Goyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Trek is an exciting trip to the exotic Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri which is known for best view of Everest and other Himalayan ranges. Many trekkers believe this trek as a great alternative to classical Everest Base Camp Trek. 14 days Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri trek starts with short trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla, the getaway to Everest region. From Namche, the trail branches off from the main trail towards the sleepy village of Phortse Tenga, Dole, Machermo and to Gokyo village.
Your arrival into this high mountain valley called Gokyo is welcomed by a string of cobalt blue lakes that continue for the 3-hour hike to Gokyo Village, which sits at the foot of Gokyo Ri (18,300 ft) a huge black mound of rock and dirt. The next morning, you are invited to take the 3-hour hike to the summit of this black, rocky mound to witness the 360-degree Himalayan view offered only from this vantage point. The Himalayas stand like giants guarding the border into Tibet. From Gokyo Ri you’ll see much more than Mount Everest – there are magnificent views of many of the other 8000-meter peaks from here as well.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft), Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and trek preparation day
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft) – 8km/3-4 hours trek
Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft) – 11 km/5-6 hours trek
Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization and Exploration day
Day 06: Namche Bazaar – Phorse (3,810m/12,496ft) – 5-6 hours trek
Day 07: Phorse – Machhermo (4,470m/14,663ft) – 5-6 hours trek
Day 08: Machharmo – Gokyo (4,800m/15,744ft) – 5-6 hours trek
Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Gokyo Ri climb (5,357m/17,570ft) and walk to fifth lake: 5-6 hours trek
Day 10: Gokyo – Dole: 3-4 hours trek
Day 11: Dole – Namche Bazaar – 4-5 hours trek
Day 12: Namche Bazaar – Lukla – 6-8 hours trek
Day 13: Flight: Lukla – Kathmandu
Day 14: Final Departure