Gokyo Trek
For a less crowded trek than base camp and the best views of Everest
Overview
The Gokyo Trek is a high altitude trek to a valley west of Everest Base Camp. This trek offers excellent views of Everest from Gokyo Ri, more of Everest is visible from here than at Kala Patar, albeit from a greater distance.There are also great views of three other 8000 metre peaks Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu, also the spectacular Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in the Nepal Himalaya.The view of the magnificent ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang is not to be missed. The Gokyo Trek is dotted with small lodges along the entire route and marginally less crowded than the Everest Base Camp trek.
Duration: 12 days
Grade: 3 to 4
When to Visit: October – Dec. & Feb – May
Start: Lukla
Finish: Lukla
Itinerary
Day 1.
Lukla – Phakding. (4-5 hours)
Day 2.
Phakding - Namche Bazaar. (5-6 hours)
Day 3
Acclimatisation Day.
Day 4.
Acclimatisation Day.
Day 5.
Namche Bazaar – Phortse Thanga. (2-3 hours)
Day 6.
Phortse Thanga – Dole. (1-2 hours)
Day 7.
Dole – Machhermo. (1-2 hours)
Day 8.
Machhermo – Gokyo. (3-4 hours)
Day 9.
Gokyo.
Day 10.
Gokyo – Phortse. (5-7 hours)
Day 11.
Phortse – Namche Bazaar. (3-5 hours)
Day 12.
Namche Bazaar – Lukla. (5-7 hours)
