Gokyo Renjo la Pass Trekking - 16 Days
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Thulo Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The lore of the Himalayas loom largest around the great 8,000 meter peak massifs of Cho Oyo, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. The remote valleys beneath these peaks are threaded by ancient trails. Some like the well-traveled path to Everest Base camp are well known among Western trekkers and mountaineers. Others including the trail through Nangpa La between Namche Bazar and Tibet are known to Tibetan monks and traders, but have long been forbidden to Westerners. This exploratory trip is our attempt to offer fresh insight, little trod trails and new visual perspectives on this area of greatest Himalayan peaks. This trek also traces important history of the Sherpa people. They settled the region in the late 1400s or early 1500s, arriving from the eastern Tibetan province of Salmo Gang. Sherpas appears to have left their homeland and crossed the Nangpa-La pass (18,749') in to Nepal. The economy of the Sherpa Community has traditionally been agriculture, livestock herding and trading between Nepal and Tibet. With the coming of the Mountaineering Expedition since 1950s, the region has attracted large number of tourist as climbers and adventure trekkers.People from Tibet walk all the way down to Namche to sell their home made stuffs and salt to trade. The most wonderful experience would be to explore this area during the end of monsoon season when flowers pop out in Nangpala, giving the trekkers the illusion that they are walking on textured carpet. The strong fragrances of flowers refresh the mind and feels heavenly to camp there and have a very sweet sleep at night. The caravan-style business, it's remoteness, the biggest glaciers in the whole of the Khumbu region and spectacular views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho Oyo are the spectacular features in this trek. The newly opened Renjo Pass crossing from Gokyo to Nangpala is a breathtakingly beautiful walk with mountains surrounding us.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. — Flying into Kathmandu, you'll have views over the valley, the Himalaya, and the terraced fields below. After completing customs, a representative will be waiting to greet you outside the airport and to guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to your hotel.
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Day 2Explore Kathmandu: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square — After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up by an English-speaking guide for a full-day tour of the Kathmandu Valley, visiting three sacred sites: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square.
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Day 3Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2,550m. — After breakfast, you'll fly to Lukla (30 minutes) and land on a steep mountain runway, which brings you to the start of your trek. Try to get a window seat on the left-hand side of the plane and keep your camera close: the flight takes you between mountains and through valleys, with great views of the Himalaya on clear days.
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Day 4Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,445m. — After breakfast in Phakding, you'll start a steady and steep incline towards Namche. This is a challenging day as you'll start to feel the altitude. The route also consists of a number of high suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River that you need to cross.
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Day 5Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Explore around. — Today is a rest day so take time to relax and sleep in. Namche is tucked away between two ridges amid the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops, and souvenir markets. It is an ideal place to spend a day acclimatizing to the higher altitude.
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Day 6Trek from Namche to Phortse (11,483 feet / 3,500 m) — This morning after breakfast in Namche, you'll take one final loop in town before heading up a nice, easy trail that overlooks the snow-capped peaks of Shanas the small settlement of Mong. You'll ascend Mongla Hill on the left-hand side and then head down until you reach the Sherpa village Phortse Thanga.
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Day 7Trek from Phortse Thanga to Dole (13,248 feet / 4,038 m) — Today, after breakfast in Phortse Thankga, you'll follow a challenging uphill path through forests of flowering rhododendrons and emerge to a perfect view of Cho-Oyu. From here, the trail becomes a relatively easy afternoon walk to Dole—your stopping point—a small village adorned with a handful of teahouses, which used to be a yak pasture. It might not look too far on the map, but there's quite a bit of altitude gain so take today slow.
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Day 8Trek from Dole to Machhermo (14,665 feet / 4,470 m) — Machhermo to Gokyo Lake 4,800m. Overnight in lodge.
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Day 9Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (15,748 feet / 4,800 m) — After breakfast, you'll start the day with fantastic views of the valley as you make your way to Kangtega and the northern part of Cho Oyu. It's another relatively short climbing day with steep trails making up for fewer hours. The landscape changes significantly and you'll likely encounter snowy trails, boulders, and ice along the river.
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Day 10Acclimatization day in Gokyo (Optional Day Hike) — Since you'll be spending two nights in Gokyo, today is a designated a rest day in order to help with altitude acclimatization.
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Day 11Trek from Gokyo to Lungden (14,370 feet / 4,380 m) via Renjo La Pass — After breakfast in Gokyo, you'll trek to Lungden via Renjo La Pass where you will have plenty of magnificent mountain views even if access to the pass is tricky and quite steep. At the top, there is a stunning panorama of Tengi Ragi Tau, Rolwaling Himal, and the small Rermo Pokhari Lake to the west, and Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and the Gokyo lakes to the east.
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Day 12Trek from Lungden to Thame (12,959 feet / 3,950 m) — After breakfast in Lunden, you'll start the trek to the village of Thame where you'll visit the historic Thame monastery and experience spiritual Buddhist practices. Spend the night getting to know Sherpa culture and enjoy some much-needed rest before the downhill trek to Monjo.
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Day 13Trek from Thame to Monjo (9,301 feet / 2835 m) — Today, after breakfast in Thame, you'll begin the trek to Monjo. If there's time, pay a visit to the two small villages of Kunde and Khumjung, which are just a short distance off the main trail. Khumjung has a beautiful monastery to check out and Kunde has a small hospital run by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust.
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Day 14Trek from Monjo to Lukla (9,186 feet / 2,800 m) — After breakfast in Monjo, begin the final day of the trek as you head along the Dudh Kosi river to Lukla. You'll first walk from Monjo to Ghat and stop for lunch before continuing to make your way through villages like Chumoa, Benkar, Phakding, and Chuthawa, eventually reaching the Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate signifying the end of the trek. Though most of the route is an easy downhill slope, the last section of trail before arriving takes you uphill—a fitting way to finish.
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Day 15Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu — After breakfast in Lukla, you'll take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.
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Day 16Depart Kathmandu — It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some final souvenir shopping. A driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's best to be at the airport at least two hours prior to departure.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- International arrival and departure transfer
- Kathmandu to Lukla (return) airfare and airport transfers in private vehicle
- English-speaking guide and porter during the trek
- 12 nights accommodation during the trek
- Meals on full board basis ( breakfast, Lunch, and dinner)
- Trek permits, TIMS
- Salary and insurance for staffs
- Kit bags (Duffle bag)
Not included
- International flights and Nepal entry visa fee
- Accommodation, Lunches, and Dinners in Kathmandu
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages like coke, beer, Mineral water.
- Entrance fees for monasteries and museums
- Trekking gear and equipment
- Personal expenses like Wifi, Gadgets Charging, Phone calls, Shower, Laundry, and Gratuities
- Travel insurance and emergency rescues
- Other items not mentioned
Essential trip information
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- Trekking Equipment
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