12 Days Gokyo Trekking from Kathmandu
Our journey to Gokyo begins with a 320km long motorcycle ride from Kathmandu to Taksindu from where we head out for an incredible journey to reach the summit of Gokyo Ri! The hike upto Gokyo Ri is very rewarding with view of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu all over 8000 meter high peaks, largest glacier of Nepal, highest fresh water lake system and one of the highest human settlement in the world! The trek to Gokyo is an alternative to popular Everest Base Camp trek. Road to Taksindu is an alternative to flying from Kathmandu to Lukla in other word Lukla by Road.
Overview & Highlights of this Trip
It was the month of November, 2019 just before the worldwide COVID pandemic hit and we take on an adventurous motorcycle journey all the way from Kathmandu to Taksindu, non-stop from where we take on a beautiful trek towards Gokyo in the Everest region of Nepal. Travelling across the stunning landscapes of the Himalayan Mountain range the journey unfolds with panoramic views of expansive mountain vistas, meandering rivers and authentic Sherpa villages nestled right beneath some of the highest mountains in the world. A unique and unforgettable adventure! Hiking to reach one of the highest settlements in the world with beautiful Gokyo lakes and rivers surrounded by majestic mountains, four of them over 8000m high, spectacular view of Mount Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m) and the longest possibly largest glacier of Nepal - Ngozumpa Glacier!
Feel free to watch our travel video to possibly one of the most beautiful valleys in the world! No wonder this video is our most viewed video on YouTube!
Gokyo Travel Iteranary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Taksindu by road
Day 2: Taksindu to Kharikhola
Day 3: Kharikhola to Paiyo
Day 4: Paiyo to Phakding
Day 5: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Dole
Day 7: Dole to Machermo
Day 9: Gokyo Ri summit
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