Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek - 14 Days

Welcome to nature’s land of diversity!

Upon your arrival, our officials will pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Then, you will be transferred to your preferred hotel.

After resting for a while, you are free to explore hubs around you. This day you will also meet your guide, porter, and possibly fellow travelers. You will get a complete briefing about your whole journey.

For the permits, you will have to carry necessary documents like passport, copies of passport-sized photos, and travel insurance. 

This day marks the official start of your trip. You will board an early half an hour flight to Lukla. The flight is a lifetime adventure in itself with the narrowest runway of just 60m. It literally tests your fate and patience.

On reaching Lukla airport, you will rest awhile and have your lunch. Lukla is an awesome spot that welcomes you with outstanding scenery and pleasant hospitality. Break at Lukla will help you for a fresh start.

Afterward, you will walk towards Phakding for the overnight. You will cross a handful of DudhKoshi valley including Chheplung and Ghat. Kusum Kangru peak appears glistening. You will enjoy the crafted mani stones and tough ridges on your way.

Note: You might have to take Lukla flight from Ramechhap due to ongoing TIA upgrades. To reach Ramechhap airport, you will take 4 hours early drive from Kathmandu. 

Leaving the tribal village, you will step up for your next spot; Namche Bazaar. You will walk along and also cross the Dudhkoshi river several times. The experience with the high and narrow suspension bridge is thrilling. Enjoy the view of Mt. Thamserku from Benkar village.

Continuing the ascent, you will reach Jorsale. Jorsale is a small village of Khumbu that welcomes you with colorful prayer flags. Here, you can have your lunch and rest awhile. Also, this is the point Sagarmatha National Park where you verify your permits.

Walking 2-3 hours from Jorasale, you will get to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. Filled with small and colorful markets, Namche is rich in Tibetan artifacts. You will have a fascinating experience this historic trading hub.

You will stay at the Everest View Hotel, Namche Bazaar. The panorama of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from the hotel is commendable. 

Due to the increasing altitude, we need to acclimatize to the alpine weather. Namche Bazaar is one of the best places to take a day break and explore around. You can go hiking around Khunde and Khumjung along with the Everest View Hotel. The longest Mani wall in Khumbu, Khumjung Gompa and Khunde Hillary Hospital are the major attractions during your tour around. Overnight at lodge.

Leaving Namche, you head to Dole, the region above 4000 meters. Your walk begins with gradual climbs along ridges of Kyanjuma. You will have the glorious scenes of surrounding hills and mountain ranges.

Then, you walk by the dense forest rich in colored rhododendrons, pine, juniper, hanging mosses, and lichens. This part is perfect in spring when these florae are blooming. Afterward, your trails pass through various Kharkas and Sherpa settlements. You also see the wide pasturelands with wild sheep and yaks grazing on.

Before Dole, your route also passes through Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m). These small settlements have few lodges where you can take a break. You can have a beautiful view of peaks like Khumbila and Tawache. The scenes widen upon reaching Dole where you stay overnight.

As you march along the elevation, the air gets thinner than before. Thus, you need to be more precautious.

Continuing the mainstream, you will ascend on the stretches of juniper forests of wildflowers. You encounter waterfalls, narrow terrain, and steep ridges. You will climb the height of Lambara (4,220m) and Luza (4,360m). The sight of peaks Kantega and Thamserku is absolutely admirable.

The trail then takes you to high above the river and sandy field. Finally, you reach Machhermo. This is one thrilling spot of Renjo La Pass as here lies the mysterious stories related to ’Yeti’.

Do visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospital if you have time. You’ll get helpful info regarding AMS, its precaution, and primary treatment.

Exploring Macchermo, your trek to Gokyo Lake starts. After your early breakfast, you continue crossing towering hill and narrow paths. You cannot miss the excellent view of Kantega Valley and Mount Cho-Oyu.

Besides, your trail takes you to Pangka (4,390m) and the moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. There will be various uphills and downhills through Longpongo and Raboche Tsho. Later on, you will arrive at Gokyo for the night stay.

As you will have some time, you can visit the small Fifth Lake at 4,650m. The view of the lake is naturally astounding. This lake also holds the story behind the family of ancient green Brainy ducks.

This would be another daybreak for exploring Gokyo. Also, this is a significant day as you attain the highest point of your trek; Gokyo RI.

You will wake up early and start climbing up to Gokyo RI. It would take about 2-3 hours to reach the top. Gokyo Ri is a small hamlet of few stone houses. Also, it is one of the highest settlements in the world.

Once you reach, Gokyo RI provides you the finest panorama of Mahalangur Himalayan Range. Other visible famous peaks are Everest, Cho-Oyu, the Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, Chokatse, and Tawache.

While returning, the way will be through Fourth and Fifth Lakes. You can hike and explore places like around. The north face of Mount Everest looks perfect from Scoundrel’s viewpoint. The high cliffs and Himlayas looks remarkable.

Another luring part is a glimpse of Cho Oyu Base Camp and Ngozumpa Glacier. The glacier is also the largest glacier in Nepal. Slowly flowing, the glacier resembles the beautiful body of ice. You will have the best time here. At last, you will walk back to Gokyo for a night stay.

Here comes another exciting and challenging day. You begin your uphill climb for passing Renjo La Pass at first. There is an area of lush grass and grazing field. You should be careful as the trail is steep.

Reaching the top, you have a stunning view including Everest, Makalu, Tengi Ragi Tau Cholatse, Taboche, Rolwaling, and Gokyo Lakes. The vistas are very breathtaking.

Continuing through DudhPokhari lakes, you bend down towards the stone staircase. That path might be icy and slippery. Along the way lies Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. The trail then leads to a remote northern Bhote Koshi valley.

Then after walking down an alley, you will reach Lunden. Lunden is a valley influenced by Tibetan culture and tradition. You will have a courteous stay here. If you have spare time, you can visit Nangpa La Pass too.

After your breakfast, you begin your descent. You will enjoy every bit of amazing snow peaks on the way. You may also meet Tibetan traders sharing their rare lifestyle. You will then cross various settlements, dense forests, and stone stairs.

Walking for 4-5 hours, you will finally reach Thame. There are a lot of places you can explore. Above 150 meters above Thame, there is the historic Thame monastery. This picturesque monastery is home to many monks and Laypeople. People celebrate festivals like Mani Rimdu festival here.

Thus, you get to experience spiritual Buddhist practices and witness the lovely culture of Sherpa. Also, you will love the lovely alpine views.

This day, you descend down the winding trail to Namche Bazaar once more. You will trek past ancient gompas and chortens. Stoned cottages on the way will aid you for food and rest. You will enjoy walking on the isolated trails.

The settlements like Thamo and Samde are your resting spots. Thamo has a monastery called Khari Gompa. You could visit this nunnery and meet little monks. On the way, you also pass through the world’s highest hydroelectric power station.

As you’ll be at Namche again, you can fully enjoy this time. Must try the unique and appetizing dishes made from yak cheese and butter. Also, you can buy amazing souvenirs that includes exotic traditional arts and crafts.

Today is the final day of your trek. Retracing your steps, you will get back to Lukla. This descent continues along the Dudh Koshi river. There are many suspension bridges you cross this day. It is about 7 hours of complete downhill from Namche.

You can have a memorable time chit-chatting with the locals. Also, do enjoy their local feast and folk dance there.

Your exotic time at Sagarmatha National Park comes to an end. You will catch an early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Say goodbye to your trek with the gorgeous mountain view from the top. Within half an hour, you will reach the capital.

The rest of your day is leisure. You can either rest in your hotel or stroll around. Visit UNESCO listed heritage sites like Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath. Major tourist hub; Thamel is good place for shopping. And at evening celebrate your successful journey in any club or pub.

Here comes the day of final departure!

After the wondersome journey you head back to your country. Our representatives will escort you to the airport as per your schedule. Bid a final farewell to the land of Himalayas.

No wonder, with Nepal Adventure Bound you will have a great time here. We also look forward to see you soon.

If you want to explore more do let us know. Also, we can arrange the needed itinerary matching your timings. Just do forget to contact us and drop any related query.