Everything a first-time Trekker needs to know about Gokyo-Ri Trek

1. Everything a first-time Trekker needs to know about Gokyo-Ri Trek If you have ever read anything about Nepal and its various trekking destinations, you must be aware of Gokyo Ri. This place actually doesn't need any introduction and is quite popular among people who love trekking. Now, if you have trekked earlier also, then you won't face much problem, but if this is your first time, then you really need to prepare more for it. Here are the things that you should know if you are going for Gokyo Ri trek for the first time – 1.Best time for visiting Gokyo Ri If you have trekked earlier, you must know about the fact that the fun of trekking gets ruined if it rains in the area. Well, this pretty much gives you the idea of the best time to visit Gokyo Ri. If you ask us about the specific time, then it would be spring which is the month of March or autumn that lies in between September to November. During these months the clouds are clear and there is less chance of raining. You could see the surroundings clearly and will feel safe during your trek. 2.Things to take with you during the trek In some way or another, all treks are the same [when it comes to journey’s preparation] and this is the reason that the things that you need to take with you are also almost similar in every trek. However, few things vary from place to place and like the visa or passport, permit and other such things. Now, if you ask about the things that you need to take with you on Gokyo Ri trek, then it would be normal things like, trekking shoes, travel bag, sleeping bag, guide books, torch, handbag, clothes that make your trekking comfortable. Apart from that, you need to take two passport size photos, insurance proof, and Nepalese Visa (for non-Indians). These are the most important things and one could not afford to forget about them at any cost. 3.Things to explore Now, there are a lot of places that you could explore while trekking in Gokyo Ri. Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Gokyo Lake are some of the major attractions of this place and one could get the entire information regarding these places on this trip. Apart from this, there is an airport over there which has been listed as the world's most adventurous airports. The airport is named as Tenzing Hillary airport. Out of all the things that you need to see here, the best is the freshwater lake that is located at the higher altitudes and

2. is renowned because it gets water from various glaciers. Amongst all the lakes, the best one is Gokyo Lake. 4.Route of the trek The journey of Gokyo Ri starts from Nepal's capital city Kathmandu. If you ask about the particular starting point, then it is Lukla. After you have started your trek, you need to go to a place called Sherpa city. Here, you need to trek across Dudh Koshi valley and need to reach till Namche. The main attraction here is Tengboche Monastery and your trekking needs to lead you here. When you will reach this place, you will see that there are forests all around. Also, the view of Himalayas is the best from here. After crossing all these places, you need to return back to Lukla and then to Kathmandu again. This is the basic information that one requires, if he or she is visiting Gokyo Ri for the first time. All the other things about this trek that you need to know will come in your way.