Highlight
⇒ A series of six pristine, turquoise glacial lakes at an altitude of about 4,700 – 5,000 meters with scenic view of snow capped mountains.
⇒ Panoramic views of towering peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
⇒Peaceful route offering serenity and a raw Himalayan experience.
⇒ 360-degree panorama of the Himalayas from Gokyo Ri (5,357m).
⇒ Breathtaking scenery of sunset and sunrise with golden hues illuminating the peaks.
⇒Largest glacier in the Himalayas, Ngozumpa glacier.
⇒Explore Sherpa villages such as Namche Bazar, Thame village and traditional Sherpa homes, monasteries, and cultural exhibits.
⇒ UNESCO world heritage site, Sagarmatha National Park.
⇒ Himalayan wildlife spotting along the trail.
⇒ Trek through challenging routes in the khumbu region.
Overview
The Gokyo Renjo La pass Trek is an adventurous journey in the Everest region of Nepal. This trek offers a serene and less travelled path, immersing trekkers in untouched landscapes and authentic experience, this trek takes you into the heart of the Everest region showcasing stunning landscapes, glacial lakes and traditional Sherpa villages. Not only that, this trek takes you to UNESCO world heritage site, known for its diverse flora, fauna and dramatic mountain scenery.
This region is the ancestral homeland of the Sherpa’s and Tamang people with welcoming and friendly nature. The trek allows you to immerse yourself in Himalayas lifestyle. The trail is dotted with prayers flags, stupas, mani walls reflecting the deep rooted spirituality of the region. Moreover, you get to explore villages like Namche Bazar,Thame which offers opportunities to interact with locals and experience their comfy and hygienic hospitality.
This trek treats you with a series of six turquoise glacial lakes, Gokyo lakes considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. Climbing gokyo ri (5,357m) rewards trekkers a panoramic view of towering peaks and Ngozumpa glacier. The Renjo La pass is the highest destination in this trek with challenges of high altitude offering breathtaking views of the Everest and other surrounding peaks. This trek is quieter making it ideal for those seeking solitude and off beaten path adventure.
Benefits
◊ The trek offers an opportunity to escape the hustle of daily life, connect deeply with nature, and experience inner peace in a remote and stunning environment.
◊ With high-altitude passes like Renjo La and climbs like Gokyo Ri, the trek combines adventure with physical challenges, promoting a sense of achievement amidst breathtaking scenery.
◊ Trekkers gain insights into the unique wildlife and the lifestyle of the Himalayan region while immersed in nature’s beauty.
Cost:
The cost of Gokyo Lakes Renjo La passes trek can vary depending on several factors such as level of comfort you desire, duration of trip etc. Below is the estimated cost and packages that we offer:
| packages | Cost | Remarks |
| Single person | USD 1150 | |
| 2 persons | USD 1100 | |
| 3 to 5 persons | USD 1050 | |
| 5 to 10 persons | USD 1000 |
We offer customized packages as per customer demands. For further inquiries contact Trek Rai King Nepal Treks and Expedition.
Itinerary:
- Arrival Kathmandu 1350m, welcome program by Trek Rai King Nepa Treks & Expedition, transfer to hotel and preparation for the trek
- Day(1) Flight to Lukla 2840m, 40 minutes, from Kathmandu or Ramechhap and trek to phakding 2610m, 3/4 hrs
- Day(2) Trek to Namche Bazzar 3440m, 6/7 hrs
- Day(3) Namche Bazzar acclimatizing day hike up to Everest view hotel 3880m, and back to hotel Namche 3440m, 4/5 hrs
- Day(4) Trek to Dole 4110m, 5/6 hrs
- Day(5) Trek to Machherma 4470m, 4/5 hrs
- Day(6) Trek to Gokyo 4790m, 4/5 hrs, and hiking around the lakes
- Day(7) Early in the morning hike up to Gokyo-Ri 5360m, back to hotel Gokyo, and hiking around the glacier
- Day(8) Lungdhen 4380m, via crossing Renjo la pass 5360m, 7/8 hrs
- Day(9) Trek to Namche Bazzar 3440m, 7/8 hrs
- Day(10) Trek to Lukla 2840m, 7/8 hrs
- Day(11) Flight to Kathmandu or Ramechhap from Lukla transfer to hotel and farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant.
Cost includes:
√ Pickup from Kathmandu airport transfer to hotel
√ 1 night hotel in kathmandu on standard hotel
√ Flight ticket to Lukla, from kathmandu or Ramechhap and flight ticket to Kathmandu or Ramechhap from Lukla including airport transfer
√ All permits such as national park, Tim’s card, and local permits
√ All the accommodation during the trek
√ 3 meals BLD, breakfast, lunch, dinner during the trek
√ Fresh fruits everyday after dinner
√ Purified drinking water, water purification
√ Duffle bag (Return after completing the trek)
√ Company T-shirt
√ staff insurance, well paid salary, equipment, foods and hotel stay
√ First Aid kit, fingertip pulse oximeter
√ Assistant guide from 5 person
√ Porter services from 2 person who can carry maximum 25 kg
√ Certificate of achievement
√ Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant after the trek
√ An airport transfer service for your final departure
√License holder, friendly English-speaking guide
Cost Excludes:
♦ International airfare, Nepal visa fee, and any kinds of insurance for your self
♦ Lunch, dinner and extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu
♦If you are alone and need porter to carry your bag extra $20 per day who can carry maximum 25 kg
♦ Extra expense during the trek, such as hot drink, extra meals, all kinds of electric charging WIFI data upgraded accommodation etc
♦ Tip for staff (it’s expected)
Departures date:
The ideal departure season for this trek is spring and autumn i.e March to May or September to November. These two seasons are highly recommended for this trek as it offers a favorable weather with blooming rhododendron lush forests and crisp skies with breathtaking views.
Spring departures: 1st of March to end of may
Autumn departures: 1st of September to end of November.
Trekkers can settle in on pre scheduled dates or custom their own dates as per their preferences.
Useful information’s:
This trek is considered moderate to difficult trek due to its high altitude passes and unpredictable weather conditions So, proper acclimatization is necessary to avoid altitude sickness. Choosing recommended departures dates will be the best as it is convenient for better trek experience. Ensure you have health check-up before the trek and talk to your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Below are the list of essentials for this trek:
- Clothing items
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- Head wear
- Foot wear
- Jackets and Thermals
- Trekking pants
- Thermals or fleece pants
- Gloves, socks
- Trekking accessories
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- Trekking bags
- Dry bags
- Trekking poles
- Headlamps
- Maps and guidebooks
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen, lip balm
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Toiletries and personal hygiene items
- First aid kit
- Cash
- Essential documents and permits
- Snacks
- Miscellaneous
Food and Accommodation:
The food and Accommodation on this trek is provided by the tea houses and lodges along the trek. The food mainly consists of traditional Nepali dishes as well as little bit of western options.
You can find Tibetan bread, pancakes, cereals, and eggs served with hot beverages for breakfast. As for dinner and lunch the most famous dish is dal bhat which is staple food of Nepal typically served with lentil soup, vegetable, rice and pickles. Despite that you can get more options such as momo, soups, fried rice, noodles etc. while vegetarian foods are widely available, non vegetarian dishes are also served at most of the tea house. The non vegetarian option consist chicken, yak meats or goats. As per snacks you can get verity of options like instant noodles, biscuits, energy bars etc but it is recommended to pack your own high energy snacks.
Tea houses are the common form of accommodation in this trek. These tea houses offers basic comfortable accommodations. In these tea houses you can expect shared rooms with basic facilities. Some of the tea houses offers private rooms for an additional fee. Hot showers, WIFI, charging facilities are also available, but you will likely need to pay extra charges.
Best time and information of this trek:
For this trek spring and autumn are the best time to undertake this trek as the weather is stable, skies are clear and temperature are manageable. It is recommended to avoid the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall, risk of landslides and winter can be harsh and extremely cold making trek more complicated.
As the trek is moderate to difficult, starting early each day to avoid trekking in the dark, especially in the higher altitudes is profitable. The weather and trekking conditions can change quickly in the Himalayas so, adaptability is the key. Staying flexible with schedule is the most as adjustments of stops may be needed depending on the weather. Always drink bottled water or use water purifications tablets or a filter to purify water from streams as tap water can be unsafe. Be prepared and enjoy your trip.