Gokyo Lakes & Ri Trek — 12 Days

Day-by-day itinerary

12 days · what you'll do each day

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrival, briefing & drive to trailhead

   1,400 m

   Meet your guide, complete a gear check and permit briefing, then transfer to the trek starting point and settle in for the night.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Trek to Namche Bazaar

   2,407 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Trek to Dole

   2,910 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Trek to Machhermo

   3,414 m

   A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Trek to Gokyo

   3,918 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Trek to Gokyo Ri (5

   4,421 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Trek to 357m)

   4,925 m

   A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Trek to Namche

   5,357 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Trek to Lukla

   5,357 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Trek to Lukla

    5,357 m

    A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

11. 11
    Day 11

    Trek to Namche Bazaar

    5,357 m

    A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

12. 12
    Day 12

    Final descent & return transfer

    1,500 m

    Complete the last leg of the trail, transfer back to the city and celebrate your achievement.