Dec 28 - Dec 30, 2025 | Change
Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th & 6th Lakes
side trek
(3 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Gokyo, Gokyo 5th Lake, and Gokyo 6th Lakes
Difficulty:
challenging
Pack a lunch and head up to the wild remote upper Gokyo Valley for a taste of the Khumbu without trekkers and teahouses.
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
Gokyo 6th Lakes at
5070 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
-2.0°C (28°F)
and lows down to
-18.0°C (0°F)
at Gokyo 6th Lakes.
Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th & 6th Lakes
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (3 days)
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| Sun Dec 28 (day 1) |
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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 |
| Mon Dec 29 (day 2) |
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Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.6°C (29°F) and lows of about -17.6°C (0°F) in December. |
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Gokyo 6th Lakes (5070 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -2.0°C (28°F) and lows of about -18.0°C (0°F) in December. |
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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 |
| Tue Dec 30 (day 3) |
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