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Trip Facts
- Duration 13 Days
- Start FromKathmandu
- Group Size1-10 Pax
- End FromKathmandu
- Trip GradeModerate to Strenuous
- Max Height 5350 m
- AccommodationHotel, Lodge
- TransportationCar, Plane,
Best Season
September to December, March to May
Trip Highlights
- Opt for a less crowded and adventurous trek route, leading you to the enchanting Gokyo Valley and Renjo La pass.
- Marvel at the captivating vistas of snow-capped mountains, expansive glaciers, and verdant valleys that unfold before your eyes.
- Walk through the culturally significant landmarks, such as chortens, stupas, and colorful prayer flags.
- Immerse yourself in the daily lifestyle of Sherpas and various mountain communities.
- Challenging hike to Gokyo Ri to experience breathtaking panoramic views of Himalaya.
Trip Overview
Embarking on the Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass trek is a journey through the heart of the Himalayas, where nature’s beauty unfolds with each step. Starting in Kathmandu and flying to Lukla, the trek winds through Phakding, Namche, Dole, and Machhermo before reaching the pristine Gokyo Lakes. These turquoise jewels, nestled amidst towering peaks, captivate trekkers with their serene beauty.
The highlight of Gokyo Lake and Renjo pass Trek is the climb to Gokyo Peak, offering panoramic views that include Cho Oyu and Everest. Each day brings new excitement, with the landscape evolving as trekkers venture through varied terrains. The journey continues over the majestic Renjo La Pass, providing a breathtaking vista of the Himalayan range. As the trek descends through the Thame Valley, the ever-changing views create a tapestry of natural wonders.
Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek is a symphony of adventure, where the allure of high-altitude lakes, the thrill of summiting Gokyo Peak, and the awe-inspiring panorama from Renjo La top make it a trek of a lifetime.
Note: The above itinerary is a standard plan typically followed by experienced trekkers. For elderly individuals, we recommend adding a few extra trekking days to ensure a comfortable pace and the successful accomplishment of your goal. If you are seeking a longer and more challenging trek, please consider Everest Base camp- Chola Pass- Gokyo Ri Trek.
Trip Itinerary
- Upon arrival at Tribhuwan Intl Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Vista Trek waiting, well in time, to receive you shall welcome you to this land of towering Himalayas. Once reaching your hotel in a car from the airport, all you need to do is check in and enjoy the refreshment served.
- We then visit the Vista Trek office for discussion on trekking, introduction to the guide and porter and settlement of dues if any. Since you will still have some time left for a walk around Thamel, you can do so if you please.
- We fly to Lukla from Kathmandu in the morning. This 30-minute flight comes with spectacular views of the hills and the Himalayas, forcing many to take their cameras out or simply use their mobile phones with attempts to capturing the beauty.
- We walk to Phakding Village for 3 to 4 hours after breakfast in Lukla. The trail is relatively comfortable and passes through four Sherpa villages. Houses with stone walls and colourful roofs, huge prayer stones with mantras from the teachings of Buddha carved in them, monasteries with busy budding Lamas, several mountains already in sight and rivers and waterfalls along the way, the trail already offers us a glimpse of what to expect.
- Once in Phakding, one thing we can do is walk around the village or just relax on a bench in the porch of the hotel and absorb as much as we can after lunch.
- Spend the night in a hot
- After breakfast, we walk for about 2 hours to Jorsalle Village for lunch. The route starts along the banks of Dudhkoshi River and crosses two suspension bridges before reaching Monjo Village. A 20-minute descent towards the end, finally, leads to Jorsalle Village, the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park as well as the last village until Namche Bazaar.
- After lunch, we walk for around 3 hours to Namche Bazaar. With the raging Dudhkoshi River mostly to the left for about half an hour before crossing a suspension bridge, the trail in its final 2 hours ascends through a pine forest. In reaching Namche, the administrative headquarter of the Khumbu Region, the ascent often demands a little extra even from seasoned legs.
- Spend the night in a hotel in Namche.
- It's time for a trip to Sagarmatha National Park Museum after breakfast. Most people use their time at the Museum trying to gain some insight into the Everest Region – about the highest peaks, animals and vegetation that rule the region as well as the Sherpa culture and experiences of many trekkers and climbers.
- We then leave the Museum and walk for about an hour to the Everest View Hotel for lunch. Constructed on a site in an altitude higher than any other on earth and ideally positioned, the hotel presents all its guests with ample individual space to appreciate the grandeur – a typical Sherpa village in the Khumjung Valley below to the North-West; on a hilltop above the village, the Khumjung Monastery, where a preserved skull which the locals believe to be that of a Yeti can be witnessed upon request; Mt Khumbila, a massive rocky elevation worshiped as a deity by the locals and, thereby, a restricted peak for climbing, right above the valley; and to the North, captivating views of the Himalayas, including Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse and the beautiful Ama Dablem.
- After climbing down to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon, a walk around the Bazaar is a preferred involvement to some and indulgence to others.
- Spend the night in the hotel.
- We start trek after breakfast and stop at Phortsee Thanga for lunch after about 3 hours' walk. The comfort of the trail up to Kyangzuma Village ends with the moderately challenging ascent to Mong-la, a pass. From here on, the route, still retaining the same level of difficulty, descends all the way to Phortsee Thanga. Lunch at the riverside restaurant in the village is an experience one can enjoy only in the laps of the Himalayas.
- We walk for approximately 2 hours to Dole after lunch. This moderately challenging ascent to Dole is worth the effort upon arrival at the village, where all the less than a dozen homes have now been converted to places trekkers can stay in. Some people choose to sit by the fire and listen to their stories before heading for bed.
- Spend the night in a hotel in Dole.
- We walk for about 2 ½ hours after breakfast and stop at Luza for tea or coffee. The way up to Luza is relatively straight with comfortable ups and downs. What awaits you at Luza is a teahouse facing south. Many people find scrolling their eyes around the place with a cup in their hands fascinating – a stream flowing west to east just below the feet, patches of pine forests on not so distant hills, the lush green grass on the hill in front (in March or April) or the beautiful withered state of the same vegetation (September or October), the gigantic solid elevations covered in snow beyond the hills, the freshness of the air around, and a sip of coffee on a high altitude trek.
- We continue the trek and reach Machhermo in about 2 ½ hours for lunch. This route is similar to the one before. After lunch in a restaurant, most travelers tend to enjoy a hike around the hill.
- Spend the night in a hotel.
- We start trek after breakfast and after about an hour to Gokyo village. The trail initially descends to the river bank before going up the terminal moraine of Ngozumpa glacier – the part which is moderately challenging. Only after passing the second lake does the path ease off a bit and lead to Gokyo Village on the edge of the third as well as the biggest lake of the area – locally known as Dudh Phokhari.
- Spend the night in a hotel in Gokyo Village.
- We wake up early in the morning and walk uphill for 2 ½ hours to Gokyo Ri. This almost 600-metre climb is relatively challenging. Surrounded by the Himalayas, for many, the view from the top of Gokyo Ri – more than 40 massive structures including Mt Everest, Mt Choyu, Mt Lhotse and Mt Makalu, all above 8000 metres, piercing the clouds – is a moment for contemplation. An additional bonus on a clear day is to witness sunrise from 5,357 metres.
- We spend some time capturing this moment before strolling back to Gokyo Village for breakfast.
- We breakfast, we spend the rest of the day exploring Gokyo Lakes and Ngozumpa Glaciers.
- Spend the night in Gokyo
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Before sunrise, we begin our hike towards Renjo Pass very early in the morning. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach the top of Renjo Pass. It's a memorable hike with views of several mountains and Gokyo lakes. Upon reaching the top, we forget all the difficulties and challenges on the way and just immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature.
From the top of Ranjo La, it's one of the best views in the entire Everest region, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Choyu, Mt. Makalu, along with Gokyo lakes and Ngozumpa glaciers. After enjoying the moment at the top of Renjo La, we walk all the way down to Lungden.
Spend the night in Lungden.
- Today, we begin our hike with a steep downhill to Thame village. Thame is a beautiful village that showcases Sherpa culture and tradition. The village is adorned with lovely houses, monasteries, prayer walls, and chorten.
- After exploring Thame Village, we proceed with our hike to Namche, passing through a forested trail of pine and rhododendron.
- Upon arrival in Namche, you can take a shower and spend time around the Bazaar. Overnight in Namche.
- We leave Namche Bazaar after breakfast and stop at Phakding Village for lunch after about 4 hours.
- We walk the next 4 hours (approximately) to Lukla.
- Spend the night in a hotel in Lukla.
- We fly back to Kathmandu and reach the hotel in time for lunch. The afternoon is for shopping for some, for buying souvenirs for others and for doing whatever they please for still others. In the evening, however, please allow us the pleasure of your company during the fare-well dinner organized by Vista Trek.
- Spend the night in the hotel.
- If you have a morning flight, we leave for Tribhuwan Intl Airport early morning in a car arranged by the office.
- If your flight is in the late afternoon or evening, only your WILL shall dictate your involvement or indulgence as you may please before leaving for Tribhuwan Intl Airport in the vehicle.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
- 2 nights deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek .
- Local lodges accommodation during the trek.
- Government licensed guides,plus experience porters (including food, salary, accommodation, equipment, medicine & insurance).
- All local transportation including flight tickets to and from Lukla.
- All necessary permits and entry fees.
- All government taxes.
- Medical kit box.
- Rescue assistance.
- Necessary equipment (sleeping bags, down jackets etc. if needed).
- Our service charge.
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee ($40).
- Your travel insurance (should include your medical and rescue).
- Any personal expenses like hot shower and battery charges in the mountain.
- Any kind of hot and cold drinks.
- Staff & driver tipping.
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Useful Info
About Accommodation.
In Kathmandu, we will accommodate you at Hotel Sapana Garden, and at local lodges during the trek on twin sharing basis. Hotel in Kathmandu comes with a private bathroom, however, in mountain, toilet, and shower will be on a sharing basis. In the busy months, (October/November & April/ May) you may have to share the room with other travelers as some villages have
a limited number of local lodges.
About Meal
We offer typical Nepali meal as well as continental, Tibeten and Indian meal at tea houses. The menu of tea houses include traditional Nepali Dal Bhat set which consists rice, lentil soup , pickle and vegetable curry. Other meals available are toast, boiled eggs, pancake, omelets, local bread, fried rice, Fried noodle (Chow mein), fried potato, noodle soup, momo (Nepali Dumpling), vegetarian curries, macaroni and pizza . You can even get meat item, however meat is not fresh and hygienic in the mountain, so We highly recommend to take vegetarian meal. For vegetarian or vegan, do not worry about it, Nepal is such an easy place for vegetarians.
About Staff:
A Guide assists you from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. In a group with more than 8 clients, 2 guide will be provided. Porter will join in Lukla. A porter provided for 2 trekkers and carries between 15 to 20 K.G.
About Equipment
Following Equipment, the list is recommended to bring for Gokyo Lake and Renjo Pass Trek.
Down Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Long-sleeved shirt, Jumper or fleece jacket, T-shirts, Trekking shoes or boots, Comfy shoes for around the camp, thick and warm woolen socks, Light cotton socks, A day bag to carry your valuable, Sun hat, Woolen hat, Gloves, raincoat, sunblock, lip balm, Goggles or sunglasses, Long underwear, Thermal wear, Nylon windbreaker, Nylon wind pants, Water bottle, Sewing kit, Medical & first aid kit, Flash light, Batteries and bulbs, Swiss army knife, Towel, and toiletries, etc. Please kindly check our Equipment list for details.
About Temperature.
Temperatures vary as per the elevation and season in Everest. Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to December) is quite warm below 3000m that you can walk with t-shirts and shorts during day. Above Namche, day time temperature is around 5-10 °C and night time temperature is below 0 °C. Everest Base Camp is cold through out a year and night time temperature can reach up to–25 °C in winter. There are no heating system inside the room in guest houses, therefore it is important to prepare warm clothes and sleeping bag for the trek.
Physical Fitness and experience
Gokyo Lake and Renjo Pass Trek is a Challenging and high altituide trek which is fit for those who has the ability to walk 5-6 hours ups and downs in a day carrying own day bag. Some days are even longer with 7- 8 hours of walking, which demands more physical fitness.Therefore it is better to do some training prior to trek.We suggest you to start hiking or long walk at least once a week 10-12 weeks prior to trek. Carrying your day bag, you should walk for 5-6 hours ups and down to improve your strength. If you don’t have mountain or hills for hiking, running or doing some Cardio training at Gym also work.Past experience is helpful but no technical skill is needed. If you are taking medicine for heart, lung or for blood diseases, please kindly consult your doctor and inform to Vista Trek P. Ltd.
About Insurance
You have to obtain travel insurance which should cover emergency evacuation and medical expenses. Some Insurance policies cover only up to 4000 meters, so please kindly confirm with the insurance company before you purchase it.
About Seasons
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for Gokyo Lake Trek. You can also do it in winter (December to February )if you are used to in extremely cold temperatures.
About Lukla Flight
It is very difficult to predict the weather on the mountain. Because of bad weather, the flight between Kathmandu to Lukla may be delayed or canceled for a day or more. Due to the weather changes in Himalaya, we can face such problem even in good season. So we would like to request you to add a few days extra in Kathmandu. If you complete your trip smoothly, then you can enjoy your time with other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting. Jungle activities or more.
If your flight is canceled in Kathmandu then we will rebook the flight for the next day. There may be an option to use private helicopter paying additional from $300 to $500 We may also be able to provide an option for a privately chartered helicopter. When the flight is canceled, we will arrange a hotel however food and accommodation is not cover in the package. The same process will be applied if the flight canceled or delayed in Lukla.
Please cheque our FAQs for various issues of the trek
