Overview
Gokyo Trek Via Renjo La Pass Trek is one of the most visited and splendid treks in the Everest Region. This trek takes you to one of the three highest passes of the Khumbu region.
The Renjo La – Gokyo Trek is one of the fresh options you get in the Everest Region. The trek brings you close to some of the highest mountains in the world. This off-beaten trail is challenging and requires a good level of physical energy. This trekking route is famous among those trekkers who are seeking an adventurous journey with classic views. This challenging trail rewards you with many scenic views that will leave you mesmerized. Crossing the Renjo La Pass gives you a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Makalu, and many other ranges.
Crossing Renjo La Pass can be the most challenging part of the trail. You will get to visit various ancient monasteries having cultural importance among pilgrims. Climbing to Gokyo Ri and hiking to Gokyo Lake can be a beautiful and memorable part of the trek. The route passes through various forests, scenic landscapes, Sherpa village, and panoramic mountain views. You can see the entire Gokyo valley from the Renjo La Pass.
The Renjo La – Gokyo Trek begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla and a trek to Monjo. From Monjo, the trail goes to Namche Bazaar where you will take a day to acclimatize to the entire area. Leaving Namche, you will head towards Dhole and then trek to Machhermo. From Machhermo you will head to the main destination which is Gokyo and acclimatize for a day in Gokyo. You will descend the trail through Lundeng. After spending a night in Lundeng, you will trek back to Namche Bazaar. From Namche is our last day of the trek to Lukla. Finally, you will return back to Kathmandu with a scenic flight from Lukla.
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Trek Overview
Trek Highlights
Outline Itinerary
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,428 ft.
Meals: Dinner
Our representative will welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and drive you to the hotel. You will be staying at a luxurious hotel in Kathmandu. After getting fresh, you can just roam around the nearby places and try some local authentic foods.
In the evening, we will be organizing you a welcome dinner that includes delicious Nepali cuisine. Overnight stay in the hotel in Kathmandu.
Trip duration: A whole day (Around 9 hours)
Maximum Altitude: Kathmandu (1350m/4428ft)
Meals: Breakfast
We will take a day to enjoy and explore the sites of Kathmandu valley. There are unlimited places to visit in Kathmandu which is not possible to capture in a day so we will visit a few UNESCO heritage sites. After having breakfast, we will give a holy start to the day by visiting Pashupatinath Temple. Then we will go to Boudhanath Stupa which is an important site of Buddhist people.
We can spend the evening in Basantapur Durbar Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square). This area is quite lively during the night. Then you can return to the hotel and we will have some explanations about the trekking routes with you.
Flight duration: Kathmandu to Lukla (25- minutes flights)
Trek Duration: (Lukla to Monjo 6 hrs.)
Maximum Altitude: Lukla (2800m/9,184ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The journey begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla Airport. Flying above, you can get a spectacular aerial view of mountains, landscapes, and the entire region. After landing at the Lukla Airport, our guides and porters will join us. We will commence our trek and head towards Monjo.
The routes are clear and go along the steps. You will pass through Buddhist monuments and amazing views of mountains. You will cross the suspension bridge and walk a few hours and finally reach Monjo. Monjo has Phakding to its north and Jorsale to its south. Overnight stay in a lodge in Monjo.
Kilometers: Monjo – Namche (5km)
Trek duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Maximum Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will have breakfast and make our way to Namche Bazaar. The paths are full of scenic mountain and valley views. It is the day when we hike below the tree line. We will have to trek for 4 to 5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar. Crossing various suspension bridges, we will reach Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar being a trade area has a lot of facilities to offer. You can relax with good food, drinks, and the view in the evening. Overnight stay in a hotel in Namche.
Maximum Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will take a day to acclimatize in Namche. Firstly, we will hike to Everest View Hotel early in the morning. It is a short hike that takes you to one of the highest altitude hotels in the world. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast here with a breath-taking view of Mt. Everest and other ranges. Then, we will explore Khumjung village which is the largest village in the Khumbu region.
You can also visit the ancient monastery of the village. Then you explore the nearby places in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel in Namche.
Kilometers: Namche – Dhole (11.5km)
Trip duration: 5-6 hours
Maximum Altitude: Dhole (4200m/ 133779ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having breakfast, we will continue our trek and head towards Dhole. The trek duration will be 5 to 6 hours. We will be strolling above Dudh Koshi River and crossing the suspension bridge. Our trek continues along with the beautiful mountain views which include Everest, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse.
You will also be able to see the small Sherpa civilization and old monasteries. Finally, we will reach Dhole. Overnight stay in Dhole.
Kilometers: Dhole – Machhermo (5.5 km)
Trip duration: 4 -5 Hours
Maximum Altitude: Machhermo (4470m/ 14460.50ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Dhole, the trail heads towards Machhermo. You will trek down from the campsite over the stream. Then you will cross a small ridge and step up to the valley. We will have a pleasant walk through the oak and pine forest. You can see yaks on the way. The trail is not too hard in this part, but getting to the snowy part can be a bit difficult.
Finally, we will get to the hotel for the night after reaching Machhermo. You can spend walking the around places in the evening.
Kilometers: Machhermo – Gokyo (6.8km)
Trek duration: 5-6 hours
Maximum Altitude: Gokyo (4790m/ 15715.22ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Machhermo, the trail directs towards our main destination – Gokyo. The trail passes through rocky paths and amazing sceneries. You will get to view Mt. Lhotse, Maklu, and Cho Oyu throughout the journey. Along with that, you will see the fascinating Ngozumpa Glacier, ancient monasteries, and Gokyo Lake. Gokyo is the ancient Sherpa settlement.
We go through the riverbank before starting our ascent to the Ngazumpa glacier’s terminal moraine, where we will commence our ascent towards the first lake. Then, the trail goes the hill to the second lake view, and secondly, we will arrive at Gokyo on the edge of the third lake after an hour’s walk. Overnight stay in Gokyo.
Kilometers: Gokyo – Gokyo Ri (4 km)
Trip duration: 2-3 hours
Maximum Altitude: Gokyo Ri (5360m/ 17585.30)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a bit strenuous trek day as we will trek to Gokyo Ri. We will climb straight uphill to the Rocky Mountains. The paths are rough and consist of hard rocks and huge boulders. The strenuous trek rewards you with a beautiful view of Gokyo Lake and valley along with mountain views.
You can explore the Gokyo village or you can also trek to the 5th Gokyo Lake. Then you will return back to Gokyo for the night.
Kilometers: Gokyo to Lundeng ( km)
Trip duration: 7 Hours
Maximum Altitude: Renjo La Pass (5435m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will be crossing another major destination of the trek that is Renjo La Pass. Leaving Gokyo, we will hike towards the northern valley passing through rough landscapes. Our trail passes through harsh terrains and steep mountains. Climbing the steep paths, you will reach Renjo La Pass (5435m). The point gives you a magnificent view of the valley, terrains, and mountains.
Then, you will climb down from Renjo La Pass. The route passes through beautiful grasslands along with Bhote Koshi Valley. Finally, after a few hours of walking, you will reach Lundeng. Overnight stay in Lundeng.
Kilometers: Lundeng – Namche (6 km)
Trek duration: 5 hours.
Maximum Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having breakfast, we will leave Lundeng. The trail descends to Lundeng giving a farewell to Gokyo valley. Leaving the tree lines and mountains behind, we will get back to Namche Bazaar. After reaching Namche, you can either rest or explore the remaining places of the village. Overnight stay in the hotel in Namche Bazaar.
Kilometers: Namche – Lukla (13.5 km)
Trek duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Maximum Altitude: Lukla (2840m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the last trek of our journey. We will have breakfast in Namche then head towards Lukla. We will be saying bye to the beautiful journey. We will trek to Namche via Monjo. We will be following the same route as before. After reaching Lukla we will get to the lodge and spend our night sharing the entire experience of the trek
Kilometers: Lukla – Kathmandu (130- 140 km)
Flight Duration: 20-minutes
Maximum Altitude: Kathmandu (1350m/4428ft)
Meals: Dinner
Finally, the journey ends here at Lukla. We will have a morning flight to Kathmandu. The flight offers you great scenic aerial views of mountain ranges and the entire valley. After landing in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to the hotel. You can rest in your leisure time or go shopping.
Overnight stay in the hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast
It is your final day in Nepal, after having breakfast, our representative will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before your flight time. You can contact us whenever you will plan any trips to Nepal. We are always happy to serve you. We wish you a wonderful flight.
Gokyo Trek Via Renjo la Pass Trekking Regional Map (Day And Some Places Will Be Different On Map)
Yes, the local shops and guest houses sell the mineral water in this region. But the prices of water bottles are high in this area due to the geographical location and high transportation costs.
You can avoid altitude sickness during the trek by drinking plenty of water, getting slow walks, avoiding smoking and drinking, having a healthy diet, etc. a healthy body can definitely digest the altitude sickness so keep yourself fit.
Yes, you will get internet services during the trek in the guesthouses and lodges. Some of them charge you for per hour use of the internet. The range of the internet is slower in this region. you cannot expect the internet everywhere during the trek.
In total there are 19 lakes in Gokyo which spread over an area of 485 acres. The lakes lie between 15100 to 16700 ft. There are a large number of lakes in Gokyo to visit. The lakes are definitely the most beautiful part of your trek.
You should keep your body fit enough to get on the heavy trails. Having healthy foods during the trek and drinking plenty of water can help you build stamina. Along with physical health, you need to prepare yourself mentally for the trek. Wake up every day with a strenuous mindset.
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