<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;">Gokyo Lake is the best alternate trekking trail to Everest regions, grants extraordinary Himalayan view with frozen glaciers and Lakes. Gokyo Lake is a temperate trek located in high Himalayan part of Everest region. This trekking trail have less crowded tourists instead of having commercial and congested route of Everest Base Camp. This is an exceptional choice for experienced mountain lovers as well as beginner trekkers.&nbsp;<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;">Gokyo Lake Trek offers amazing view of sunrise panorama, including four 8000 meters Himalaya such as Mt. Everest (8,848m), Makalu (8475m), Cho-Oyu (8,153m), and Lhotse (8,511m). Similarly, on the trail we can also have magnificent Himalayan view of Thamserku (6,623m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Nuptse (7,861m), Kangtega (6,782m), Taboche (6,542m), Cholatse (6,440m) and more silvery mountains with massive Ngozumpa glacier. This trekking route presents adventure journey to roof of the world also have great opportunity to take photograph with encountering classical Sherpa culture and lifestyle. Trekkers not only explore adventure activities of Himalaya but also encounter distinctive Tibetan culture, their warm hospitality, ancient monasteries and prehistoric trail of yeti. So, trekkers can have life time unforgettable memory after visiting Gokyo Lake.<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;">The adventure trip to Gokyo Lake begins after having 40 minutes beautiful scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu with an elevation of 2800m and even it ends in Lukla after you will complete trekking. We need Sagarmatha National Park Permit and Khumbu Pasang Lamu Rural Municipality permit to entry Gokyo Lake. These permits either you can get in Kathmandu or directly can also have in Monjo village which is the permit check-point of Everest region. The best time to hike Gokyo Lake is in spring (March-May) and autumn season (September –November). During this time, the temperature becomes moderately warm and stable which is the best time for trekking; also having blue sky, good weather, less snow and breathtaking view of white Himalayan Peaks.<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;">Gokyo Lake trek is challenging trek, need proper physical exercise without any requirement of technical skills. We will have 5-6 hours daily walk starting from Lukla and head up to Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Dole, Machhermo, Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri and same way down back to Lukla. High altitude is the most important issue that trekkers need to consider while hiking to Gokyo Ri.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;">&nbsp; </span>We have to sleep in above 4000 meters 2-3 nights so need proper drinking water for avoiding Acute Mountain Sickness.&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Highlights</span></span></h4><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><h4 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><o:p></o:p></h4><ol><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Cultural and historical tour of Kathmandu&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Embark scenic mountain flight to Lukla<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Encounter breathtaking Himalayan view of Everest Region&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Adventure Gokyo Ri climbing, Frozen Glacier and silent Gokyo Lake<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Explore classical Sherpa settlement and their life style<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Old Buddhist Monastery, Chortens, Mani Wall&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Suspension bridge of Jhorsalle,&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Amazing residence of Namche Bazzar&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;</li></ol><h4 style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">Outline Itinerary&nbsp;</h4><p style="list-style-type:disc;text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman;"><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, Transfer to Hotel, Overnight</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation, Overnight at Hotel&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Kathmandu-Lukla Flight (35 minute), Trek to Phakding (2652m 3 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea-House&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Phakding- Namche Bazaar (3440m, 6 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea-House&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (Explore Around) Overnight at Tea-House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Namche Bazaar - Dole (4110m 6 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Dole - Machhermo (4470 m 5 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Machhermo- Gokyo Lake (4800m 5 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m 3 hrs hike) Back to Gokyo (4800m) Overnight at Tea House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Gokyo –Dole (4110m 7 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Dole- Namche Bazaar (3440m 6 hrs walk) Overnight at Tea House</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2800m 7 hrs walk0 Overnight at Tea House&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Lukla-Kathmandu flight, Transfer to Hotel, Overnight at Hotel</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Free day / Shopping Day in Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel</li><li style="list-style-type:lower-roman;text-align:justify;">Departure to Respective Destination<br><o:p></o:p></li></ol>