The day I was looking forward to the most, climbing Gokyo Ri for stunning views to Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Gokyo Ri rises from the village of Gokyo to a height of 5357m. We left at 4am in -12°C temperatures, and climbed for 2.75 hours. It was tough, and took a lot of mental strength to get to the top. However it was well worth the effort for the amazing views in all directions. After brunch we crossed the Ngozumpa glacier, the longest in Nepal at 22 miles long, to the village of Thangnak. The environment on the glacier is other worldly, and so very desolate, an amazing experience to cross it.
The Gokyo Lakes & Everest Base Camp circuit is a slightly longer route than the traditional EBC trek. It detours from the normal route and heads up the Gokyo valley to Gokyo. Here there are stunning blue lakes, and a steep climb up Gokyo Ri at 5347m, with some of the best views of Mount Everest you will find. From Gokyo you cross the Ngozumpa glacier (longest glacier in Nepal) and the Cho La pass (5361m) back into the Khumbu valley, and then head for base camp (5364m) via Gorak Shep.
I travelled with Exodus Travels, a UK travel company, and our local team were Footloose In The Himalaya, both of which I can thoroughly recommend. Our group was a group of 13, all of whom were wonderful people, and a fantastic mix. I thank them all for their friendship and sharing the experience.
November 18th 2022
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