HomeAsiaSouth AsiaNepalEverest Gokyo Lakes & the Circuit Trail – EBC Trek Part 6 By Marcos Detourista on September 15, 2020. IN PHOTOS: Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, and the Himalayas of Nepal at 5K meters elevation. A view of Mount Everest summit and many of the World’s highest peaks. This is the 6th part of my epic 19-day trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Gokyo Lake, perched on the Himalayan mountains in Nepal. Highlights Gokyo village located beside the Gokyo Lake. It’s well worth the detour from the popular EBC trail. 101% recommended if you can spare an extra week on top of the typical 12-day itinerary. Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, Nepal Scroll down to see photos from my trip, a trail map, itinerary & more travel tips. See also: Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. View prices online: Everest trek packages, Where to stay in Kathmandu Gokyo Lake Gokyo village (4,750 m) Gokyo village Yak at the lakeside in Gokyo Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo, EBC Trek Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri View at the start of the trail to Gokyo Ri Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri view of Gokoy Lake and Ngozumpa Glacier Gokyo Ri summit view Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Mount Everest view from Gokyo Ri From Gokyo Ri summit, you can get a panoramic view of the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalayas, and 6 out of the Top 20 tallest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest (8848 m; 1st), Lhotse (8516 m; 4th), Makalu (8,485 m; 5th), Cho Oyu (8,201 m; 6th), Gyachung Kang (7,952 m; 15th), and Nuptse (7,864 m; 20th). Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo Ri, EBC Trek Above the sea of clouds A sea of clouds forms over Gokyo Lake and the Ngozumpa Glacier. Above the clouds at Gokyo Ri. Unbelievable view at the roof of the world. Snow-capped peaks rising over a sea of white fluffy clouds. Trekkers on the trail down from Gokyo Ri. Gokyo village located beside Gokyo Lake Gokyo Lake was well worth the detour from the popular EBC trail. 101% recommended if you can spare an extra week on top of the typical 12-day itinerary. Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo Ri – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo Ri, EBC Trek Gokyo IV Lake Gokyo IV Lake (4,845 meters). Gokyo IV Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo IV Lake, EBC Trek Gokyo IV Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo IV Lake, EBC Trek Gokyo IV Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo IV Lake, EBC Trek A yak standing imposingly on top of a hill. Gokyo IV Lake to Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo IV Lake to Gokyo, EBC Trek Gokyo IV Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo IV Lake, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo IV Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo IV Lake, EBC Trek Gokyo to Gokyo IV Lake – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Gokyo IV Lake, EBC Trek Gokyo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo, EBC Trek Gokyo II Lake to Dole Gokyo II Lake, seen on the way to Macchermo village. Gokyo to Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Macchermo, EBC Trek Gokyo to Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Macchermo, EBC Trek Gokyo to Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Macchermo, EBC Trek Gokyo to Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalGokyo to Macchermo, EBC Trek Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMacchermo, EBC Trek Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMacchermo, EBC Trek Macchermo – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMacchermo, EBC Trek Luza – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza, EBC Trek A scenic view of cotton-like shrubs on my way back to Dole. Luza to Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza to Dole, EBC Trek Luza to Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza to Dole, EBC Trek Luza to Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza to Dole, EBC Trek Stone-walled village near Dole A scenic stone village surrounded by the beautiful natural landscape, near Dole. Luza to Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza to Dole, EBC Trek Luza to Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza to Dole, EBC Trek Luza to Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalLuza to Dole, EBC Trek Alpine lodge in Dole. The best teahouse/lodge I found in the whole EBC-Gokyo trail! Well recommended! Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDole, EBC Trek, Nepal Dole – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalDole, EBC Trek, Nepal Dole to Namche Bazaar/Lukla The wooded trail from Dole to Mongla. Trekking from Dole to Mongla. Mongla – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMongla, EBC Trek Mongla – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMongla, EBC Trek Mongla to Namche Bazaar – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMongla to Namche Bazaar, EBC Trek Mongla to Namche Bazaar – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMongla to Namche Bazaar, EBC Trek Mongla to Namche Bazaar – EBC Trek, in Sagarmatha Everest region, NepalMongla to Namche Bazaar – EBC Trek EBC Trek Map Array EBC Trek Itinerary See full itinerary & highlights: EBC-Gokyo Circuit Trek (19 days) Day 13 – Gokyo Ri Summit Distance hiked: 7.3 km Starting elevation: 4,750 meters Ending elevation: 5,357 meters Elevation change: 607 meters (681 meters up, 757 meters down) Hike duration: 5 hours and 20 minutes (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 1030 Start trek from Gokyo village (4,750 meters) 1200 OTW to Gokyo Ri (5,055 meters) 1310 Gokyo Ri Summit (5,357 meters) 1610 Back to Gokyo village Sleep: Gokyo Lakeside Lodge and Restaurant Day 14 – Gokyo IV Lake Time 1130 Start trek from Gokyo village (4,750 meters) 1230 Gokyo IV Lake (4,845 meters) Day 15 – Gokyo to Dole Distance hiked: 11.9 km Starting elevation: 4,750 meters Ending elevation: 4,038 meters Elevation change: 712 meters (206 meters up, 926 meters down) Hike duration: 5 hours (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 0815 Start trek from Gokyo (4,750 meters) 0840 Gokyo II Lake (4,723 meters) 1100 Machhermo (4,400 meters) 1135 Luza (4,344 meters) 1220 Scenic stone village (4,287 meters) 1300 Dole (4,038 meters) Sleet at Yeti Inn. Highly Recommended! It’s the best teahouse lodge of the whole trek! Day 16 – Dole to Namche Bazaar Distance hiked: 11.2 km Starting elevation: 4,038 meters Ending elevation: 3,440 meters Elevation change: 598 meters (548 meters up, 1160 meters down) Hike duration: 8 hours (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 0845 Start trek from Dole (4,038 meters) 0930 OTW to Phortse Tenga (3,712 meters) 1020 OTW to Mongla (3,607 meters). Before a steep climb uphill. 1140 Mongla (3,960 meters) 1310 Approaching Kyangjuma (3,675 meters) 1700 Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) Day 17 – Namche Bazaar to Phakding Distance hiked: 10.5 km Starting elevation: 3,440 meters Ending elevation: 2,610 meters Elevation change: 830 meters (365 meters up, 1,130 meters down) Hike duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 0830 Start trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) 1045 Monjo (2,835 m). Lunch at Mount Kailesh Lodge and Restaurant. 1400 Phakding (2,610 m) Day 18 – Phakding to Lukla Distance hiked: 8 km Starting elevation: 2,610 meters Ending elevation: 2,860 meters Elevation change: 250 meters (478 meters up, 258 meters down) Hike duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes (incl. lunch/rest breaks & photo stops) Time 0830 Start trek from Phakding (2,610 meters) 1100 Koshigaun (2,554 meters) 1220 OTW to Chheplung (2,699 meters) 1400 Lukla (2.860 meters) Sleep at Alpine Lodge. Recommended! Day 19 – Lukla to Kathmandu Time 0850 Lukla to Kathmandu flight EBC-Gokyo trek series Itinerary & Highlights: EBC-Gokyo Circuit Trek (19 days) Day 1 to 2: Lukla Airport to Namche Bazaar Day 3: Namche Bazaar & Mt Everest View Day 4 to 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche & Dingboche Day 7 to 9: Dingboche to Everest Base Camp via Lobuche & Gorak Shep Day 10 to 12: Chola Pass & Gokyo Day 13 to 19: Gokyo Lakes & the circuit trail back to Lukla Before you go See also: Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. View prices online: Everest trek packages, Where to stay in Kathmandu Don’t leave yet. There’s more! EBC-Gokyo Circuit Trek: 19 Days Hike to Everest Base Camp &…Flight to Lukla & Trek to Namche - EBC Trek Part 1Namche Bazaar Everest View - EBC Trek Part 2Ama Dablam view, Dingboche & Tengboche - EBC Trek Part 3 Discover more blogs and travel tips in: Everest South AsiaNepalAsia See all places Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.