Gokyo and Renjo La Pass trek is a golden opportunity to witness the beauty of Nepal in every nook, corner, ridge, valleys and mountains. The huge Ngozumpa glacier, Turquoise blue water of Gokyo Lake, Gokyo R and snow-covered mountains are some major attractions of this trek. The trek can get a bit strenuous because the trekkers are entitled to walk 6-7 hours a day in such high-altitude places. This trek requires a lot of patience, but the vistas you will be witnessing will compensate for everything.
The scenic views of beautiful Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Dudh Pokhari will be enhanced by the rhododendrons and suspension bridges and whatnot. The trek starts from the city of temples i.e. Kathmandu. Then, the scenic flight to Lukla will be the official start of the trek. We will then walk across Phakding, Namche, Dole, Machhermo and many other Sherpa villages to reach the mighty Gokyo Valley. The lakes there and the Renjo La pass will present you the award showcasing the beauty all around. The adrenaline rush will fill up your heart as you exist there at the high Renjo La pass. The Gokyo Lake Trek is a variant to the conventional Everest Base Camp trek, rendering ample breathtaking Everest vistas and overnight accommodations in Namche Bazaar, a renowned town that serves as the entrance to the region of the Khumbu. The trekker can nevertheless observe native life in the villages, have an excellent glimpse of frigid rivers and stony, snow-capped mountains, and of course, see the stunning blue waters of the Gokyo Lakes themselves via the less-frequented route to the lakes.
The six lakes that make up the Gokyo Lakes are situated in the Gokyo Valley at an elevation of 4700 to 5000 meters. The lakes are the highest freshwater lake system anywhere in the world, have been recognized as wetlands of international significance by the Ramsar Convention, and are revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. If you still need proof of the splendour and significance of this location, Lonely Planet declares that the Gokyo Valley is "for our money, the most spectacular in the Khumbu."
Gokyo and Renjo La Pass is a beautiful trek experience, but it presents a lot of challenges. The exhilarating experience will blow up your mind and soul. Pack your bags and get ready to explore Gokyo!!!
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a Hotel
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) from Kathmandu - 35 minutes or drive to Manthali – 5 to 6 hours and take – 20 minutes flight to Lukla. Reach Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610 m), – 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)– 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 04: Acclimatization and Rest Day at Namche Bazaar. Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) and back. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek to Dole (4,200 m) from Namche Bazaar – 6 to 7 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Machherma (4,470 m) from Dole – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo (4,800 m) from Machherma – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) and Back to Gokyo – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 09:Trek to Lunden (4,300 m) from Gokyo via crossing Renjo La Pass (5,340 m) – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek to Thame (3,800 m) from Lunden – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) from Thame – 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,840 m) from Namche Bazaar – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 13: Get back to Kathmandu by flight – 35 minutes or Manthali/Ramechhap – 20 minutes from Lukla (2,840 m) and same-day drive to Kathmandu – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to the Tribhuwan International Airport for your final departure.
