Gokyo Ri
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Gokyo-Ri and why climb there?
This is an observation peak in the Himalayas with a height of 5483 meters. From the top, you can see four eight-thousanders - Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu and Makalu. It is for this panorama that they climb there.
How to get there?
Near the foothills is the village of Gokyo next to the lake of the same name. It takes about 3 days to walk here from Namche Bazaar. If you don't want to beat your feet - there is an option with a helicopter.
Is there a place to spend the night and charge the phone?
Yes, there are several hotels in Gokyo, there is water and even internet. For a height of almost 4,800 meters, civilization is quite enough.
How hard is it to breathe up there?
At the top, the atmospheric pressure is half as low as at sea level. That is, there is exactly half as much oxygen - do not be surprised if each step is taken with a pause for rest.
Where to go after Gokyo?
From here you can go to Kalapatar for another view of Everest or reach the base camp of Everest through the passes. Gokyo is rarely the end point of a route.
