Gokyo Trek

A Beginner’s Guide about altitude-sickness to the Gokyo Trek in Nepal.

Above the 3000 meters altitude, should be get altitude sickness in the Himalayas. There is no boundary, who will get altitude sickness. Anyone – any time can get altitude symptoms. It’s depending on how you can adjust the Himalaya.

Some major symptoms of Altitude sickness.

• Less apatite and tiredness.
• Short breath and can’t sleep at night.
• Headache and dizziness.
• Vomiting and whole body cold.

How to prevention altitude sickness in the mountains?

Some step to avoid altitude sickness

• Walk slowly where you are above 3500 meters altitude.
• Drink enough water (3-4 litters) recommend.
• Stop drinking alcohol and smoke.
• Eat plenty and hygienic food, instead of junk food.
• Don’t sleep at daytime.
• Pack a diomox for the emergency case.
• And walk in high and sleep at low elevation.

According to our experience in the Everest region trek, we are explaining on seasonally the weather is like this.

Spring (March -May):

The spring is one of the best trekking seasons in Gokyo trek and all over Nepal. Almost the clear weather and stable temperature, which is the great to explore Sagarmatha national park and Mahalangur Himalayan ranges. Normally the temperature in Gokyo vally region is like this:

The temperature in the daytime 5°C to 15°C and

At the nighttime -8°C to -12°C.

Discover blossom rhododendron blooming everywhere, experience of traditional culture and mountains. Different kinds of Bird. Alpine flora and fauna is another plus point to make enjoyable trekking to Gokyo lake. Panoramic mountains views Photography experience, with beautiful landscapes and stable weather are the springs experience in Gokyo valley.

 Summer season (June – August):

Summer is the best time for harvesting and planting season. It is best time for agriculture activities. Everywhere all the villagers are busy to harvesting. Some place You will have a chance to join in planting. Lush green landscape and nice waterfalls are the amazing experience. Normally this season is raining season, because of rain makes trails muddy and slippery. Some places would be dangerous from the landsliding.

Temperature: During the daytime temperature is 10°C to 16°C,

And during the nighttime drop down 3°C to 6°C.

If you are looking for trek in this summer season, have to well- preparation against rain and the land sliding. Benefits are less crowed and different experience of green valleys and mountains.

Autumn season (September – November):

Autumn season is another one of the best trekking seasons in whole Nepal. Explore different festivals in the moments. Especially Hindus festivals, like Dasain, Tihar (Deepawali), is one of the most famous and beautiful experience to memory on your camera. Trekking in autumn is not only the trek also the great experience of the festivals with the locals. Usually the weather is stable, clear blue skies and it is best for photography and panoramic views.

The temperature during the daytime grow 8°C to 15°C

And at nighttime – 3°C   to   -8°C.

If you are planning for Gokyo Everest region trek in this season, then it is an ideal choice, offering a beautiful views and suitable weather. We highly recommend this trip in autumn for everyone.

 Winter season (December – February):

Winter is the time to explore snow trekking. Khumjung, Dole, Machermo and Gokyo and near route are the best magical landscape to photography of white peaks.

Mostly clear weather but frizzing cold makes challenging to trek. All the paths are frozen. If you are looking in winter for this Gokyo trek, it is highly recommended to take guide and porter to assist you.

The temperature is during the daytime 2°C to 8°C,

And at the nighttime drop down -12°C to -20°C.

So, if you are considering in this cold temperature, not many snows, hiring with porter and guide and willing to chill out, then there is no objection to make this trek success with panoramic clear weather.

• On the Gokyo valley trek we are doing these activities accept trekking in normal route.
• Hiking to Everest viewpoint and Khumjung valley:
• Exploring the musuam in Namche bazaar.
• Discovering local test in the khumbu valley.
• Hiking to the Gokyo-Ri is one of the most highlights of the trek.

Mahalangur Himalayan range are waiting for you in this Gokyo valley trek. On the way surrounding by long Himalayan range, specially panoramic views from the Gokyo-Ri 5357m. here are some major mountains name which we can see along the way.

• Thamserku and Kantenga peak
• Kusum-Kangaru and Kongde Peak
• Ammadablam (6800m) most beautiful mountain.
• Cholacche and Tawache Peak.
• Makalu (8463 meter).
• Cho-oyu (8201 meters).
• Lothse (8516 meters).
• Everest (8848.50m) top of the world.

In this region is coverage from the Sagarmatha national park. This park is listed in the world heritage site, which is the rich in flora and fauna. Here are some names of the major flora and fauna.