Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Lodge to Lodge Trek
  • Transport: Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Tea House
  • Group Size: 1-16
  • Max Elevation: 5357m Gokyo Ri
  • Best Months: Feb, Mar, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
  • Activity Per Day: Approximately 4-6 hrs walking

Highlights

  • Scenic and adventurous flight to Lukla.
  • Explore Sagarmatha National Park- UNESCO enlisted World Heritage site.
  • Summit Gokyo Ri (5357m), and enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
  • Gokyo lakes at an altitude of 4700-5000m.
  • Explore unique Sherpa culture and lifestyles
  • Khumjung Monastery-house of Yeti scalp
  • Witness wildlife like Himalayan Tahr, Musk deer, wild goat, yaks
  • Ethnic village settlement of Dole, Macchermo, Toktok, and Gokyo

 

About Gokyo Ri Trekking

Gokyo Ri trekking is a hidden treasure of the Everest region that offers impressive views of Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Valley, icy rivers, glaciers, and snow-capped pinnacles like Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8501m), Pumori (7145m) and Makalu (8463m). The major attraction of the trek is the Gokyo Lake comprising six other lakes covering an area of 7770 hectares. The Gokyo Ri trek is perfect for someone looking for challenges and a less crowded trekking destination that offers nothing but the best views and quality time. The trekking trail to the Gokyo Ri initially follows the same trail as the Everest trek up to Sansa, a junction between EBC and Gokyo Valley, and then separates to Mongla pass from where trekkers can enjoy captivating sights of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and Mt. Khumbila. During the journey, trekkers will walk past the ethnic village settlement of Dole, Macchermo, Gokyo, Longpongo Lake (4690m), and Ngozumpa glacier Moraine until you arrive at the final destination of the trip, Gokyo Peak/Gokyo Ri. Once you summit the peak, you can enjoy the astonishing sights of Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8501m), Pumori (7145m), Ngozumpa Glacier (the world's biggest ice glacier), and Gokyo lake all at once, unlike the Everest trek where you have to hike to Kalapathar to enjoy the 360-degree panorama of the Everest.

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Located on the rim of the Everest Region, Gokyo Ri (5357m) is one of the popular trekking destinations of the Khumbu region and the best alternative to the commercialized Everest base camp trek. The 14 Days Gokyo Ri trek starts from the Lukla and winds off to the majestic Everest region with a scenic Lukla Flight.

Trekking in the Everest region is not all about the sights you get to enjoy but also about the warm hospitality provided by the Sherpa community. Here at Beyond the Limit Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd., we offer the best-customized trekking packages for solo couples, family, and corporate  group trekkers. So if you are already planning for your trip to Nepal let us help you plan it better. 

 

Gokyo Ri Trek Difficulty:

The Gokyo Ri trek is one of the most fascinating treks of Nepal, with few up and Down . Among several challenges you will face during the trip, the major ones are mentioned below:

Weather and temperature:

Trekking from March to May and September to December means you will not be a victim of harsh climatic conditions, as the temperature during this season is relatively warmer, and you can enjoy the bits of nature to the fullest.

However, trekking in the months of June and August means constant pouring and slippery trails that are enough to cause a nuisance to your trekking experience. Similarly, trekking from January to February means heavy snowing and freezing temperatures. But, the positive side of trekking during this time is that you can get rooms at a cheaper rate, and the trail is less crowded, meaning trekkers can explore nature and click marvelous pictures without getting photobombed.

Altitude sickness:

While trekking at an elevated altitude, there is a high chance of Altitude sickness. As you move to the upper region, the oxygen level gets thinner resulting in difficulty breathing. Hence, while you are trekking above 4000-5000m, make sure that you acknowledge the early signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. Ask for help with Guide before your health condition gets worse. Resting and hydrating is the only way to cure altitude sickness, but if rest does not work, you will have to descend to a lower altitude and end the trip.

Gokyo lake with Renjo La Pass

Duration of the trek:

If you are an experienced trekker, you might know the importance of acclimatization during the trip. Making your itinerary longer is always the best plan than cutting it short. If you decrease the trekking days with no acclimatization, you will be walking more hours than on average. The continuous walk through the varying elevation can cause various health hazards like altitude sickness.

Hence, choosing a trekking package that allows you to acclimatize your body during the trek and offers a 4-6 hours walk on average is the best package for you.

How to overcome these difficulties?

✔ Hydrate and acclimatize properly to reduce the chances of getting altitude sickness
✔ If you are a novice trekker, make sure that you have built the stamina required for the trek
✔ Always trek during the peak season when the weather is pleasant, and the temperature is warmer
✔ Hire a licensed guide for a safe and secure trek
✔ Don’t over or under pack.

Plan Your Trips

Best Month to Trek Visit Gokyo Ri

Just like the other treks of Nepal, the best month to do the Gokyo Ri trek is during the spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-December). During this season, the weather is clear and warm, and the trekking trail is adorned with blossoming flowers making the trip even more fantastic.

January-February (Winter)

January to February is the coldest period where the temperature can decrease to -15 degrees Celcius. The heavy snowfall and freezing temperature But the sights of the snow-capped pinnacles make it all worthwhile on a clear day. Another fascinating thing about trekking in the winter season is that the trail is less crowded, and you can enjoy every spot the way you like. This time is best for trekkers who want to skip the hassle of trekking in a crowded trail.

March-May (Spring)

It is the best time to go for the Gokyo Ri trek as the temperature is favorable, and trekkers can enjoy outstanding sights of the Himalayas as well as glaciers. The trails look lovely with the blooming rhododendron, lilies, drumstick primrose, kumaon iris, silky rose (jungali gulaf) and others.

June-August (Monsoon)

The June-August period is monsoon here in Nepal. The trek is enjoyable, but due to the heavy rainfall, the chances of Lukla flight cancellation from Kathmandu are very high.  Since it's monsoon, very few trekkers who want to witness the dramatic side of the Himalayas only trek during the season. Hence, the trail is empty, and nature will be at its best after the fresh rain shower.

September-December (Autumn)

September to December is another best month for the Gokyo Ri trekking. The temperature rises to 5 degrees at night and hence is relatively warmer. Trekking during this time means you will not only be able to enjoy the panoramic sights of the Himalayas but will also get an opportunity to witness the biggest Nepalese festival, Dashain and Tihar. The whole mood and weather during this time are pleasing and energetic.

Gokyo Valley (Ri) Trek Cost:

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The Gokyo Ri trek can cost according to the service you will Take. Beyond the Limits Treks and Expedition offer diffrent stander of package depending upon various factors like:

  • The total days you will be spending on the trail
  • The services you use
  • The modes of transportation used
  • The season you plan your trek
  • The number of trekkers in your group
  • Food and drinks you savor during the trip and many more.

You can skip the hassle of calculating the breakdown cost and buy a trekking package that includes all your trekking expenses like accommodation, transportation, food costs, and permit costs. Other than these, the costs of the following are not included in the packages of trekking companies, so you might want to have a look at them.

Travel Insurance Cost

During this trek, you will be trekking at a higher elevation. Hence, we recommend you have a reliable insurance plan covering medical expenses and emergency evacuation Medical up to 5000m.

Together with this, ensure that the insurance covers trip cancellation or any other Damage to make the trip safe and secure. The insurance cost depends upon the policy you choose. if you need any help finding out Insurance company let us know 

Equipment Cost

The most important thing you need to consider during your trip is the list of equipment you will need. A trekking checklist includes gear like trekking boots, jackets, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and other items. If you don't have these items, you can easily rent them from the local shop in Nepal. The price for renting the gear ranges from USD 1-5 (Per item) based on the quality and type of equipment you want to rent.

Miscellaneous costs

Other than the ones mentioned in the above list, there are some extra miscellaneous costs that you might have to consider during the trip. This cost includes buying souvenirs, tipping, hot water, wifi, and charging ports.

 

Gokyo Ri Trekking Itinerary

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Day 01 : Arrive at Tribhuvan international airport (1,400m/4,593ft.)

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), a representative from Beyond the Limits Treks and Expedition P. Ltd will receive you and escort you to your Hotel. After check-in, you’ll be visited by your trekking guide to carry out final preparation for the trip.

“Welcome Dinner” will be organized later in the evening in a traditional Nepalese Restaurant featuring a Nepalese cultural program along with a fine meal. Overnight stay at Kathmandu 2 to 3 star 

  • 3 star Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400 meters

Today is a Trekking Preparation Day for your Gokyo Ri Trekking. you will do last minute shopping and final check your trekking equipment’s with our Trek leaders . Our Trekking Leader will give you briefing about flowing program and necessary equipment and then you can do sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley yourself If you like to arrange with us let us know .overnight sleep at hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • 2-3 star Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1,400 meters

Today in the morning after breakfast you will fly for Lukla which is 2804m high. The domestic airlines take around 35 minutes flight to reach Lukla airport. The Lukla airport has named by Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Lukla is small but beautiful village, we take some time to meet our crew and manage the baggage. Through the Lukla village, we start our adventurous journey to Phakding which lies at an altitude of 2610m. The never seen vegetations, the dramatic hillside in the way through Dudh Koshi add you inspiration in trekking of Gokyo lake trek. Until we reach Phakding you can see the various long old monasteries placed on the beautiful village and the way. In this day we will manage breakfast, lunch, and dinner Overnight at hotel.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Phakding
  • 2,804 meters

After taking breakfast we start our trek with partners and friends. The way is little different than trek Lukla to Phakding, Somewhere we walk uphill and somewhere downhill. The interesting thing is we cross Dudh Koshi time and again. On the way we reach on the beautiful Benkar village, views Mt. Thamserku gives you happiness. In continues walking, we ascend at Monjo, which is the entrance of Sagarmatha National park. At Monjo the official keep your trekking records by checking your permits. We should walk more to reach Namche Bazaar through Jorsale. Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Tawache, Kusum Kangaru are the major views of mountain which can be seen in this route. After walking 5/6 hours from Phakding we can reach to the colorful beautiful village Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche bazaar (3440m.) with B,L,D.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Namche Bazaar
  • 3,440 meters

Namche Bazaar is the gateway of Khumbu region. At Namche bazaar we will passed the whole day in rest. According to health experts we have to rest in long run trekking. In Namche we can visit Thame which is day hike from Namche. Namche bazaar is the entrance of whole khumbu region that’s why it is well facilities city. You can get government offices, email-internet, ATM, shops, bakery, restaurants etc. You also get chance to visit Tourist visitor centre lies in Namche Bazaar, the representative of trekinhimalayan.com take you there. The information about various mountains its characteristics, the vegetations available in high mountain, information about Sagarmatha national park, the wildlife and birds available in national park also can be found. In acclimatization day you can also visit the Hillary school. In Namche Bazaar Beyond the Limits, Treks & Expedition provide you breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Namche Bazaar
  • 3,440 meters

After taking breakfast in Namche we start our trek in romantic mood to Dole Village with the close up views of Thamserku and Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and other magnificent views of hidden Himalayas. By seeing wild animals like Himalayan thar and deer we reached junction of Everest base camp and Gokyo valley, named Sansa. We cross the Mongla pass the best viewpoint for Phortse village from where we can view the superb views of Thamserku, Ama dablam, Mt. Khumbila. We go ahead down to Phorse Tenga and climb up to the dole.O vernight to Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner )

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Dole
  • 4,038 meters

Today we start our trek after breakfast. On the way, you can see the unbeatable scene of various flora and fauna as well as wild creature with unexpected encounter. You can see continues flowing of Dudh Koshi from the middle of the beautiful village. This village Machhermo not only give you the ancient picture of early Khumbuwan people but also chance to see the local culture and heritage. If you feel hesitated because of physical sickness, you can check up your problem in Himalayan Rescue Hospital in Machhermo. When we reach Mochhermo, our targeted trekking hour will be finished. You will stay overnight in Machhermo and the management of living, dining and breakfast will manage by Trek leader of Beyond the Limits Treks. Overnight at Hotel (breakfast Lunch and dinner )

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Machherma
  • 4,470 meters

Today you have an easy day. this is very important for yours Trekking in Gokyo valley to make it success without any high altitude sickness. you can Hike to Machhermo valley Hike one of the hills and return to Machhermo and have lunch make an easy day (4470m)

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Machhermo
  • 4,470 meters

Today, our attraction will be Chorten. You can see the northern part of Cho Oyu and Mr Thamserku as well as down of Gokyo valley. After some walk we reach Pangka (4480m.) and trek through the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We can see the Lama footprints on a stone after passing the first lake of Gokyo valley, Longpongo. Likewise we can pass the second lake named Taboche Tsho, which is interesting. The surging stream links the third lake named Gokyo cho. Gokyo village is situated on the northern shore of Dudh Pokhari. We will busy on to explore the village and other adventurous place, lake and scene.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Gokyo
  • 4,790m

Today is summit day for Gokyo Ri , probably the best view point in Everest area to see Mt. Everest and its surrounding. you will see 360 degree mountain view including Mt Everest , Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori  cho oyu Ghajungkang glacier and the beutiful lake of gokyo valley . after this you will return to hotel have break fast and  trek down to Machermo   over night 

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Gokyo
  • 5,482m

This Day you will back to tree line where you will find greenery which you missed higher up. Gaining more Oxygen back to your body you may feel so strong and fit to walk ups and down .Encountering with some amazing flora and fauna on the side of Mt Khumbila and in the bank of Dudh Koshi river gives you great opportunities to see there life and struggle in mountainous region.At the night you can have western night life in Namche going some coffee shop and bars run at Namche bazaar by local Sherpa people.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Namche
  • 3,440m

Today is the last day of walk as well as last opportunities to see beautiful jungle,Mountains, Sherpa village and regular beautiful chants of Dudh koshi River . During your walk back to lukla you will pass Village of Tawa,Monjo,Benker,Tok Tok, Phakding,Ghat,Thado Koshi and Cheplung may a chance to see lots of pray wheel , Flags and carved stones beautifully will reminds you that you are in the land of Buddhist and Adventurous Sherpas and their traditional relay with nature and life.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Lukla
  • 2,804 meters

Today before taking our breakfast we have to go Tenzing Hillary airport to fly back Kathmandu , ending our all hard but amazing trek of khumbu valley. During your fly you may have another chance to have long view of Himalaya(Mt Numbur,Mt Gauri shankar , Mt Langtang and Ganesh Himal) start from east to west until your flight lands at Kathmandu airport. After you land you will transfer to your hotel by our vehicle.

  • 2-3star Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1,400 meters

What's Included

Included

Transport

  • Pick up from  Kathmandu International  Airport Terminal 01
  • Your round-trip flight to & from Lukla 
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • Round trip flight for guide and Assistance guide ( if you have an assistance guide)
  • Ground Transportation as per itinerary(note that from the 1st of October to the end  of November  and the 1st of April to the end of  May, Nepal Civil Aviation moves to Manthali Airport at Ramechhap  for Lukla flight  due to heavy air traffic, in this care if you like to travel by private  car, it is an extra charge by car cost RS.12000 By Jeep Rs17000, By HAice RS.26000) but sharing Transportation is including in  Package Price 
  • Drop at the Airport on your departure day

Accommodation

  • 3-night three-star Hotel in Kathmandu 
  • 11 Night Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis on trekking trails during the trek
  • Single supplementary $200(if you like to take single supplementary)

Food

  • Daily freshly cooked meals three times a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in the mountains
  • 3 Breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Seasonal Fresh fruits after dinner during the Trek
  • Farewell Dinner 

Trekking Staff

  • Government-registered speaking experienced Trekking guide
  • One Assistant guide for every 7 trekkers including their food, accommodation, transportation, insurance, salary, and equipments
  • Trekking staff salary, insurance, meals, accommodation, equipment, transportation, etc.

Permits and Taxes

  • Everest National Park Permit
  • Pasang Lhamu Municipality Trekking Card fees 
  • Agency service charge and government tax/VAT

Complimentary

  • Trekking maps of Everest Gokyo Region
  • Emergency rescue service arrangement ( Please do Insurance from your country that covers Medical and Evacuation)
  • Sleeping bag and down jacket on rent (you have to return after your Trek), if you have your own you can bring it with you
  • Complimentary Duffel bags to keep your belongings to be carried by a porter if required
  • Certificate of achievement 

 

Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Single supplementary $200 (if you are only one person)
  • All drinks( Hot/cold/Alcoholic on the mountain)
  • Personal Nature expenses
  • Travel Insurance( need to cover Medical and evacuation)
  • Nepal Visa Fee( Can be received on your arrival day at Kathmandu Airport )
  • If more than the 3-night hotel in Kathmandu
  • If you like to Book a Hotel yourself self please let Us Know or If you like to Upgrade the hotel that we offer please feel free to tell us.
  • If you want to stay at a luxury hotel in Kathmandu let us know (ref: Radisson, Ramada Encore, etc)
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • Hot shower during the trek
  • All chargeable batteries, camera
  • Entrance fees in Kathmandu on sightseeing days.
  • Tips for guides and porters (expected)
  • Natural or Political Disturbance which beyond our Control which leads to extra cost
  • The Extra cost of any case early return from Trekking/tour. 

Useful Information

Please Note That the service and Price we provide on our website is 3 stars Standard Hotel in Kathmandu. If you want to Upgrade your Kathmandu hotel, please let us know. We always customize our packages to our clients' interests.