
Gokyo Valley Renjo La Pass Trekking
Everest, Nepal- Duration
- 12 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 18-60
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- Grade
- Strenuous
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- Max. Altitude
- 5,483 m
- US$ 775
- Budget
- US$ 1025
- Full Board
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- Gokyo Valley Renjo La Pass Trekking
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- Duration
- 12
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- Grade
- Strenuous
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking
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- Max Altitude
- 5,483 m
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- Age Limit
- 18-60
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- Region
- Everest
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- Destination
- Gokyo Valley, Namche Bazaar
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
- Snowy throughout the year with harsh winters.
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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The Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass trek are one of the most thrilling, challenging, and worth experiencing treks in Nepal. First, the trek takes you to Gokyo Valley, one of the most beautiful Himalayan valleys. The valley is home to six beautiful lakes that are formed from the nearby glacial melt. Ngozumpa glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal, lies nearby Gokyo Valley. These lakes hold special religious significance to the local Sherpa people, who are mostly Buddhists.
The other highlight of the trek is the thrill of crossing the Renjo La Pass. The pass is one among the three high passes of the Everest Region with the other two being the KongMa La Pass (5,535 m) and the Cho La Pass (5,368 m). Crossing the Renjo La Pass is a difficult ordeal because the air is thin, the track is a beaten one and the weather changes abruptly at that altitude. However, we can easily cross the path with ample preparation and guidance on our part.
The third thrill of the trek is hiking up to the top of the Gokyo Ri mountain. This is the highest altitude point in our trek. The Gokyo Ri mountain almost stands vertically upwards from the Gokyo valley and its top provides a stunning view of the Gokyo Lake on one side and the Rermo Pokhari on the other side. You will also get a panoramic view of mountains like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, etc. from the top of Gokyo Ri mountain. We will climb Gokyo Roi before crossing the Renjo La Pass.
Our trek starts with a short mountain flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Then we will trek along with beautiful forests, spiraling rivers and thundering waterfalls of the Khumbu region and reach Namche Bazaar. We will venture deep into the Sagarmatha National Park after walking ahead from Namche Bazaar. This is the point where the most thrilling part of our trek starts and we start looking forward to adventures in Gokyo Valley and the Renjo La Pass.
We will return back to Namche Bazaar after crossing the Renjo La Pass and then trek back to the airport town of Lukla. A short flight back from Lukla takes us to Kathmandu and our trek ends from here.
- Trek to Renjo La Pass (5,338 m), one among the three high passes of the Everest Region.
- Visit Gokyo Valley and its crystal blue lakes.
- Close view of the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal.
- Hike to the top of the Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) mountain.
- Explore the exotic flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National Park.
- Experiencing the lifestyle and the culture of the Sherpa people.
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Day 01
An early morning to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding. (2,610 m/ 8,563 ft). 30 minutes of flight and three hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 02
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,286 ft). 5:30 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 03
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. O/N at guest house.
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Day 04
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft). 5 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 05
Trek to Dole (4,040 m/ 13,251 ft). 5:30 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 06
Trek to Machermo (4,480m/14,246ft) walking 4:30 hours, O/N at a guest house.
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Day 07
Trek to Gokyo Lakes (4,750 m/15,580 ft). 5 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 08
Hiking up to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m/19,83 ft) and trek down to Gokyo lakes. 4:30 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 09
Trek over Renjo La Pass (5,345 m/16,184 ft) and continue trek to Lundhen. (4,380 m/13,262 ft). 7 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 10
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft). 6:30 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 11
Trek to Lukla (2,840 m/ 9,317 ft). 6:30 hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 12
An early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to your hotel. End of Trip.
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01 Day
We will start our trek with a 30 minute mountain flight from Kathmandu to the town of Lukla. Lukla is located in the eastern part of Nepal and adjacent to the Sagarmatha National Park. Taking a flight to Lukla is the only option for trekkers to reach the Everest Region except for a long trek from Dolakha to Namche Bazaar.
The latter option was taken by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary, the first climbers of Everest. However, it adds 8-10 days extra in your trek and is not advisable unless you are willing to chart the original route taken by the first Everest climbers. An early mountain flight to Lukla provides end to end view of the Himalayan mountains basking in the glory of the morning sun. We will then trek to the beautiful village of Phakding after landing at Lukla airport and stay at a guest house there for the night.
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02 Day
We will trek towards Namche Bazaar today. Namche Bazaar is a bustling town located in the outskirts of the Sagarmatha National Park. You can buy trek related amenities and find cozy hotels in Namche Bazaar. However, we will have the pleasure of negotiating with the beautiful flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National Park before reaching Namche Bazaar.
We will reach the entrance of the national park, which was established in 1976 AD, after walking a short while from Phakding. The walk afterwards is an easy stroll among the woods of pine, fir, juniper, birch and rhododendron. We will cross the Dudh Koshi river at the foot of the valley and take a slightly steep climb over the ridge projecting up from the valley. Namche Bazaar looks glorious from the top of the ridge. We will reach the town after a short downward stroll.
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03 Day
We will stay at Namche Bazaar today and acclimatize ourselves for the tough trekking days to come. There are plenty of things to do while staying for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. You can take an early morning walk of the town and explore the unique lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people.
After breakfast you can hike to a nearby place called Thame (12,532 ft). This place provides a spectacular view of the mountains in the Everest region. The view of mount Amadablam and Thamserku from Thame are the highlights of the spectacle. We can also explore the Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar and learn more about the Sherpa people and their history. If you are interested, then you can also take a short training on altitude preparedness and trekking provided by the Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal.
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04 Day
We will head towards Tengboche today. Tengboche is one of the prominent villages during our trek. It is also home to Tengboche monastery, which is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. After walking from Namche Bazaar, the wide road starts to narrow down and pavements also become scarce as we move along the mountain ridges.
You will see many stupas and prayer flags on your way. Settlements are often far flung and scarce and in between them are large forests of mostly coniferous plants and Rhododendron. The trail gets harder and steeper as we move towards Tengboche, with the last part being particularly difficult. It is ideal if we reach Tengboche by 3 pm because a special worship is conducted at the Tengboche Monastery by the head Lama at that time. You can also request the head Lama to read special chants on your name, wishing you best of luck for your sojourn in the mountains.
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05 Day
We will trek towards Dole today. First we will walk along the narrow mountain ridges above the Dudh Koshi river. The ravine in the river below starts to get deeper as we move along the mountain ridges more steeply. We will start to see the vegetation get sparser as we move further along. We will reach the Monga La Pass after walking for a short while. The pass is located at an altitude of 3,792 m. We will rest for a bit at the pass and continue our journey further.
We will reach the village of Khumbilla after walking for a short while from Monga La Pass. Khumbilla is a small village which reflects the typical lifestyle of the Sherpa people. We will entertain ourselves with exotic Himalayan tea at one of the tea houses in Khumbilla and continue our trek further. We will get a beautiful view of the village of Dole after walking for a short while from Khumbilla. We will reach Dole after 5-6 hours of walk and rest at a guest house there.
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06 Day
The path from Dole to Machhermo leads us out of the Dudh Koshi river valley. The first part of the trek is relatively steep. We will come across Labharma and Luza village during the first part of the trek. The Dudh Koshi river below the ridges looks stunning from these heights.
We will then walk slowly towards the village of Machhermo. The path leading up to Machhermo provides spectacular view of the Ama Dablam and Tabuchi mountains. We will rest a guest house in Machhermo for the night.
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07 Day
We will trek towards the Gokyo Valley today. A short walk from Machhermo takes us to the village of Pangkha. This village is known for the close by view of the nearby Kangneta peak. We will walk slightly ahead from Pangkha and get a spectacular first glimpse of the Gokyo Valley. We will walk for a short while towards the foot of the valley and reach the village of Gokyo.
Gokyo Valley is home to six large freshwater lakes which are the crown jewels of the region. The view of all of these lakes at once, just before reaching Gokyo village is awe inspiring. These lakes are sacred to the local people and are a part of their folklore. We will also get a close view of the nearby Ngozumpa glacier from Gokyo village. We will rest a guest house for the night.
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08 Day
We will hike towards the Gokyo Ri mountain today. The climb is not very difficult but is steep throughout. The Gokyo Ri mountain provides a spectacular view of the mountains in the vicinity of Everest. Some of the highest mountains in the world, including Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Nuptse are visible from Gokyo Ri.
We will get a breathtaking view of the Gokyo Lakes on one side and the Rermo Pokhari (Pokhari meaning lake) on the other side from the top of Gokyo Ri. We will climb back towards Gokyo village and its lakes after spending some time at the top of Gokyo Ri. The climb down is gentle and easy.
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09 Day
We will head towards the Renjo La Pass today. It is one among the three high himalayan passes in the Everest region. This is the most difficult part of our trek as the weather is often tricky and harsh at that altitude. The path is a less frequented one, making matters worse.
However, we will negotiate these difficulties easily and conquer Renjo La Pass mid way during the day’s trek. We will spend some time at Renjo La Pass and then start a downward trek to Liudhen. The second part of the trek is relatively very easy compared to the first part and we will reach the village of Ludhen in the evening. Ludhen is a small sherpa village and we make it our resort for the night.
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10 Day
We will trek back to Namche Bazaar today. Today’s part of the trek is long but very easy. We will walk along the gentle downward slopes of the mountains for most of the day. The blooming Rhododendron make the entire forest turn red during spring, which also happens to be peak trekking season.
We will explore the core forests of the Sagarmatha National Park today. These forests are abundant in rare flora and fauna. Animals like himalayan tahr, musk deer, mountain fox, asian black bear and himalayan wolf roam these forests. We will reach Namche Bazaar in the evening and spend our night in a guest houser there.
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11 Day
We will trek to Lukla today, the town where the airstrip is located. The trek is very easy. We will cross the Dudh Koshi river multiple times during our trek today. The village of Phakding welcomes us back and so do other myriad beautiful little settlements of the Sherpa people.
The forest turns more dense and the vegetation starts to resemble more sub tropical like as we move further down towards Lukla. We will reach Lukla in the evening and stay for the night there.
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12 Day
We will return back to the capital city Kathmandu by taking an early morning flight from Lukla. We will take full pleasure of the panoramic mountain flight for the second time in two weeks and land at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
We will transfer you back to your hotel from the airport and our trip officially ends from here.
Above 12 days Gokyo Valley Renjo La Pass itinerary has included only trekking period. It does not include your arrival day in Nepal and departure day from Nepal. In this regards, you need to allow at least 14 days holidays.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu with taxes.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary paper works and Everest national park entry permits.
- Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement (Should covered by your insurance company).
- Trip achievement appreciation certificate.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals and drinks in trekking.
- Personal equipment.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu with taxes.
- Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking for you.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary paper works and Everest national park entry permits.
- Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement (Should covered by your insurance company).
- Trip achievement appreciation certificate.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- All kinds of drinks in the trekking (hot, cold and alcoholic).
- Personal equipment.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
The full board package includes your meals 3 times daily in trekking where as budget packages does not include meals. Please do let us know which package that you would like to book we are here for your service.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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