Gokyo

Gokyo is a village in Khumbu at 4,790 m elevation.

Understand
The village forms the centre of the Gokyo trail.

Gokyo Valley is in the Everest region and offers views of the Everest Himalayas. The Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri have trekking opportunities through valleys, along lakes, and features Nepal's biggest glacier: Ngozumpa.

Get in
In the Gokyo Valley region, Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri trekking starts as you arrive at Kathmandu airport. You can go for cultural sightseeing at world heritage sites in capital city. It is possible to board short domestic flight to Lukla airstrip, followed by a trek to Phakding.
 * From the south via Machermo
 * From the east via Dzongla and the Cho La
 * From the west via Lungden and the Renjo La

Get around
Arrive at Namche bazaar, the gateway to Everest region and pass through Dole, Macchermo and Gokyo in couple of days. While you are on Gokyo lakes and Gokyo ri trekking get an insight into local Sherpa culture, tradition and lifestyle.

See


From here you may do wonderful day hikes along the string of 'sacred' lakes and check out the fantastic views (in particular at sunset) of Everest, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, etc., from Gokyo Ri (5,360 m) and Ngozumba Tse (aka Knobby View, 5,550 m) just north of the 5th lake.

At Gokyo Valley can see four "eight-thousanders", mountain peaks over eight thousand feet: Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Everest.

Buy
There are no shops in the village, but the lodges keep a stock of necessities, such as batteries, throat lozengers, bandages etc. - but remember that prices increase with altitude, so expect to pay more than in Namche.

Eat
There is no other option besides the lodge where you will stay.

Drink
Most lodges offer a vast range of herbal teas, from ginger to mint and lemon.

Sleep
There are seven lodges in the village with little difference between them.
 * The Ngawang Friendship Lodge is a very clean and friendly place to spend the night and have good food.
 * Gokyo Resort is the largest of them.

Go next

 * Cho La
 * Everest Base Camp Trek