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Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes Trek in Nepal to see 360 degree views of the highest peaks in the world
The Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes trek leads you to one of the most beautiful views in the whole world atop Gokyo Ri at 5,357m altitude. At this height you get to see a 360 degree view of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. It's one of the best treks in Nepal for its expansive views of the Himalayan Mountains.
The memories we made along the way are something we'll never forget. Meeting locals, walking through Himalayan villages, bundling up in -20C sleeping bags, playing Nepali card games and drinking masala tea in cozy tea houses were all a part of this incredible experience.
Our Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary
0:58 Day 1: Paphlu to Nunthala (2,220m)
1:56 Day 2: Nunthala to Bupsa (2,360m)
3:49 Day 3: Bupsa to Chaurikharka (2,650m)
5:36 Day 4: Chaurikharka to Monjo (2,840m)
7:11 Day 5: Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
8:13 Day 6: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
9:25 Day 7: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,038m)
10:29 Day 8: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m)
12:11 Day 9: Machhermo to Gokyo Lakes (4,750)
15:07 Day 10: Gokyo Ri Summit! (5,357m) and back to Dole (4,038m)
18:17 Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
18:44 Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m)
Read our post on what to know before you go: www.groovymashedpotatoes.com/what-you-should-know-before-your-trek-to-gokyo-lakes-in-nepal/
Music:
G.S. Sachdev - Cosmos open.spotify.com/track/2ZJhL2pkytU1udly94xV7j?si=5357565b3b8f4816
Boreal Sun - The Lighthouse (Part 2)
open.spotify.com/track/1F4HPpdNRdiJclsbWQ0V0o?si=747c2c47f2e849fa
G.S. Sachdev - Classical North Indian Ragas
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Foxwood - Astraea
driftlabel.bandcamp.com/track/astraea
Simon Fisher Turner - Shishapangma
simonfisherturner.bandcamp.com/album/the-epic-of-everest
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  • @markusbramley
    @markusbramley Місяць тому

    Looks like you missed our wine capital, Hawke's Bay #sadface

  • @tatijunkes35
    @tatijunkes35 Місяць тому

    Brazilian music ❤

  • @evagorgonio3737
    @evagorgonio3737 Місяць тому

    Very delicious food

  • @evagorgonio3737
    @evagorgonio3737 Місяць тому

    Alhamdullila new Zeland

  • @crochetingaroundnewzealand
    @crochetingaroundnewzealand 2 місяці тому

    I think it's a $400 per day fine for no toilet now. Rules have changed again! Toilet has to be fixed inside of the vehicle. Crazy rules!

  • @helenlizzystewart4908
    @helenlizzystewart4908 2 місяці тому

    tourists have trashed the place so much something needed to be done

  • @amitavabandyopadhyay7055
    @amitavabandyopadhyay7055 9 місяців тому

    I am a poor Indian and from last 20 years I have go for trek in various area of Great Himalayas and it occurs in almost every season of the year. At high altitude season and weather is most important. For example I do visit EBC through Tangboache and Dingboache,Lobuche in June. Experience is bad, finally what I want to tell is whenever anyone telling about trek, date must be mentioned.

  • @Hike2explore
    @Hike2explore 9 місяців тому

    What time of the year did you do this trek?

  • @VincentAndriessen
    @VincentAndriessen Рік тому

    Thanks for the nice video on camping in NZ. It seems rainy during your trip. Which months were you travelling?

  • @sarojdeuja8014
    @sarojdeuja8014 Рік тому

    Very inspiring. I see lot of people going to Everest very unprepared. If I'm going to grocery store I check kitchen and prepare list of things needed and then go there, get it. Some people are trekking to highest altitude land on earth (EBC) and absolutely unprepared with fitness, and high altitude sickness and literally complaining entire way. But you guys are equally active.

  • @Yelnats101
    @Yelnats101 Рік тому

    i am now 51, and have wanted to do this very trek for more than 30 years. unfortunately it is also un affordable. for i am a school bus driver and make less than 1000 a month. someday before i get to old, i hope to go

  • @donkraus1991
    @donkraus1991 Рік тому

    And so many other beautiful spaces in Nepal, its stunning!

  • @user-xo7oe2wf6e
    @user-xo7oe2wf6e Рік тому

    Hello! May I know which month did you guys go to the lake? And which month would be good to go there for it to be full? And which tour agency (if you guys booked through one) did you guys go to to book the tours/visa for the lake? Thanks! :)

  • @gittin_funky
    @gittin_funky Рік тому

    Looks as amazing as when I climbed it 23 years ago. I always wondered how much it would have changed since I was there, but thankfully, doesn't look like it has changed too much

  • @jeetmangurung4823
    @jeetmangurung4823 Рік тому

    welcome to Nepal 🙏🇳🇵🙏

  • @sofiapatriglia
    @sofiapatriglia Рік тому

    Thank you for show our country in this beautiful way! gracias por mostrar asi Argentina!

  • @VoudouRopes
    @VoudouRopes Рік тому

    great video! very helpful . I am in Rio trying to find good music spots, now I know where to go!

  • @mitchellmcleod6868
    @mitchellmcleod6868 Рік тому

    "Anything can happen here, on the campsite". AAAAIIIINNNNGGGGG 21:37

  • @tb_lag7248
    @tb_lag7248 Рік тому

    "Anything can happen here, at the campsite" what is that supposed to mean mate

  • @thaidurians5343
    @thaidurians5343 Рік тому

    Hi there, may I ask which month did you guys go there? Thanks so much for sharing....

  • @KhadgaSenOliNP
    @KhadgaSenOliNP Рік тому

    So beautifully captured!

  • @ronniekuhn2026
    @ronniekuhn2026 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting guys. I’ll be doing this trek in October 2023 combined with EBC. Just wondering if you had any issues with AMS. Also, do you have the contact info for your guide? Thanks

  • @UrbanKiwiana
    @UrbanKiwiana Рік тому

    Glad you had an amazing time here..Growing up in New Zealand freedom camping was actually freedom camping you could pull up to any beach or river or bush and camp for free. Now its even harder and harder to find any free camping here.. Gone are the good days when you could head out for the weekend and camp for free..now it's all about money here and unappreciative Campers foreign and local not been tidy.. I hope your next trips are just as incredible

  • @NomadslandCh
    @NomadslandCh Рік тому

    Great adventure! thanks for sharing your experience! welcome to Kyrgyzstan!

  • @kevintierney7128
    @kevintierney7128 Рік тому

    Awesome idea to have those lights in your van. Any idea where I could get them as well? Would they work with an USDB charger?

  • @Longtack55
    @Longtack55 Рік тому

    Just don't shit on our land. There are enough Kiwis doing it. Challenge "self contained" liars.

  • @jenniehaxton1240
    @jenniehaxton1240 2 роки тому

    So enjoyed your story and the great filming Places I have been and haven’t yet been Guess when you are lucky enough to live in this beautiful country you take a lot for granted and think there will always be a tomorrow to see it all

  • @jasminegibert
    @jasminegibert 2 роки тому

    Your video was my fav so far of this trek 😂 the pringles was hilarious

  • @jungleman4921
    @jungleman4921 2 роки тому

    Pronounce lake Tekapo...... Tek ar po. !

  • @sassywolf1
    @sassywolf1 2 роки тому

    There is more then 600 bush walks on the west coast south island. 20 days in a rush. Come back and spend some time and enjoy. With sandfly repellent.

  • @germanernstcasaretto2198
    @germanernstcasaretto2198 2 роки тому

    great video! and loved you visited Mendoza!! greetings from Argentina :D

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 2 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you liked the video and hope to have some new content soon! Cheers to Argentina!

  • @jennaleighmoorhouse3779
    @jennaleighmoorhouse3779 2 роки тому

    Talk about worth a few nights rough sleep... That lake wow 😍🌍

  • @jennaleighmoorhouse3779
    @jennaleighmoorhouse3779 2 роки тому

    One bed 👀🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @jennaleighmoorhouse3779
    @jennaleighmoorhouse3779 2 роки тому

    Fair play for staying on a horse galloping when youve only rode once before... You must be a natural... Awesome guys thanks for sharing your incredible adventure 👌🌍😁

  • @MikeB-gf6dj
    @MikeB-gf6dj 2 роки тому

    This came up in my miscellaneous to views. Nicely documented. Glad you had such a nice time in our beautiful country. You saw alot for such a limited time of 20 days. Thank you for sharing your journey. Perhaps this video will get more exposure, as it appeared for me. You have a new Sub, I'll be viewing some more of yours vids soon. Cheers from NZ 🇳🇿 M !

  • @Peanut-Butter-Banana-Rama
    @Peanut-Butter-Banana-Rama 2 роки тому

    How are you finding the prices, a bit dearer than America.

  • @LilGRaven
    @LilGRaven 2 роки тому

    hello mate! An aussie here travelling to NZ very soon. i know this video is a little bit old and you might not reply but I will be going with my partner in christmas. Arriving in Aukland and driving to Queenstown and back up to Christchurch to leave. How much did your 20 day trip cost you all up in NZ dollars/USD? We will be going for 21 days and we have a camper van. How much did it all cost you together/each. looks so good and im looking forward to going to some of the places you did. Cheers mate

  • @endthemandates2567
    @endthemandates2567 2 роки тому

    Kiwi here, really enjoyed watching you travel NZ :)

  • @lifeinthesound
    @lifeinthesound 2 роки тому

    It appears you all didn't have a lot of trouble with altitude. Did you take Diomox or any similar medication to assist with this?

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 2 роки тому

      Yes we did take diomox, it really works well for us. Highly recommended!

    • @gittin_funky
      @gittin_funky Рік тому

      garlic soup was my staple

    • @waxonwaxoff6094
      @waxonwaxoff6094 Рік тому

      Hello altitude sickness is a major concern to me , firstly because my wife takes aspirin daily , so I am searching for the best acclimatization itinerary, at Phakding will do a 300 m hike high and sleep low , being the first rotation and then in Namche we will sleep three nights instead of two . The two days will comprise of two hikes high sleep low , one to Thame and back +600 m and the other Khumjung +460 m . Prior starting the trek to Gokyo with the same itinerary as you . What do you think ?

    • @lifeinthesound
      @lifeinthesound Рік тому

      @waxonwaxoff6094 I completed this trek in April. Our first night was Phakding, then we had two nights in Namche. If altitude sickness is a concern, an additional night in Namche with day hikes should help. Hiking slowly each day will as well. I didn’t experience altitude sickness, but once I arrived at Namche, the altitude did impact my appetite and it made it hard for me to stay fueled throughout the trek. By the time I reached Dole, I was forcing myself to finish my Dal Baht each night…and I really love Dal Baht! I learned you burn around 3xs your MBR at 11,000 feet, so fueling properly is just as important. Highly recommend that you bring snacks to consume during the hike each day as well. It’s an amazingly beautiful trek!

    • @waxonwaxoff6094
      @waxonwaxoff6094 Рік тому

      @@lifeinthesound hi , thank you for taking the time to reply to my message and so soon . We are leaving on the 25/10 , yes I think that the three nights in Namche including two hikes high and sleep low will help indeed.when reaching Phakding we will try and also do one hike high and sleep low rotation. Thanks for the tip regarding the snacks .

  • @johnnyverano1373
    @johnnyverano1373 2 роки тому

    😄Did you actually go to Cusco and eat McDonalds.

  • @amuktadir1991
    @amuktadir1991 2 роки тому

    Kurzikistan hault.

  • @DjScar
    @DjScar 2 роки тому

    incredible video dude im sold on salkantay! was going to book 4d3n inca trail but it's booked - this looks equally as good or better!

  • @biggerfreak
    @biggerfreak 2 роки тому

    How was the drive to Matera? I’ll be doing the same thing next week!

  • @Mike-VR
    @Mike-VR 2 роки тому

    Great video guys! Who was your guide and if you don't mind me asking what did the trip cost excluding your fare of course?

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 2 роки тому

      Hello we booked with Himalayan Glacier and our guide was Sudar he is awesome! We have lots of info on this trek our website, just google Groovy Mashed Potatoes. Price is about $2100 usd per person.

  • @shreyamatcha5197
    @shreyamatcha5197 2 роки тому

    Gokyo RI is my dream since when I was a kid. I am now 21 and hope very soon I get to do this trek. To be honest, when you reached Gokyo RI, I was so overwhelmed that I started to cry. This happened when I was a kid too, I once saw Gokyo lakes n Gokyo RI on television and began to cry, that's when I knew, this is my dream trek. And that is what life is for me!

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 2 роки тому

      That’s an amazing dream and I can tell you it’s going to come true for you!

    • @shreyamatcha5197
      @shreyamatcha5197 Рік тому

      @@groovymashedpotatoes1361 I hope it will come true very soon☺️

  • @omaromran2484
    @omaromran2484 2 роки тому

    Great video. Which month you did the trek?

  • @alexferguson4667
    @alexferguson4667 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! Would love to know if you think 3 days for the trek is feasible and if you were to do this, what route you would take? Would massively appreciate your thoughts!

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 2 роки тому

      Hey Alex, I think that would be a challenge but maybe doable based on your fitness. We have some good articles on routes and camps our Groovy Mashed Potatoes website that can help you make your decision!

  • @aroundthebigworld
    @aroundthebigworld 2 роки тому

    This looks like such a fun roadtrip!

  • @ladytee7711
    @ladytee7711 2 роки тому

    Love my country it's so free lol

  • @ДавидГурджиани
    @ДавидГурджиани 2 роки тому

    bravo to you - so positive - I am georgian....