Gokyo Peak Trek
One of the beautiful peaks in the Gokyo Lake Trekking area called Gokyo Ri, this peak is known by best mountain – sunrise – sunset view point Trek of Everest region, almost all trekkers summit this peak during the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake trekking.
The Peak located west side of the Ngozumpa largest glacier, north part of Everest and Pumari mountain, Gokyo Ri is summit able Trekking Peak for those trekkers who doing Renjo La pass from thame site, Chola pass from Everest Base Camp site, also for those who only doing Gokyo Lakes directly from Namche Bazaar.
Gokyo Lakes is beautiful blue color largest Lakes 4,750 m above seas level, small clean tea houses accommodation hamlet, mostly tourist love to stay 2 nights in Gokyo Hamlet for exploring Gokyo Ri, 5 Lakes highest freshwater charming lakes.
Summit Gokyo Ri, it takes one and half hours to climbing to the top, and absorb photo session the views of Mount Everest. Mount Lhotse, Cho Oyu, after sunrise mountain color converts copper colors and smoothly come silvers as natural white.
NWT guide team lead only Gokyo Ri Trek also those who have short time with more flavors experience, however, 9 days Gokyo Ri Trekking is short Holiday Trekkers what we do leading every season.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive international airport and transport to selected hotel at Thamel,
Day 02: Fly to Lukla early morning (2800 meters. 35 minutes) and trek to Phakding (2640 meters. 3 hours walking) and stay overnight at Lodge
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters. 6/7 hours walking) stay overnight at Lodge
Day 04: Rest day in Namche Bazaar acclimatisation explore around
Day 05: Trek to Dole 5 hours walk, overnight at lodge
Day 06: Trek to Machhermo (3820 meters. 5/6 hours walking) stay overnight at Lodge
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo (4760 meters. ) 4 hours walking) stay overnight at Gokyo
Day 08: Visit Gokyo Peak (5560 meters.) in the morning (4 ½ hours walking) and daytime visit fifth lakes, stay overnight at Lodge in Gokyo
Day 05: Trek Back to dole 5 hours walk, overnight at lodge
Day 06: Trek back to Namche 5 hours walking) stay overnight at Lodge
Day 07: Trek to Lukla (7 hours walking) and overnight at Lodge
Day 08: fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning around 07:00 AM (35 minutes) overnight at hotel
Day 09: Departure Day in your home country. We provide you transport to international Tribhuvan airports
Equipment
Recheck your Equipment list after planning to Gokyo Trek. Make sure you have enough gear to be warm and comfortable but without overloading. Usually, you will experience warm days and cold nights depending on altitude and the time of year.
For footwear, best walking boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in prior to the trek, and which are waterproof, warm socks, Gaiters for the winter season, loose casual trousers, Thermal Leggings, a Long skirt for women, trousers, and Waterproof Trousers.
For body Selection of T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton, Thermal shirt, warm shirt, possibly Fleece, Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper. Windproof, waterproof outer higher altitudes, Down jacket (optional for cold nights & mornings; can be hired or buy in Kathmandu cheaply) and for head and hand, Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava. Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking, Sunglasses or goggles, Warm gloves, sun cream.
