Gokyo Lakes Trek

4th & 5th lakes

The Gokyo Lakes area at the head of Dudh Koshi valley is no less spectacular for many of those who have been to both Kalapattar reckon that the one from Gokyo offers the better views. This high trek goes through the Sherpa land ascending the stunning Gokyo valley to the glacial lakes under the great peaks of Cho-Oyu – the fourth highest peak in the world. The highlight of the trek is ascent of 5340m Gokyo RI, from where we gain panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Gyanchungkang and great Ngozumpa glacier. Above all the sunsets are unforgettable from here.

We have designed a sensible acclimatization program, which is essential if heading to Gokyo valley – the helicopter rescue pilots call it ‘death valley’ because many people go up very fast, partly because walking days are short, tempting trekkers to go past their acclimatization. The program also engage a hike to the fifth lakes for a view that is more extensive than from Gokyo RI and Kalapattar`

Trip Code : LENG
Trip : Ex. Kathmandu
Trip Length : 18 days
Trek Length : 14 days
Trail Head : Lukla
Access : By flight from Kathmandu
Trek Style : Camping with full portage
Staff : Group Leader & Appropriate local staff
Maximum Altitude : 3,867 m (Gokyo RI)
Maximum Altitude (halt) : 3,867 m (Gokyo)
Best Season : Early March and November
Group Size : Minimum 04, maximum 16
(A team of above 4 person can program own dates)
Trek Grade : Moderate to Challenging

Loben Expeditions trips are designed for flexible, energetic people who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. We rate this trip as a “moderate to challenge.” You should have some experience with sound physical condition. Most days are spent at altitudes above 3500 m (the highest elevation on trek is the hike to the Kalapattar at 5340 m), and our hikes will be between five and six hours each day, broken up by a nice rest and a hot lunch.

Porters or pack animals carry most of the gear and camp supplies, leaving you free to hike with only a light day pack. Even so, trekking at high altitudes is strenuous. Exercise at high altitude compounds the physiologic stress. In addition, high altitude may create discomfort and symptoms of illness that you do not experience while exercising at lower elevations, such as shortness of breath, restlessness or sleeplessness at night, and headaches. You need to be in excellent health and top physical condition to enjoy such an experience, with adequate cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and excellent balance. No technical climbing or other special abilities are required.