring Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Slide back down to the village for a warm meal and a relaxed afternoon.

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) via Khumjung Village Visit Khumjung, a charming Sherpa village known for its traditional culture and monastery. Continue to Namche Bazaar.

Your final day on the trail is a long one. Carefully pick your way down the steep, knee-jarring descent out of Namche back to the riverbed. Cross the suspension bridges one last time and complete the final, deceptive uphill push to Lukla, where you can celebrate your trek with your team.

Catch an early morning mountain flight out of Lukla back to Manthali Airport. Upon landing, a private vehicle will be waiting to drive you through the shifting landscapes and rolling hills back to your hotel in Kathmandu for a well-deserved shower and rest.

Enjoy your final breakfast in Nepal. Spend your remaining hours picking up souvenirs in Thamel or sipping coffee, before our team transfers you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home.