Nepal
11 Days
$1,150
This trip includes
Ground transportation in Nepal
Hotels & tea-house accommodation
All meals except in Kathmandu
Local flights cost covered in itinerary
Guided tour & trek throughout the trip
Everest Gokyo Ri Trek and Gokyo Lake Trek are rated as one of the best places to experience trekking in Nepal. It is recommended for those who want to experience Everest trekking and want an alternative to the Everest Base Camp / EBC Trek. This 11-day Everest Gokyo Ri Trek leads you to the delightful Gokyo Valley.
It is considered one of the highest settlements in Nepal. Everest Gokyo Ri Trek allows you to experience an authentic Nepali life. First, explore the Sherpa settlement in Namche Bazaar, where you can enjoy the brilliant vista of Everest, the ‘Peak of Heaven’—later passed through Dhole, Luza, and Machhermo.
One of the unique things about this Everest Gokyo Ri Trek is the opportunity to experience such diverse landscapes within two weeks. This will start with the Gokyo Valley trek portion of your adventure. As you walk around the Gokyo Lakes, comprised of the six crystalline lakes, which make up the highest freshwater system in the world. From here, you will venture to the lush green forests of the lower Khumbu region. You will tackle the dry and rocky terrain of the Gokyo region and marvel at the icy moraines of the Ngozumpa glacier.
Throughout your adventure, you will enjoy the mesmerizing sights of Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), and Amadablam (6812m). The Everest Gokyo Ri trek is rated as having moderate difficulty. It will include full support and rest stops throughout. Your most memorable stop will be as you reach the Everest viewpoint. You can relax as you take in the unparalleled panoramic views surrounding you.
The main costs associated with the Everest Gokyo Ri Trek include trekking permits, guide and porter fees, accommodation, meals, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Trekking permits for the Everest region, such as the Sagarmatha National Park Permit and TIMS card, are essential and have specific costs. Hiring a guide and/or porter, although optional, can provide assistance and support during the trek. Accommodation in teahouses or lodges along the route varies in cost. Meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are available at teahouses, and their prices depend on the menu and location. Transportation costs cover flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back. Miscellaneous expenses encompass travel insurance, equipment rental, showers, water, snacks, and souvenirs.
When preparing for the Everest Gokyo ri trek, consider packing essentials such as a sturdy backpack, hiking boots, warm clothing layers, rain gear, a sleeping bag, trekking poles, a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a first aid kit, toiletries, a headlamp, a camera, extra batteries, and energy snacks. Additionally, carry altitude sickness medication, a map and compass, cash, and necessary travel documents. Don’t forget to pack a good-quality trekking map and a comprehensive guidebook for reference.
My Everest Trip is a trusted name in the tourism business for Nepal trekking. We offer various Everest trekking with Everest Gokyo ri trek and tour services around Nepal with experienced guides and support staff. Gokyo ri Everest base camp trek will ensure you have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable trip. We recommend you make this trip between March and May or September and mid-December.
For any more queries regarding the Gokyo trek cost, Gokyo Ri Trek difficulty, your itinerary (including Flight to Lukla ), or anything else, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Or, if you would like to read about what it is like to experience this adventure, please see our Everest Gokyo Ri trek Blog below.
Day 01
Kathmandu – Lukla [2,800 m/9,184 ft] – Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 3 – 4 Hrs
Day 02
Phakding – Namche Bazaar [3,440 m/11,283 ft]: 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 03
Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
Day 04
Namche Bazaar – Dhole -[4110 m/ 13,480 ft]: 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 05
Dhole -Machhermo-[4,470 m/ 14,663 ft]: 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 06
Machharmo – Gokyo [4800 m/15,744 ft]: 5 – 6 hours
Day 07
Explore Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri [5357 m/17,570 ft] and hike to the fifth lake: 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 08
Gokyo – Dhole: 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 09
Dhole – Namche Bazaar: 4 – 5 Hrs
Day 10
Namche Bazaar – Lukla: 6 – 8 Hrs
Day 11
Fly back to Kathmandu/Rest Day
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Used their services with their guide Ratna. It is a very smart guy who knows where to go and how to get there and get you the best rooms and meals :-) We have been trekking for 30 days from Lukla to Chukunk then to Everest base camp with a hike to Kalapattar. Next, we hike Chola Pass toward Gokyo, and after it was Renjo La Pass to loop back to Namche Bazaar. Highly recommended!
Opus Terra Sherbrooke
Canada
Everest Gokyo Ri trek is the Gorgeous trek in the Everest Region, the heart of Khumbu visit the busy and dynamic Namche Bazaar on the second day and then head off to a less trodden path up to Gokyo Lakes. It is trekking at its best, stunning and peaceful, with the pinnacle of the trek up to Gokyo Ri with the splendid Himalayan mountain views. Where we can see ( 4 of 8000 M) mountain with so many mountains with lake and sunrise, My guide Ram and porter Chandra were amazing, Thye taking well care of me enjoying their enthusiasm and joy of this spectacular region. I thought without them I can't do this trek, I just loved them, Me and my Friend trekked this time and enjoyed the solitude Trek, we get always the best accommodation and then the company at the guest and tea houses. It was perfect and I am already planning my next trek with My Everest Trip. If any of you are planning to trek in Nepal I will highly recommend this company and organizer Mr. Puru.
Jerzy
UK
Yes, you can do a Gokyo trek solo or hire a guide. Prior preparation to build physical stamina is necessary for your trek. Trekking without a guide does have problems with navigation. So Hiring a guide is best for your hike.
MyEverestTrek Gokyo trek is about 13 days of the journey in total. Including two days for arrival and departure and one day in Kathmandu, your actual time in the mountains is ten days. Since there are two rest days, one in Namche and the other in Gokyo village, the solid trekking days are eight.
You have to pass the steep mountain with a 5-7hr daily trek, which is not easy. During monsoons, the trail becomes more slippery due to heavy rainfall, limiting your hike. Difficulty level increases during the winter season with heavy snowfall and cold weather. Gokyo Ri is located at an altitude of 5357m; thus, altitude sickness is another problem. Drinking plenty of water and acclimatization can help the altitude sickness. However, all this pain is worth the beauty of Everest.
You have plenty of options for choosing excellent, standard accommodation at a lower altitude. At higher altitudes, you have limited accommodation facilities. During the trek, you can find several tea houses facilitating capacity at a fair cost. They provide basic facilities like a single bed with a pillow and blankets. As the off-season begins, the rate of accommodation becomes cheap. Read the complete Everest Gokyo Trke Guide.
There are plenty of options to reach Gokyo Lakes. You can take a flight to Lukla, ride to Jiri via bus, and then walk to Gokyo Lake. During the trek, you have to travel steep slopes and rivers. From Lukla, you must walk on foot via Namche to Gokyo. One can also reach Gokyo via a Helicopter flight to Everest.
Yes, you can enjoy the great view of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, from Gokyo. Gokyo Ri, a hilltop above Gokyo village, is among Gokyo’s most beautiful viewpoints. So, you can see Everest and other Himalayas ranges in the Khumbu region, which is above 8000 meters from Everest.
As you have to spend much time above 4000m altitude while trekking, We say it’s moderately complex. However, Gokyo Valley trekking doesn’t need any technical skills to climb. It involves 5-7 hrs of daily walking and crossing Rocky terrain at high altitude areas, thus increasing Gokyo Trek’s difficulty. Gokyo Ri summit, Cho La Pass, Everest Base Camp, and the Kala Patthar are areas above 17000 ft, and you have to trek at this altitude.
Weather is another determining factor in the Everest Gokyo trek difficulty. The weather during the winter season becomes harder for regular trekkers. Cold wind with snowfall causes problems during the trek. You have to wait for the regular season for your trek, which is around autumn and spring.
Gokyo trek altitude: Altitude sickness is another probable cause that limits your Gokyo Lakes trek. At higher altitudes, oxygen composition in atmospheric air becomes thinner, which can cause altitude sickness to trekkers. Before trekking this Gokyo Nepal, you must consider these difficulties and challenges. Walking a couple of hours during preparatory phage daily and physical training is crucial for you.
Some people begin to feel sick around 3000m. Symptoms may be dizziness, nausea, and headache. Drinking plenty of water and tea can improve your ability to face altitude sickness. You can also go down to a lower altitude and wait overnight. Before trekking, you can consult your doctor and do physical exercise daily.
Everest Gokyo trek distance is about 100 km. As it has a longer trekking route, you must walk around 5-7 hr daily. Among 13 days of the total Gokyo Ri trek, the trekking days are about 8kms. This means you will be walking 12 to 15 km each day, and even for a very experienced trekker, getting to Gokyo and back demands about ten days of walking.
Choosing the best time for the Gokyo trek prevents you from dealing with unfavorable weather. Trekking during autumn and spring, i.e., around October and April, is the best time for the Gokyo village trek. During this season, you can explore clear mountain views with stable weather. But in the winter, you must face cold weather with frequent snowfall. Read the full article for the best season for trekking in Nepal.
The cost of the Gokyo Ri trek depends upon things such as mode of transportation, accommodation, guide and Porter, food, permit cost, etc. An average of around 1200-1800$ per person is required. MyEverestTrek Gokyo Trek’s price is only $1199, including food, transportation, guide, porter, and permit costs. It’s cheaper than the classic Everest Base Camp Trek.
The cost of Lukla to Gokyo Ri for Independent trekkers can be divided into the following Category.
Transportation cost: A flight from Kathmandu to Lukla costs around 180$ per person one way. If you have plenty of time, taking a bus to Jiri from Kathmandu is another option that charges around 15-20$. Helicopters to Gokyo charge you more as compared to local buses or jeeps.
Cost of food and drinks: In Kathmandu, it costs less than in Gokyo Valley. You have many options to choose from, and it costs around 5-10$.
But at a higher altitude, you have to pay higher for the food as lower options. For single meal costs around 6-7$ up to Namche, and as you go higher, the meal cost becomes more expensive. A single water bottle can cost around 2-3$.
Cost of accommodation: Around 5-7 $ per bed per night
Cost of guide and porter: A trip without a guide and porter saves around 40-50$ per day. But hiring a guide and porter is crucial for you, as they help you navigate and identify mountains, peaks, and monasteries you pass through. You can have the option to hire a porter-guide, one who does work as a guide, and a porter.
First and foremost, you need your visa to Nepal (except for Indians). You can get a one-month Nepal Travel Visa at TIA for $40 (Free for SAARC counties and Chinese). To go Gokyo Ri trek, you must receive two trek permits to Everest: the regional government and the national parks issue.
Local area permit
Earlier, the Nepal government issued TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) cards for trekkers in Kathmandu. But after 2018, the permit has to be replaced by a local area permit that can be issued in Lukla. After landing at Lukla airport, the officers ask for your visa and photo to give you the paper immediately. The Gokyo Trek permit costs $20, and you need to carry it throughout the journey. This Gokyo Lakes trek permit for the local area goes for the promotion of tourism on Everest.
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
At the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, you must issue another permit for the Gokyo trek. This National Park is home to the Gokyo Lakes and Mount Sagarmatha, along with much unique flora/ fauna. The 30 USD + government tax you pay goes for nature conservation. It’s money well spent. Our agency arranges all the permits while you enjoy the entire journey.
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