Gokyo & the Renjo La in Comfort

4.7Based on

Trekking and Hiking Guided and Escorted

Carbon neutral

17 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Soak up the scenery on less crowded trails in the Everest region

Cross the Renjo La (5400m) and climb Gokyo Ri for one of Nepal's best and broadest views of 8000m peaks

Walk alongside Ngozumba glacier, the longest glacier in the himalayas

Trek through Sherpa villages to the stunning turquoise Gokyo Lakes

Experience a breathtaking Himalayan mountain flight to Lukla

Immerse yourself in Kathmandu

Itinerary

If you’re seeking Everest’s breathtaking vistas without the crowds, the "Gokyo & the Renjo La in Comfort" trek offers the ultimate Himalayan escape. Over 17 days, this challenging trekking and hiking tour takes you from Kathmandu through remote Sherpa villages, yak pastures, and the stunning turquoise Gokyo Lakes. Ascend Gokyo Ri for unrivaled Everest views, then cross the rarely traveled Renjo La pass at 5400m into the tranquil Thame Valley. Designed for seasoned trekkers and adventurous seniors, this small-group trip features comfortable lodges, expert support, and exceptional scenery. The unique selling point is the off-the-beaten-path route, promising solitude and Everest panoramas that few ever witness.

day 1 - Join Kathmandu

You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down/fibrefill jacket. Following the briefing, we will head out for dinner and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members.

Overnight: Radisson Hotel or similar

day 2 - Free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap (approx 5 hours)

Depending on the season, you will either have a free day to explore Kathmandu's bustling streets and significant landmarks or embark on a bus ride to Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the gate way trekking in the Everest region. Overnight: Radisson Hotel or Private eco-camp

*NB: Domestic flights to/from Lukla during Spring and Autumn trekking seasons (March-May and October-December) may operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechap. This is determined by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and dates are subject to change. Your leader will brief you on flight arrangements locally.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Fly to Lukla (2800m). Trek to Ghat (2530m). Walk approx 2 hours

We have an early start with a short flight to STOL airstrip at Lukla. The Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla was established by Sir Edmund Hillary to help access the Everest region and the Sherpa people. It is a picturesque flight with marvelous views of the Eastern Himalaya. Once at Lukla we are immediately presented with views of huge peaks surrounding the village, offering a glimpse of what is to come. Our crew assembles and we head downhill towards the Dudh Kosi, a raging river that flows from the highest peaks. The broad and well-marked trail meanders around fields of potatoes and buck-wheat, passing through small villages and rows of dahlia trees to our first overnight private eco campsite at Ghat.