Gokyo Lakes Trek - 15 days | Everest gokyo lake trek : Himalayan Smile

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     Gokyo Lakes Trek - 15 days | Everest gokyo lake trek : Himalayan Smile 
Gokyo Lakes trek highlights are to climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17571 ft) From the summit you can observe great Himalayan views of Mt.Everest (8848 m/29029 ft)m.The 15-day Gokyo Lakes Trek is a rewarding trip into the Khumbu, where one can see peaceful valleys, glacial lakes, and panoramic Himalayan views, including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. The following is one of the classic itineraries followed by many trekkers:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Meet your guide, finalize permits, and prepare for the adventure.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and then trek to Phakding (2,610 m)

A short, scenic flight followed by an easy trek along the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

Cross suspension bridges and climb to the lively Sherpa mountain town of Namche.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche

Hike to either Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village for acclimatization.

Day 5: Namche to Dole (4,038 m)

Climb steeply out of Namche before following a quieter trail to Dole.

Day 6: Dole to Machhermo (4,470 m)

A short but scenic trek through alpine terrain with growing mountain views.

Day 7: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,790 m)

Pass by serene alpine lakes en route to the third and largest Gokyo Lake.

Day 8: Acclimatization Day - Hike Gokyo Ri (5,357 m)

Climb Gokyo Ri for some of the best panoramas in the Everest region with views including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Day 9: Gokyo to Thaknak (4,750 m) A short trek across glacial moraines in preparation for the next day's pass.

Day 10: Thaknak to Dzongla (4,830 m) via Cho La Pass (5,420 m) A challenging day crossing the icy Cho La Pass with spectacular high-mountain scenery.

 Day 11: Dzongla to Lobuche (4,910 m) Trek gently and enjoy views of Ama Dablam and Nuptse.

Day 12: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164 m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) Reach the famed base of Everest, then return to Gorak Shep.

 Day 13: Climb Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and descend to Pheriche Watch sunrise views of Everest, then descend to lower elevation.

Day 14: Pheriche to Namche Retrace your steps through Pangboche and Tengboche.

Day 15: Namche to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu Celebrate the end of the journey by taking the final flight to the capital.



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