Gokyo Ri Trek Outline Itinerary
Planning for Gokyo Ri Trek in 2024-2025 then you are at the right place. Gokyo Ri Trek is the best alternative trail to the Everest Base Camp Trek and is considered as a easy trek in compare to the Everest basecamp trek.
11 Days Gokyo Ri Trek Outline Itinerary
| Day | Itinerary | Altitude Of Starting Point (Meter) | Altitude Of destination (Meter) | Trekking Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and Trek to Phakding | 1,400 | 2,652 | 3-4 hrs |
| 2 | Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 2,652 | 3,440 | 5-6 hrs up hill trek |
| 3 | Acclimatization/Rest Day at Namche Bazaar | 3,440 | 3,440 | – |
| 4 | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole | 3,440 | 3,680 | 5-6 hrs |
| 5 | Trek from Dole to Machhermo | 3,680 | 4,470 | 4 hrs |
| 6 | Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo Valley | 4,470 | 4,800 | 4 hrs |
| 7 | Excursion to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) and back to Gokyo Valley | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4 hrs |
| 8 | Trek from Gokyo Valley to Dole | 4,800 | 3,680 | 6-7 hrs |
| 9 | Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar | 3,680 | 3,440 | 5-6 hrs |
| 10 | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 3,440 | 2,800 | 7-8 hrs |
| 11 | Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu | 2,800 | 1,400 | 40 mins |
Things To Know Before Starting Trek On Gokyo Ri
- Carry enough cash for your trek as mobile banking or internet banking won’t be available in the most of the region.
- Carry enough chocolates and other dry foods to avoid expensive snacks,
- Make sure to carry your sleeping bag.
- Bring a universal travel adaptor along with the solar powered powerbank for backup.