Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek

Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek

Gokyo Lake and Renjo la Pass Trek of 12 days, where you gain enough experience visiting around one of the best places within high Khumbu valley in the shade of mighty Everest. Gokyo Lake – Renjo La passes Trek -12 days, magnificent journey where you will soak into views of world giant mountains with close South Face of Mt. Cho-Oyu listed as world 6^th highest mountain. An adventure of wonderful combination visiting Yak summer pasture around Gokyo Valley and it’s emerald glacial lakes, overlooking fascinating views of mountains from high Gokyo-Ri and crossing scenic Renjo-la to reach back at Lukla.

Journey to Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek of 12 days begins with a short flight to land at Lukla airport, during air stunning panorama of Himalayan peaks with close views of Everest. From Lukla, our actual adventure starts heading into a lovely green valley and river gorge of Dudh Kosi enjoying time around its traditional Sherpa villages enriched with Buddhist culture and ancient heritage way of farm life. As walk leads into the cool forest of rhododendron and blue pines trees after walking through Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese where local calls Chomolungma means great mother in both languages).

The journey leads to high Namche Bazaar on leaving the river valley behind a great interesting high village where trekkers can find nearly all types of facilities from ATM-banks-shops with well-stocked stores. After Namche with rest day for acclimatization then heading towards our main highlight on leaving the main Everest base camp trail to reach our destination at Gokyo valley within its serene calm lakes. At Gokyo having an exciting day hike to high Gokyo-Ri with views of the mountain range of world’s highest peaks including the longest glacier of Khumbu called Ngozumba Glacier.

Our adventure from Gokyo Valley leads to a high climb to reach a scenic ridge and a pass of Renjo-la, the highest spot of the trip, where downhill walk leads to the pleasant peaceful valley at Thame village, a place where Khumbu oldest monastery located. From Thame after an adventurous walk over Renjo-la pass getting back into green woodland and vegetation to reach Namche Bazaar and then towards Lukla for last overnight on high Khumbu valley around Everest region. Where morning an exciting smooth scenic flight brings you back at Kathmandu after an overwhelming adventure and experience on Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek of 12 Days duration. White Hill Adventure offers other interesting programs short Poon Hill Trek either walks or ride on the horse, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nar-Phu, Tilicho Lake and peak climbing with extension to Chitwan / Bardiya National Park as paragliding, Zip-Flyer, Ultra Light flight, and Helicopter tour.

Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) to Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport) early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then Trek to Phakding (2,612 meter/8570 feet) – 3/4 hours.
Day 02: Trek to NamcheBazzar (3,440 meter/11,287 feet) via SagarmathaNatinal park check post- 6/7 hours.
Day 03: Acclimatization (rest) day in Namche Bazar.
Day 04: Trek to Phorse Village (3,810 meters/12,497 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Machhermo (4470 meters/14,663 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Gokyo Valley (4,800 meters/ 15744 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 07: Climb to Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters/17,570 feet) and visit lakes – 6/7 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Lunden (4,300 meters/14,04 feet) via Renjo La Pass (5340 meters/17,843 feet) 6/7 hours.
Day 09: Trek down to Thame (3,800 meter/13,464 feet) 2/3 hours.
Day 10: Trek down to NamcheBazzar(3,440 meter/11,287 feet) – 6/ 7 hours
Day 11: Trek Down to Lukla (2,860meter/ 9,383 feet) – 6/7 hours.
Day 12: Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport) to Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) fly back.

 

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary Airport early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then and trek to Phakding 2,612 m / 8,570 f -04 hrs.
Early morning our guide and staff will pick you from your hotel for short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport, after security formalities board in a small aircraft (Dornier / Twin Otter or similar plane) where scenic flight with views of Himalayan range of mountains includes Everest, then landing in Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary airport. From here after a short refreshing morning break continue walk on gradual easy trail with down-hill and gradual path with few short ups to reach at first overnight stop in Phakding village, a nice Sherpa village situated above near Dudh-Kosi River.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11,287 ft via Sagarmatha National Park check post - 06 hrs.
A slow an easy morning walks towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, with time here crossing bridge to reach at Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar with possible lunch stop, afternoon walk on river bed within forested area with climb to last and high bridge that reaches you at famous and colorful Namche Bazaar after walking strenuous uphill on winding trail facing views of peaks. At Namche transfer into nice and cozy lodge, with time to wander around the shops and streets of interesting Namche Bazaar, the hub and main town or large village of Khumbu area where colorful and busy Saturday market held once a week.

Day 03: Acclimatization and Rest day in Namche Bazaar.
Rest day in Namche for acclimatization before heading higher areas, where short walks takes you up at view point and towards Everest View Hotel of near four hours walks both ways, rewards you with excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam, at Namche visit interesting museum with much information of Khumbu Sherpa, culture, flora-fauna as well of mountaineering expedition history with rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 04: Trek to Phorse Village 3,810 m /12,497 ft- 06 hrs.
Morning after a good rest at Namche heading towards top of Namche ridge, where walk leads on gradual wide trail facing views of Everest and other range of peaks, on reaching past Kyajinma near Sanasa village then on uphill steep climb for an hour to reach atop Mong Hill. Grand views of snow capped peaks from Mong and then downhill for an hour into cool shade of forest to reach at Phorse village for overnight by the sound of Dudh Kosi River.

Day 05: Trek to Machhermo 4,470 m /14,663 ft -06 hrs.
After Phorse with quiet overnight stop, walk along river gorge and then reaching a small place at Dole, from here tree lines disappears for few bushed of rhododendron and juniper bushes, as walk leads to a short steep climb and then on level path for an hour to Lhabarma Kharka at 4,325 m and to Luza at 4,390m; then walk around ridge line with first glimpse of Machherma, located below a small valley, finally reaching at Machherma for overnight stop.

Day 06: Trek to Gokyo Valley 4,800 m / 15,744 ft - 04 hrs.
Morning walk leads to Gokyo Valley and into its serene lakes following on scenic trail to Pangka 4,545m, then climbing a rocky path into ablation valley passing the first lake and second lake, then reaching third lake called Dudh Pokhari or Gokyo Lake. At the bank of the Lake where summer settlement located of Gokyo at 4,790 meters, after lunch a short walk of the lake with view of Mt. Cho Oyo world’s 06^th highest, and Gyachung Kang with reflection on emerald Gokyo Lake.

Day 07: Climb to Goyko RI 5,483m/19,083ft afternoon at leisure and rest.
Morning hike to Gokyo Ri at 5,357m the highlight of this journey the top offers awesome panorama of world’s highest mountains Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and to the east views of Mt. Makalu. After a great exciting moment descend to Gokyo for lunch with rest of the afternoon free to enjoy surrounding beautiful sceneries.

Day 08: Trek to Lunden 4,300 m/14, 04 ft via Renjo La 5,340 m/17,843 ft -07 hrs.
Starting early before dawn walk beside the main Gokyo lake to reach at the base of Renjo-la, where our last adventure leads to a steep climb for few hours to reach at the top of Renjo-la, rewards you with fantastic panorama of high peaks. With time for break to enjoy the views then descend towards few small icy ponds walking over rocky moraine and on grassy path with long downhill to reach at Lunden for overnight stop, Lunden a small isolated spot which is on route to Thame as well towards high Nangpa-la pass that leads to Tibet border.

Day 09: Trek to Thame 3,800 m/13,464 ft -05 hrs.
Today a gentle and pleasant walk after completing all three high passes of the adventure, starting with gradual descend to reach past several Yak grazing areas and shelters of herders to reach at Bhote Kosi river coming from Tibetan side at Marlung small farm village. Slowly walk leads on good trail of few hours reaching at remote and quaint village of Thame, on least visited area by other trekkers, at Thame with time to visit its interesting monastery one of the oldest around Khumbu area believed to be of more than 600 years.

Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs. From Thame an easy walk with few short and ups and on near flat ground and then further to reach at Thamo village where hydro plant of Khumbu situated, a nice moderate farm village, after Thamo back into green vegetation and tree lines as good walk takes you back at Namche Bazaar for last night in Khumbu before Lukla.

Day 11:  Trek to Lukla 2,860 m / 9,383 ft - 06 hrs. Our last final day of the adventure with long day treks to reach Lukla starting with  descend to reach a river valley and at Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit to Monjo village, where walk continues past Phakding with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.

Day 12: From Lukla fly to Kathmandu end of our service with transfer to your hotel.
As per flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast within Khumbu and at Lukla, then transfer to air terminal named after Tenzing and Hillary, first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953. As per flight schedule board in a smaller aircraft for sweeping short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.

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Equipment

FOR HEAD

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sun glasses and Head light

FOR UPPER BODY

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

FOR LOWER BODY

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

FOR HAND

1. Gloves

FOR FEET

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

OTHER ACCESSORIES

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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