Gokyo Renjo-La Pass Trekking is an alternative to the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp. This trekking experience will provide you with an exclusive experience in your journey to the Everest Base Camp, with its own enticing features along the way, away from the crowd. The Gokyo Valley Trek, which connects with the Thame Valley via the Renjo-la Pass, allows you to see the beautiful snowy mountains, Himalayan mountainous landscapes, terraces, valleys, lakes, and unparalleled culture and tradition of the Everest region.

The Khumbu region is home to the mighty Mahalangur Himalayan range, which includes four of the world’s tallest mountains, each distinguished by a different valley.

Overview

What To Expect

What's Included

Overview

What To Expect

What's Included

Overview

Gokyo Valley is famous for its five magnificent lakes. Beautiful turquoise lakes guarded by silver mounts are a sight to behold. Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8585m), Cho-Oyu (8201m), and other outstanding mountains such as AmaDablam, Kongde, Thame Peak, Thamserku, and Khagtega are all visible from the Gokyo Valley and Renjo-La pass trek. One of the main attractions of Gokyo Valley is the Ngozomba Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalayas, which can be seen all the way from Cho Oyu peak to Dole.. Another appealing feature of this trek is the Gokyo Ri peak (5357m).

This is the best Mt. Everest lookout point from which we can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Pumori, Lingtren, Chola Peak, Machherma Peak, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, and other peaks.

The Sherpas are an indigenous Himalayan people who have successfully adapted to the harsh alpine conditions. Recently, an eco-friendly tourism concept has emerged in Sagarmatha National Park, resulting in a reduction in waste left by trekkers in the regionThe highly religious Sherpas’ lifestyle and tradition reflect a unique blend of Nepalese Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. We will be able to see monasteries, chhortes, praying flags, and centuries-old scribbles.

The Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trekking tour package from Nepal Eco Adventure begins with a scenic 30-minute flight to Lukla. We will hike from Namche to Dole, then to Gokyo, Gokyo Ri, Renjo-La Pass, Lungden, and Thame Village. From sea level, the highest points of the journey are Gokyo Ri (5357m) and Renjo-La Pass (5345m).

You’ll be able to see a variety of lustrous vegetation due to the high degree of elevation variation. On your way up, you may see rare species such as Musk Deer, Wild Mountain Goat, Lophophorus, Snow Leopard, Pheasants, Mountain Hawk, and Snow Duck. Mystic Yeti is said to live in the Khumbu region. So be cautious!

The 12 day Gokyo Valley – Renjo-La Pass trek with Nepal Eco Adventure is also included in Three High Passes Trekking and can be combined with other Everest region packages. So pack your bags and prepare for a trip to the world’s youngest mountains!

Day 1 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2610m)

We'll take a flight from TIA to Lukla (2810m). During the 30 minute flight, you will be able to enjoy the sight of magnificent hills, rivers, and mountains. When you arrive at Lukla airport, you will be introduced to your porter and served a hearty breakfast. Following that, we will travel north to Phakding (2620m). The hike through the Dudhkoshi valley takes about three hours. From the airstrip, we will travel north to Chheplung (2700m) and cross the crystal clear Thadokoshi on a locally built suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, you can see Kusam Kanggru (6367m), one of the most difficult mountains to conquer.. The trail continues away from the ThadoKoshi, towards the Ghat (2590m), and we will cross a ridge marked with painted Mani stones. We will continue on our mount to the lovely tribal village of Phakding, where you will spend the night.

Day 2 :

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3445m)

On the second day of our trek, we will travel to Namche Bazaar, a well-known village in the Khumbu region. We will cross the winding Dudhkoshi River five times on thrilling suspension bridges covered in colorful Buddhist prayer flags on our way to Namche. Then, We will continue your ascent until you reach Jorsale. It's a two-and-a-half hour ascent to Namche from there, with two major viewpoints along the way. On a clear day, you may be able to enjoy the hypnotic view of Everest. You will enter Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) at Jorsale, where you must verify your permits.. After 5-6 hours of strenuous hiking, we will arrive in Namche Bazaar, the region's main economic hub and the gateway to Everest.

Day 3 :

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

To avoid altitude sickness and other unwelcome illnesses, it is critical to adapt to harsh geography and high altitude before continuing the ascent. A one-day hike through the beautiful villages of Khunde and Khumjung will be arranged for you. After returning to the Everest View Hotel, you can go see the giant skull of the mystical creature "Yeti" in a nearby monastery. You can also savor at the world's highest bakery. On a clear day, you can see stunning views of peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, among others. The view of the mountains from Everest View Hotel is also impressive. Following a filling breakfast at the hotel,, We will attempt an hour-long ascent to the Syangboche airstrip (3790m), from which we will gradually ascend to Khundu. On the way up, you can see the century-old Chorten (stone Buddhist monuments). From there, we'll head east to Khumjung, the largest settlement in the Khumbu region, located in the shadow of the holy peak of Khumbila. After lunch in Khumjung, we'll make a slow ascent to Everest View Hotel, where you can take in another view of the Himalayas. The walk down to Namche (3540m) takes about 4/5 hours.

Day 4 :

Trek to Dole (4150m)

The trail now climbs above 4000 meters. A short climb from Namche to the ridge top will reward us with a spectacular view of Everest and Lhotse. From there, we'll stay on the main trail for a while. Vendors selling Tibetan handwork can be found all along the trail. You will be able to witness the distinctive cretinism of Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhism. The trail is divided after we reach the crossroads, which are located quite high above the Dudh Koshi. The upward trail, which we will follow stretches to Mon La Pass. The descent leads to Everest base camp. We'll now follow the pass to Phortse.. At Phortse, we will roam and see the cultures at old monasteries that have been soaked in for centuries. We might also go to the local powerhouse or hike to Luri Peak. We will now descend steeply to rhododendron jungles and then to Tonga and Gyele settlements (3,960m). Following that, we arrive at Dole. We have a beautiful view of Khumbila and Tawache from here (6,542m). We'll spend the night in Dole and explore the area.

Day 5 :

Trek to Machhermo (4470m)

The trek begins with a steady ascent through the valley. In comparison, the air is now thinner. The juniper forests have taken over the woods. We can see beautiful summer settlements and grazing land as we climb. It's no surprise that the sight of tall silver mountains will be a treat. We will be treated to spectacular views of Cho Oyu and its neighboring peaks Kantega and Thamserku. We'll arrive in Machermo by noon (4,410m). We'll spend the rest of the day and night exploring Machermo (4,410m).

Day 6 :

Trek to Gokyo (4750m), after Lunch hike to Fifth lake and back to Gokyo

We'll continue the trail over the ridge after breakfast for more exotic views. The majestic Cho Oyu stands tall in front of us. The breathtaking view of Khantega Gorge is shown below. The valley continues beyond the edge as the trail continues side by side to Pangram at 4,390m. We descend to the riverbank before ascending to the Ngozumpa glacier's fetal glacial deposit. After a slightly higher ascent, we arrive at Gokyo, where we will spend the night. We will also visit and photograph the magnetic Fifth Lake after lunch. Staying in Gokyo Village for the night.

Day 7 :

Sunrise hike to Gokyo Ri (5360m) in the early morning

We will ascend the 5463m high Gokyo Ri early in the morning, from which we will have spectacular views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu, among other peaks. We'll hike to Fifth Lake, where the peaks are even more spectacular. We will then descend to Gokyo and spend the night there.

Day 8 :

Cross the Renjo La pass & trek down to Lungden (4350m)

We gently ascend the lush grassy area. As the slope steepens, we make our way to the summit. The trek is difficult because it is very steep. We can see Rolwaling, Tengi Ragi Tau Mountains, and small Rermo Pokhari Lake to the west, and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang, and Gokyo lakes to the east. We trek downhill through the beautiful meadow towards the Bhote Koshi Valley to continue beside the river after passing through the DudhPokhari lakes. Fortunately, we will encounter yak caravans traveling from Tibet to Lungdeng. We'll be spending the night in Lungdeng.

Day 9 :

Trek to Thame (3850m) and see the Thame Monastery.

We'll walk to Thame. We will also visit the historic Thame monastery and engage in spiritual Buddhist practices at 3800m. At Thame, we can also see the beautiful culture of the Sherpa people. We'll spend the night here and get some much-needed rest before our downhill trek to Namche flowing the next day.

Day 10 :

Trek down to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

We'll continue down the Thame Sherpa villages, leaving the mountains in the background. We'll walk down to Namche bazaar, the epicenter of Sherpa culture. We'll spend the night in Namche at a guesthouse.

Day 11 :

Descend to Lukla

It takes approximately 7 hours to walk downhill from Namche to Lukla. Our time in the exotic Sagarmatha National Park will come to an end on this day. The next day, we'll fly to the capital. This trek will conclude with a memorable walk down to Lukla.

Day 12 :

Return to Kathmandu by plane.

We will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning. Remember to take a seat on the right side if you want to see the insatiable mountains again. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be escorted back to your hotel.