Gokyo Ri Trek is that the most beautiful landscape trek and alpine pastures
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is a beautiful journey to the enticing Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri which is one of the most amazing viewpoints for great views of Everest and other Himalayas. Gokyo RI Peak rises 5,357m above sea level, and therefore the middle valley peak stands between Everest base camp and Thame valley. As you trek through the Gokyo Ri, you get to see a variety of mountain landscapes, including Mount Everest, Makalu, Cho Yu, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. Gokyo Ri provides an insightful view of the mountains with beautiful Gokyo lake.
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trek is for those who like to walk in the Everest region without the physical stress of reaching the base camp of Everest or crossing high passes in the vicinity. It is instead for travellers who wish to try something new in the Everest region.
Trip highlight.
* Fly into the high altitude Hilary Tenzing Airport at Lukla, an experience in itself.
* Walk through the peaceful, off the beaten-paths of the Everest region to reach Gokyo valley.
* Marvel at the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and the Gokyo Valley.
* Click awesome photographs of the unspoiled and crisp Gokyo valley.
* View the sunrise/sunset view at Mount Everest and other peaks from Gokyo Ri (5,357m).
Itinerary | Altitude | Trekking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Sightseeing Kathmandu and trek preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding | 2,800m/9,187ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 04 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 05 Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazar | 3,438m/11,280ft | |
Day 06 Trek from Namche Bazar to Dole | 4,038m/13,249ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 07 Trek from Dole to Machhermo | 4,470m/14,666ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 08 Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo | 4,800m/15,749ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 09 Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri and back to Gokyo | 5,357m/17,576ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 10 Trek from Gokyo to Dole | 4,038m/13,249ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 11 Trek from Dole to Namche Bazar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 12 Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 13 Fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 14 Final departure | 1,350m/4,429ft |
Meals will be provided during while. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. In teak most common cuisines in most menu will be Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the more common continental.
We will be accommodated hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but this is not possible in a few remote locations. Also understand that single rooms are not easily available in higher elevations like they are in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions.