Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek Tour with 8 Reviews by Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt Ltd

12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

10 peopleMaximum group size

10 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5360mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Witness stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas

Trek by beautiful blue lakes and majestic landscapes

Feel free to explore on this less touristy trekking route

Visit an ancient monastery at Thame Village

Itinerary

Break away from the crowds and set your sights on the hidden wonders of Nepal’s Gokyo Valley with the Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek. Designed for young adults and seasoned trekkers seeking a less-trodden route, this journey crosses high passes, crystal-clear lakes, and Sherpa villages steeped in both Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Along the way, spot rare wildlife such as musk deer, snow leopards, and the elusive Yeti (if you’re lucky!). The trek’s centerpiece is the ascent of Gokyo Ri (5,357m), where a 360-degree panorama reveals Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu in all their glory. The unique selling point of this trip is the combination of natural wonders—such as the five turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Ngozomba Glacier—with rich cultural encounters, making it a truly exceptional Himalayan adventure.

day 1 - Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Today we’ll board a flight to Lukla (2810m) from Kathmandu. Enjoy the sight of splendid hills, rivers and mountains during the 30-minute long flight. On reaching Lukla airport, you’ll be introduced to your porter, and served a wholesome breakfast.

We will then head north to Phakding (2620m). It is an easy 3-hour hike through the Dudhkoshi valley. We will head north from the airstrip to Chheplung (2700m) and cross the crystal clear Thadokoshi on a locally built suspension bridge. Past the bridge, you can see Kusam Kanggru (6367m), which is one of the toughest mountains to conquer.

Away from the ThadoKoshi, the trail continues towards the Ghat (2590m) and we will cross a ridge marked with painted Mani stones. We will carry on to reach the beautiful tribal village of Phakding where you will stay overnight.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3445m)

On our second day of the trek, we will head to Namche Bazaar, the celebrated village of the Khumbu region. On our way, we will cross the winding Dudhkoshi River five times on thrilling suspension bridges covered with colourful Buddhist prayer flags.

Then, we will continue to climb, coming to Jorsale. From there, it’s a two and a half hour ascent to Namche, with two major viewpoints on the way. If you’re lucky, on a clear day, you can relish the hypnotic view of Everest.

At Jorsale, you will enter Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) where you’ll be required to verify your permits. After 5-6 hours of tough hiking, we’ll reach Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar

Adaptation to harsh geography and high altitude is vital before further continuing the ascent. We'll take the day here to hike through the beautiful villages of Khunde and Khumjung, go look at the giant skulls of the mystical "Yeti” in a monastery in the region and savour the treats of a bakery at the world’s highest altitude.

After a nourishing breakfast, we will endeavour an hour-long climb to the Syangboche airstrip (3790m), from where we will steadily ascend towards Khunde. On your way up, you can see centuries-old Chorten (stone Buddhist monuments). From there, we will move eastwards to Khumjung, the largest settlement in whole Khumbu region.

After lunch at Khumjung, we will trail a slow climb to Everest View Hotel, from where you can again enjoy the view of Himalayas.The descend to Namche (3540m) is approximately 4/5 hours walk.

On a fairly clear day, enjoy the breathtaking view of peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam among others.

Duration:4-5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Trek to Dole (4150m)

Today the trek ascends above 4000m. A little climb to the ridgetop out of Namche will grant us a glorious view of Everest and Lhotse. From there, we continue on the mainstream trail where you can witness vendors selling Tibetan handwork. Experience the unique cretinism of Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhism.

After we arrive at the crossroad, which lies considerably high all above the Dudh Koshi, the trail is divided. The upward trail, which we will follow stretches to Mon La Pass. The downhill trail leads to Everest base camp. We will now follow the pass to reach Phortse.

At Phortse, we will roam and see the cultures at centuries-old monasteries. We might also visit the local powerhouse, or even trek to Luri peak. Then we trail steeply through rhododendron jungles to settlements of Tonga and Gyele (3,960m) before arriving at Dole, where we stay the night. From here, we can have a spectacular view of Khumbila and Tawache (6,542m).

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Trek to Machhermo (4470m)

The trek today begins with a steady climb along the valley. The air is now thinner, comparatively, and juniper forests now dominate the woods. As we go up, we can see beautiful summer settlements and grazing land throughout. Superb views of Cho Oyu, and its neighbouring peaks Kantega and Thamserku are a feast for our eyes.

By noon, we will have arrived at Machermo (4,410m). We will spend the rest of the day exploring Machermo (4,410m) and spend the night here.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Trek to Gokyo (4750m) and day trip to Fifth Lake.

After breakfast, we will continue the trail over the ridge for more magnificent views. Majestic Cho Oyu stands tall, right in front of us. Below is the gorgeous view of Khantega Gorge. Beyond the edge, the valley extends as the trail goes side by side to Pangram at 4,390m.

We descent down to the riverside, before we climb up to the fetal glacial deposit of the Ngozumpa glacier. After lunch, we will visit the magnificent Fifth Lake and take pictures. Overnight stay in Gokyo Village.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Hike up to Gokyo Ri 5360m for a sunrise view

Early in the morning, we will conquer 5463m high Gokyo Ri from where we can view outstanding Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu among others. We will hike to Fifth Lake from where the view of peaks is even better. We will then descent to Gokyo and spend another night at Gokyo.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Cross the Renju La pass to Lungden (4350m)

We gently go uphill over lush grassland. The slope progressively becomes steeper and we head for the top. The trek is quite complex as it is very steep. From the top, we can view stunning panorama of Rolwaling, Tengi Ragi Tau Mountains and small Rermo Pokhari Lake to the west and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang and Gokyo lakes to the east. Through DudhPokhari lakes, we trek downhill through the beautiful meadow towards the Bhote Koshi Valley to continue beside the river. Luckily, we will come across yak caravans coming from Tibet heading towards Lungdeng. We will spend the night at Lungdeng.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 9 - Trek to Thame and visit Thame Monastery.

Today we will hike to Thame, situated at 3800m, and visit the historic Thame monastery and experience spiritual Buddhist practices. We can also witness the lovely culture of the Sherpa people. Spend the night here and enjoy the much needed rest for our downhill trek to Namche.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Trek down to Namche (3440m)

We will continue our trek down the Sherpa villages of Thame, leaving the mountains in the backdrop. We will walk down to the village of Namche Bazaar, the epitome of Sherpa culture. We will stay the night at a guest house in Namche.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Trek to Lukla

Today's trek is around 7 hours long downhill from Namche to Lukla. The following day, we will board a plane to capital so bid goodbye to this trek with a memorable walk down to Lukla.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 12 - Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel

Early morning air trip from Lukla to Kathmandu. Don’t forget to pick a seat on the right side, to see the insatiable mountains again. On reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

Duration:45 minutes

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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What's Included

Three meals a day including tea and coffee (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.Fresh fruit every night after dinner.Accommodation during the trekSagarmatha National Park entry permit & Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government License holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.Round trip flight fare between Kathmandu and Lukla, with airport pickup and drop by private vehicleExperienced and licensed English speaking guideMedical supplies (first aid kit will be carried by guide)Nepal Eco Adventure T-shirt and cap.Government taxes, service charge and official expensesOxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily.Assistant guide if group size is above 6 peopleMedical supplies (first aid kit will be available).Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be return after trip completed). Using these 3 items you pay $10 USD each as maintenance and washing charge.

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