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Key facts
- Duration
- 12 days on the trail
- Highest point
- 5,357 m (17,575 ft) at Highest point
- Total distance
- 100 km
- Difficulty
- undefined, 0 of 5
- Best months
- March to May and October to December
- Months to avoid
- Starts and ends
- Lukla to Lukla
- Accommodation
- Teahouse lodges
- Permits
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
- Typical cost
- $1,000 to $2,000 per person, guided
- Experience needed
- None required.
Overview
The best panoramic views in the Everest region.
While Everest Base Camp gets the crowds, Gokyo offers what many consider to be superior views. The hike up Gokyo Ri places you directly opposite Everest, giving an unobstructed view of the mountain and its neighbors.
The Gokyo Lakes are the world's highest freshwater lake system, comprising six main lakes. Their brilliant turquoise color against the stark mountain backdrop is unforgettable.
Gokyo Ri Trek itinerary, day by day
The full 12 day schedule, with sleeping altitude, walking hours and overnight stop for every day. The acclimatisation days are the ones that decide whether people finish.
What is included and what is not
Requires a good level of physical fitness.
Included in a guided price
Not included, budget for it
Permits for the Gokyo Ri Trek
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
Issued by Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
- Foreign
- NPR 3,000
- SAARC
- NPR 1,500
Required for all treks in the Everest region.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
Issued by Local Government
- Foreign
- NPR 2,000
- SAARC
- NPR 2,000
Replaces the TIMS card in the Everest region. Paid locally in Lukla.
What to pack
Moderate fitness required.
Frequently asked questions
Sources checked
- Gokyo Lakes WikipediaWikipedia, checked 10 October 2026
Fees and regulations in Nepal change. This page was last verified on 10 October 2026.