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 May

May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.

At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in May. The highest point on the trek is Ngozumpa Tse at 5553 m. During May, expect high temperatures of around 4.1°C (39°F) and lows down to -8.9°C (16°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.

Sat May 3 (day 1)
Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.9°C (48°F) and lows of about -4.1°C (25°F) in May. Overnight hide images more info on Gokyo

Sun May 4 (day 2)
Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m) About 4-5 hours from Gokyo Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.4°C (45°F) and lows of about -5.6°C (22°F) in May. 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 4.1°C (39°F) and lows of about -8.9°C (16°F) in May. hide images more info on Ngozumpa Tse
Gokyo (4750 m) About 3-4 hour return from 5th Lake Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.9°C (48°F) and lows of about -4.1°C (25°F) in May. Overnight hide images more info on Gokyo
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