Independent Cost Guide 2026

Gokyo Lakes & Cho La Trek Cost & Budget

Estimate expenses for emerald Gokyo glacial lakes, Cho La Pass (5,357m), Sagarmatha permits, Lukla flights, guides, and teahouse lodging.

1. Gokyo Trek Details

Duration (Days)

13

Trekkers2

Guide Option

Porter Option

Lodging Tier

Include Lukla Flight ($520/person)

2. Estimated Cost Output

PER PERSON

$0

GROUP TOTAL

$0

Trekking Permits (Sagarmatha NP + Pasang Lhamu)$0

Guide & Porter Daily Fees$0

Teahouse Lodging & Meals$0

Kathmandu-Lukla Roundtrip Flight$0

Estimate only — actual costs vary by season, provider and travel conditions.

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🏞 Best Time to Trek

Seasonal Guide

✅Best Months

Oct-Nov | Apr-May

Clear skies, stable weather, best mountain views and trail conditions.

🔵Good Alternative

Sep (late monsoon), Dec (quiet but cold)

Manageable conditions — fewer crowds but check local weather reports.

⚠️Difficult Months

Jun-Aug (monsoon), Jan-Feb (extreme cold)

Not recommended — heavy monsoon, extreme cold, or pass closure risk.

Monthly Overview

Jan

Avoid

Feb

Avoid

Mar

Apr

Best

May

Best

Jun

Avoid

Jul

Avoid

Aug

Avoid

Sep

Good

Oct

Best

Nov

Best

Dec

Good

Best

Good

Avoid

💡

Gokyo Ri sunrise views are clearest in Oct-Nov after monsoon washes the air.

🏔️ Related Treks in the Everest / Khumbu Region

Compare Alternative Routes

Deciding between Gokyo Lakes and other trails in Sagarmatha National Park? Compare costs and itineraries:

Everest Base Camp (EBC)

14 Days • 5,545m • Sagarmatha National Park

The iconic standard Khumbu trail directly up the Dudh Koshi valley to Kala Patthar and Base Camp.

Everest Three Passes Trek

18 Days • 5,535m • Complete High Passes Circuit

Expands Gokyo to cross all three passes (Kongma La, Cho La, Renjo La) for maximum altitude immersion.

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Gokyo Lakes & Cho La Pass Trek Cost & Budget Guide 2026

Calculate Gokyo Lakes trek cost. Sagarmatha permits, Lukla flights, Cho La pass guide/porter rates, and Gokyo Ri teahouse lodging budget.

Comparing Gokyo with Classic EBC

Deciding between the turquoise waters of Gokyo and the classic base camp? Check our Everest Base Camp Trek Cost Calculator, or if you want to combine both via all high ridges, explore the 18-day Everest Three Passes Budget Guide.

How much does the Gokyo Lakes trek cost?

A 13-day Gokyo Lakes trek costs approximately $1,100 to $1,600 USD per person including Sagarmatha permit ($23), Pasang Lhamu fee ($15), Lukla flights ($520), guide ($30/day), porter ($22/day), and teahouses.

What permits are needed for Gokyo Lakes?

Trekkers need Sagarmatha National Park Permit ($23) and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit ($15). TIMS is not required.