Gokyo Ri Trekking in Everest trek explores the breath-taking Gokyo valley which is adjacent to Khumbu. Gokyo is a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers. Here, a hike to the high vantage point of Gokyo Ri (5350-m) rewards you with views of four of the eight highest mountains on earth – all in one panorama! From here, one can see more of Everest (8848-m) and the three other Himalayan giants – Cho Oyu (8153-m), Lhotse (8501-m) and Makalu (8463-m) and some great Glaciers, mainly the Ngozumpa Glacier.
In addition to this you can have look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho You and Gyachung (7922m), considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5420m-high pass into Khumbu, day excursion to fourth and fifth Gokyo lakes etc.