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Gokyo Lakes Trek In The Everest Himalayas Nepal Guided Itinerary

Gokyo Lakes Trek In The Everest Himalayas Nepal Guided Itinerary is the 21-day option for Gokyo Lakes Trek In The Everest Himalayas Nepal. It is graded moderate and reaches about 5,483 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Trip snapshot

Days21 days

Distance100 km

Total climb4,765M

High point5,483M

What this trip is like

Stay style: Accommodation follows the standard overnight pattern for this route, with exact properties confirmed closer to departure.

Food and support: Meals usually follow the standard route pattern, with lodge, camp, or trail food depending on the stage.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel or Adventure Alternative guesthouse.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: -
Moving time: Flexible

Day 2

Rest day and acclimatisation

Rest day and acclimatisation to jetlag, sightseeing plus trek briefing. Possible drive to Ramechhap** – see ‘Lukla Flight’ details below.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 3

Flight to Lukla

Flight* from Kathmandu into the mountains and the town of Lukla. From there a gentle downhill walk to Phakding or Jorsale along the edge of the Dudh Kosi River. Easy, well-used, busy path of porters and yaks, surrounded by forest on the sides of the valley.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 1,060M
Moving time: 2h

Day 6

Dole

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 1,750 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,210 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 1,750M
Moving time: 5h

Day 7

Macherma

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 260 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,470 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 260M
Moving time: 4h

Day 10

Thangna

Cross the Gokyo glacier and stay in Thangna at the foot of the Cho-La Pass for the night.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 4h

Day 11

Cho La La Pass & Dzongla

This stage covers Cho La La Pass & Dzongla. Expect moderate difficulty, about 1,065 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,420 metres. Typical moving time is around 8 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 1,065M
Moving time: 8h

Day 12

Lobuche

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 510 metres of descent, a high point near 4,910 metres. Typical moving time is around 3 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 3h

Day 13

Gorak Shep

This stage covers Day activity based around Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 450 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,360 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 450M
Moving time: 7h

Day 14

Kala Patthar Summit

This stage covers Kala Patthar Summit. Expect moderate difficulty, about 180 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,540 metres. Typical moving time is around 3 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 180M
Moving time: 3h

Day 17

Additional Weather Day

This stage covers Additional Weather Day. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 3,080 metres of descent, a high point near 2,460 metres.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 18

Lukla Flight*

Lukla flight* to arrive in Kathmandu in the morning and transfer to hotel. Day rest and sightseeing.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 2h

Day 19

Departure

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 1,060 metres of descent, a high point near 1,400 metres.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible