Gokyo Lake trek
Gokyo Lake is one of the most exciting sights of Nepal which is shiny, blue, and has green water. At the height of 5000 meters above sea level, they enclose the world’s highest freshwater lake in the world. Gokyo Lake is an ideal trek for those who want to trek in the Everest region. The Gokyo Lake trek offers to ascent to the top of Gokyo Ri, which is similar to the altitude of Everest base camp. You can experience the best feelings from the top of the summit, the remarkable high mountain is the best attraction of this trek. Going to the trek will offer a lot of variety, views of bright mesmerizing high altitude lake, the greatest glacier in the Himalayas (Ngozumpa) and views of Everest as well as other 8000 meters panoramic mountain views (Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu) from the top of the Gokyo Ri.
This Trek is an alternative to the classic Everest Base camp trek, the trail to the Gokyo Lake is off the beaten, however, still affords the trekker with an insight into the local classic village life.
Before heading to the Gokyo Ri and Gokyo valley, you will lead to Khumjung Village which will be the short hike of the day and also consider as acclimatization, time expended in Khumjung village offers trekkers the opportunity to explore the school set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to summit Mount Everest with Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.
Gokyo trek is the best adventure into the heart of the Himalayan region. Time to Nepal Treks and Tours will offer the best quality service with the best of the best experience of the Himalayan Region Trekking.
Best Season for Gokyo Lake trek
The perfect season to trek in Nepal is spring (March-May) and Autumn (September – November). These months are mostly preferred by the enthusiast trekker and consider as the best season to trek at high altitude. The Khumbu valley is known to be particularly dry and cold, so, most trekkers develop the Khumbu Cough because of the dry dust.
Highlights of trekking in the Spring and Autumn season
- The weather is likely to be clear and offer the best walk under clear blue skies.
- The temperature will be warm and stable during night and day.
- Offers the best views of the stunning mountain from every angle
- The environment offers charming Nature with the colorful surrounding.
Summer (June July August) and winter (December January February) is considered as the offseason, which means it’s not the best season to trek in the high altitude. The trail will be isolated in winter and the frequent rainfall, and high humidity in summer will make the trail muddy and slippery that’s why it’s not a perfect season to explore in the Himalayan.
Permit for Gokiyo Trek
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit
- Local Permit
- TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
Mode of transportation to getting there and away
- Flights, Private Jeep or Local Bus
