Gokyo Ri Trek

Welcome to Nepal! Our representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. You can rest or explore the vibrant streets of Thamel.

Take an exhilarating early morning flight to Lukla. After meeting our trekking crew, we begin an easy walk down to the Dudh Koshi River, eventually reaching the village of Phakding. We embark on a scenic journey today, taking either a spectacular domestic flight or a drive along winding mountain roads, passing lush terraced fields, fast-flowing rivers, and traditional hillside villages. The changing scenery guides us closer to the starting point of our trek in the heart of the Himalayas.

Enter Sagarmatha National Park, cross high suspension bridges draped in prayer flags, and ascend steeply to Namche Bazaar, the bustling heart of the Sherpa community.

An essential acclimatization day. We will hike to the Everest View Hotel for stunning panoramas and explore the local museums and bakeries in Namche.

Leaving the main EBC trail, we ascend steadily through rhododendron forests, enjoying spectacular views of Ama Dablam as we reach the quiet settlement of Dole.

We walk through high alpine meadows, a summer pasture for yaks, with magnificent views of Cho Oyu and Kantega, eventually reaching Machhermo.

Following the ablation valley of the Ngozumpa Glacier, we pass the first and second lakes before arriving at the beautiful third lake, Dudh Pokhari, where Gokyo village is situated.

An early morning, steep ascent to Gokyo Ri rewards us with the most spectacular sunrise over Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. In the afternoon, we explore the fourth and fifth Gokyo lakes. Today is the ultimate challenge. We wake up under a freezing, starlit sky and begin our ascent, using ropes, crampons, and ice axes as we navigate steep snow and ice slopes. Reaching the summit rewards us with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the world's highest peaks, a moment of pure triumph.

We begin our descent, retracing our steps along the Dudh Koshi river back to Dole, enjoying a completely different perspective of the towering peaks.

Continuing our descent, we drop back down into the tree line and arrive back at the vibrant Namche Bazaar.

Our final day of trekking takes us back across the suspension bridges to Lukla. We celebrate our successful trek with our guides and porters in the evening.

An early morning flight brings us back to Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel for a well-deserved hot shower and rest.

A buffer day in case of flight delays. You can spend it shopping for souvenirs or exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley.

Our representative will transfer you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight for your onward journey.