Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass - 15 days

Trip Overview

Duration: 15 days Country: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 5,360m/17,585 ft. Walking Per Day: 5-6hrs
Accommodation: N/A grade Grade: Fair Strenuous
Best Season: Autumn and Spring Group Size: 1-10
Mode: Tea-House/Lodge Culture: Sherpa Culture, Tibetan Influenced Culture, Mixed Culture

If feasting your eyes on jaw-dropping scenery is as important as the challenge of trekking in the Himalayas, then the Gokyo Valley is the place to go.

A hiking expedition taking in a Gokyo Valley Trek and Renjo La Pass is guaranteed to bring you up close to some of the most magnificent glacial sights. It will also provide ecological adventures and a chance to see nature at its rawest. Eco-adventure holidays to the Gokyo Valley are popular with good reason, and for moderate to challenging trekking expeditions, Renjo La Pass ranks high.

The geography and nature of the Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass

What makes this one of the best trekking experiences in the world? The steep, rocky terrain of the Gokyo Valley shows the Everest foothills at their finest, but also holds beautiful glacial lakes and hypnotic glaciers. The light quality here is magical and counterbalances glistening ice and snow with lush alpine greenery on the lower slopes.

The Gokyo Peak (known as Gokyo Ri) stands nobly at 5357m (Coordinates: 27°57?40?N 86°41?00?E). It is carved from the Ngozumpa glacier, believed to be the largest glacier in the Himalayas. As you ascend, the vista becomes different at every rest point. On reaching the Ngozumpa View Point, you will be rewarded with incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho You, as well as other iconic mountains of the Khumbu region.

We make it possible to expand your Himalayan expedition by adding in the Renjo La Pass, a more remote but highly advantageous trekking or mountaineering destination. One of the three highest passes of the Everest region, Renjo La Pass puts you amongst the unmissable Gokyo lakes (all lakes).

The region’s prolific culture and adventure benefits

Any trekking or hiking trip to Nepal offers the chance to sample the beguiling culture of this warm and welcoming nation. This trip provides access to unspoiled mountain villages, important Buddhist Monasteries and shrines, and other heritage sites.

Flying into Lukla is an adventure in itself and the only way to explore the Sagarmatha National Park. The park is a Natural World Heritage Site and home to some of the most important birds on the planet. It is packed with indigenous vegetation and wildlife, including edibles that influence Nepalese cultural dishes. 

Activities and acclimatization

The best time for hiking and walking in the Gokyo Valley (taking in the Renjo La Pass) is September to November, and March to April. It is generally a 12-day trip beginning and ending in the fascinating Nepalese capital of Kathmandu.

Not only do we put together accommodation, equipment, and other supplies for expeditions, but we also make sure even your downtime and days to acclimatize have bountiful opportunities for adventure. This includes putting you in the best places to see breath-taking sunrises and sunsets from Gokyo Ri.

Risk factors for expeditions to Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass

Nepal Mountain Trekkers work to high standards, in partnership with teams of experienced local Sherpas. We deeply respect both the region and climate and make sure all equipment, preparation and support are beyond mandatory levels.

Taking part in a Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass expedition requires that you have a good level of fitness. Please contact Nepal Mountain Trekkers to discuss what this means for you, and details of all other health and safety factors we strictly adhere to.


Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft)
    • Meals :Lunch / Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Welcoming with Marigold Flower Garland

      » Group Photo

      » Introduction with group members and trekking crew

      » Evening Walk at Thamel

     

  • Day 2 Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
    • Duration :Whole day
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu Durbar Square

      » Boudhanath Stupa

      » Pashupatinath Temple

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Kathmandu Sightseeing

      » Equipment Checking

      » Briefing about the trek

      » Introduction with Guide

     

  • Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
    • Duration :35mins Flight and 4hrs walk (9 Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Transportation :Flight
    • Accommodation :Lodge / Hotel
    • Ascend :148m/485ft
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Tribhuwan International Airport

      » Ghat

      » Lukla

      » Phakding

    • Highlights :

      » Lukla Airport

      » Mountain View from Flight

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Prayer Flags

      » Tibetan Script on Stones

      » Sceneries

      » Atmosphere

      » Buddhist Culture

     

  • Day 4 Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs walk (11-13 Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :640m/2,100ft
    • Location :

      » Phakding

      » Monjo

      » Jorsale

      » Namche Bazar

    • Highlights :

      » UNESCO World Heritage

      » Sagarmatha National Park

      » High Suspension Bridges

      » Himalayas View

      » Sherpa Culture

     

  • Day 5 Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
    • Duration :3-4hrs (5Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :430m/1,410ft
    • Descend :430m/1,410ft
    • Location :

      » Namche Bazar

      » Syanbuchhe

    • Highlights :

      » Best Viewpoint for Everest

      » Sherpa Museum

      » Hatt Bazar

      » Shopping

      » Day Hike to Everest View Hotel

     

  • Day 6 Namche Bazaar to Dole(4,200m/13,780ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs (11-12Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :760m/2,493ft
    • Descend :200m/656ft
    • Location :

      » Namche Bazar

      » Kyangjuma Danda

      » Phortse Tenga

      » Dole

    • Highlights :

      » Rhododendron Forest

      » View of Ama Dablam

      » Beautiful Landscape

      » Pine Forest

      » Sagarmatha National Park

      » Flora and Fauna

      » Wildlife and Birds

      » Lhophophorus/Danfe (National Bird of Nepal)

     

  • Day 7 Dole to Machhermo(4,470 m/ 14,663 ft)
    • Duration :5hrs walk (8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :300m/984ft
    • Location :

      » Dole

      » Kele(Gyle)

      » Luza

      » Machhermo

    • Highlights :

      » Beautiful Landscape

      » Hidden Valley View

      » Tabuche Peak View

      » Cholatse Peak View

      » Mountain Sceneries

     

  • Day 8 Machharmo to Gokyo Lake(4,800 m/15,744 ft)
    • Duration :5hrs walk (8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :320m/1,049ft
    • Location :

      » Macchermo

      » Phang(Pangla)

      » First Lake

      » Taboche Tsho(Taujung Cho)

      » Gokyo

    • Highlights :

      » Gokyo Lake (5 Lakes)

      » Glacier Walk

      » Mountain Sceneries

      » Prayer Flags

      » Yaks

      » Blissful Nature

      » Chadoten

      » Wetland

     

  • Day 9 Acclimatization Day at Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m/17,570 ft) and Hike to fifth lakes
    • Duration :6-7hrs walk (8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :665m/2,181ft
    • Descend :500m/1,640ft
    • Location :

      » Gokyo Lake

      » Gokyo Ri

      » Gokyo

      » Fifth Lake

      » Gokyo

    • Highlights :

      » High altitude walk

      » Sunrise View

      » Glacier Walk

      » Panoramic View of 4 Mountains above 8,000m

      » Prayer Flags

      » Fifth Lakes walking

      » Achievement of a lifetime

      » Dream comes true for adventure seekers

     

  • Day 10 Gokyo to Langden Kharka(4,300m/14,000ft) via Renjo La (5,360m/17,585 ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs walk(9-11Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :550m/1,805ft
    • Descend :1,040m/3,412ft
    • Location :

      » Gokyo, Renjo La Pass

      » Langden Kharka

    • Highlights :

      » Massive Mountain View

      » Stunning View of Everest

      » View of 4 Mountains above 8,000m from Sea Level in the same range

      » Lake View

      » Prayer Flags

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Blissful Nature

     

  • Day 11 Langden to Namche Bazzar
    • Duration :6hrs walk(10-11Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :860m/2,822ft
    • Location :

      » Langden Kharka

      » Thame

      » Thomo

      » Namche Bazaar

    • Highlights :

      » Monasteries

      » Beautiful Landscape

      » Prayer Flags

      » Touch the tree-level

     

  • Day 12 Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs walk (16-18Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :600m/1,968ft
    • Ascend :210m/688ft
    • Location :

      » Namche Bazaar

      » Jorsale

      » Monjo

      » Phakding

      » Ghat

      » Chhoplong

      » Lukla

    • Highlights :

      » Rhododendron Forest

      » Various High Suspension Bridges

      » Tashi Lapcha Mountain View

      » Kawande Mountain View

      » Beautiful Landscape

      » Pine Forest

      » Last Everest View

      » Prayer Flags

     

  • Day 13 Lukla - Kathmandu
    • Duration :35mins flight , 30mins Drive(5Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Domestic Flight and Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Domestic Airport(Lukla-Kathmandu)

    • Highlights :

      » Stunning View of Mountains from Flight

      » Geography

      » Landscapes

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Kathmandu Valley View

     

  • Day 14 Relax shopping and whatever you wish to do along with the farewell dinner in the evening (excluding alcoholic and soft drinks)

     

  • Day 15 Final Departure
    • Meals :Breakfast
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

    • Highlights :

      » Souvenir Shopping

      » Airport Drop with Khata/Khatag as a Symbol of Wishing Safe Journey

      » Group Photo

     

Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass Photos / Videos

Cost Includes

  • Airport Pick up and drop service
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 
  • All lodging and food during the trek (B, L, and D included)
  • Transportation costs: Domestic flight in (Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu).
  • Professionally trained and highly experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant trekking guide, and porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 30kg) along with their salary, lodging, food, and insurance
  • Trekking permits: TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park fees
  • First aid medical box
  • Trekking gear like Sleeping bags and down jackets are made available on rent
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charge
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Airport Pick up and drop service
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 
  • All lodging and breakfast during the trek
  • Transportation costs: Domestic flight in (Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu).
  • Professionally trained and highly experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant trekking guide, and porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 30kg) along with their salary, lodging, food, and insurance
  • Trekking permits: TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park fees
  • First aid medical box
  • Trekking gear like Sleeping bags and down jackets are made available on rent
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charge

Cost Excludes

  • VISA fee to enter Nepal(Visa Information)
  • International flight tickets and extra baggage charges
  • Food in Kathmandu
  • Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
  • All personal expenses
  • Tip for guides and porters
  • VISA fee to enter Nepal(Visa Information)
  • International flight tickets and extra baggage charges
  • Food in Kathmandu
  • Lunch and Evening Meals during the trek
  • Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
  • All personal expenses
  • Tip for guides and porters

Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass Map

map of Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass

Equipment Checklist

Equipment lists for 15 days Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Inner thermals

FEET

Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Shower sandals

HANDS

Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to -10°C +
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers

First Aid Kits 

Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicines: We recommend you bring your regular medicines; we will provide a first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer

 

Gokyo Valley Trek with Renjo La Pass Review

Gokyo lakes with Nepal Hiking team

Bernard a
Bernard a
Source:Trip Advisor

Great trek.
Many people, mules, and dzopke the first two days to go to Namche Bazaar as lot of people are going to Everest base camp, but after that we see very few trekkers.
The day from Namche Bazaar to Dole is hard, while the rest is easier, with not much elevation gain after Dole .
Gokyo Rii is fantastic , great views all around of Everest, Lhotse, Cho oyu,...
Cold in late afternoon and early in the morning as rooms in guest houses are not heated and dining rooms are not heated at that time. (especially in Dole)
Always sunny skies in the morning with great view and visibility of the summits around.
Lodges were generally good , however i would not recommend staying in Tok Tok, it is more quiet but lodge service was not good . Better to stay in Phadking with more choices of lodges.
Thanks to our guides Ganga and Aypure and to our porters for your dedication and flexibility in making our trek so enjoyable.

Amazing trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp, Sano Taboche view point and Gokyo Ri.

Ma?go?ka
Ma?go?ka
Source:Trip Advisor

Unforgettable people from Nepal Mountain Trekkers. They will take care of you as the closest friend. Ramesh has provided us with a great guide and Sherpas. Huge respect for Ramesh for professional organization. They will make the impossible possible.

Magic of Ama Dablam, Gokyo Lake and Everest

Beata Z
Beata Z
Source:Trip Advisor

 

It was another trek in the Himalayas with Nepal Mountain Trekkers. Another great experience. Everything is well prepared, since the arrival to Kathmandu, through flight to Lukla, during trekking. We only have to enjoy the views. If I go to Nepal again, I'm sure it will be trek with Nepal Moutain Trekkers.

Your Nepalese adventure - Your way!

Martyna G
Martyna G
Source:Trip Advisor

Our first hike in Nepal and it was incredible!

Ramesh organised our itinerary for my husband and I based on the amount of time that we had. This included a personal airport pickup, our return flights to and from Lukla, a guide and porter for us, and also our accomodation in Kathmandu before and after our trek.

We set out planning to get to Tengboche, as our time was limited, but we were able to take it day by day depending on how we were fairing. As we hiked, we thought, this isn't as hard as we thought it would be - let's go further! Our amazing guide named Tika was obliging and set a new route for us mid-hike and we made it all the way to Ama Dablam base camp. Tika was always only a few steps ahead and was happy to tell us the names of all the mountains we could see along the way, the names of trees and plants, and the names of the villages across distant valleys. When we reached our destination each night he was always busy organising our meals, cups of tea, making sure our drink bottles were filled and that we were happy and healthy. He's a very polite, caring and experienced guide (with great english skills) who we'd definitely request for our next Himalayan experience and would certainly recommend to anyone else too.

We cannot express how satisfied and impressed we were with this company; a well run, honest business that really care for the customer's experience and safety. Nepal Mountain Trekkers allowed us to choose our own start and end date and plan the trek each day with no fixed or locked in agenda. This type of flexibility is something that you do not get in large group tours. It was our own private tour without the private tour price.

I had the joy of getting sick the day before we left Nepal and Ramesh organised for my care at a local hospital - complete with sorting our insurance and transfers to and from the hospital. He went above and beyond his duty as hotel manager and trekking company operator - he made a difficult time easier. Both Ramesh and our guide Tika came to the hospital to visit and make sure my health was on the mend.

There are many companies in Kathmandu that can take you on a breathtaking hike; but this one truely has the heart and passion for this exceptional place on Earth. 

We are already planning our next trip to Gokyo Ri with Nepal Mountain Trekkers - We couldn't recommend higher! Nepal Mountain Trekkers 100%
 

Prachtige trekking, goede gids

Hanneke
Hanneke
Source:Trip Advisor

10 daagse trekking gemaakt regio Gokyo. Prachtig gebied. Onze gids TB was erg vriendelijk en actief om alles zo goed mogelijk voor ons te regelen. Ik zou dit bedrijf zeker aanbevelen. Het mailcontact voorafgaand aan onze reis was ook altijd vlot en duidelijk.

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