Present in the Everest region, Gokyo Lake trekking has rolled many eyeballs in the recent times. Located in the Everest region you will be blessed with the picturesque view that comes along the way.
The Gokyo Lake trekking is a blend of mountains, the lakes along with a cultural and religious backdrop to it. You will be closer to more than five mountains along your journey. During the winter, however, it is tough to ace Gokyo Lake.
This journey to Gokyo will make you feel as if you are being covered by a body of water all around. There is much more to cover in the Gokyo Lake trekking journey. Just stick with us till the very end.
Difficulty of the Gokyo Lake Trekking
The first important factor to notice during the Gokyo Lake trekking is the difficulty of the trek. You will need to be moderately fit if you are willing to ace the trek.
Anyone with prior experience of trekking will find it very helpful. With the changing weather and rugged terrains, things can get majorly difficult. We suggest all the trekkers to get the information about weather and climate before planning the trek.
Best Season for Gokyo Lake Trekking
This particular factor depends upon the skill and willpower of the trekkers. You will need to be absolutely fit and agile to complete the Gokyo Lake trekking in any season.
However, at The Trek Nepal, we try and arrange the Gokyo Lake trekking mainly in the spring and autumn seasons. The weather is clear and you will be able to embrace the scenic beauty with ease.
Blooming flowers, crystal clear mountains along shining hills are the major attractions during the peak trekking season. During the winter and summer though either there will be rainfall or the mountains will majorly be covered with snow. Henceforth we suggest autumn and spring for it.
Highlights of the Trek
Everything that comes along the way in the Gokyo Lake trekking is a highlight on its own. Beauty never seen before along with the natural habitat is magnificent.
Still, there are some aspects of the trek that stand out from the rest. They are:
- 6 holy lakes circling the Gokyo region.
- More than 20 lakes along the journey of Gokyo.
- Mind-blowing views of Gokyo Ri, Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, etc.
- Sherpa and Tibetian people are welcoming and friendly.
- Mountain goats and yaks are different from every other place.
- Ngozumpa National Park and Ngozumpa Glacier during the journey.
Time taken for Gokyo Lake trekking
This is quite an interesting question, to say the least. The time taken to complete the Gokyo Lake trekking totally depends upon the particular individual or the group.
Through The Trek Nepal though you will cover the Gokyo trekking in a total of 12 days. You will be back in Kathmandu and ready for departure on the 12th day.
Some might think the trek is long. However, it is due to the acclimatization factor as well. The Trek Nepal tries to undertake acclimatization pretty seriously.
Some of the landmarks we pass during the trek are Lukla, Phakding, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo, etc. It is a journey worth all of your time and penny.
Permits Required for Gokyo Lake Trekking
When you are planning to trek in Nepal an important part of the journey is the permits that come along the way. In the case of Gokyo Lake trekking, The Trek Nepal takes care of all the permits required.
Still, if you aren’t traveling with us we will inform you. There are four different permits that would be needed. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality permit is the first one which costs $20.
Similarly, the second permit is the Sagarmatha National Park permit which would cost you $30. The third permit is the Gaurishankar Conservation Area project permit. If you are thinking of visiting the area. This permit is kind of optional for the tourists. However, it would cost you $30.
Food and Accommodation during Gokyo Lake trekking
Any tourist be it domestic or international will have a keen interest in food and stay during the trek. Similar to a lot of other trekking areas, the accommodation stays the same.
Sherpa families run massive comfortable lodges which were earlier called tea houses. The central communal area in the lodge provides warmth and coziness.
You will need to bring your sleeping bag. Other than that everything will be provided in the lodge. Talking about the food it is typically Sherpa and Nepali food.
The authentic Nepali food Bhaat, Daal Thakali, and Dhido will be available. Besides, from beer to pastries and sweet chocolates everything will be available for the tourists. Through The Trek Nepal though we would like to suggest simple and plain eating habits. Getting better medical facilities in the case of eating disorders can be a big issue.
Things to focus on before Gokyo Lake trekking
Every trek has its own ups and downs. In the case of Gokyo Lake trekking the main factor to focus on is more about the season you choose to trek the place.
It might seem easier but always try and perform the trek during autumn or spring season. Meanwhile, there are some major points to focus on:
- Stay hydrated
Weather at the top of Gokyo Lake trekking or even during the journey might seem cold. Due to that you try and drink less water which is an issue. Always stay hydrated as the trekking journey can be physically draining.
- Pack light
When you are trekking around the mountains, there is never a certainty about the time taken. As a result of that try and pack light. You might have to climb tough terrains or descend pretty quickly so always have lightweight luggage.
- Be physically prepared
Gokyo Lake trekking is one of the physically demanding treks. Therefore to all the guests at The Trek Nepal, we suggest them to be physically fit before joining the journey.
- Don’t forget to enjoy
This is an important part of any trek. With so many aspects to think about and cover, tourists forget to enjoy the overall journey. Therefore The Trek Nepal takes care of everything else and allows the tourists to have ultimate fun.