Gokyo Ri Trek / Gokyo Lake

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Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 15 days
  • Trip Grade Moderate to Challenging
  • Destination Nepal
  • Max. Altitude 5,360 m
  • Start/End Kathmandu - Kathmandu
  • Trip Type Trekking
  • Transport Flight + Trek
  • Best Season Spring & Autumn

Gokyo Ri Trek leads through the Everest region to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes and panoramic summit views from Gokyo Ri (5,360m).

Major Highlights

    • Gokyo Ri viewpoint at 5,360m
    • Gokyo Lakes landscape
    • Everest panorama from high ridges
    • Sherpa villages and Namche acclimatization
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrived Kathmandu Airport and Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (Pasupatinath,  Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Temple.
Day 3: Fly Ramechhap to Lukla then trek to Phakding (2610m) - 5hours and stay overnight.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazar(3440m) - 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 5: Acclimatize at Namche Bazar, Hike up to Everest view hotel to see Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku (6608m) stay overnight.
Day 6: Namche Bazar to Dole (4200m) - 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 7: Dole to Machherma (4470m) – 4 hours and stay overnight.
Day 8: Acclimatize/ Rest in Machherma, Explore there and stay overnight.
Day 9: Machherma to Gokyo (4790m) – 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 10: Early in the morning hike up to Gokyo peak (5360m) for 3 hours the trek down to Dole and stay overnight.
Day 11: Dole to Khumjung valley (3780m) - 6 hours and stay overnight.
Day 12: Khumjung to Manjo (2835m) – 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 13: Manjo to Lukla (2840m) – 5 hours and stay overnight.
Day 14: Early in the Morning by flight to Kathmandu (1345m).
Day 15: Departure

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What's Included
    • Standard trekking meals during trek
    • Twin-sharing lodge accommodation on trek
    • Kathmandu accommodation as itinerary
    • Licensed trekking guide and required staff
    • Sagarmatha permit and Khumbu local permit / TIMS as applicable
    • Domestic flights and transfers as per itinerary
    • Government taxes and service charges
What's not Included
    • International airfare and Nepal visa
    • Travel insurance with high altitude rescue
    • Personal gear, charging, hot showers, internet, beverages
    • Meals in Kathmandu unless specified
    • Tips and personal expenses
    • Any cost not listed in includes
Useful Information

Altitude acclimatization is essential. Keep one buffer day if possible due to Lukla flight variability.