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Gokyo Valley — Route

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Quick Route

Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding → Namche Bazaar → Dole → Machhermo → Gokyo Valley (Gokyo Lakes) → Gokyo Ri → Return
Total Trekking Distance: ~ 50 km (one way)

➡️ Going Route

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Kathmandu

Day 1: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.

City 1,400 m

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Lukla

Day 1: Arrive at Lukla and trek to Phakding (~ 8 km, 3–4 hrs).

Airport 2,845 m

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Phakding

Day 1: Overnight stay in Phakding.
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (~ 11 km, 5–6 hrs).

Village 2,610 m

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Namche Bazaar

Day 2: Overnight stay.
Day 3: Acclimatization + short hikes (Everest View Hotel / Khumjung).
Day 4: Trek to Dole (~ 11 km, 5–6 hrs).

Town 3,440 m

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Dole

Day 4: Overnight stay.
Day 5: Trek to Machhermo (~ 7 km, 4–5 hrs).

Village 4,110 m

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Machhermo

Day 5: Overnight stay.
Day 6: Trek to Gokyo (~ 7 km, 4–5 hrs).

Village 4,470 m

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Gokyo (Gokyo Lakes)

Day 6: Overnight stay.
Day 7: Explore Gokyo Lakes + glacier walk (3–5 hrs).
Day 8: Hike to Gokyo Ri (round ~ 3–4 km, 3–4 hrs) and return.

Village 4,790 m

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Gokyo Ri

Day 8: Viewpoint hike from Gokyo and return (round ~ 3–4 km, 3–4 hrs).

View Point 5,357 m

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return Route

For returning, You can follow the same route back.

Note: You can adjust the number of days according to your needs or convenience.

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