About the Accommodations – Gokyo Lakes Trek

In Kathmandu, you will stay in a comfortable hotel with a private bathroom, offering a peaceful start and end to your adventure.

During the Gokyo Lakes trek, you will sleep in trekking lodges (also known as teahouses), which are typically simple wooden or stone buildings located in small mountain villages. You’ll stay in private rooms (usually with two single beds), where you’ll use your sleeping bag. Basic bedding like a mattress and pillow is provided, and at higher altitudes, extra blankets are available if needed.

The facilities are shared and quite basic. Hot showers may be available for a small fee, though the water might not always be warm, especially at higher altitudes.

Most lodges have a communal dining area with a stove, often heated by wood or yak dung. Warm clothing is essential for the colder nights, especially above 4,000 meters, a down jacket will be very useful.

Electricity and Wi-Fi are available in many places for a fee, although power cuts and slow internet are common. A practical option is to buy an Everest Link Wi-Fi data card, available in Lukla or Namche Bazaar, which allows connection in multiple lodges along the trail.

Note: Single rooms cannot always be pre-booked in teahouses, especially during the busy trekking seasons.

About the Meals

In Kathmandu, breakfast is included at your hotel. For lunch and dinner, you can enjoy meals at various local restaurants around the city.

While on the trek, all meals are included. Each lodge offers a menu with a selection of traditional and Western dishes. Breakfast options include items like oatmeal, Tibetan bread, pancakes, or eggs. For lunch and dinner, you’ll find popular meals such as dal bhat (rice with lentil soup and vegetables), fried noodles, momos (dumplings), pasta, soup, and even pizza.

You can usually fill your thermos with hot tea for a small fee. This is not included in the price.

We recommend treating tap water with purification tablets or iodine. In many villages, there are now refill stations for safe drinking water at a small charge.

Note: Bottled mineral water is sold in many places, but we strongly discourage its use due to the environmental impact of plastic waste in the mountains.

Included

• 3 hotel nights in Kathmandu (2 before and 1 after the trek) with breakfast
• 10 nights in trekking lodges during the Gokyo Lakes trek
• All meals and tea during the trek
• Domestic return flight to Lukla
• Sagarmatha National Park entry and TIMS permit
• Airport transfers as per program
• English-speaking Nepalese guide during the trek
• Porters for carrying luggage (max 12 kg per person)
• Trekking map (provided locally)

Not Included

• International flights
• Meals and drinks in Kathmandu
• Tips for the guide and porters
• Nepal visa
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

About the Activities – What to Expect

The Gokyo Lakes trek follows ancient mountain trails, often rocky, steep, and uneven. These paths are still the main routes for locals, yaks, and mules. You’ll walk through lush forests, high alpine valleys, and pass dramatic glacial rivers. Be prepared for stone staircases, dusty paths, and yak traffic!Suspension bridges cross deep valleys — they can be long and a little wobbly, but they are sturdy and safe.

The high altitude is the main challenge. You’ll be trekking above 4,000 meters for several days, and the air gets thinner as you ascend. We’ve designed the itinerary to allow time for proper acclimatization, especially with an extra night in Gokyo. Most trekkers do well as long as they go slowly, hydrate well, and rest when needed.

The weather can vary widely, with warm sun, icy winds, and even snow — sometimes all in one day. Good clothing layers and a flexible attitude are important.

This trek does not go to Everest Base Camp, but the view from Gokyo Ri (5,360m) offers a stunning panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu — four of the world’s highest peaks.

Trek Conditions & Fitness

This is a moderate to challenging trek, suitable for trekkers in good shape with previous hiking experience. Long walking days, high altitude, and basic accommodation require both physical fitness and mental determination.

Your guide will monitor your well-being, and the itinerary can be adapted if needed based on weather or individual condition.

• Total Distance & Flexibility
• The total trekking distance is approximately 110–120 km, depending on your walking pace and any optional side trips.
• If you wish, we can add rest days or adjust overnight stops for a slower pace. Any extra guide or porter days will be charged separately.

Extend Your Stay

You can combine this trek with other adventures or cultural experiences in Nepal, such as a jungle safari in Chitwan or a visit to the beautiful city of Pokhara.

Special Insurance Required

Make sure your travel insurance includes helicopter evacuation, which is a requirement for all high-altitude treks in Nepal.