| No of people | Price per person |
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| 1 - 3 | $1,660 |
| 4 - 6 | $1,595 |
| 7 - 12 | $1,540 |
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The Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass trek is one of the beautiful trekking routes. It offers a close-up view of Mount Everest, a breathtaking view of the four world's highest mountains and other peaks in the Everest range. During the trek, you can explore the traditional culture of the Sherpa community, Ngozumpa Glacier and five emerald color lakes known as Gokyo Lakes.
TheGokyo Lake trek is one of the famous and iconic adventures at 4500 meters to 5360 meters. This trek offers breathtaking Himalayan scenery, the richness of Sherpa culture, and stunning views of Mount Everest. It's a path for self-discovery, surrounded by majestic Himalayan peaks, nature, and the hospitality of the Himalayan people.
The Renjo La-Pass trek is a chance to experience the richness of Sherpa traditional culture in villages such as Namche Bazaar. The major highlights of the villages are a warm welcome, prayer flags, chortens, handicrafts, art and architecture and Buddhist monasteries.
The main highlight of this journey is the Gokyo lakes, a series of six lakes situated at around 4700 to 5050 meters above sea level. The lakes and the trekking trails are surrounded by the majestic peaks such asCho Oyu (8188m), Everest (8848.86m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8485m), Pumori (7165m), and many more peaks.
A climb to Gokyo Ri(5357m) and crossing the Renjo La Pass (5360m) offers the most stunning views of all the Peaks around the Everest and lakes, glaciers, including four of the world's highest mountains. Renjo La Pass is also one of the three famous high passes in the Everest region.
If you are searching for a memorable experience that combines high altitude lakes, challenging passes, authentic Sherpa culture, Gokyolakes, and Renjo La pass,it is the perfect trekking destination in Nepal.
The Gokyo and Renjo La Pass trektakes 12 to 15 days. During the trek, you will pass through the heart of the Himalayas and Sherpa villages.
The highlight itinerary:
The Renjo La-Pass Trek typically begins with a thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, landing on one of the world's dangerous airports. After landing, the adventure continues on foot through rugged trails, a Sherpa village, a forest, and scary suspension bridges. Hire local guides and porters, who assist and enrich the journey with stories, cultural insight, and support.
The seasonal conditions enhance the trek experience. Each season has different challenges and attractions. Choosing the right season offers you a unique experience on the Renjo La Pass trek.
The best time to do the trek is spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). This season offers the best clear skiesand stable weather for spectacular views. If you are interested in ice skating, you can experience it during winter. Ice skating on the Gokyo Lake is known as the ice skating at the world's highest altitude.
The Gokyo and Renjo La Pass Trek requires two special permits, like the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and a Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card, to do the trek within the Everest region.
The tea houses and lodges provide basic food and accommodation during the Trek. The lodges and teahouses offer traditional local food and beverages with the taste of old Nepali cuisine. They serve a variety of food according to order and demand. The local communities are known for their warm hospitality.
Choosing the best time to trek to Renjo La Pass and Gokyo significantly affects your trekking experience in Nepal. The changeable weather impacts your trek safety and environment during the trek. The main season offers favorable weather conditions and stunning views if you plan to trek.
Most trekkers do the Renjo La Pass trek during the pre, and post-monsoon seasons. This season offers clear skies, stable weather conditions, stable temperatures, and breathtaking views of valleys and mountains.
Best Time for Gokyo & Renjo La-Pass Trek:
Select the best time to trek to Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass with Epic Adventures. We will take you to pass for a lifetime experience. The season enhances your trekking experience during the high-altitude treks.
The seasonal conditions and aspects enhance the trek experience. Each season has different challenges and attractions. Choosing the right season offers you a unique experience on the Renjo La Pass trek.
The spring season offers blooming flowers and lush green landscapes, with clear skies and stable weather.
Autumn season offers a Clear sky, cool temperature, and Greenery landscapes with stunning views of the Himalayan ranges above 8000m high.
This season brings heavy rainfall, which makes the trail slippery and affects visibility during the trek. Clouds and rain cover the landscapes, so we have less chance to enjoy the views during this season.
This season, difficult to do the pass and trek, but some people like this season as well. During the trek, you can enjoy and play with snow like a yeti, play ice skating at Gokyo Lake, and view all the hills and mountains with snow, very cold wind, and temperature.
The weather conditions are generally cold and rapidly changing because of the higher altitude. During the trek, trekkers should be prepared for changing weather conditions, especially in high altitudes.
Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) season offers the most stable weather conditions with excellent visibility and stunning views.
The summer season brings rainfall and slippery trails, and the winter brings dry but cold winds. During the Renjo La-Pass trek, the temperature decreases below -20 °C at night.
Highlights:
The Renjo la pass trekking route lies in the Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal, so a special type of permit is required to trek on a given date and time.
Here is list of permits required during the trek:
The Gokyo lakes and Renjo La pass trek takes 12 to 15 days. The itinerary depends on the trekkers' rest day and acclimatization days. Your adventure trek to the Gokyo valley and Renjo la pass trek begins with a thrilling flight fromKathmandu to Lukla (the world's most dangerous airport). After landing, we will hike toPhakding for an overnight stay.
On your second day, we will hike to Namche Bazaar, passing through many scary bridges like Hillary Bridge(A famous bridge in the Khumbu region), rocky paths, green jungles, rivers, and mountain views, and stay overnight. The next day, as acclimatization, we will go for a short scenic hike above Namche Bazaar and visit the Guinness World record holder 5 star Hotel Everest View(3880m).
Continuously trek to Dole(4038m) for around 6 hours of hiking, crossing through many villages like Khumjung, Sansa, Kyangjuma, and Mongla. Trek to Machhermo via Luza village. It takes around 4 – 5 hours of uphill and straight walking. You can observe blooming small flowers, surrounded by peaks and junipers and the first stunning view of Cho Oyu (the 6th highest mountain in the world).
On your 8th day, trek from Machhermo to Gokyo lakeside, which takes 4 to 5 hours of walking. You can continuously observe the three Gokyo lakes, first, second, and third lakes, with an emerald colour. The next day, hike to the trek's highest point (Gokyo Ri 5357m) for two and a half hours. Observe outstanding views of mountains, lakes with glaciers and return to the hotel.
The next day was the longest and most memorable day for crossing the Renjo La pass. It takes around 7 hours of hiking, starting with an uphill walk on the rocky, slippery paths. Enjoy the views of 360. Mountains with lakes, taking memorable photos and videos and starting descent from the back side of Renjo La pass towards Lungden.
On your next day, trek to Thame, Manjo, and Lukla. Gather with all the team members, including porters, and enjoy our last night. It's time to say thanks to our supporters for completing the trek.
Planning the budget for the Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass trek is essential. All the costs are based on accommodation, amenities, and transportation. Accommodation, permits, food, and beverages are the main expenses for this trek.
The teahouses and lodges offer different prices according to the location, altitude, and transportation challenges. All the food items are reasonable.
Some additional costs:
We suggest you carry some extra cash to cover emergencies or unexpected costs. We think a well-planned budget gives us a stress-free experience.
Health and safety should be a top priority for anyone embarking on the Gokyo Lake trek. With varying altitudes and climate, preparation is key to a safe journey.
Altitude sicknessis a common concern. It can affect anyone, regardless of fitness level. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
Proper acclimatization is essential to prevent altitude sickness. The trek itinerary should include rest days to adjust to the altitude.
Safety concerns: weather conditions (rain, snow, slippery trail, slippery rocks, narrow trail)
Heath and Altitude sickness: water and food hygiene (drink purified or boiled water only), cold and Hypothermia, Injuries
Symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness:
Prevention:
Travel insurance is the most important preparation for trekking to the Renjo La-Pass trek, due to the high risk of trekking at high altitudes and mountain regions.
Travel Insurance covers unexpected emergencies like helicopter evacuations. Without insurance, a medical emergency could become life-threatening. It helps financially and gives peace of mind in the Himalayan region.
Key reasons:
When planning the Marki Himal Trek, one must decide between trekking indepently or booking a guided tour. Each option offters unique advantages adn suits different trekkers' preferences.
Independent trekking appeals to those who love freedom and flexibility. It allows trekkers to set their own pace and schedule, making spontaneous decisions along the route. This can be an economical choice, with trekkers managing their costs direclty.
on the other hand, guided tours provide significant benefits, especially for first time trekkers in Nepal. These tours often include accommodation, meals and a knowledgeable guide. The guides offer insights into local culture adn ensure safety on unfamiliar terrains.
The Gokyo Lake trek & Renjo La Pass trek is not just about the high Himalayas and natural beauty. It's a great opportunity to explore and experience the traditional Sherpa culture. The Local community welcomed the tekkes with warm hospitality and interacted in a friendly manner.
The Local communities are mostly Sherpa and Rai mixed up. All the local communities are engaged in farming and agriculture as their occupations. These villages reflect a way of life in the Himalayas of Nepal.
One of the trek's highlights is the six Gokyo lakes, their emerald color, and the pass in the Khumbu region. You can see many walls, prayer flags, chorten, and traditional puja (prayer ceremonies), often attended by the trekkers during the trek.
You can observe:
Gokyo and Renjo La Pass are two of the most popular destinations in Nepal. Practicing responsible and sustainable trekking with eco-friendly behavior can support and promote the local communities.
Practices during trek:
The Gokyo region offers stunning views of several of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. Gokyo Ri, standing at 5,357 meters / 17,575 feet, provides an incredible panoramic view of the Everest region, including the turquoise lakes of Gokyo and the towering Himalayan ranges.
Renjo La Pass, one of the high passes in the Everest region, is at an altitude of 5,360 meters / 17,585 feet. This challenging yet rewarding pass links the Gokyo Valley with the Thame Valley, offering breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
These routes provide an unforgettable adventure, offering an alternative and quieter path to the Everest region.
On your first arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), our Epic Adventures staff and guide will welcome you warmly and transfer you to the hotel in a short drive by van, car, or jeep. After a refreshing rest, gather with all the team members for a trek briefing and welcome drinks.
Our export guide will explain and give you full information regarding the Gokyo and Renjo La-pass trek and answer any other queries.
After breakfast, we will drive to the World Heritage sites of Kathmandu, which are of great interest to you. Our city tour guide will take you to World Heritage Sites like Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Changunarayan Temple.
After a wonderful sightseeing tour, we will return to the hotel to prepare for the trek.
After breakfast, we will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for a thrilling flight to Lukla. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes only 35 minutes. Then, I had lunch at Lukla, which has stunning views of the Himalayas.
After a beautiful break, we will start hiking. After 10 minutes, we will reach the entry point of the municipality, where we take a TMS card and register, and again start a three to four-hour hike to Phakding pass through many scary swinging bridges. You can observe prayer flags, yaks, porters, stupas, and tea houses on the trail and overnight stay at Phakding.
Today will be long; the trail takes 6 to 7 hours to reach Namche Bazaar. The walk starts on a gradual path, following the river upstream, crossing scary bridges, then entering the gateway of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where we will check out our final documents for official entry into the national park.
After checking out, walk for one hour to reach Hillary Bridge (a famous bridge on social media). Cross the bridge and hike uphill to Namche Bazaar, passing through the Forest. We can see the first view of Mount Everest, Kusum Kanguru, and Thamserku from the forest.
Namche Bazaar is one of the biggest villages in the Khumbu region, with well-stocked stores and shops and many good restaurants, cafés, banks, and ATM facilities.
Today, A rest day at Namche Bazaar is a perfect height for acclimatization at 3,440 m high, and it is important to spend extra nights at this altitude before heading to higher areas.
We will take a short scenic hike above Namche and visit the Guinness World record holder 5 star Hotel Everest View (3880m).
The hotel offers the best tea, coffee, and food with the best view of Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Taboche, along with the statue of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.
For the rest of the day, relax and stroll on the streets of Namche, an interesting place to browse around, especially on Saturday Market, which is held once a week.
After a wonderful night at Namche Bazaar, take breakfast in the morning, then start hiking to Dole (4038m). It takes around 6 hours to hike through villages like Khumjung, Sansa, Kyangjuma, and Mongla. Take a short rest at Mongla and hike downhill to Phortse Tenga, a small place with a few simple lodges, for a lunch stop at the Dudh Kosi river gorge.
Having lunch, then afternoon walks uphill to the Dole National Park check post. After checking, we will hike to Dole. On the trail, you can observe blooming small blue flowers in many mountains like Thamserku (6623m), Sure peak, Machhermo, Horse Shadle, Khangtari, Amadaplam, etc. Overnight stay at Dole, a small, hidden spot with a few nice, lovely lodges.
Adventure starts with short steep climb in the morning on leaving Dole, then on nice pleasant trail to Luza village, located on a wide field, as walk continues to reach above Machhermo facing grand views of Mt. Cho-Oyu towards north. From the top downhill to Machhermo, a lovely place and a settlement with fine good lodges for overnight. After lunch enjoy rest or take a short hike up the hill for best views of surrounding peaks.
After breakfast in the morning, we will hike from Machhermo to the Gokyo lakeside. It takes 4 to 5 hours to walk. We will start an uphill hike today to reach Gokyo Valley. After 20 minutes of hiking, you can reach the viewpoint.
From the viewpoint, you can see the village called Phangga, Chadoten peak, Cho Oyu, Horse shadle, Ama Dablam and many other peaks. After a straight walk, start an uphill walk while you can observe the first lake of Gokyo in the beginning. Continuously, the second and third lakes of Gokyo have an emerald colour, where you get a chance to see a pair of Ruddy Shelduck known as "Love birds", in Nepali we call them 'Chakhewa'. After reaching the Gokyo valley, we will have lunch, hike around Gokyo (at our own interest), and stay overnight with the twinkling views of Gokyo lakes.
Early this morning, we will hike towards Gokyo Ri (5357m). It's the highest point of our journey. After two and a half hours of uphill walking, we reach the top of Gokyo Ri to enjoy outstanding views of mountains, lakes, and glaciers.
From the top of the Gokyo Ri, you can observe the close-up views of Mount Everest (8848.86m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Makalu (8485m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse, Changtse, Hungchi, Pumori, and Ngozumpa glacier with three Gokyo lakes. After a beautiful moment at Gokyo Ri, we will return to the hotel, take a refreshing rest, and prepare for the pass the next morning.
Today is the longest and memorable day of our trek with the Renjo La pass (5360m). After breakfast, we will start our uphill hike towards Renjo La pass. You can observe a group of Siberian ducks and Tibetan snowcocks on the side of the lakes.
After an hour of walking, we will start uphill on the rocky, slippery paths. After 2 hours of uphill walking, we reach to the pass where we take a rest and enjoy the views of 360. Mountains with lakes, taking memorable photos and videos and starting descent from the back side of Renjo La pass towards Lungden. It's a downhill hike of 3- 4 hours, with a packet lunch on the descent journey and continuous hiking until reaching Lungden with breaks.
After breakfast, we will descend to Thame from Lungden via passing through villages like Dinjung and Thumla Kharka. You can experience the rocky paths with small grasses and suspension bridges alongside the river on the way.
After 5 – 6 hours of hiking, we will reach Thame for lunch and an overnight stay. Here, you can explore the Thame gumba, the Power house of electricity, chortens, traditional Sherpa cultures and landslide areas.
After breakfast, we will start our hike towards Monjo from Thame via crossing through the main hub of the Khumbu region (Namche Bazaar). It takes above 6 hours of walking, during the journey you can observe monasteries, chortens, Himalayan thar, prayer flags, Himalayan Monal and different villages like Thamo, Phurte, Namche Bazaar and Jorsalle.
After breakfast at Manjo, we will return to Lukla using the same route we used. Today is a short hike; it takes only four hours to reach Lukla, passing through Phakding villages, scary suspension bridges, and the happiness of successfully trekking.
Today we will gather with all the team members, including porters, and enjoy our last night in the Khumbu region. It's time to say thanks to our supporters for completing our trek, and time to show appreciation and love.
After breakfast, we will take a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. It takes 35 minutes. After landing at Tribhuvan International airport, a short drive to the hotel, and take a refreshing rest while enjoying the city's comforts. After hours of Rest, we will have a celebrational dinner, then an overnight stay at the hotel.
At the end of our trek, after a wonderful breakfast at the hotel, our guide and staff will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure, with emotions and keeping our beautiful moments.
Time to say bye and have a safe journey!!!!
The Gokyo Valley & Renjo-La Pass Trek exceeded all my expectations! The turquoise Gokyo Lakes were some of the most stunning natural wonders I’ve ever seen, and the view from Gokyo Ri was absolutely breathtaking. The trek was challenging, especially crossing the Renjo-La Pass, but it was incredibly rewarding. Seeing Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu from the top of the pass was unforgettable. Our guide was outstanding, keeping us motivated and ensuring our safety at all times. This trek is perfect for adventurers who want to experience the quieter side of the Everest region with equally awe-inspiring views.
This trek was a magical experience from start to finish. Trekking through Gokyo Valley and reaching the stunning glacial lakes felt like stepping into another world. Gokyo Ri offered the best panoramic view of Everest, Cho Oyu, and the surrounding peaks—it’s a sight I’ll never forget. The Renjo-La Pass was challenging but added a sense of adventure to the whole experience. The guide and team were excellent, and I appreciated the quiet, less-crowded trails compared to other treks in the Everest region. If you want a peaceful yet awe-inspiring trek, this is the one for you.
Gokyo lakes are located in the Sagarmatha National Park of Solukhumbu District, Nepal. It is the highest freshwater lake system in the world, with an altitude of approximately 4750-5000 meters. There are six lakes known as first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth lakes.
The highest altitude of the Gokyo trek is Gokyo Ri, with an altitude of 5357m above sea level. After two and a half hours of uphill walking, we reached the top of Gokyo Ri from the Gokyo lakeside for outstanding views of mountains, lakes, and glaciers.
The Renjo La-Pass (5360m) trek is one of the famous and iconic adventures at an altitude of 5344meters. This trek offers breathtaking Himalayan scenery, the richness of Sherpa culture, and stunning views of Mount Everest. It's a path for self-discovery, surrounded by majestic Himalayan peaks, nature, and the hospitality of the Himalayan people.
The Renjo la pass stands at 5360 meters / 17585 feet above sea level as per the Nepal Tourism Department. It is one of the three famous high passes on the Everest Three Passes trek in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
The Gokyo lakes trek is considered a moderately difficult but achievable destination. The difficulties depend on your fitness level, experiences, determination, and proper preparation. Good fitness, endurance, strength, and stamina are needed for the trek.
The Gokyo Lake trek is considered one of the famous and iconic adventures and a less crowded alternative to the Everest Base Camp trek. You can experience the lakes, Ngozumpa Glacier, Sherpa culture, and Better Everest View from Gokyo Ri, a less commercialized area.
The Gokyo lakes and Renjo La pass trek takes 12 to 15 days. The itinerary depends on the trekkers' rest day and acclimatization days.
The Gokyo Lake and Renjo La trek costs from $1500 to $2200, depending on your itinerary and services—more services, more cost; fewer services, less cost.
You can customize your itinerary and cost according to your plan and budget.
The adventure trek to the Gokyo Lake and Renjo la pass trek begins with a thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (the world's most dangerous airport). This trek takes 12 to 15 days to complete. The itinerary depends on the trekkers' rest day and acclimatization days.
The highlight itinerary:
You can't see Everest from the Gokyo lakeside or valley. Still, if you hike to Gokyo Ri for two hours, you can see the lakes and the trekking trails are surrounded by the majestic peaks such as Cho Oyu (8188m), Everest (8848.86m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8485m), Pumori (7165m), and many more peaks.
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 2 | $1,495 |
| 3 - 4 | $1,445 |
| 5 - 6 | $1,395 |
| 6 - 10 | $1,350 |
| 10 - 30 | $1,300 |
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 2 | $1,795 |
| 3 - 6 | $1,750 |
| 7 - 12 | $1,695 |
