Everest Gokyo Ri Trek

Upon touching down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our private vehicle transfers you to your hotel in Thamel. You meet your Sherpa guide for a comprehensive pre-trek briefing, equipment check, and permit review.

In the evening, enjoy an authentic traditional Nepali welcome dinner featuring cultural dance performances. Prepare your gear and settle in for a restful night.

Board an early morning scenic flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,860m), providing dramatic aerial views of Himalayan peaks. Meet your porter team and begin descending along the Dudh Koshi River valley.

The trail winds past pine woodlands, ancient carved mani stones, prayer wheels, and Sherpa hamlets like Ghat. Arrive at Phakding teahouse for your first mountain dinner alongside the river.

Cross suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags, entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. Cross the high Hillary Suspension Bridge spanning the Dudh Koshi gorge before embarking on the famous climb up Namche Hill.

Halfway up the climb, catch your very first glimpse of Mount Everest peeking through pine trees. Emerge into the horseshoe amphitheater of Namche Bazaar, the historic Sherpa capital.

First essential acclimatisation day. We undertake a morning ridge hike up to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.

Descend through Khumjung village to visit the local monastery housing a Yeti skull relic. Return to Namche for afternoon rest, hydration, pulse oximeter monitoring, and bakery visits.

Branch north off the main EBC trail, ascending through rhododendron and birch forests to Mong La Pass ridge (3,970m) with spectacular views of Ama Dablam and Kantega.

Descend to Phortse Tenga for lunch and climb up through moss-draped forest trails into Dole settlement.

Ascend scenic ridge trails above the Dudh Koshi Valley, taking in views of Cho Oyu (8,188m) looming at the head of the valley.

Arrive at Machhermo for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the local Himalayan Rescue Association post for a high-altitude safety presentation.

Climb onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. Pass the 1st Lake (Longponga) and 2nd Lake (Taujung) along the glacial valley.

Arrive at 3rd Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari) and check into your teahouse situated right on the turquoise shoreline.

Pre-dawn summit push up Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for magnificent 360-degree views of four 8,000m summits: Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Descend for breakfast and spend the afternoon exploring the 4th (Thonak Tsho) and 5th (Ngozumpa Tsho) upper glacial lakes beneath Cho Oyu wall.

Begin your descent along the Dudh Koshi Valley, passing the turquoise lakes and Machhermo village.

Enjoy easy downhill walking through alpine shrubland, arriving at Dole for dinner and a warm night rest.

Descend to Phortse Tenga and climb back up Mong La ridge before joining the main trail back into Namche Bazaar.

Enjoy warm showers, Wi-Fi access, and celebratory bakery treats in Namche. Reconnect with fellow international trekkers.

Descend Namche Hill for the final time, crossing high suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.

Walk past Monjo and Phakding on your final trail day back to Lukla. Host a festive farewell dinner to thank your Sherpa guide and porter team.

Board an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu or Manthali Airport. Transfer to your Thamel hotel for a shower and rest.

Spend a relaxing afternoon souvenir shopping in Thamel or exploring historic Durbar Square.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Our representative provides private vehicle transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours prior to your international flight home.

Depart Nepal with lifelong Himalayan memories and the accomplishment of exploring Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri summit. Tashi Delek!