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View from Gokyo Ri – Gokyo Lake III loop from Gokyo

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View from Gokyo Ri – Gokyo Lake III loop from Gokyo

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View from Gokyo Ri – Gokyo Lake III loop from Gokyo

02:43

3.53km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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54 m

Start of Gokyo Ri Trail at Gokyo III – Dudh Pokhari

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The hike up to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) starts close to the Gokyo settlement at Gokyo III - Dudh Pokhari. From the summit of Gokyo Ri it is possible to see four 8,000-metre peaks: Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.

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81 m

Gokyo is a small Nepalese village located at an altitude of 4,750 meters. Its location is fantastic: Gokyo is in fact located on the shores of Tsho Gokyo Lake. From Gokyo you can reach the summit of Gokyo Ri, from where you can admire beautiful views of the Himalayas.

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1.51 km

View of Mount Everest

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Looking north from Gokyo Ri at 5,357 m, there is a spectacular view of Cho You (8,188 m) and Gyachung Kang (7,952 m).

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1.69 km

View from Gokyo Ri

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On top of the Gokyo Ri at 5,357 m hikers will experience one of the most beautiful views from the trekking peaks in Nepal. You will see four eight-thousanders, Mount Everest (8,848 m), called Sagarmatha in the local language, Cho Oyu (8,188 m), and the peaks of Lhotse (8,516 m) and Makalu (8,463 m). Also, Nuptse (7,861 m), and the impressive peaks of Cholatse (6,440 m) and Taboche (6,495 m) can be seen. There are also many other seven-thousanders and famous six-thousanders such as the shapely Ama Dablam (6,812 m).

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2.28 km

View to Mt. Everest

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About halfway along the path that leads to Gokyo Ri you can start to admire Mount Everest.

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2.81 km

View of Gokyo Lake

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Very beautiful lake with blue color in autumn. Best view from Gokyo Ri or trail to Renjo La.

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3.23 km

Gokyo Lake III

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Amazing lake

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3.53 km

End point

Guest House

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.33 km

203 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

467 m

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Saturday 24 October

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-11°C

11 %

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