Gokyo Ri Trek
This is our Gokyo Ri Trek
Gokyo Ri or Gokyo Peak (5,357m), is a peak climbing trek in the Khumbu region (Everest) of Nepal. It is located close to the west side of the Ngozumpa glacier (the largest glacier in Nepal). You’ll be trekking with our guides who were born in the region and have a lifetime of experience there.
You’ll stay at Gokyo (4,750m) and trek to the base of Gokyo Ri,where some of the highest settlements in the world are located. From Gokyo Ri it will be possible to see five 8,000m peaks which include Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kangchenjunga, and Cho Oyu. Many trekkers are fascinated by the impressive Gokyo Lakes which you’ll be passing alongside. This trek can be extended to include Everest Base Camp.
Our Itinerary for Gokyo Ri
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft)
- Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation
- Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft), trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 3 – 4 hours
- Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 5: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization
- Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3810 m/ 12,496 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 7: Phorse Village to Machhermo-(4,470 m/ 14,663 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 8: Machharmo to Gokyo (4800 m/15,744 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 9: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m/17,570 ft) and hike to fifth lakes: 5 – 6 hours
- Day 10: Gokyo to Dole: 3 – 4 hours
- Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4 – 5 hours
- Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 – 8 hours
- Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 14: Kathmandu : Shopping
- Day 15: Final Departure
Alternative Itinerary for Gokyo Ri
Please note we also offer a shorter Gokyo Ri Itinerary which brings you straight out to Lukla – you’ll need to book in advance with this as we need to book domestic flight tickets for you.
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft). Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft), trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 3 – 4 hours
- Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 3: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization
- Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3810 m/ 12,496 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 5: Phorse Village to Machhermo-(4,470 m/ 14,663 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 6: Machharmo to Gokyo (4800 m/15,744 ft): 5 – 6 hours
- Day 7: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m/17,570 ft) and hike to fifth lakes: 5 – 6 hours
- Day 8: Gokyo to Dole: 3 – 4 hours
- Day 9: Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4 – 5 hours
- Day 10: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 – 8 hours
- Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu
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