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Gokyo & Gokyo Ri: Route, Altitude & Permit Guide

Plan the Gokyo & Gokyo Ri with route, duration, altitude, season, permits, key stops and safety guidance.

The quieter western alternative to EBC: turquoise glacial lakes beneath Cho Oyu, with a summit viewpoint many rate above Kala Patthar.

Route overview

Permits

Sagarmatha NP entry + Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit. Nepal Tourism Board currently lists Gokyo under routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; verify current fees and route rules before departure.

Best season

Oct–Nov, Mar–May

Safety

Route facts

10–12 days · maximum altitude 5,357 m · Challenging