Gokyo and Renjo La pass Trek

On your second day in Nepal, you will be sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. There are various UNESCO World Heritage sites that you can visit. You can make visits to the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and others. On this day, you can also buy some trekking accessories at various shops in Thamel. We can help you buy your accessories if you’d want us to. Also, we will call you at our office to introduce you to your trekking partners, your guides, and others.

Today, we will receive at your hotel early in the morning. We will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport. From the domestic terminal, you will board on a flight to Lukla. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is a short flight. The flight is scenic. You can see the aerial views of Kathmandu valley and the heritage sites as you fly northwards of the valley. The mesmerizing Himalayan ranges appear on your front as you fly towards Lukla. Lukla airport is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. The experience when the plane lands over the short runway at Lukla airport is thrilling! Lukla is the place from where your actual trek begins. Lukla is also called as the gateway to Everest. From Lukla, we will head north towards Phakding village. This is an easy hike. The difficult trek starts with a short and easy hike where the trail descends to Dudh Koshi valley. We will walk across Chheplung and will cross the Thado Kosi river over a suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, we will get a glimpse of Kusum Kanguru, 6367 meters. The trekking route continues towards Ghat. From Ghat, we will walk through a beautiful ridge. We will follow the trekking trail until we reach the beautiful village in Phakding. There are various lodges and teahouses in Phakding where you can stay for overnight.

Today is the day when we will head towards the major Sherpa hub in the Everest region, Namche Bazaar. Today is an exciting day. You will be we will crossing the winding Dudhkoshi River five times over the suspension bridges. Crossing the high suspension bridges covered with the prayer flags is a beautiful feeling. We will walk towards Jorasale. Jorasale is a beautiful village. At the village, there is is an entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. The park is a natural UNESCO World Heritage site in Nepal. Before you enter the park, you must verify your permits. After having lunch at Jorasale, we will climb uphill towards Namche. The final climb, an hour before you reach Namche is tough. On the way, there are several viewpoints from where you can see catch splendid views of Mt. Everest. After the strenuous climb, we will reach Namche. Namche is a beautiful village with clustered houses. There are many shops, hotels, cafes, and lodges. Overnight at a hotel in Namche.

Today is your first rest day at Namche Bazaar. A rest day does not mean that you will spend your entire day sleeping and resting. Rest days are the acclimatization days where you trek to high altitudes during days and sleep at low altitudes at nights. This is the acclimatization hike before you enter an altitude of 4000 meters. As the acclimatization hike, we will trek to the Everest View Hotel, 3962 meters, the highest placed hotel in the world. From the hotel, you can see the best views of mesmerizing peaks like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. After enjoying a nice breakfast at the hotel, we will walk for around an hour to reach Syangboche airstrip 3790 meters. From there, we will make a steady climb towards Khunde. On the way to Khundu, we’ll see century’s old Chorten. We will trek eastwards to the Khumjung village. Khumjung is the largest village in the Everest region. From the village, you’ll see amazing views of Khumbila peak. We will eat lunch at the village and will trek down to Namche.

We will start after having a nice morning breakfast at Namche. From Namche, we will climb a little to the ridge top. From there, we will see the brilliant views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. We will continue trekking through the scenic trail. Along the trail, there are some sellers who sell Tibetan handworks. After continuing to trek for some time, we will arrive at a crossroad. From there, we will take along the route that goes towards Phortse Thanga. We will spend some time exploring the lifestyles of the local people and cultures at the old monasteries. There is a local powerhouse at Phortse. From Phortse, the trekking trail climbs steeply uphill through the forests of rhododendron and birch. We will reach the small settlements of Tonga and Gayle before we finally reach Dole. From Dole, you’ll see the eye-catching views of Khumbila and Tawache peak. Overnight in Dole.

From Dole, the trekking trail climbs steadily along the side of the valley. On our way, we will see the small and thorny bushes. As the altitude rises, we will see the scrub juniper trees. The trek route from Dole to Macchermo isn't so tough. This route allows for a little rest and acclimatization. The scenery along the route keeps on amazing you as you walk. You will see the fascinating views of Mt. Cho Oyu, the world’s 5th highest peak, and the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku. The trail passes through some summer settlements. Summer settlements are the settlements where people take Yaks and other cattle for grazing in the summer season. Machhermo is a beautiful village that sits on the lap of a beautiful snowy mountain. During summer, the village looks wonderful with green pastures and green hillsides filled with flowers. Overnight at Macchermo in a lodge.

We will start to trek after having early morning breakfast at Macchermo. The trek route from Machhermo to Gokyo Lake is highly scenic. You will see beautiful views of elegant peaks such as Cho Oyu, Cholatse, and others. From Macchermo, we follow the trekking trail to Pangka. From Pangga, we will make a short and easy descent. We will follow the river on the trail. The river originates at the Ngozumpa glacier and flows down the west side of the glacier. We will now climb a steep trail that leads to the valley. Before arriving at the valley, we will see the amazing views of Mount Cho Oyu and Khantega gorge. On trekking further, we will pass by the side of the first of the Gokyo lakes. After walking for some time, we will arrive at the second lake too. From there, we will cross the path that leads across the glacier to Cho La, 5420 meters. In the eastern shore of the glacier, we will see the third lake. The third Gokyo lake is also called as Dudh Pokhari. The Gokyo village sits on the eastern shore of the lake, where we will reach after following the side of the lake. We will check into a lodge at the village. After having lunch, we will make a visit to Fifth Lake. The fifth Gokyo lake is magnetic. We will enjoy the magnetic vista of the mesmerizing lake and will take some pictures. After relishing the time at the lake, we will trek back to Gokyo village. Overnight stay in Gokyo Village.

Today is your second acclimatization day. Early in the morning, Halesi Treks guide will take a hike to Gokyo Ri. after climbing the Gokyo Ri, we will get wonderful sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. Gokyo is a trade center where the Sherpa people run lodges to provide the best services to the trekkers, and situated by the side of Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal. Today, we will walk around the lake and will climb the Gokyo Ri peak to have a sunrise view and excellent views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest. After enjoying the mesmerizing vistas of the Himalayan ranges and the tranquil Gokyo lakes, we will trek down to the Gokyo village. You will have a whole day to do whatever you want to. You can take baths, do laundry, explore the Gokyo village, or simply sleep. Overnight in Gokyo village.

We will begin to trek after early morning breakfast in Gokyo. We will gently climb uphill over the grassy area. Today, we will climb the Renjo La pass, an amazing pass in the Khumbu region. The climb isn’t so steep in the beginning. But as you keep on climbing further, the slope becomes steeper progressively. Climbing to the top of the pass is challenging. This part of the trek is quite complex. As we reach the top, we will see the stunning panorama of Rolwaling and Tengi Ragi Tau mountains. We will see the dazzling vista of Everest itself, Lhotse, Cholatse, and Taboche. From Renjo La, we will see the awesome views of the third Gokyo Lake, and the Ngozumpa Glacier. We will continue through the trekking trails after seeing the small Rermo Pokhari (lake) towards the east. We will also see the dazzling views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang and Gokyo lakes towards the eastward direction. The trekking trail winds down a stone staircase. Be careful! The staircases might be slippery due to the ice deposits over them. From there, we will trek downhill through beautiful meadows. We will also see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake while we trek. We will walk towards the Bhote Koshi river valley. On your way, there are chances that you might see the Yak caravans coming from Tibet. This route is a popular trek route for trading to Tibet. There is a portion where the trek route passes down through a narrow valley with giant boulders. Now, we will reach Lumde.

After having breakfast at Lumde, we will follow the trek route towards the village of Thame. After arriving in Thame, we will take rest after checking into a lodge. There is a historical place called Thame monastery. We will make a visit to the monastery. At the monastery, you can rejoice spiritual Buddhist practices. Overnight in Thame.

We will start to trek after having a nice and filling breakfast at Thame village. From the village, we will set off on the trekking trail towards Namche Bazaar. Saying bye-bye to the gorgeous mountains and the alluring Himalayas, we will walk down the village. On our way back to Namche, we can enjoy the beautiful vistas of the surrounding. There are several viewpoints from where you can see the splendid panoramas of the sugar-coated Himalayas. After walking for some hours, we will reach Namche Bazaar. On your way back to Namche, you might meet with some vendors trying to sell the Tibetan crafts. If you have interests in buying any, you can buy them. Namche is a popular Sherpa town. It is the capital of the Everest region. At Namche, you can taste the local Yak cheese. The Yak cheese in Namche is popular. You can stroll around the clustered market in Namche. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

After a nice breakfast in Namche, we will leave for Lukla. From Namche, you have to descend down to Jorasele village. This part of the trail is tough. It is rocky and steep. On the way, you’ll see the Yaks and porters struggling to walk up and down this tough section. While walking down there are viewpoints from where you will see a beautiful view of Mt. Everest and other peaks. The trek route from Namche to Lukla crosses the suspension bridges over winding Dudh Kosi river several times. We will walk towards the Phakding village and from there, we will trek to Lukla. On the following day, we will fly to Kathmandu via Lukla-Kathmandu airport from Lukla airport. Prepare for your departure tomorrow. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.

Today, we will bid goodbye to a remarkable Everest region. With tons of beautiful memories from the trek, we will board on the airplane. Enjoy the aerial views of the Everest region and the amazing Himalayas from the plane. You will see the beautiful views of the high mountains and tranquil valleys. We will land at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu. From there, Halesi Treks will escort you to your hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

today is the day when you’ll finally say goodbye to us. We will escort you to the airport depending on your flight schedule. We hope you had your best time with Halesi Treks. We will look forward to going to the other treks with you in the future. We can customize our Gokyo and Renjo La pass trek. Feel free to comment on our itinerary. Contact Us.