Gokyo Lakes Gokyo Ri Trek
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Moderate
- Destination: Nepal
- Activities: Everest Trekking
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and tea houses during the trek
- Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and 3 meals during the trek
- Maximum altitude: 5357m
- Group size: 1-12
- Best Season: March - May & Sept - Dec
“Step On Himalaya of Gokyo region with the amazing views of turquoise Gokyo lakes and then trek to Gokyo Ri for the lifetime adventurous experience.”
Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek offers an astounding view of the mountains and lets you experience a combo of nature and adventure. It is supposed to be the alternative option to the classic treks in the Everest region. This Gokyo Lakes-Gokyo Ri Trek offers the less trodden walk-in Everest region with very less physical effort as there are no rocky and strenuous trails leading to Everest Base Camp or the High Passes. The trekking to Everest Base Camp is for 16 days package and that to the three High passes is for 20 days package. But in the Gokyo Lakes-Gokyo Ri Trek will be for 14 days and will offer the fascinating views of the Himalayas like Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt.Cho-Oyu, etc. The surrounding of the Gokyo valley is pleasant and very relaxing. On the way to Gokyo lakes-Gokyo Ri trek, we will pass through the amazing jungles, mountainous valleys, the calm lakes, and glaciers.
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FAQ's
Everest Base Camp Trek is categorized as Moderate, Adventurous, and Challenging/Strenuous.
A trekker has to walk a minimum of 5 to 8 hours daily.
Detail Itinerary
Cost Details
What is included?
- Transportation in a private vehicle (pick up and drop to Airport)
- Accommodation in Three-star hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included
- Accommodation in Teahouses and Guesthouses during the trek
- 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) included during the trek
- Ground transportation according to the Itinerary
- Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu valley guided by an English speaking Tour Guide
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice-versa
- All the permits, TIMS, entrance fees during the Sightseeing Tour
- Porter to carry luggage (1 porter: 2 trekkers)
- Insurance (travel and medical), Salary, Food, and Accommodation of the staff
- All the government and local taxes
What is not included?
- Personal expenses like bar bills, hot showers, beverages, internet use, etc.
- Visa Fee and Airport Taxes
- International Ticket Fare
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- Rescue charges in case of Emergency or any mishaps

What an amazing Trip to Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri... It is already a high graded trekking route as one of the lengthy and difficult routes but hats off to Hari from Step on Himalaya...I must say well managed by Step on Himalaya Team. I never expected we would feel so cozy and relaxing as we continued the trip and finally ended with a grand farewell by SOH ... appreciated and highly recommended for any trip .. Choose Step on Himalaya.. you won't regret..
Henrique Leite, Brazil