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Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse side trek (3 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Gokyo, Gokyo 5th Lake, and Ngozumpa Tse

Difficulty: strenuous
Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse

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

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December 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 Side trek
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Tue Dec 5 (day 1)

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.

Gokyo
Wed Dec 6 (day 2)

Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m)

About 4-5 hours from Gokyo
Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.6°C (29°F) and lows of about -17.6°C (0°F) in December.

Gokyo 5th Lake

Ngozumpa Tse (5553 m)

About 1 hour ascent from 5th Lake
Expect typical high termperatures of about -4.9°C (23°F) and lows of about -20.9°C (-6°F) in December.

Ngozumpa Tse

Gokyo (4750 m)

About 3-4 hour return from 5th Lake
Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.1°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.1°C (3°F) in December.

Gokyo

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Highlights: Gokyo and Renjo La Pass
Difficulty: strenuous
The path via the Renjo La (5340 m) provides a more strenuous route from Gokyo back to Namche Bazaar via the barren and beautiful Bhote Valley, and the Sherpa Village of Thame. Ascending from Gokyo to the Renjo La provides jaw dropping views of Mt. Everest with Gokyo Lake below. Images from via Renjo La Side Trek

Thu Dec 7 (day 3)

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

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 Rhett (Canada) on May 16, 2018

Everest Base Camp via Cho La and via Renjo La led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa