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Gokyo Valley Trek 2025/2026

Gokyo Valley Trek 2025/2026

Gokyo Valley Trek 2025/2026

Trip Cost

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Gokyo Valley Trek 2025/2026 - Overview

Key Information

Trip Starts:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Trip Finishes:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Trek Difficulty:

Moderate

Destination:

Gokyo Valley Lakes

Highest Elevation:

5,357m / 17,575ft

Trekking Hours:

7 Hrs

Accommodation:

Hotel / Lodge

Trip Duration:

14 Days

Ready for an adventure that's as serene as it is exhilarating? Join us at Himalaya Heart Treks on our Gokyo Valley Trek, a journey that promises more than just a path through the Everest region. It's an invitation to explore some of the less trodden, yet incredibly stunning parts of the Himalayas.

Indulge in the joy of peaceful surroundings with Gokyo Valley Trek in Everest region. The alternative trekking route of EBC in Everest offers exciting trekking experience with cultural experience. Unlike, other popular trekking trail like Everest Base Camp Trek, the Gokyo Valley Trek trail is less explored routes. Not everyone has the desire to follow the well-worn trail to get up close to Mount Everest. Some people choose less-trodden routes to get deeper into the beating heart of the Solu Khumbu Region.

Trip Highlights

  • A beautiful, scenic flight to Lukla
  • Explore the Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar.
  • Amazing Gokyo Lakes exploration
  • Breathtaking mountain views from Gokyo Ri
  • Enjoy serene and pristine nature along the trail.

The Gokyo Valley Trek is just a beautiful exploration of the glacial lakes of the Gokyo Valley combined with mountain vistas to die for. Gokyo Valley Trek provides you with a challenging hike and some fantastic mountain views along the way. The five pristine lakes of Gokyo valley never fail to cast a mystical charm that makes trekkers soon forget all the hard work they have put in to reach them. To get the most out of this journey, you must be physically fit, as it can be strenuous at times.

Although the lakes and the mountain views are the main attractions, the hike itself is also very rewarding. Traversing the Dhud Kosi River valley with its surrounding greenery is truly an enjoyable experience. Gokyo Valley Trek gives you experience of staying with wonderful Sherpa peoples in beautiful Sherpa Village. The view of the mountains from Gokyo Ri is breathtaking. Mt. Everest, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier, and the whole of the Khumbu Himalayan Range, including Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Makalu (8481m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8153m), and Mt. Gychung Kang (7922m), cap off a great ten days on the trail.

Best Time for Gokyo Valley Trek

The best times to embark on the Gokyo Valley Trek are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months offer the clearest skies and the most stable weather, providing spectacular views of the mountain peaks and the vibrant turquoise lakes. Spring brings the added beauty of blooming rhododendrons and other wildflowers, while autumn boasts clear skies and comfortably cool temperatures, ideal for trekking.

However, each season has its own charm. Trekking in the off-peak seasons like winter (December to February) and the monsoon period (June to August) can also be rewarding, with fewer tourists and more solitude on the trails. Winter offers crystal clear views, though it can be quite cold, especially at higher elevations. During the monsoon, the trails are wetter and the views are sometimes obscured by clouds, but the landscape is lush and waterfalls are plentiful, adding to the trek’s beauty.

Gokyo Valley Trek Difficulty

The Gokyo Valley Trek is considered moderately challenging, suitable for enthusiastic walkers who can handle approximately 5-7 hours of trekking a day on rugged terrain. The highest point of the trek is Gokyo Ri, standing at 5,357 meters (17,575 ft), which requires good physical fitness and acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness. The trek involves long days, steep climbs, and crossing icy streams, all of which demand a decent level of fitness and stamina.

Preparation is key to enjoying this trek. It’s advisable to engage in cardiovascular exercises such as running, swimming, or cycling before your trek to build endurance. Mental preparedness is also important, as the high altitudes and remote conditions can be mentally taxing. Overall, with the right preparation and a positive attitude, trekkers of most experience levels can successfully complete the Gokyo Valley Trek and enjoy its stunning natural beauty.

Fixed Departure Group Joining Trekking

Fixed departure group treks are a fantastic option for solo trekkers or those looking to join other adventurers on the Gokyo Valley Trek. These pre-scheduled trips are designed to facilitate easy planning and provide a cost-effective way to experience the trek with the camaraderie and safety of a group. Himalaya Heart Treks offers several fixed departures throughout the best seasons, ensuring that you have plenty of opportunities to join in no matter your schedule.

Joining a fixed departure trek also means benefiting from experienced guides and porters who not only enhance your trekking experience with their knowledge and expertise but also provide insight into the local culture and environment. This is also a great way to meet new people from around the world, share experiences, and make new friends during a shared journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth.

Necessary Permits for Gokyo Valley Trek

To trek in the Gokyo Valley, you'll need a couple of important permits: the Sagarmatha National Park Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. The Sagarmatha National Park Permit is required because the trek goes through this protected area, home to the iconic Mount Everest. This permit is crucial for conservation efforts and to maintain the trails and facilities within the park.

The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit is specifically required for trekkers entering the local rural municipality areas in the Khumbu region. Both permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or at various checkpoints along the trek. The fees from these permits go towards maintaining the paths, supporting local community projects, and ensuring that the impact of trekkers on the environment is minimized. Be sure to have these permits in order before starting your trek to avoid any complications along your journey.

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Please Note:

Lukla Flights are currently departing and returning to Ramechhap (instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport, which are due to finish on November 30mber 30). It is around a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu, so we need to be ready for the drive to the airport around 2 a.m. The return drive at the end of the trek is between 4 and 6 hours, depending on traffic.

Delays with Lukla Flights:

It can happen any time of year, but are especially likely around monsoon season (late May to early September). If your flight is delayed, Himalaya Heart Treks will reschedule you on the next possible flight. As conditions can change rapidly, this may be very soon after your scheduled departure, or on very rare occasions, it may be as much as a few days later. It is very difficult to predict. This can be pretty frustrating, but it is simply part of the journey to the Everest region. We strongly recommend you add at least a day or two to the end of your trip if you have an international connecting flight, to give yourself some flexibility in the case of any delays.   

Group Size Cost (USD)
1 Person $1290 per person 
2-4 Persons $1210 per person
5-10 Persons $1130 per person 
11-16 Persons $1050 per person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gokyo Valley Trek 2025/2026 Itinerary Expand All Close All

A Himalaya Heart Treks representative will be at the airport to welcome you and take you to the hotel. After you have settled you will meet your tour guide for a briefing on the tour.This is an ideal opportunity to ask any questions you may have. If we need to complete any details we can do this today or alternatively at our office after sightseeing on day 2.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Today, after breakfast a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley is scheduled. You will visit the centers of pilgrimage Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath along with ancient and enlisted UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Largest Buddhist Stupa in Asia at Boudhnath and witness the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square . Evening is free to explore the local areas, gullies, and lifestyle.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

In the early morning we take the spectacular flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m), flying parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibet. Flight time is about 40 minutes to the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. After landing we will have time to explore the village while the Sherpa crew sort and load the trekking equipment. In the afternoon, we begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), it is a short walk to Phakding. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2652

From Phakding, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi Valley northwards, meandering through the beautiful pines, crossing the river twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo, the entrance gate to Sagarmatha National Park. From here we begin with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls and villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of Rhododendron, Magnolia, and fir. Along the way to we are rewarded with our first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru (6369m), Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8848m), and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar (3440m) afford us further spectacular views and this bustling trading post is a comfortable place to spend the second night of the trek. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

As we are going to be at over 5000 metrs in a few days we need to spend a day here allowing our systems to get used to the higher altitude. Set in a beautiful natural amphitheater, Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu region. This is a good opportunity to make short acclimatization treks. One is the hike up to Khumjung, a lovely Sherpa village above Namche visit The Everest View Hotel from where there are wonderful panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, and Kwangde . Then back down to soak up the atmosphere Namche provides. Overnight Lodge

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

The walk from today onward leaves the Everest Base Camp Trekking trail and heads towards the Gokyo valley. Our destination today is Dole.It is a peaceful trail with some good views along the way with nature and mountains to soak up as we go. Trekkers are few here allowing you to fully appreciate the wilderness. Dole is a small settlement set within beautiful surroundings.Great views of Cho Oyu, one of the 8,000-meter peaks and the world’s 5th highest at 26,864 feet. We have an opportunity to hike higher and back to help with acclimatisation. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4040

The route to Machhermo today is fairly short and straightforward. It is basically a gentle climb that gains a net 1,200 feet; a half day of walking that allows for a little rest and acclimatisation.The village sits in a little cove,with a beautiful mountains rising just above it. Machermo is essentially a summer farming and pasture village for the Sherpas, remade now as a trekking stop through the season.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4480

From Macchermo, the trail leads us up to a scenic ridge,from here there is a majestic view of Kangtega.The valley is narrow to begin with before widening out as we make are way up it. We reach Pangkha before a descent down to the riverbank of Dudh Kosi.

From here it is a stiff climb to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We get our first view of the first Gokyo lake. Ahead, there are some amazing pastoral landscapes with small summer houses of the shepherds dotted along the way. Gokyo appears at last,a beautiful small village situated on the shore Gokyo’s third lake, Dudh Pokhari. From the hill close to Gokyo village, Ngozumpa glacier is visible. The hill is the most beautiful viewpoint of Ngozumpa glacier. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4790

This is a special day a hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m). We start walking towards the base of Gokyo Ri after breakfast the only kind of trekking peak in Khumbu region.It takes around three hours of steady push. Once at the top there are some superb views of Mt. Everest, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and the whole of Khumbu Himalayan Range including Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nutse, Mt. Makalu (8481m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Mt. Gychung Kang (7922m). If there is enough time, we can take a walk around Gokyo Lake before heading back to our lodge. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5483

Today the trek back to Dole is an easy downhill walk along the Dudh Koshi River.The river itself is formed out of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We pass by the second and then the first of the Gokyo Lakes and continue our trek as we descend to Pangka (4390m).There is a beautiful view of Cholaste (6335m) and Tabuche (6495m) peaks that rear up to the right of us. The trail goes below Pangka, and across a level terrace on a slope before a climb to a rib where there is a chorten on the far side of the hill side. Upon reaching the Chorten at the edge, we have great views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega. We then have an easy walk down to the sprawling village of Machhermo. Again, through the charming settlement of Luza and Lhabarma to finally reach Dole (4090m). Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4040

We set out fairly early today after breakfast. It is a harder day than the easy one of yesterday as we head towards Namche Bazaar. We start by following the DudhKoshi river upstream, crossing it five times over suspension bridges. We trek on past a series of mani walls and stupas, before arriving at the village of Banker. Here we get a first glimpse our first snow mountain Thamserku (6608m). We continue to the village of Manjo where we reach the office of Sagarmartha National Park where our trekking permits are checked. We continue on through a beautiful forest rich in animal and Bird life to Jorsale where we take lunch. After lunch be prepared for a three hour ascent to reach Namche. Good lodges good food and time to catch up on things in what is a fascinating trading center in the Khumbu region. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Our last day on the trail as we head back to Lukla for the flight the following day.We begin with a descent to Larja dobhan where two river meettwo rivers through the pine forests. We cross the bridge at Larja Dobhan where the trail descends for while before a walk along the Dudh Koshi River. We need to re-cross the Dudh Koshi and then continue on the level to Jorsale. We continue on an up and down route crossing the river before a short steep climb to Monjo (2835m). From Monjo the trail descends for a while back ove the Dudh Koshi over the suspension bridge then a short easy level walk to Benkar. There is a lot of the same before reaching Phakding.The rest of the day is similar as we pass through samall settlements on the way to Lukla.Time to celebrate with our trekking crew. Overnight Lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2860

Time to leave this wonderful part of the world,at least for the time being.In the morning we take an early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu you will be transfered to the hotel. The afternoon is free and in the evening we often arrange a farewell meal. Overnight Hotel.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Today its time to move on we hope you have had a great time with us and we would like to meet again in the future. If you are flying today.we will drop you at the airport as per your flight schedule or assist you with any other move.

Food
Breakfast

Trip Cost Includes

  • Pick up & drop off on your arrival and departure
  • Two nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis
  • A professional trekking Guide
  • Necessary number of porters (one porter in between two people]
  • Trekking Entry permit
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Flight to Lukla and back to Kathmandu
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner during trek
  • Simple guesthouse accommodation during the trek
  • Road transportation
  • Insurance for guide & porter that includes their emergency rescue
  • Necessary equipment for guide & porter
  • Emergency rescue arrangement (Makes sure your insurance will cover it)
  • First aid kits
  • khumbupasang lhamu tax-and-fees
  • Sagarmatha National park fees

Trip Cost Excludes

  • Tips for Guide and Porter 
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • Hotel for more than two nights in Kathmandu
  • Alcohol and any drinks on trek (including bottled water)
  • Hot shower and washing
  • All expenses of a personal nature e.g. toilet paper, medicines, confectionery etc
  • Nepal entry visa fee

Gokyo Valley Trek 2025/2026 Altitude Profile

FAQs

Is it safe to drink water other than purified water during the trek ?

No, You should not drink the water from the tap or streams on most treks mineral water is available on the trail. It is expensive to buy not to say damaging to the envireonment also (perhaps 10 times more than in Kathmandu). You can use a water purifier or SteriPen.

Am I likely to get altitude sickness on my trek?

Elevation on treks that exceed 3,500m. The possibilities of getting altitude sickness generally start at this elevation. But in order to avoid this as much as possible, Himalaya Heart have designed our itineraries to minimise any risk

How can I avoid altitude sickness?

There is no knowing who will suffer from altitude sickness. It does not follow that the younger and fitter people will not get altitude sickness where the older and less fit will. It is not related to (general) fitness or age. Talk to your doctor at home. There are prescription medications which help avoid the onset of altitude sickness. But above all, go slowly, listen to your body, be aware of any changes, and listen to your guide if he feels you are showing symptoms (which you might not notice).

What happens if there is need for emergency evacuation while I am trekking?

We will collect your travel insurance policies and details before the trek which must include an evacuation clause. In case of an emergency Himalaya Heart will initially fund the rescue and coordinate with your insurance company and the helicopter providers for evacuation. It is essential that your insurance covers this risk.

How about first aid?

On every trek Himalaya Heart carry a first aid kit. We also recommend you carry your own.

Do I need to buy travel insurance before I come to Nepal?

Yes, Himalaya Heart only provides insurance for our own staff. We recommend you buy insurance in your country. Note: Insurance must cover you for the altitudes you are trekking at (not all do).

Will I need to bring my own sleeping bag or not?

Yes, bring your own or you can rent it or buy it in Kathmandu. Renting a sleeping bag in Kathmandu will cost you $1 or $2 per day. To buy a new sleeping bag in Kathmandu expect to pay around $150 to $200 for a good quality one.

Will I need to use crampons on trek?

No, The trails are well marked . Unless you go in mid-winter you will not need crampons. Instead of crampons, carry micro spikes which are not technical, lightweight to carry, cheaper and fit any shoe size.

What happens if I forget to bring something with me from home?

If you forget something it probably won’t be difficult to find here. There are many trekking and adventure shops in Kathmandu. Please enquire if you would like us to send you a comprehensive checklist for (general) trekking in Nepal. If you are not a frequent hiker, you can rent most of the trekking gear in Nepal when you arrive.

Will we be using tents and mattresses on the trek?

In general no, unless you have booked on a more remote trek. There are guesthouses along the trek with beds and mattresses. If you are joining a camp group Himalaya Heart provides the essential gear.

Where can I leave stuff in Kathmandu when I am trekking?

Anything you don’t want to take on the trek with you can be stored at your hotel or in the Himalaya Heart office in Thamel. We suggest you ensure your bag is lockable.

Who will be my guide?

Himalaya Heart use our own experienced local guides. On each trek our guides have been to the relevant areas numerous times. All of our guides are authorized licensed guides with the Government of Nepal and have udergone mountain first aid training.

Will I need a porter for my trek if I am doing a customised trek?

It is preferable. If you use a porter it has double benefit: you can fully enjoy your trek without carrying a heavy bag, and its improves the income of the local community.

On average a porter carries 22kg including their own backpack. So, they can carry up to 18kg of your gear and equipment. We provide backpacks for porters.

Are your staff insured in case of accidents etc.?

Yes. Himalaya Heart make sure all our staff are well insured.

Useful Information

Packing List

Check the list of items necessary for trekking in Nepal.

Clothes

  • Good and comfortable trekking boots
  • Warm socks for evening
  • Light trekking socks
  • Warm clothes for morning and evening
  • Couple of T-shirts
  • Light trousers/shorts
  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat
  • Sandals for evening
  • Swimming costumes

Daily Uses

  • Toiletries and medical kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Suntan lotion
  • Small towel
  • Warm sleeping bag

Tools

  • Flashlight or head torch
  • Trekking poles
  • Backpack with rain cover
  • Water bottles
  • Purification tablets

Trip Cost

USD 1693 1290 per/person

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