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Khumbu, NepalGokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri Trek
Six turquoise glacial lakes strung along the Ngozumpa glacier, finishing with the Gokyo Ri panorama that takes in Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu in one sweep.
Max altitude
5,357 m
Duration
13 days
Best season
Mar–May · Oct–Nov
Trip price
$1,890
Book this expedition
Join a fixed departure with other trekkers. Best value, shared guide and porter team.
Group size
22–4 trekkers
- 1 trekkerlist price
- 2–4 trekkers-5%
- 5–8 trekkers-10%
- 9+ trekkers-15%
- Per person
- $1,796
- Group saving
- -$188
- Total
- $3,592
Smart gear recommendation
Required kit for this expedition
Auto-matched to 5,357 m · challenging grade · rentals priced for 15 days.
Gear budget
$922.50
+ $920 refundable deposits
Buy everything
$2,154
Rent everything
$997.50
Your mix
$922.50
Base Layer
- Merino Thermal Base TopEssentialRidgeline
- Thermal Base LeggingsEssentialRidgeline
Warm Outer Layer
- Grid Fleece MidlayerEssentialRidgeline
- 800-Fill Expedition Down JacketEssentialSummit Forge
- 3-Layer Storm HardshellEssentialSummit Forge
Footwear
- Waterproof Trekking BootsEssentialTraverse
Technical Hardware
- Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)EssentialTraverse
Sleeping
- -20°C Down Sleeping BagEssentialSummit Forge
Accessories
- 400lm Rechargeable HeadlampEssentialIcefall
- Category 4 Glacier GlassesEssentialIcefall
- Expedition Shell GlovesEssentialRidgeline
- 90L Expedition DuffelOptionalTraverse
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Clothing recommendation
What to wear on Gokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri Trek — included in the downloadable PDF.
- Layer system: merino base + insulating midlayer + windproof shell. Avoid cotton entirely.
- Pack 2 base-layer tops and 2 pairs of trekking socks; wash and rotate on rest days.
- Sun is intense at altitude — long sleeves, brimmed hat, buff, SPF 50 and UV-rated eyewear.
- Above 4,000 m expect night temperatures of -10 °C to -20 °C: a down jacket and thermal leggings are non-negotiable.
- Carry liner gloves plus insulated over-mitts; fingers are the first thing to go on pass mornings.
- Bring a -20 °C rated sleeping bag with a liner, and an insulated bottle to stop water freezing overnight.
- Double or B2-rated boots recommended for pre-dawn starts on snow and ice.