Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek - 13 Days

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  • Duration 13 Days
  • Difficulty Level Strenuous
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Type Lodge Based Trekking
  • Best Season Spring (March - May) & Autumn (Sept - Nov)
  • Group Size 1 to 16
  • Maximum Altitude 5,357 m

Trek Overview

Everest Gokyo Lake Ranjo Pass La Trek is one of the best exhilarating trekking routes in Nepal. This trek is located in the Everest region of Nepal. The Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek is renowned for breathtaking views of incredible snow-capped mountains, icy glacier lakes, and historic Sherpa villages. It also offers a variety of wildlife, species of birds, and vegetation.

Leaving the busier Everest Base Camp Trek route, you can embark on an exotic, less crowded trekking route with us on our 13 days Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek. This trekking has equally rewarding mountain views, rich Sherpa culture, and stunning alpine lakes.

The real adventure of the journey to Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo Pass starts from Lukla after your link flight from Kathmandu, a Sherpa settlement village with an airport, lodges, shops, cafes, etc. The trail leads from Lukla and passes through beautiful villages such as Phakding and Monjo en route to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is a famous and busy commercial town in Everest Trek, known as the “gateway to Mount Everest." The path diverts towards Thame village from Namche Bazaar. Thame village has a famous monastery with Sherpa culture. The trekking continues to Gokyo Valley, passing by Marlung, Lungden village, and crossing over Renjo Pass (5,360 m). The Renjo Pass top offers breathtaking and incredible views of Mount Everest, Nagzompa Glacier, Gokyo Lakes, and the valley. The views are priceless and can not be expressed in words. Then climb Gokyo Ri for the views before trekking down to join the main trail to Everest Base Camp Trek.

Namche Bazaar - A Gateway to Mount Everest

Namche Bazaar is one of the biggest villages, and its significance lies in the Everest region. It is known as the “gateway to Mount Everest". It is a tourist hub and trading centre in the Everest region. This village is the ‘outpost’ for trekkers and mountaineers who are ascending by this way to tap some high peaks. Namche Bazaar is a very famous place on the Everest Trek. Namche Bazaar has many facilities such as big hotels, restaurants, supermarket stores, trekking gear shops, ATMs, bakeries, health posts, etc. The Sherpa Museum in Namche reflects on the local culture, history, and ancestry of mountaineering. Namche Bazaar also offers great views of Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Kwande. On the hike on acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar, everyone enjoys the spectacular views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks with natural greenery.

Thame Village

Thame village is another of the biggest settlements in the Everest region, apart from Khumjung and Kunda Village. Thame is a beautiful village with farming land and a natural environment. Thame is also known for its centuries-old monastery, which carries much religious and cultural value for the local Sherpas. There are so many famous Sherpa mountaineers from this village. Apa Sherpa, one of the famous climbers who climbed Mount Everest 22 times, is from this village. The Thamel village displays the way of life for traditional Sherpa, consisting of stone dwellings decorated with prayer flags and nestled between magnificent mountains.

View from Renjo Pass Top

The outstanding panoramic views are offered from the Renjo La Pass top, which we can't express in words. The Renjo Pass top offers a magnificent view over Mount Everest with glaciers, lakes, and valleys. The top of Renjo Pass makes you feel lucky to witness the 360-degree mountain views. The pass also offers a glimpse of the remote valley of Nangpa La and beyond, towards the Tibetan plateau.

In conclusion, the Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek is a phenomenal trip in Nepal. So far, it has been an unforgettable adventure, incorporating amazing natural bounties, rich culture, and daunting mountain passes. The trekkers are treated to emerald views and memories that can never fade away for the rest of their lives.

What makes the Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trekking more unique?

  • Less-crowded trekking routes in the Everest region
  • Off-beat trail with fantastic mountain views, including Mt. Everest
  • Explore the famous Sherpa town, Namche Bazaar, and hike to one of the world's highest hotels, the Everest View Hotel.
  • Get to experience tranquil trekking and cross Renjo La Pass.
  • Explore stunning Gokyo Lakes and hike to Gokyo Ri.
  • Have a close glimpse of the lifestyle of Sherpas and other thriving cultural heritage of the Khumbu region.
  • Come across lush rhododendron forests, beautiful villages, lovely waterfalls,
  • Thrilling suspension bridges, green meadows, verdant valleys, and glaciers

Views during the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trekking

The views during the Gokyo Renjo Pass Trekking are phenomenal. The trek offers views of Mt. Everest (8,849 m), the highest mountain in the world, along with other eight-thousand-over peaks Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Lhotse (8,516 m). Apart from these mountains, you get to see views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), etc.

Beside high mountains, you see the outstanding scenery of the biggest Nagzompa glacier and Gokyo Lakes, surrounded by white-clustered mountains. The picturesque Sherpa villages, colourful prayer flags, thrilling suspension bridges, spectacular diverse landscape, wild animals, and Himalayan pheasants are other elements you can witness yourself on this trek.

If we talk about the internal view, the hospitality of the Sherpa people and their kindness will win your heart. There are ancient monasteries and stupas on the way.

What is our Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek Package 2024?

Our Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek package 2024 is a full trip package to Gokyo Lake crossing over the Renjo Pass. This trip is designed to see the best views of high snowcapped mountains with a lake to experience a challenging walk in the Himalayas. We have made the best Gokyo Renjo La pass itinerary with the best price for everyone who loves to see the lakes at 5,000 meters.

Our Gokyo Lake Renjo Pass package offers accommodation in Kathmandu, flight tickets to/from Lukla, necessary permits, meals and accommodations during the trek. Besides these, the package includes a highly experienced English-speaking guide and requires porters. 

Itinerary

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Our team pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu upon your arrival day. After a warm welcome, you travel with our team to the Hotel in Thamel in a private vehicle. He will assist you in checking in the hotel. 

Our manager will meet you to brief the program in detail and address your needs in the evening. Your trekking guide will assist you in buying or renting anything you need before going on the trek. 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • Maximum Altitude1,310 m

Your trekking guide will meet you early in the morning at the Hotel lobby to drive to Kathmandu airport. Check in the tickets and luggage, and wait for the short and scenic flight to Lukla. You enjoy aerial views of the hills and mountains during the flight before landing at Lukla airport. After landing at Lukla, you meet your porters and go to the tea house for refreshment. You get an opportunity to capture the plane landing and taking off at Lukla while having coffee at the tea house. Lukla is the starting point of the trek. After a refreshment break, you trek to Phakding village passing the beautiful villages of Chaurikharka, Chheplung, Thade Koshi and Ghat. The trail is mostly downhill and flat although there are a couple of short climbs. The route offers a glimpse of the mountains along the way.

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude2,860 m

Today, the trek begins after the hot breakfast at the tea house in Phakding. The trail goes north along the bank and upstream of the Dudh Koshi River. You cross the Dudh Koshi River multiple times with suspension bridges. You pass the small towns i.e. TokTok and Banker before reaching Manjo village where Sagarmatha National Park office is. In the office, we buy the permits for entering the world's highest national park. In Jorsella, the next town from Manjo, we stop for a lunch break, Jorsalle is the last place before Namche Bazaar. So we get water and other snacks in this town for the next 3 hours.  After 30 30-minute walk from Jorsalle, we reach the bottom of Namche hill. The trail starts uphill from here to Namche Bazaar. It is quite tough but the dense forest and surrounding scenery encourage you to climb slowly to reach Namche Bazaar. If you are lucky with the weather, you can see a glimpse of Mount Everest on ascending. 

Namche Bazaar is a big town in the Everest region. There are big hotels, restaurants, trekking shops, money exchange, bars, bakeries, banks, barber shops even supermarkets. 

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude3,441 m

Today is acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar to adjust our bodies to elevation and thin air in the atmosphere. You have an option to go on a hike to Everest View Hotel, one of the highest hotels in the world.

After breakfast, you go to a viewpoint in Army Camp to see Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Ama Dablam and its surrounding scenery. Then you resume ascending to reach Everest View Hotel via the Syangboche airstrip. Everest View Hotel is the highest hotel in the world. You can enjoy the view of Mount Everest and other peaks with tea/coffee in the Everest View Hotel before descending to Namche Bazaar for lunch. After lunch, you have a free afternoon to explore Namche Bazaar. 

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude3,800 m

Following the Bhote Koshi River, you walk through lush pine and rhododendron forests on a gentle flat path to reach Thamo by passing a few stupas and mani walls. There is a nunnery in Thamo to visit. The route descends steeply to Khumbu Hydroelectric Plant and leads up to Thame village. Thame is home to some of the famous Sherpa mountaineers. The 21-time Everest scaler, Apa Sherpa & the first man on Everest, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are from here.

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude3,800 m

You leave Thame village to Lungden after breakfast. Today's walk is very blissful. Leaving Thame, you trek gradually to Marulung (4,200 m) where you can stop for tea/coffee. After a short tea break with views, it is an hour steep climb to reach the Lungden. You can visit an old trade route to Tibet called Nakpa Valley or hike to Relmo Lake in the afternoon to acclimatize if the weather permits. The trail offers beautiful scenery.

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude4,350 m

Today is a big and tough day. You start the trek in the dark with a torch light. You get a packed lunch and carry enough water to cross the Renjo La Pass before 10:00 AM. It is almost 1000 meters climb in 4-5 hours to the Renjo top and approximately 600 meters down to Gokyo Valley. There will be powerful winds on the Renjo Pass Top after 10-11 Amr that can become an obstacle to cross the pass. The Renjo La Pass top offers an outstanding view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu with Nagzompa Glacier and beautiful Gokyo lakes. The down trail to Gokyo Lake from Renjo Top is very steep. It is difficult because of the small rocks and sand. 

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude4,780 m

Today, you hike Gokyo Ri in the early morning for sunrise. Gokyo Ri is the famous viewpoint to enjoy breath-taking 360-degree views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, the biggest glacier Nagzumpa and Gokyo Valley with Gokyo Lake. It is a  2-hour steep climb on the rocky path at the end but it is worth and priceless to be on the top of Gokyo Ri. We can not express in words how beautiful are the views. Gokyo Ri is the best point to see the four peaks over 8,000 meters those are Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m).

The views from Gokyo Ri are almost the same as Renjo Pass. So if you would like to have a different experience, Fifth Lake is the best option. The hike to Fifth Lake offers a remarkable view of the Ngozumpa Glacier, and Cho Oyu Base Camp as well as more face and body of Mt Everest. You also see the Fourth Lake on the way to Fifth Lake. 

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude4,780 m

Today, you trek down to  Phortse Thagna (Thagna means the resting place is the Sherpa language). You get to see three lakes and Mt Cho Oyu while going down. You pass a couple of tea house settlement villages, Machhermo and Dole. From Dole, the trails go down to Phortse Thagna through the Rhododendron forest. You may see a musk deer in the forest. 

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude3,610 m

Walking along a sandy slope, you ascend through a series of steep curves to Mong La. The climb from Phortse to Mong La top is a little tough. Mong La is the birthplace of Lama Saint Dorje, reincarnate monk of Rongbok Monastery Tibet. Lama Dorge is a founder of the famous Tengboche Monastery.

The trail goes down to Namche Bazaar through Khumjung village (3,790 m). Khumjung village has one of the oldest monasteries and the Sir Edmund Hilary School. Khumjung village is also known as Green Valley in the Everest Trek. 

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude3,441 m

You trek back to Lukla. Leaving Namche Bazaar after breakfast, the trail steeply descends through dense forest to Jorsalle. Today is the same way back to Lukla. You re-cross all the suspension bridges and pass villages to reach Phakding. The tail gradually ascends to Lukla.

  • AccommodationLodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude2,840 m

You fly to Kathmandu in the morning, then drive to the Hotel. Free afternoon. 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Maximum Altitude1,310 m

Our team drop you to Kathmandu airport. 

  • MealsBreakfast

This is our standard itinerary.
We customize the trip according to the client's interests and time frame.
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Map

Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek - 13 Days map

Includes

  • All grounded transportation as per itinerary
  • Two nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu inclusive breakfast
  • Round flight ticket (Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu) inclusive domestic airport taxes
  • Three times meal (Breakfast/lunch/dinner) and accommodations during the trekking
  • One highly experience English speaking & friendly trekking guide and required porter including their expenses
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card
  • Everest Gokyo Rejno Pass Trekking map
  • Nepal Gateway Company T-shirt
  • Farewell dinner
  • Local fresh fruit
  • First aid kit
  • Evacuation assist
  • Government taxes
  • Office service charge

Excludes

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Your medical travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa. 
  • Your international flight ticket to/from Kathmandu
  • Your personal nature expenses, equipment and medical kit
  • All kinds of hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverage in trekking
  • Hot shower, internet and phone call unless it is free
  • Tipping to field staffs (Tipping is not mandatory but expected)

Dates & Price

Date StatusPrice 
Start DateStart: WednesdayJuly 31, 2024End DateEnd: MondayAugust 12, 2024StatusAvailablePriceUS$1270

The departure date and price are specified for group joining. The arrival and departure date are to/from Kathmandu.
For Private Trip 

Useful Info

When is the best time to Trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass?

Trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass is mainly possible in spring and autumn. It means spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) are the best times to trek to Everest Gokyo Lake, crossing over Renjo Pass.

You enjoy sensational mountain views and lush seasonal vegetation in these months. The starting part of the trail is bustling with fellow trekkers from around the world, and the vibe is immaculate. The temperature will be moderate and the sky will be clear during these seasons.  c

Monsoon and winter seasons are not recommended for trekking to Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass. The weather and sky are clear for a flight to Lukla and scenery. Although you can do this trek with prepare preparation. 

How difficult is the Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek Route?

Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek Route is marked as a strenuous and challenging trek in the Everest region. The trek crosses a high pass over 5,000 meters, and the trail is steep and rugged too. It is a trek for travellers who can endure challenging trek routes with numerous bends and off-beat sections. The Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trekking demands good physical fitness if you do not have previous trekking experience. 

Look, even the trek marked easy has some level of difficulty when it comes to trekking in the Himalayas. What you have to consider is whether your body can push or not on the given terrain. Our professional guide and support team make the journey doable. 

Altitude Sickness during Trek to Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass

Altitude sickness is a little concerning thing in high altitudes. So everyone is to be aware of altitude sickness during the trek to Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass. Even though our Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek itinerary has acclimatization days, do know the following tips to avoid it from your side:

  • Go slowly and Steady
  • Catch a proper breath and take enough rest while ascending 
  • Do not ascend more than 500 meters a day
  • Eat fresh foods as much as you can
  • Drink lots of fluid (water, tea, soup etc.) to keep yourself hydrated. A dehydrated body is more prone to altitude sickness
  • Climb high and sleep low, altitude principle on acclimatization day
  • Do not consume alcohol or smoke

Travel Tips for Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek Route

Accommodation: The Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek package has basic accommodations facilities on the trail. We offer twin-shared rooms usually. For a single room, let us know while booking. The washroom can be shared or private. The rooms will be decent enough to spend the night in the Himalayas.

Food: Up to Namche Bazaar, the food options are quite diverse. You can get pizza, macaroni, sandwiches, etc. From here onwards, the trail only gets remote with limited services, and the typical Nepali dal bhat tarkari becomes the most delicious & staple meal.

ATM: The last ATM is in Namche Bazaar. You can withdraw some money here to use while trekking.

Charging: All lodges have charging stations for charging your devices and camera batteries. The charging may cost you a few little bucks. You can also carry spare batteries too.

Luggage: The trekking luggage is packed in the duffel bag. The trekkers can carry essential stuff in a day pack. The duffel bag weight limit is 10 kgs per trekker. You can store your suitcase in the hotel in Kathmandu.

Personal Expenses: You can make a budget of USD 10 to USD 15 per day for trekking to buy drinks, snacks, hot showers, internet and charging devices.

Travel Insurance: Trekking to Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek is a high-altitude trek. So travel insurance is compulsorily needed for backup. It will help you get medical assistance quickly in times of emergency.

Tipping: You are free to tip whatever you want to our crew members at the end of the trip. Tipping is not covered in the Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek cost.

Client Reviews

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  • We had a great time in Nepal

    We had a great time in Nepal. This time we trekked Gokyo Valley and Renjo la Pass in the Mt. Everest region.   Everything was perfectly organized. For me, it was already the third tour with Nepal Gateway Team and it will certainly be followed by many more. It is a great country, a beautiful landscape, and very hospitable people. Travel the land and you will not regret a day.

    Beate - Hendrikje - Heike
    Beate - Hendrikje - HeikeGermany, Travel Date: 09/04/2018

  • He was always respectful of us and other trekkers and we enjoyed his company.

    Raj was friendly and helpful from the moment we met him at Kathmandu airport.  It was our first trip to Nepal and it was great to have his guidance.  He organized our trek and the flight to Lukla and made sure we had everything we needed.

    We walked with Raj and a lovely young porter, Rudra, to Gokyo Lakes and over Renjo Pass; spectacular country and friendly open people. Raj loves his country and takes great delight in being able to answer any question you can throw at him. 

    We appreciated his advice and never felt that he was intrusive, he was always respectful of us and other trekkers and we enjoyed his company.  Late in the trek, Ros was hit with a nasty dose of Nepalese belly and had to be evacuated by helicopter to Kathmandu. Raj managed the evacuation very professionally and the stress of the episode was much diminished by his competency. The helicopter flight was great! A night in hospital resolved the issue and we were soon back on track and headed east to tea country around Ilam for some rest and recuperation. When we returned three weeks later we met up with him again in Kathmandu and Raj was kind enough to take us sightseeing, helped out with packing when it was time to leave, and made sure we got to the airport without too much hassle. He is a nice man, you will like him. Thanks, Raj, it was a great holiday!

    Rod MacGregor and Rosiland H. Robertson
    Rod MacGregor and Rosiland H. RobertsonAustralia, Travel Date: 14/01/2016
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