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

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 March

March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in March. The highest point on the trek is Ngozumpa Tse at 5553 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 0.1°C (32°F) and lows down to -16.9°C (2°F) at Ngozumpa Tse.

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sun Mar 1 (day 1)
Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.9°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.1°C (10°F) in March. Overnight hide images more info on Gokyo

Mon Mar 2 (day 2)
Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m) About 4-5 hours from Gokyo Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.4°C (38°F) and lows of about -13.6°C (8°F) in March. hide images more info on Gokyo 5th Lake
Ngozumpa Tse (5553 m) About 1 hour ascent from 5th Lake Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.1°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.9°C (2°F) in March. hide images more info on Ngozumpa Tse
Gokyo (4750 m) About 3-4 hour return from 5th Lake Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.9°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.1°C (10°F) in March. Overnight hide images more info on Gokyo
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