Major city · Nepal
Gokyo
Spend 2 days in Gokyo for lake and ridge hikes; longer only if you want to combine Cho La pass or rest for altitude.
Gokyo is a high‑altitude village (4,790 m) in the Khumbu region, the hub of the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri treks. A short 2‑day stay lets you hike the lake circuit and summit Gokyo Ri, while a third day can be used for the Cho La pass or acclimatisation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jul–Sep (monsoon), Dec–Feb (extreme cold)
- Airport
- LUA
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gokyo100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gokyo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for trekkers; main risks are altitude sickness and sudden weather on high passes.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUA Lukla Airport (Domestic flights from Kathmandu; trek 3 h to Gokyo via Phakding and Namche Bazaar.).
- Getting aroundAll movement is on foot; reach Gokyo by trekking from Namche Bazaar (3–4 days) via Dole and Machhermo.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealSimple dinner (dal, rice, veg)NPR 300–500
- Budget bedGokyo Resort dormitory, a night, per personNPR 1,800
- Mid-range bedGokyo Resort dormitory, a night, per personNPR 2,500
- High-end bedGokyo Resort dormitory, a night, per personNPR 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 3,500 · Mid NPR 5,000 · High NPR 8,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LUA Lukla Airport (Domestic flights from Kathmandu; trek 3 h to Gokyo via Phakding and Namche Bazaar.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
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May
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
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Jul
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Aug
Avoid
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Sep
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Oct
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Nov
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)), coolest Dec (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gokyo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Oct
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
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Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
3 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All movement is on foot; reach Gokyo by trekking from Namche Bazaar (3–4 days) via Dole and Machhermo. Local trails link the lakes, Gokyo Ri and Cho La pass.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gokyo Ri
goDoor to door: 2–3 h
Start from the village, ascend the trail past the lakes; 2–3 h round‑trip
Panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
Cho La Pass
cautionDoor to door: 6–8 h total
From Gokyo, follow the trail west to the pass (5,420 m); 3–4 h each way
May require crampons; weather can change quickly.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ngawang Friendship Lodge
Clean rooms, meals included, popular with trekkers.
Gokyo Resort
Largest lodge, basic facilities, shared bathrooms.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NPR 3,500–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- NPR 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ngawang Friendship Lodge room1 × 2 nights × NPR 3,500 | NPR 7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × NPR 5,000 | NPR 10,000 |
| Lukla round‑trip flight (Kathmandu‑Lukla‑Kathmandu)1 × NPR 25,000 · 2026 estimate; check airline | NPR 25,000 |
| Tea and basic supplies at lodge1 × NPR 500 · check | NPR 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 4,250 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 23,380 per person per day, bed included | NPR 46,750 |
includes meals
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Herbal tea (cup) | NPR 150–250 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | NPR 100–150 |
| Simple dinner (dal, rice, veg) | NPR 300–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude sickness above 4,500 m; ascend slowly and stay hydrated.
- Cho La pass may need crampons on glacier sections; check conditions before crossing.
- Prices for supplies rise with altitude; budget extra for tea, batteries, basic meds.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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यो ठेगाना, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Kathmandu; contact for consular assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla ↔ Kathmandu flight: about NPR 25,000 round‑trip (check airline)
- Gokyo → Namche trek (per day guide): NPR 2,500–3,500
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- यो कति हो? — How much is this? (yo kati ho?)
- चिया दिनुहुन्छ? — Can I have tea? (chiya dinuhunchha?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gokyo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jul–Sep (monsoon), Dec–Feb (extreme cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Namche Bazaar for acclimatisation before heading to Gokyo.
- Consider a guided trek for the Cho La pass if inexperienced.
Sources
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