Gokhyo-Renjola Pass trek – 12 days Days
- Max Elevation: 5360m
- Meals: 3 times a day
- Transportation Domestic Plane
- Starts at: Kathmandu
- Ends at: Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Witness breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu 5,360m from the high mountain pass.
- Experience an unforgettable sunrise over the Everest range with a panoramic view of Himalayan giants.
- Traverse one of the most scenic and less frequented high passes in the Everest region.
- Hike on Nepal’s longest glacier, offering surreal landscapes and dramatic ice formations.
- Explore the bustling Sherpa villages of Lukla, Namche Bazaar, and Thame with their culture and traditions.
- Relative quietness and stunning off-the-beaten-path experiences as compared to regular Everest Base Camp treks.
- Witness Buddhist landmarks like mani stones, chortens, prayer wheels, and colorful prayer flags.
- Trek over suspension bridges with deep gorges and cross the high-altitude Renjo La Pass for an exhilarating experience.
- Explore the sacred glacial lakes, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, nestled in the Gokyo Valley.
Trip Information
Overview
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2610m) 4-5 hrs walk.
We’ll board a flight to Lukla (2810m), from TIA. You may be able to celebrate the locate of amazing slopes, streams and mountains amid the 30 minutes long flight. On reaching Lukla airplane terminal, you will be presented to your porter, and served a wholesome breakfast. After that, we are going head north to Phakding (2620m). It is a simple 3 hour climb through the Dudhkoshi valley. We are going head north from the airstrip to Chheplung (2700m) and cross the precious stone clear Thadokoshi on a locally built suspension bridge. Past the bridge, you’ll witness Kusam Kanggru (6367m), which is one of the hardest mountains to prevail. Absent from the ThadoKoshi, the path proceeds towards the Ghat (2590m) and we are going cross a edge checked with painted Mani stones. We are going carry on our mount to reach the excellent tribal town of Phakding where you may remain overnight.
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3445m). 5-6 hrs walk.
On our moment day of journey, we are going head to Namche bazaar, celebrated town of Khumbu region. On our way to Namche, we are going cross the winding Dudhkoshi Stream 5 times on thrilling suspension bridges, secured with colorful Buddhist supplication banners. At that point,
we’ll proceed your climb, which can bring you to Jorsale. From there, it’s a two and a half hour rising to Namche, with two major perspectives on your way. On the off chance that you’re fortunate, on a clear day, you’ll be able savor the trancelike see of Everest. At Jorsale, you may enter Sagarmatha National stop (UNESCO World Legacy Location) where you will be required to confirm your grants. After 5-6 hours of intense climbing, we’ll reach Namche Bazaar, chief financial center of the locale, moreover, door to Everest.
Day 3: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar / Hike to Everest View Hotel
Adjustment to cruel topography and tall elevation is crucial some time recently assist proceeding the rising to dodge elevation ailment and other unwelcome sickness. You will be taken for a one day climb through the lovely towns of Khunde and Khumjung. After getting back at Everest see lodging, you’ll be able go to see at the giant skull of so called enchanted animal “Yeti”, in a cloister within the locale. You’ll moreover savor at a pastry kitchen at world’s most noteworthy height. On a reasonably clear day, you’ll be able see breathtaking see of peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam among others. The see of mountains from Everest View Inn, is additionally commendable. After a nourishing breakfast at lodging, we’ll endeavor an hour long climb to the Syangboche airstrip (3790m), from where we are going relentlessly climb towards Khundu. On your way up, you’ll be able see century’s ancient Chorten (stone Buddhist landmarks). From there, we’ll move eastwards to Khumjung, the biggest settlement in entire Khumbu locale, at the lap of sacred crest of Khumbila. After savoring lunch at Khumjung, we are going path a moderate climb to Everest See Lodging, from where you’ll once more appreciate the see of Himalayas.The plummet to Namche (3540m) is roughly 4/5 hours walk.
Day 4: Trek to Dole (4150m). 5-6 hrs walk.
Presently the journey enters over 4000m. A small climb to the edge best out of Namche will allow us a great see of Everest and Lhotse. From there, we are going proceed the standard path for some time. All through the path, you’ll be able witness merchants offering Tibetan handwork. You may be able to involvement the one of a kind cretinism of Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhism. After we arrive at the crossroad, which lies considerably tall all over the Dudh Koshi, the path is separated. The upward path, which we’ll take after extends to Mon La Pass. The downhill path leads to Everest base camp. We are going presently take after the pass to reach Phortse. At Phortse, we are going meander and see the societies at ancient religious communities, which have centuries doused in them. We might moreover visit the nearby powerhouse, or indeed journey to luri top. We are going presently path steeply to rhododendron wildernesses, and, from there to settlements of Tonga and Gyele (3,960m). After that, we arrive at Dole. From here, ready to have a marvelous see of Khumbila and Tawache (6,542m). We’ll investigate around Dole, and remain overnight.
Day 5: Trek to Machhermo (4470m). 5-6 hrs walk.
Journey starts with a relentless climb along the valley. The discuss is presently more slender, comparatively. The juniper timberlands presently rule the woods. As we go up, able to see wonderful summer settlements and touching arrive all through. The locate of tall silver mountains will be a treat, no ponder. Eminent sees of Cho Oyu, its neighboring crests Kantega and Thamserku will devour our eyes. By noon, we are going have arrived at Machermo (4,410m). We’ll spend the rest of the day investigating Machermo (4,410m) and spend the night there
Day 6: Trek to Gokyo Valley (4750m), after Lunch visit around the Gokyo lake. 5 hrs walk.
After breakfast, we’ll proceed the path over the edge for more outlandish sees. Majestic Cho Oyu stands tall, right before us. Underneath is the flawless see of Khantega pig out, natural. Past the edge, the valley expands as path goes side by side to Pangram at 4,390m. We plummet down to the riverside, some time recently we climb up to the fetal frigid store of the Ngozumpa ice sheet. Presently, after a somewhat higher climb, we arrive at Gokyo, for a night stay.After the Lunche We’ll moreover visit and savor the locate of attractive Fifth Lake and take pictures. Overnight remain in Gokyo Town.
Day 7: Early morning hike to Gokyo Ri 5360m for sunrise views
Early within the morning, we are going prevail 5463m tall Gokyo Ri from where we are able see extraordinary Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu among others. We’ll climb to Fifth Lake from where the see of crests is indeed superior. We’ll at that point plunge to Gokyo and spend the another night at Gokyo.
Day 8: Trek to Lungden via Renjo La pass 5360m. 10 hrs walk.
We delicately go tough over the lavish lush range. The incline dynamically gets to be more extreme and we head for the beat. The journey is very complex because it is exceptionally steep. From the best, we will see staggering display of Rolwaling, Tengi Ragi Tau Mountains and little Rermo Pokhari Lake to the west and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang and Gokyo lakes to the east. Through DudhPokhari lakes, we journey downhill through the beautiful meadow towards the Bhote Koshi Valley to proceed adjacent to the stream. Luckily, we’ll come over yak caravans coming from Tibet heading towards Lungdeng. We are going spend the night at Lungdeng.
Day 9: Trek down to Thame (3850m) and visit Thame Monastery. 4-5 hrs walk.
We are going hike to Thame. Arranged at 3800m, we’ll also visit the notable Thame religious community and encounter otherworldly Buddhist hones. Ready to moreover witness the exquisite culture of Sherpa individuals at Thame. We’ll spend the night here and appreciate the much required rest for our downhill journey to Namche streaming day.
Day 10: Trek down to Namche Bazaar(3440m) 5-6 hrs walk.
We’ll hike to Thame. Situated at 3800m, we’ll also visit the historic Thame religious community and encounterotherworldly Buddhist practices. Ready to moreover witness the dazzling culture of Sherpa individuals at Thame. We’ll spend the night here and appreciate the much required rest for our downhill journey to Namche streaming day.
Day 11: Trek down to Lukla. 7 hrs walk.
It is around a 7 hours long walk downhill from Namche to Lukla. On this day, our time at extraordinary Sagarmatha National Park will come to an conclusion. Following day, we are going board a plane to capital. You’ll offered farewell to this journey with a memorable walk down to Lukla.
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Early morning, we’ll catch a plane from Lukla to Kathmandu. Don’t forget to choose a seat on the proper side, to see the voracious mountains once more. On coming to Kathmandu, you’ll be escorted back to your inn.
Price Includes
- Three meals a day- breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 3 cups of tea/Coffee a day during the trek.
- Accommodation in a tea house during the trek, private room.
- Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours, (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking, but you need to refund to the office after the trip.
- Domestic flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla and Lukla to Ramechhap, including airport taxes.
- Your hotel to Kathmandu airport to hotel private jeep & from Kathmandu to Ramechhap airport to Kathmandu sharing jeep.
- An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, Englishspeaking, well trained, government license holder Trekking Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, insurance, etc.
- In a daytime tea break with cookies every day.
- Fresh fruits after dinner every night as dessert during the trek.
- You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
- Includes the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, TIMS card, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality access permit.
- Normal First aid kit box.
- Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
- Normal drinking water during the trek.
- Arrangement of Emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
- All taxes and company service charges.
Price Does not Include
- International airfare and visa fees.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- any accommodation and airport pickup and drop in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, Wi-Fi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry, or any other things that are not mentioned by the company.
- Your trekking gear and extra nights in a certain destination.
- A strong, helpful porter with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people, he will carry a bag pack max 20-25 kg).
- Your travel insurance, which should include the emergency rescue.
- Tips for your guide and porters, which is compulsory.
- Entrance fees during the sightseeing.
- Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays.