Lakes in Nepal
Routes built around high glacial lakes rather than a summit view. Quieter than the base-camp trails, and often the better walk.
Who it suits. Trekkers who have done a base camp and want somewhere with fewer people on it.
Gokyo Lakes TrekTrek to the Gokyo lakes and climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m) for the Everest view. Quieter than Base Camp, paced honestly. Three tiers, same safety.
Tilicho Lake TrekTilicho Lake Trek to 4919 m and back, with honest pacing, Manang rest day, managed landslide approach, meals included, and three tiers with the same safety.
Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Cho La TrekEverest Base Camp, Cho La Pass (5420 m) and the Gokyo Lakes in one trek, run anticlockwise for safer acclimatisation. One fully-supported tier.