About the Region
Home to Mount Everest (8,848.86m), the highest peak on Earth. The Everest region (Khumbu) is legendary for its Sherpa culture, stunning alpine valleys, active monasteries like Tengboche, high-altitude turquoise glacial lakes of Gokyo, and iconic trekking trails.
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Trek Itineraries in Everest Region
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Gokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri Trek - Full Route Itinerary
Book This Trek| Day | Route | Elevation | Distance | Time | Notes & Trail Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrive Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu
Dinner
|
1,400m | — | — | Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m). Meet and greet, transfer to hotel, pre-trip briefing. |
| 2 |
Fly to Lukla → Phakding
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,610m | 8.00 km | ~3.5 hrs | Scenic mountain flight to Lukla (2,840m). Meet porter team and trek gently down Dudh Koshi valley to Phakding. |
| 3 |
Phakding → Namche Bazaar
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,440m | 7.40 km | ~5.5 hrs | Trek through pine woods and across high suspension bridges into Sagarmatha National Park. Climb up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). |
| 4 |
Acclimatization in Namche (visit Khumjung, Everest View Hotel)
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,440m | 5.00 km | ~4.0 hrs | Acclimatization day. Hike to Everest View Hotel for panoramas of Everest & Ama Dablam, explore Khumjung monastery & Hillary School. |
| 5 |
Namche → Dole
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,090m | 7.40 km | ~5.5 hrs | Branch off the main EBC trail toward Gokyo Valley. Climb past Mong La ridge and descend through rhododendron woods to Dole. |
| 6 |
Dole → Machhermo
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,470m | 7.00 km | ~5.5 hrs | Climb steadily past Luza village through alpine pastures with dramatic views of Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and Kantega to Machhermo. |
| 7 |
Machhermo → Gokyo (3rd Lake)
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,790m | 7.40 km | ~4.0 hrs | Pass the first lake (Longponga) and second lake (Taujung), arriving at the picturesque lakeside settlement of Gokyo (Dudh Pokhari - 3rd Lake). |
| 8 |
Gokyo Ri summit (5,357m) + explore 4th/5th lakes
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,790m | 6.00 km | ~4.5 hrs | Early morning climb of Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for 360° views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Afternoon exploration of Ngozumpa Glacier. |
| 9 |
Gokyo → Machhermo
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,470m | 7.40 km | ~4.0 hrs | Descend along the valley floor past the turquoise lakes, returning to Machhermo. |
| 10 |
Machhermo → Namche Bazaar
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,440m | 21.00 km | ~8.0 hrs | Trek down past Dole and Phortse Thanga, climbing up to Sanasa before rejoining the main trail back into Namche Bazaar. |
| 11 |
Namche → Lukla
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,840m | 13.50 km | ~6.5 hrs | Descend the steep Namche hill, cross Dudh Koshi bridges, and make the final gentle climb to Lukla airstrip. |
| 12 |
Fly Lukla → Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu
Breakfast, Dinner
|
1,400m | — | — | Early morning scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel, rest, and celebrate with a farewell dinner. |
| 13 |
Departure
Breakfast
|
1,400m | — | — | Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. |
What's Included in Gokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri Trek
Roundtrip Kathmandu - Lukla flights
Standard trekking teahouse lodges
Sagarmatha National Park entry permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu local permit
Licensed mountain guide and porter team
All meals during the trek
Medical oxygen & pulse oximeter monitoring
What's Excluded in Gokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri Trek
International flights
Nepal entry visa
Travel & medical rescue insurance
Personal expenses (hot shower
Wi-Fi
battery charging)
Tips for crew
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