Indian Subcontinent

Gokyo Lakes and the Imja Tse Valley Trek

Filled with glaciers, turquoise lakes and savage mountain scenery, the Gokyo valley north of Khumjung offers an exciting alternative to the traditional Everest Base Camp approach.

The huge massifs of Cho Oyu (8153m) and Gyachung Kang (7922m) dominate the head of this rugged canyon and countless other summits loom to either side. This trek is perfect for the committed trekker who wants to see every aspect of the Khumbu region.

In addition to an ascent of the 5400m Gokyo Ri peak, the trek takes in the Cho La pass which links Gokyo to the main Everest trek at Lobuje; the summit of Kala Pattar for close up views of Everest’s South-West Face and a traverse to the pretty Imja Tse valley and the imposing wall of the Lhotse face. Finally, you return down to Lukla via the famous Buddhist monastery at Tengboche before flying back to Kathmandu for the last two nights.

Day 1 – Fly from London

Day 2 – Arrive Kathmandu – Gokarna Forest Resort - 1 night

Day 3 – Fly to Lukla - 17 day trek

Day 4 - Trek to Namche

Day 5 - Acclimatisation / rest day  

Day 6 - Trek to Phortse 

Day 7 - Trek to Dole 

Day 8 - Trek to Marcherma

Day 9 - Trek to Gokyo Lakes 

Day 10 - Trek to Gokyo Ri and back

Day 11 - Acclimatisation / rest day

Day 12 - Trek to Chyugima

Day 13 - Trek to Dzong La 

Day 14 - Trek to Lobuje

Day 15 - Trek to Kallar Pattar and back 

Day 16 - Trek to Chukung

Day 17 - Trek to Tengboche 

Day 18 - Trek to Namche

Day 19 - Trek to Lukla

Day 20 - Fly to Kathmandu - Gokarna Forest Resort  - 2 nights

Day 21 - Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu

Day 22 - Fly to London Heathrow

(Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room excluding the cost of international flights London/Kathmandu/London).