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Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek
Located in the Solukhumbu district, walking on the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek path offers parts of the Everest region that only a few tourists see. The routes are considerably less busy, and the views of these paths are beautiful, like those of the Everest base camp trek pathways.
The trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass offers spectacular views of the Himalayas and the surrounding area, the Himalayas that helps you get insight into getting a better understanding of yourself. The pure surroundings of the Gokyo path, clean air, water, and pure energy all unite to enhance your experience of being in the present.
During your walk, you will be delighted to gaze at the Khumbu region’s other snow-capped summits, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Aba Dablam, and more. Additionally, rich culture, traditions, and a unique way of life for the people there add extra sparkles to your journey that encourage “being in the state of wholeness.”
The warm-hearted local communities’ customs, language, clothing, and cuisine of the Gokyo Renjo La Pass trek are also the major highlight of the trip, which are all wholly their own. The majority of the people living in these villages are Sherpa and Rai. Spending time with these communities is a great way to connect with new cultures and traditions and celebrate each other’s differences and similarities.
Understanding different cultures enrich our lives and enable more profound connections with those around us, even in our regular lives.
The trail will have several challenging uphill parts and must issue a reverse challenge to Renjo La Pass. On top of that, you may need various guidance during or before your trip. We Nepal holiday team, assure you that we will be with you during your trip and before that if you need assistance. We guide you to Gokyo Renjo La Pass trekking based on your desire to spend time in the Himalayas.
Amidst all this, prepare yourself for the Gokyo Renjo La Pass treks, which have the great possibility of being in a state of an increased level of joyful wholeness.
Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trip Highlights
- Travel through Renjo La Pass, one of Everest’s three significant passes.
- View of Nepal’s largest glacier, Ngozumpa.
- The Sherpa community and their picturesque trailside villages along the trail.
- Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Everest, and Makalu, the four tallest mountains visible from this vantage point, are all over 8,000 meters tall.
- Walk along the trails in the Everest area that are not as busy.
- Passing several Buddhist sites, well-kept trails, and cozy lodges.
Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trekking Route Map
With a helpful trek map of Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass, it is easier to stay on the path. We have included every overnight stay and elevation reference for the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek on our map. Click the infographic image below to learn about the route.
Your journey begins as you start your flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Starting your trek from Lukla, the walk ends at the same place. We will start our trek from Lukla to Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Machhermo, and Gokyo Lake. We will rest at Gokyo Lake and have an acclimatization hike to 5th lake and Gokyo Ri.
We will then cross Renjo La Pass, descend to Lungden, Thame, Namche Bazaar, and again back to Lukla. From Lukla, we will have a return flight to Kathmandu. You can also look at our detailed Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass itinerary to know more about the destination.
Gokyo Renjo La Pass Treks Permit
To trek Gokyo and Renjo La, you will need two permits. Sagarmatha National Park Permits and Khumbu Rural Municipality Permits are required for entry. You will have to show them at different points along the way.
For more info, visit: Trekking Route and Permit Fee
Note: When creating official documents, you will typically be required to submit a copy of your passport and a photo in passport size. Bring at least eight to ten passport-sized photographs. We will acquire the necessary travel permits and handle all legal documentation.
Gokyo Renjo La Pass Treks Cost Details
Price Includes
- KTM-Lukla-KTM domestic flight
- Permit Cards Expenses
- Experienced Himalayan trek guide for 12 days
- One porter for two of you for trekking for 11 days (prepare to give max. 15 kgs’ luggage from each of you so that it will not exceed 30 kg. for your porter)
- Basic yet comfortable accommodation for 11 nights on a twin-sharing basis during the trekking as per itinerary.
- Staff insurance
- 10 x set breakfast, 11 x set lunch and 11 x set dinner while on the trek
- Purified drinking water during the entire trekking as per itinerary
- General first aid medicine kit
- Complimentary T-shirt
- Duffle bag during the trek
Price Excludes
- International Flight Fare
- Food and Accommodation in Kathmandu since there are many possibilities available.
- Personnel expenses of any kind
- Any Travel Insurance
- Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances that may lead to a change in itinerary.
- Tips for any staff and guide
- Anything that is not listed in the “PRICE INCLUDES” section above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which is the highest place for a Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek?
At 5,360 meters above sea level, Renjo-la is the highest point of the Gokyo Renjo La Pass adventure journey.
Is a permit compulsory during a Gokyo Renjo La Pass? If yes, why?
You must get entrance authorization if you wish to enter the region. Getting a specific trek permit is necessary to enter a protected area that the government has designated for trekking. You will need Sagarmatha National Park Permits and Khumbu Rural Municipality Permits.
The permit is for your safety while traveling into the conservation area. This permit fee is also used for the betterment of the national park.
Can we extend or reduce the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek Itinerary?
Our schedule is one of the best for everyone, so if you have never been to high altitudes before, you may not have much less to choose from. If the schedule is shortened, there might need more time to adjust to changes in the environment, humidity, or pH, which could cause high altitude sickness and other problems. Your body needs time to make more red blood cells to compensate for the fact that blood at high altitudes has less oxygen.
But if you want to spend more time in the Himalayas, we can give you the best options to add days and make your schedule fit your needs. Feel free to contact us; our team will put together your dream package based on your priorities and our suggestions.
Is it compulsory to get a guide for the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek?
If you are an individual trekker, you don't have to bring a guide with you on this trek, but if you want a stress-free vacation, a guide will be helpful. During your trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass, you must also have a guide if you travel with us.
We will make sure you are safe when you travel with us. If you trek with a guide, you'll have more choices for food and lodging, and you won't have to worry about not being able to speak the language. They will always be there to help you with things like permits, domestic flights, and hiring local porters. They will also be there to help you the whole way through the trek.
If you get sick from high altitude, your trekking guide will watch your symptoms immediately. They will help you at every step because they know the area and the animals that live there.
How can I recharge my electronic gadgets on the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek?
When it is cold, your battery is more prone to die quickly. It is best to give your battery a charge every so often. In the lower part of the trail, where you spend the night, you can charge your battery, but as you go higher, it gets more complicated. You must pay extra if there is a charging service because the lodge runs its electricity on solar power.
But you can carry an extra battery for your camera and other equipment, so you do not have to worry about charging them often. There could be a power outage or low voltage, so it's best to have the portable power bank with you.
Why is a medical test necessary before trekking to Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek?
In preparation for traveling through high-altitude locations, evaluating your current state of health and fitness is essential. Because of it, the hiking experience of every traveler is improved in terms of comfort and safety.
Can I book a Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek with the kids?
We are happy to welcome you and your family to the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek because we believe that children can learn a lot by engaging with nature and different cultures. The trek can go smoothly if you have a professional guide. But we will only recommend bringing eight-year-old kids hiking at high altitudes.
For at least a month, teach your kids simple exercises and ways to breathe to get them ready for this hike. During the inquiry process, please let us know if you need a kid carry service.
Can I get a refund if I still need to complete or even start the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek?
Before starting your journey to Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek, we have already paid for several things on your behalf of you; permit, taxes, and others. Please also be aware that we must compensate our porters and guides even if you cancel or choose not to finish the trip because of their commitment to serving you.
Specific fees apply if you desire to cancel your reserved trips. Behind that, we welcome you to shift your trip days to Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trekking or the package itself. We may charge a specific amount if you wish to reschedule/cancel the booking date. Both parties will benefit if you inform us as soon as possible. Please go through our terms and conditions to clarify the refund process.
In case of hikers finish their journey sooner than expected or decide to terminate it early for any reason, kindly be aware that we do not grant refunds for any portion of the trek that is not used. This also totally depends on the circumstances, but we request that you refrain from expecting a refund for the above reasons.
Do you provide acclimatization training trips before starting the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek?
We highly suggest you engage in physical activities for three months before the trip to prepare yourself physically and mentally. Additionally, we offer the Soldhunga Hike as part of our quick acclimation training trip. You can utilize this hike as a preview of what to expect on your main journey in the central Himalayas.
I want to extend my holiday. Do you have any recommendations?
Please ask our ground team in Kathmandu for assistance arranging day tours around the city. If you still have time extra few days or a week after the trek, we can also set up one of the following quick relaxation trips. Please pick the one you think will best suit your interests.
- Pokhara
- Lumbini
- Ghandruk
- Chitwan Safari
These additional vacation days were planned with the idea that you would want to relax after a challenging and long trek rather than go on hiking again. Please let us know if there are any other destinations you would prefer over these.
Itinerary
We will take an early morning flight to reach Lukla. You will see fantastic green hills, snowy peaks during the flight. With this scenic and thrilling flight, we will arrive at Lukla.
From Lukla, we will start our trekking towards Phakding. Lukla is known as the gateway of the Everest region and Sagarmatha too. We will first walk towards the central alley and walk past the airport. Then we will walk ahead the alley and reach the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality office. Your permit card will be checked here; if you have no issues, you can also issue your permit.
Ahead, we will follow north trails, passing through farming lands and descending slightly to reach Dudh Koshi River. After passing through the forest path, we descend and walk along the river bank.
After some moments, we will reach Cheplung village and ahead, we will ascend slightly through the forest. During your walk, you will also witness a small settlement in the Himalayan existence.
After easy descent, we will finally reach Phakding. You will see beautiful mountain girls peeking from a distance. You will also see the fantastic sight of the holy mountain, Khumbila (5,761m). You can roam around the village and see the life of the Himalayan people if you are not tired.
Today, after the early morning breakfast, we will start walking as the trek distance is long. We will cross over the suspension bridge on the village's other side. After a few hours of additional walking, we will reach to Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint.
After our permit is checked, we will descend to the river. During the walk, you will cross many short and long suspension bridges. As we follow the trail, we will reach the small village of Benkhar. From this village, you will get a beautiful glimpse of Mt. Everest.
After crossing this village, we will ascend the stone stairs and cross the Dudh Koshi River crossing the famous Hillary bridge. This bridge can show a beautiful view of the forest, Nepali girls, valley, river and mountains. As you walk ahead, the altitude starts to gain steeper.
After gaining some energy from rest, we will resume our walk, passing the beautiful rhododendron forest. Shortly after the checkpoint, we will finally reach Namche Bazar. You will find this village unique, with beautiful stone houses and landscapes. If you are not tired, you can explore this beautiful town and see the daily activity of the local people.
Today is the first acclimatization day for the Gokyo Renjo La Pass trek. After breakfast, we will have a short hike outside the Namche Bazar town. We will visit the Everest view hotel and have a stunning view of Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam and many other small peaks. You can also see the largest Sherpa settlement, Khumjung village.
We will also visit Khumjung Monastery and spend some quality time there. According to the locals, they also preserve the yeti skull inside the monastery. If you like to explore more, we will stroll around the Khunde and head back to Namche Bazar.
Today, you will cross 4000 meters above sea level. After breakfast, we will head north and follow the Dudh Kunda River. You will head towards the beautiful Ngozumpa Glacier. Then, we will have a short and steep climb to the ridge and witness the glorious view of Everest and Lhotse.
We will then resume our walk into the mainstream trail for additional hours. We will pass through Tibetan handwork shops as you leave the main route. The path will be relatively fewer, and walking in the isolation route helps you feel pleasure.
Ahead, we will reach a crossroad that lies high above the Dudh Koshi River. We will then ascend the trail and head toward Mon La Pass. You will follow a forest path rich with red birch, fir and rhododendron. You will also pass through beautiful waterfalls and yak pastures as you gain altitude.
The trail then leads you to the Dole village. After a few minutes of ups and down on the trail, you will finally reach Dole village. This village offers the first and great view of Mt. Cho Oyu.
After the early morning breakfast, we will ascend along the valley. As you reach higher, the air gets thinner, and breathing might be uncomfortable. The vegetation starts to change, and you will enter the juniper forest. As you climb higher, you will pass through fantastic villages and landscapes. Upon reaching here, you will be blessed with a beautiful view of Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and, Kantega.
We will keep ascending with fantastic scenes surrounding you till Machhermo. After we reach here, we will have rest and gain some energy for tomorrow. This is a small yet beautiful village with few settlements in the valley.
Suppose you want to explore more than you can hike up to Dole to acclimatize and prepare for tomorrow. The villagers from the lower region own lands and graze yaks here in the summer season. After exploring the Dole, we will return to Machhermo overnight.
After the early morning breakfast, we will start to walk over the ridge to see a dramatic view of Mt. Cho Oyu right in front of us. We will continue our trek along the valley high above the river. As you walk ahead, enjoy the excellent view of Cholatse and Khantega gorge.
We will descend the river bank and climb up again to approach the Ngozumpa glacier. Then, we will walk onto the rock and moraine that extends down from it. During the walk, you will see a breathtaking view of Cho Oyu and Kantega and ascend higher to reach the Gokyo village.
After reaching Gokyo Lake, we will have lunch and gain some energy. We will then hike up to the fifth lake for a more dramatic view of the mountains. We will then head north to Gokyo and ascend to reach the fourth lake. After some additional walking, we will finally arrive at the fifth lake. After enjoying the mesmerizing view of Gyachung Kang, Ngozumpa glacier, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, etc., you will get a chance to see the sight; we will return to Gokyo Lake.
Today is the second acclimatization day for Gokyo Renjola Trek. This point is a famous resting point for trekkers because you have many options for an acclimatization hike. Today we will wake up early before the sun and climb steeply to Gokyo Ri for a sunrise view.
The view from the top of the Gokyo Ri is exquisite, with the scene of a snowy peak, and below is a turquoise lake. You will be able to 4 eight-thousanders like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and many other uncountable peaks. After enjoying some quality time here, we will return to Gokyo Lake.
Today you will walk a long way to cross the Renjo Las Pass and descend to Lungden. The trail has several ups and downs with quite exciting and challenging factors. In the initial walk phase, we will head back to the lake and walk gently uphill, passing through a grassy area, boulders and zigzag turns.
As you go higher, the path gets steep till Renjo La Pass. Reach the top of the pass, and you are welcomed with a marvellous view of Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Everest, Cholatse, Makalu, and more. After some quality time at the pass, we will descend through the lovely meadow towards Bhote Koshi Valley. We will continue to descend, walk beside the river, and head towards Lungden.
Today we will head south with an easy descent to Thame. The hike for today is easy, with a primarily gradual d. We will then follow the path on the east side of the river and pass several villages to reach our destination. We will descend gradually to Marulung and then cross the bridge over the Bhotekoshi River after walking.
You will walk through the dense forest, looking at various flora and fauna. Then we will see the old walled Sherpa village with a unique lifestyle. We will then continue downhill and arrive at Thame. If you are not tired, we can also visit the old monastery for evening prayers.
After the early morning breakfast, we will leave the village of Thame and head towards the town of Sherpa, Namche. We will begin our walk along the streams and forest and gradually descend to Bhotekoshi Valley. From here, you will cross the suspension bridge and enter the rich forests of birds, pines and rhododendrons.
We will then gradually climb high above Bhote Koshi through sherpa settlements. We will continue ascending the trail through the pine forest and walk a levelled path until we reach Namche Bazar.
Finally, our treks ended after several days in the Everest Himalayas. It’s time to wrap up your trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass. We will trek back to Lukla before flying to Kathmandu. After having breakfast, we will follow the stone steps and head down the village. We will have a final glimpse of Mt. Everest from a distance. We will continue trekking down in a mixture of dirt, pathways, and stone steps.
As we resume walking into the trail, cross the several suspension bridges and walk along with Dudh Koshi River. Then ahead, we will make a steep decline and do some uphill. After some hours of walking, we will reach Phakding. Then we will walk forward and pass several villages before making a steep incline to Lukla.
We will wake up early to catch the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You will then fly to see the beautiful view of the forest, Himalayas and valleys. After 30min flight, you will reach TIA.
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