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Gokyo Lakes Trek

Gokyo Lakes Trek

Everest
challenging
12 days
2,800m - 5,357m

The Gokyo Lakes trek is a stunning alternative to the Everest Base Camp route, known for its turquoise lakes and quieter trails in the Khumbu Region. This trek takes you through Sherpa villages, forests, and glaciers to reach a series of sacred high-altitude lakes, with breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, and other Himalayan peaks. * Scenic flight to Lukla Airport * Beautiful Gokyo Lakes (bright blue glacial lakes) * Climb to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for panoramic views * Ngozumpa Glacier – the largest glacier in Nepal * Less crowded compared to Everest Base Camp trek

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Nearby Stays (4 within 35 km)

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Namche Bazaar Hotel
Namche Bazaar Hotel
hotel
0.0 km
Namche Bazaar, Solukhumbu
Namche Teahouse Hotel
Namche Teahouse Hotel
hotel
0.0 km
Namche Bazaar, Solukhumbu
Lukla Gateway Hotel
Lukla Gateway Hotel
hotel
13.1 km
Lukla, Solukhumbu
Dingboche Highland Hotel
Dingboche Highland Hotel
hotel
13.9 km
Dingboche, Solukhumbu