Address your adventurous zeal by the trek to GOKYO LAKE and GOKYO RI, offering yourself some naturally fascinating trekking trials

Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is a beautiful journey to the alluring Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri which is one of the most amazing viewpoints for great views of Everest and other Himalayas. The 14-day trip begins in Kathmandu where we get to visit several heritage sites. The Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Trek is the best alternative trial to the Everest Base Camp. Instead, it takes us to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri which provides enticing views of Everest and the Himalayas. The massive Ngozumpa Glacier and the Gokyo valley from Gokyo Ri add up to the picturesque view of the area.

Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trek is for those who want to walk in the Everest region with less crowd and without stressing about reaching to the base camp of Everest. During the trek with less crowd, the travelers can try something new in the Everest region. The cerulean lakes amidst the gigantic Himalayas allure every piece of you; so to experience this reverence you should definitely opt for this trek.

THE GOKYO LAKE AND GOKYO RI TREK : A TRIP OF FOURTEEN DAYS FOR THRILLING EXPERIENCE

OVERVIEW

The Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri trek is an enticing route attainable through Sagarmatha National Park. This trek is a moderate trek in the high Himalayas of the Everest region. The less crowded trial is the reason that attracts many travelers from the more commercial Everest trek. It is an excellent choice for both experienced trekkers as well as novice travelers.

The summit of Gokyo Ri offers scenic mountain views, including the peaks above 8,000 metres in height-Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. The view from the top of this vantage point is very alluring.

Gokyo Ri Trek commences with an alluring flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, one of the most extreme airports in the world. The trail traverses through famous Sherpa villages like Phakding, Namche, and Dole, these places leading all the way up to Gokyo Valley. If you have a few additional days, you can also extend Gokyo Ri Trek with the classic Everest Base Camp Trek.

This trek is not just about “Gokyo” but about the “entire Everest experience”. Trekking through the picturesque villages in Everest, you can enroll with the amazing culture and traditions in Everest. Learning about their day to day life, their sources of income, and their social lives is pretty interesting.

The trekking trails to Gokyo are naturally fascinating. You will be trekking through the lowlands, lush jungles, green hills to the alpine landscapes with dwarf trees, and to the snow-covered arid landscapes. You’ll be walking through the varying topography. Walking across amazing views of the giant Himalayas is heart soothing.

Also, you will be trekking through amazing glaciers and flushing river like Dudh-Kosi. Moreover, you’ll see the diverse plants and wildlife species at Sagarmatha National Park.

So, Gokyo isn’t about trekking up to Gokyo Ri, 5357 meters. You will be trekking to the five amazing lakes at the highest altitudes. Gokyo Lakes are the spectacularly beautiful turquoise glacial lakes on the background of some 8000 meters peaks and Gokyo Ri stands right behind the lake to offer best view of Everest, Cho-Oyu and others

You will see the astounding Himalayan panoramas from your proximity. Also, you can get an insight into the socio-economic aspect and basic life of the Sherpas.

So, if you are desperately hungry for lakes, mountains, forests, altitude, and rural settings all at once, this trek is the one for you.