12 days Gokyo Lakes Trek

Trek Duration:

-- 12 days

Starting and Ending Point:

-- Kathmandu

Highlights:

-- Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for Everest views

Trek Difficulty:

-- Moderate to challenging due to altitude

Permits:

-- TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) and Sagarmatha National Park entry permits required

Best Time to Go:

-- Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May)

Cultural Experience:

-- Interact with Sherpa communities

Altitude:

-- Moderate to high altitude trek; acclimatization days included

Accommodation:

-- Basic teahouses and lodges along the route

Transport

-- Flight to and from Lukla; internal trekking on foot

Guides:

-- Local guides with knowledge of the region