Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek

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Itinerary
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Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek – A super alternative to Everest Base Camp Trek

Enjoy the collection of six turquoise-tinted, glacial fed lakes
Walk along incredible Ngozumpa glacier – the largest glacier in the Himalaya
Avoid the crowed Everest trail but enjoy the selection of great views
Conquer Gokyo Ri (5,360m) for unobstructed views of Everest, Lhotse and Cho Oyu
Cross Renjo La Pass (5,340m) – one of the most stunning high passes
Hike through Sherpa village of Namche (heard of Khumbu) and Khumjung (famous for housing yeti skull)

The Everest Base Camp trail continues to get busier and busier despite the fact that there’s many other scenic lakes and hiking route with just as much beauty. There’s always going to be the lust for the Everest trail but once you’ve checked the trail off your list; consider some of the great alternatives in Everest region. And Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek ranks atop of alternatives: some trekkers even dubbed this trek more scenic than Everest Base Camp trail itself.

Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek is a great escape from the mainstream trekking trail in Everest region. With its own scintillating features, away from the crowds, this trekking trail will offer you unique experience in the heart of Khumbu region. Nefa Trek’s Gokyo valley Renjo La Pass Trek lets you enjoy the gigantic mountain peaks, Himalayan landscapes, terraced fields, emerald lakes, intact culture and high pass in Everest region.

Everest (Khumbu) region is home to lofty Mahalangur range which houses 4 tallest mountains in the world, bisected by different valleys. Gokyo Valley is popular for the collection of five glacier-fed lakes. The turquoise lakes swathed by the huge ice giants is a sight you will remember forever in your life. A climb to Gokyo Ri presents dramatic view of world’s tallest peaks – Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,585m) and Cho Oyu (8,201m). Below the Gokyo Ri is Nepal’s largest rubble covered Ngozumpa glacier stretching out of Cho Oyu Himal. Crossing Renjo La Pass to climb out of (Gokyo valley) offers enigmatic view of world’s highest mountains peaks, sparkling glaciers and high valleys.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft) and transfer to the hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation day

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,7ft): minutes flight, 8km, 3 – 4 hours trek

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,270ft): 11km, 5 – 6 hours

Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200m/13,776ft) – 5 – 6 hours

Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,400m/14,432ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Day 08: Macchermo to Gokyo Lake (4,700m/15,416ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m/17,880ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Day 10: Trek to Lunden (4,300m/14,104ft) via crossing Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,843ft) – 6 – 7 hours

Day 11: Lunden to Thame (3,800m/13,464ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Day 12: Thame to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) – 6 – 7 hours

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 15: Farewell

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft) and transfer to the hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu, our airport representative will receive you and transfer you to the designated hotel. These are no planned activities for the trek so check into the hotel and take rest.

Evening: attend farewell dinner hosted by NEFA Treks in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural shows.

Accomodation: Over night at Hotel

Meals: D

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation day

Today we spend our day exploring the four sacred and significant sites in Kathmandu valley tha includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa and Pasphupatinath Temple.

Accomodation: Overnight in Kathmandu

Meals: B D

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,7ft): minutes flight, 8km, 3 – 4 hours trek

After early morning breakfast, we will be transferred domestic airport for a scenic flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla is so adventurous that it is itself a lifetime experience. The airfield is surrounded by lofty hills and difference between the two ends of the runway is about an exceptional 60 m only. Once we reach Lukla, we meet our rest of the crew and start trekking towards Phakding with the view emerald landscapes and Himalayan peaks.

Accomodation: Overnight in Phakding

Meals: B L D

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,270ft): 11km, 5 – 6 hours

After breakfast, we follow the Dudh Koshi River and climbs through Himalayan pine and cedar forest to the prosperous village of Namche Bazaar. The final 3 – 4 hours ascent is quit challenging as it is steeply uphill. Namche is an administrative hub of entire Khumbu region and it surprisingly offers ATMs, restaurants, bakeries, cyber cafes and luxurious hotels.

Accomodation: Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Meals: B L D

Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)

Today is first scheduled acclimatization day on our trek. To acclimatize, we will hike to Syangboche Airport (3,700m) – the highest airport in the world and then visit nearby Everest view hotel for superb view of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tawache etc. On the way back, we explore Sherpa cultural museum and Everest Photo Gallery.

Accomodation: Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Meals: B L D

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200m/13,776ft) – 5 – 6 hours

The trail from Namche to Kyangjuma is relatively easy and from there onward, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through lush rhododendron forests. We walk past many Yak pasture land, summer settlements and pass the village of Tongba (3,950m) and Gyele (3,960m) to reach Dole. There are very few lodges at Dole so you cannot be selective. The entire backed-up with the glorious view of Khumbila and Tawache (6,542m).

Accomodation: Overnight in Dole

Meals: B L D

Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4,400m/14,432ft) – 4 – 5 hours

First we climb to Lambara at 4,220m and then to Luza at 4,360m before climbing steeply through brush juniper. Walking through Kharkas, we start climbing along the side of the valley, high above the river and cross sandy spurs before reaching Macchermo (4,410m). In the year 1974, Yeti killed three Yaks and attacked local women which was the strong evidence of existence of Yeti in the region.

Accomodation: Overnight in Machhermo

Meals: B L D

Day 08: Macchermo to Gokyo Lake (4,700m/15,416ft) – 4 – 5 hours

After breakfast, we climb a ridge for superb view of valley to Kantega and walk towards Cho-Oyu (8,201m). Beyond the ridge, the valley widens out and we walk through Pangka (4,390m) down towards riverbank before making a climb to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We climb steeply to the Ngozumpa glacier and walk alongside the stream to the first small lake (4,650m).

Accomodation: Overnight in Gokyo Lake

Meals: B L D

Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360m/17,880ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Today we make a pre-sunrise climb to Gokyo Ri to avoid mid-morning cloud and strong winds. We will wake up early in morning and ascend (1 – 2 hours) up to the vantage point of Gokyo Ri to catch surreal view of Cho-Oyu, the Gyanchung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and the Tawache. Below is vast rubble-covered Nogzumpa glacier stretching out from Cho Oyu – the largest glacier in Nepal!

Accomodation: Overnight in Gokyo Ri

Meals: B L D

Day 10: Trek to Lunden (4,300m/14,104ft) via crossing Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,843ft) – 6 – 7 hours

Today is the day that we have been desperately waiting for. The crossing of the Renjo La Pass will be quite strenuous but the effort is well-compensated by the dramatic views of Himalayas and high valleys. The landscapes on the trail progressively resembles to the Tibetan valleys beyond the border. On the way, there is high chance to meet Tibetan traders descending from the Nangpa La Pass that leads through Himalayas from Tibet.

Accomodation: Overnight in Luden

Meals: B L D

Day 11: Lunden to Thame (3,800m/13,464ft) – 4 – 5 hours

After breakfast, we will walk down to Thame with tantalizing views of snowy peaks. About 150m uphill of Thame is a Thame monastery which is set amongst of many monks and Lay people house. The monastery is located on the side of the hill overlooking the valley. In spring, we can celebrate Mani Rimdu festival with locals (middle of May).

Accomodation: Overnight in Thame

Meals: B L D

Day 12: Thame to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) – 4 – 5 hours

Today we continue our trek through relatively fat and easy descanting trail, scheduling our first resting point at Thamo.

Accomodation: Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Meals: B L D

Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) – 6 – 7 hours

We retrace our step back to Lukla following the bank of Dudh Koshi River and passing several Sherpa villages. From Cheplung, we make a final 45 minute climb to reach Lukla.

Accomodation: Overnight in Lukla

Meals: B L D

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

Today you will bid farewell to the mountain and return back to Kathmandu with 35 minute amazing mountain flight. Once in Kathmandu, you will be driven back to hotel. Evening: Attend farewell dinner to celebrate successful completion of the trip!

Accomodation: Overnight in Kathmandu

Meals: B L D

Day 15: Farewell

Your adventure trek in Himalayas comes to an end today. Our airport representative will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

Cost Include

Airport pick-up and drop service
3 nights’ accommodation at Kathmandu in deluxe hotel
Teahouse accommodations during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the trek
An experienced English speaking and Government licensed trek guide and assistant guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter Service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Domestic Flight (Kathmandu – Lukla and back to Kathmandu)
Guide City Tour in Kathmandu via private vehicle
All the staffs casts including their salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation and food
Entrance fees for sightseeing visits as per itinerary
All the necessary trekking permits (Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit)
All the necessary paper works and governmental procedures
First aid kit (carried by your trek leader)
All the government and local taxes

Cost Exclude

Nepal entry visa fee
Excess baggage charges
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure or early return than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
International Flights
Travel and rescue Insurance
Personal nature expenses: (Phone Calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porter, hot shower and more)
Tips for guides, porters and drivers

Trip Facts

accommodation:	Hotel/Lodge
Height:	5,360m, Gokyo Ri
Best Season:	Spring (March – May) and Autumn (September – November)
Grade:	Moderate
Duration:	15 Days
Activity:	Sightseeing & Trekking
Treks Type:	Trekking
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