Stage 5 of the Gokyo Lakes Trek covers 6.9 km from Machhermo to Gokyo, with 445 m of ascent and 76 m of descent. The highest point is 4,760 m. Allow about 3 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Lodge in Gokyo (about 4,800 m) on the shore of Gokyo Cho, with guest reviews from 2026. Phone and email (gokyotashi@gmail.com) from its map listing; book ahead in October and November.
Newer lodge by the lake in Gokyo, with an art gallery and coffee shop. Phone and email (pashang.sherpa2080@gmail.com) from its map listing; also bookable on Expedia.
Teahouse lodge in the centre of Gokyo, on the trail. Phone and email (gokyo.tenzi@gmail.com) from its map listing; its old website no longer loads.
Mid-range lodge in the centre of Gokyo, on the trail, with reviews on TripAdvisor. No phone confirmed; book through a guide or call on arrival.
Teahouse lodge at the west end of Gokyo (about 4,775 m), near the path to Gokyo Ri. Listed on OpenStreetMap only; no phone confirmed.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed in a map or guide listing" appear on OpenStreetMap or a booking site, but could not be confirmed on their own website; most teahouses in the upper valley have none. All places are teahouse lodges with a dining room and simple rooms; rooms are cheap when you eat where you sleep. In October, November and April call a day ahead, and pay in cash in Nepali rupees: there are no ATMs above Namche.
Emergency: police 100, Tourist Police 1144, and your insurer for helicopter rescue. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.