Dec 5 - Dec 7, 2023 | Change
Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse
side trek
(3 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Everest Base Camp
Highlights:
Gokyo, Gokyo 5th Lake, and Ngozumpa Tse
Difficulty:
strenuous
Gokyo valley’s 5th Lake and the rocky outcropping between the 5th and 6th lakes known as Ngozumpa Tse is a great day hike option for those who want to spend an extra day in Gokyo. The challenging hike leads up into the remote and desolate upper Gokyo Valley. The view from Ngozumpa Tse is jaw-dropping.
Weather Conditions in December
change startDecember is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Ngozumpa Tse at
5553 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
-4.9°C (23°F)
and lows down to
-20.9°C (-6°F)
at Ngozumpa Tse.
Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse
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Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.1°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.1°C (3°F) in December. Overnight |
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Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m)
About 4-5 hours from Gokyo |
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Ngozumpa Tse (5553 m)
About 1 hour ascent from 5th Lake |
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Gokyo (4750 m)
About 3-4 hour return from 5th Lake Overnight |
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Rating:
| 2 reviews
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Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse Itinerary Reviews
by Robert (Canada) on Nov 25, 2019
Everest Base Camp via Cho La, via Renjo La, and Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse led by Pemba Chiri Sherpa
by David (United Kingdom) on Apr 14, 2019
Gokyo Valley Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse led by Pema Futi Sherpa
Not many people seemed to have done this. It was a long twelve hour day with lots of soft snow / breaking through the crust on the way back in the afternoon which was slow and tiring. The views from the top were fantastic
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by Robert (Canada) on Nov 25, 2019
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by Rhett (Canada) on May 16, 2018
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