“Following the scenic trail with grand views of giant peaks to Gokyo Lake Adventure to beautiful Gokyo-Ri on the highest view-point of the trek Explore lovely Sherpa villages festooned with ancient heritage of Buddhism Lovely woodland of tall rhododendron and pine trees to arid, barren terrain Fabulous panorama of world’s highest mountain range with views of Mt. Everest”
Trek Short Profile:
Trekking Mode: Local lodges on treks from Lukla to Lukla.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Trekking Area: North Mid-East Nepal around Khumbu, Everest region.
Highest point on trek: On top Gokyo-Ri 5,357 m / 17, 576 feet.
Mode of Transport: Scenic short flight both ways.
Trekking duration: 12 / 13 Days with flights.
Total Trip: 16 / 17 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Gokyo Lake Trekking:
The best time for this beautiful trek is in spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wild-flowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are short with sun-light hours can be freezing cold higher altitude, especially in the morning, and night times will be clear with bright starry nights. Chances of snow on tracks above 3,000 m higher, as well on passes.
Religion and Culture:
The high Khumbu area of Everest region highly populated by Sherpa people the mountain tribes of Nepal and the highlanders of Eastern Himalayas. The Sherpa follows strong Buddhism religion and age-old culture similar to Tibetan, on this trek you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and monuments.
As you encounter prayer walls and Stupa, where walking clockwise the right way to respect the local culture, Lukla to Namche Bazaar coming across many prayer walls with visit of Tengboche beautiful Monastery.