Gokyo ri, Gokyo Peak 5357m above sea level is a peak in the Khumbu region of the Nepal Himalayas. It is located on the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier, which is the largest glacier in Nepal, and reputed to be the largest in the whole Himalayas. Gokyo 4750 m, above sea level at the base of Gokyo Ri, is a small hamlet of a few stone houses and one of the highest settlements in the world. From Gokyo Ri it is possible to see five 8,000 meter peaks – Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kangchenjunga, and Cho Oyu. The Gokyo Lakes are in the area. The Gokyo trek is a fairly popular trekking route. The route itself ends at Gokyo Ri, and trekkers typically turn around at this point and retrace their steps back to the trailhead.

Trekking around Gokyo valley is considered a traditional trek that offers wonderful views of beautiful Mountian in Nepal’s Himalayas range. The image of this region is associated with the soaring views of the most popular mountains in Nepal. One of the most remarkable features is the views of the wonderful ice point between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region. After a half an hour flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airstrip, the adventure really begins. Everything is prepared in conjunction guides. Along the trek we will pass Buddhist monasteries with the views of Top of the world Everest, Home land of Sherpa and other snow towering mountains getting closer. We will have rest days in the villages of Namche bazaar that will allow us to explore the region and acclimatize, which is very important. After trekking to Gokyo Ri (5483 meters), we return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.

Trip profile:-

Trek Destination: Everest – Gokyo ri
Length of trip: 20 days
Grade: Strenuous
Highest Alt: 5460 m
Type of trek: Tea house
Best season: Mar- Nov

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Sight seen in Kathmandu Valley.

Day 03: Fly to Lukls &trek to Phakding

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters)

Day 05: Rest in Namche and Explore Sherpa valley.

Day 06: Trek to Phorste Thenga.

Day 07: Trek to Machherma.

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4790 meters)

Day 09: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo.

Day 10: Trek to Thangna

Day 11: Cross Cho La pass (5300 meters) trek to Dzongla (4710 meters)

Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters).

Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5180 meters).

Day 14: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) or Kalapathar (5500m) then back to Gorakshep

Day 15: Trek to Pheriche

Day 16- Trek to Tengboche

Day 17: Trek to Namche

Day 18 & 19: Trek to Lukla

Day 20: Fly back to KTM

Note: Itinerary can be customized according to need of the clients