Everest Gokyo Lake Trek is one of the best treks in the Everest region. This trip is popular as an alternative excursion of Everest base camp trek. Gokyo Lake is situated below the Gokyo Peak and a fabulous destination to feel the tranquility of the Himalayas. Hike to Gokyo Ri is the exciting day trip during the trek that offers remarkable Himalayan views and surrounding panoramas.
The wonderful journey to Gokyo Lake begins from Lukla. The trail is almost uphill and reaching Namche Bazaar, the high altitude requires acclimatization. It is also a good place for exploration of Sherpa culture and lifestyle. The brilliant sceneries of the Sagarmatha National Park and the scattered Sherpa valleys can be seen awesome. The trail after it redirects towards the Gokyo valley splitting from the main Everest base camp trail is off-the-beaten. But the valleys on the downhills ad Khumbu glacier views can be explored. Gokyo Lake is the third Lake you meet on the way and before that you pass the first Lake- Longpongo and the second Lake- Taboche Tso. The huge blue Lake and its surrounding, hidden Sherpa valley, which is populated by some traditional houses, are brilliant. Once you hike to the Gokyo Ri, the breathtaking panoramas views of Gokyo 4th and 5th Lakes, Ngozumba glacier and the showcase of Everest region- Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu along with the glacial zone can be explored during the trek to Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri.
Little Pokhara Travels and Trekking offers the exciting trek to Everest Gokyo Lake. For the perfectly organized trek to Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri, please feel free to contact us and get professional field services.
