Everest-Gokyo Lake-Renjo La Pass trekking

Everest-Gokyo Lake-Renjo La Pass trekking is undoubtedly one of the most popular and adventurous ones as compared to other normal trekking routes of the Everest region. On this trek, you will explore the beautiful Gokyo Lake, Gokyo valley, Gyazumba Glacier, and Renjo La Pass (5,369 m) in the upper Khumbu valley. From the top of Gokyo Ri (5,369 m), you will enjoy a more distinct and closer view of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), the 6th highest peak, Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m) and many other snow-clad Himalayan peaks from east to west.

Gokyo Lake – Renjo La Pass trekking after Gokyo Lake you will continue a long day trekking and cross over the Renjo La Pass (5,369 m). From the top of the Pass, you will enjoy the stunning views you can see full of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m), Cholatse Peak (6335 m), and Taboche Peak (6,367 m) many beautiful views from the top of Renjo La Pass (5,369 m). Much similar to that from Gokyo Ri. Besides, you will also enjoy the great view of Gokyo Lake with Mt. Everest on one side and Relama Lake on the other side.

On this trekking, you follow the route through route Lukla, Phakdingma, Namche Bazaar – Khumjung Monastery, Phortse Tanga, Machhermo, Gokyo Lake, the cross of Renjo La Pass (5,369 m), Lungden, Thame, Namche Bazaar, Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. While heading for Gokyo Lake with Renjo La Pass you will spend one extra day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and at the same, you will enjoy an excursion around Sherpa’s villages, museums, Buddhists Stupas, Monasteries, and beautiful sights of the Himalayan Mountain Range. On the rest day at Namche Bazaar, you will make an excursion to Khumjung village, a typical Sherpa village.

Sherpa’s are ethnic people of the mountain region. Lots of the renowned climbers belong to this community. At Khumjung, you will meet local people and experience their culture and lifestyle. Visiting Khumjung Monastery makes your excursion more worthwhile. At the same time, you will visit Thame village where a famous Sherpa and Buddhist Monastery is located. In Thame Monastery you will meet Buddhist monks and see their daily rituals.

Gokyo Lake – Renjo La Pass trek can be organized on any day of the week during March through May and September through November for a minimum group size of 2 and a maximum of 19 people. High Mountain Himalaya Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. provides a reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable English, Russian and Japanese-speaking trekking guide and porters with all necessary permits. Please contact us for further details at info@highhimalayatreks.com

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) (39 min) & trek Lukla to Phakdingma (2,610 m) approx 3 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m) approx 6 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 04: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar you will walk full day around Syangboche, Everest view hotel, Khumjung village & back to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m) overnight at lodge
Day 05: Trek to Phortse Tanga (3,680 m) approx 5 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 06: Trek to Machhermo (4,470 m) approx 6 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) approx 5 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 08: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,369 m) and after lunch trek to Gyazumba Lake (Five Lake) (4,990 m) & back to Gokyo (4,790 m) approx 6/7 hrs walk overnight at lodge
Day 09: You will cross over Renjo La Pass (5,369 m) and trek to Lungden (4,830 m) 8 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 10: Trek to Thame (3,821 m) approx 5 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m) approx 3 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,840 m) approx 6/7 hrs overnight at lodge
Day 13: Fly back Lukla to Kathmandu (39 min) and transfer to hotel
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu for rest and shopping
Day 15: Transfer to international airport for your final departure (Trip ends.)

Cost Includes

Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
Three night’s standard Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (on the arrival day and after the trekking).
All necessary paper works and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek.
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
An experienced, helpful, friendly and English speaking trekking Guide
Necessary porters (1 porter for 2 people) each porter carries 23 kg
Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, domestic flight & Insurance of our trekking guide
Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, and Insurance for porters from Lukla
Arrangement of Helicopter service for rescue in case of emergency in the mountain (the cost incurred during the rescue will be paid by your insurance company)
Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
All government taxes.

Cost Excludes

Nepal Entry Visa
Food in Kathmandu such as lunch and dinner
Bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks & alcoholic drinks) while on trek
Travel, medical & emergency rescue by helicopter (need to pay by your insurance)
Your international flight ticket and airport departure tax
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early return from the trekking (due to any reason)
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, bar bills, tips, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc
Tips & Gratuities for trekking guide & porter (s)

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Trip Profile

Trip Duration: 15 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate
Highest Alt: 5545 m.
Trek Style: Tea House
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Best Season: Sep. to Nov./Mar. to May
Group Size: Min 2 to Max 15
/Mode of Travel: Fly In Out
Start/End: Kathmandu