ON THE TRAIL TO GOKYO & SCENIC GOKYO-RI WITH AN EXCITING PANORAMA OF WORLD'S HIGHEST MOUNTAINS''
Gokyo Lake Everest Panorama Trekking takes you to Himalayan wonderland on high and scenic Khumbu areas in the shade of towering Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu the only spot where you can get a panorama of world’s four highest mountains on top Gokyo-Ri viewpoint hill.
This marvellous journey to Gokyo Lake Everest Panorama Trekking leads you around quiet and quaint trail where few trekkers visit this awesome region within Gokyo Lake and its beautiful areas.
Gokyo areas, at one time a Yak grazing summer pastures as trekking and other adventure began Gokyo valley opened up with nice and cozy lodges on a route for the comfort of visitors into this beautiful Gokyo valley offering amazing views of high snow-capped peaks.
Starting with the short and exciting flight from Kathmandu to land at the unique airstrip in Lukla town, then following a gradual trail past interesting villages of Phakding-Ghat and Monjo where you can witness impressive Sherpa culture interwoven with Buddhism religion.
As walk leads into serene woodland with constant views of peaks then heading up to famous Namche Bazaar, an interesting town/village for rest days to get acclimatise with facilities of well-stocked stores-shops-restaurant with banks and assist to ATM also.
From Namche leaving the main trails behind heading towards isolated areas at Gokyo Lake and its scenic valley filled with emerald lakes and mountains, a hike takes you to the highest spot at Gokyo-Ri for the spectacular panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu and as far to Mt. Makalu due east with series of peaks.
After a grand time at Gokyo heading back to Lukla taking an alternative scenic route back into green woodland around Thyangboche Monastery surrounded with mountains with grand views of Mt. Everest and majestic Ama Dablam. Completing our great adventure in Lukla and then fly back to Kathmandu after remarkable time on Gokyo Lake Everest Panorama Trekking.
Gokyo Lake Everest Panorama Trekking Altitude Gain and Distance
Day | Activity | Altitude (m/ft) | Distance (km) | Duration | Altitude Gain (m/ft) | Altitude Drop (m/ft) |
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1 | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel | 1,350 m / 4,429 ft | - | - | - | - |
2 | Full day in Kathmandu with sightseeing tour | 1,350 m / 4,429 ft | - | - | - | - |
3 | Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding | 2,610 m / 8,563 ft | 8 km | 4 hrs | 280 m / 920 ft | 530 m / 1,740 ft |
4 | Trek to Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m / 11,286 ft | 11 km | 6 hrs | 830 m / 2,723 ft | - |
5 | Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization | 3,440 m / 11,286 ft | - | - | - | - |
6 | Trek to Dole | 4,110 m / 13,484 ft | 8 km | 6 hrs | 670 m / 2,198 ft | - |
7 | Trek to Machhermo | 4,470 m / 14,665 ft | 6 km | 4 hrs | 360 m / 1,181 ft | - |
8 | Trek to Gokyo | 4,790 m / 15,715 ft | 7 km | 4 hrs | 320 m / 1,050 ft | - |
9 | Rest day at Gokyo, hike to Gokyo Ri | 5,357 m / 17,575 ft | 4 km (round trip) | 3 hrs | 567 m / 1,860 ft | 567 m / 1,860 ft |
10 | Trek to Na | 4,630 m / 15,190 ft | 5 km | 4 hrs | - | 160 m / 525 ft |
11 | Trek to Phortse village | 3,810 m / 12,500 ft | 7 km | 4 hrs | - | 820 m / 2,690 ft |
12 | Trek to Tengboche Monastery | 3,867 m / 12,687 ft | 6 km | 5 hrs | 57 m / 187 ft | - |
13 | Trek to Monjo via Namche Bazaar | 2,835 m / 9,301 ft | 11 km | 5 hrs | - | 1,032 m / 3,386 ft |
14 | Trek to Lukla | 2,860 m / 9,383 ft | 8 km | 4 hrs | 25 m / 82 ft | - |
15 | Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel | 1,350 m / 4,429 ft | - | 35 min flight | - | 1,510 m / 4,954 ft |
16 | Final International departure | 1,350 m / 4,429 ft | - | - | - | - |