Gokyo Ri
गोक्यो री
A viewpoint peak at 5,357 metres where you can see four of the eight-thousand-metre peaks at once: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
Gokyo Ri lies on the north shore of Gokyo Lake. The climb from Gokyo village gains about 600 metres and takes 2 to 3 hours. The summit is covered in fluttering prayer flags. From the top you can look down on the emerald Gokyo Lakes and the grey Ngozumpa Glacier, and see four peaks above 8,000 metres: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Many people think the views here are even better than those from Kala Patthar. Set out before sunrise, since the summit is windy and cold. You should spend time in Gokyo first to acclimatise before attempting the climb.
Opening hours
Open all day (set off before sunrise recommended)
Nearby sights
- Gokyo Lakes
- Renjo La Pass
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Cho La Pass
- Thukla Pass Memorials
- Thame Village & Monastery
- Khumjung Village
- Tengboche Monastery