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Gokyo Renjo La Pass trekking region and turquoise Gokyo Lakes, Khumbu, Nepal
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Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek – 17 Days

Duration17 Days
DifficultyModerate–Strenuous (high pass)
Maximum altitude5,366 m
Best seasonMar–May / Oct–Dec (Dec weather-dependent)
Package price $1,900.00

Tour Overview

Everest region · Gokyo Lakes · Renjo La circuit

Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek – 17 Days

Turquoise Himalayan lakes, vast glacier scenery, Sherpa culture and a spectacular crossing from Gokyo into the peaceful Bhote Koshi Valley.

This 17-day journey follows the celebrated Khumbu trail from Lukla through Phakding and Namche Bazaar before turning toward Phortse Tenga, Dole, Machhermo and Gokyo. A walk up Gokyo Ri offers sweeping views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu, while the Renjo La crossing reveals the striking blue-green lakes below. The descent through Lungden and Thame creates a varied circuit rather than an out-and-back trek.

Journey length17 DaysLodges / teahouses
Quoted priceUSD 1,900Per person; reconfirm
Highest points~5,360 mRenjo La / Gokyo Ri
Activity gradeStrenuous passHigh altitude; variable terrain

Highlights of the circuit

Gokyo Lakes & Ngozumpa Glacier

Explore the tranquil alpine lakes and admire the great glacier and peaks above the Gokyo valley.

Gokyo Ri viewpoint

Ascend to a panoramic lookout with views toward Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu in clear weather.

Renjo La Pass crossing

Cross the high pass at about 5,360 metres, subject to guide assessment, snow conditions and weather.

Sherpa villages and monasteries

Discover Namche, Khumjung, Khunde and the quieter Thame valley, with cultural stops where accessible.

The trekking route

Days Journey stages
1–2 Kathmandu arrival, briefing and heritage sightseeing
3–6 Lukla → Phakding → Monjo → Namche Bazaar; acclimatization
7–10 Phortse Tenga → Dole → Machhermo → Gokyo Lakes
11–12 Gokyo Ri ascent → Renjo La Pass → Lungden
13–15 Thame → Monjo → Lukla via Namche
16–17 Return flight, Kathmandu and final departure

Accommodation and package arrangements

The quoted package includes three nights at a deluxe hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin-sharing basis) and the best available teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek. Trekking days include breakfast, lunch and dinner. The supplied arrangements include a licensed guide, required porter service, porter/guide wages and insurance, flight tickets for the Lukla route, transport, first-aid support and a half-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour.

Read the detailed itinerary and the separate Inclusions & Exclusions section before booking. Flights and mountain-pass access are weather-dependent.

Altitude and seasonal safety: Gokyo Ri is reported around 5,357–5,366 m and Renjo La about 5,360 m, with figures varying by source. Although the supplied season is March–May / October–December, a December crossing is not guaranteed. Conditions, acclimatization and the professional guide’s decision determine whether the pass can be crossed.

Trip Specifications

Starting Point Kathmandu, Nepal
Ending Point Kathmandu, Nepal
Meals Package Kathmandu breakfast; trekking Days 3–15 B/L/D; special dinners to confirm
Transportation Kathmandu transfers; return Lukla-route flights; trekking on foot
Accommodation 3 Kathmandu deluxe hotel nights; trekking teahouses/lodges, twin sharing where available

Travel Itinerary

17 Days
1
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the deluxe hotel. Meet the trekking team for an evening orientation and a welcome dinner at a Nepali cultural restaurant, as described in the supplied program.
Meals Welcome dinner mentioned; inclusion to confirm
Accommodation Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu, twin sharing
Altitude Kathmandu: approx. 1,350 m
Driving Airport pickup and hotel transfer
Important Notes
The itinerary mentions a welcome dinner, but the general exclusions state that Kathmandu lunches and dinners are excluded. Confirm the exception before publishing.
2
After breakfast, take a half-day sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Spend the remaining time preparing trekking equipment and checking travel arrangements.
Meals B
Accommodation Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu, twin sharing
Altitude Kathmandu: approx. 1,350 m
Driving Local sightseeing transfers
Important Notes
Sightseeing and half-day tour stated in the source. Monument entry fees are not specified separately.
3
Take the scheduled mountain flight to Lukla and begin trekking down the Dudh Koshi valley to Phakding. Enjoy the first suspension bridges, hillside villages and river scenery. Flight operations and the departure airport depend on airline schedules and weather.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Phakding
Altitude Lukla: approx. 2,860 m; Phakding: approx. 2,610 m
Walking Approx. 3–4 hours
Driving Scheduled flight to Lukla (source: approx. 35 min)
Important Notes
Supplied elevations (Lukla 2,828 m, Phakding 2,780 m) vary from commonly mapped values. Flight origin may vary with seasonal operation.
4
Follow the Dudh Koshi River and pass forested paths and Sherpa settlements on the way to Monjo, near the Sagarmatha National Park entry. After lunch, explore the village and riverside area if time permits.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Monjo
Altitude Monjo: approx. 2,835 m
Walking Approx. 3 hours
Important Notes
Original source specifies Monjo at 2,900 m; elevation is approximate.
5
Continue through the national park approach and cross suspension bridges before climbing steeply through pine forest to Namche Bazaar. In clear weather, catch early glimpses of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and surrounding Khumbu peaks.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Namche Bazaar
Altitude Namche Bazaar: approx. 3,440 m
Walking Approx. 4 hours
Important Notes
The ascent to Namche is demanding despite the supplied walking estimate.
6
Spend an active acclimatization day hiking toward Everest View Hotel for panoramic mountain views if weather permits. Continue, subject to the guide’s assessment, to Khumjung and Khunde to see local settlements, Hillary School, Khumjung Monastery and the hospital where visiting is allowed. Return to Namche.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Namche Bazaar
Altitude Overnight: approx. 3,440 m; viewpoint: approx. 3,880 m
Important Notes
Acclimatization activities and village visits depend on group health and access.
7
Leave the busy Everest Base Camp trail toward the Gokyo Valley. Traverse open slopes and ridgelines before descending to Phortse Tenga near the Dudh Koshi.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Phortse Tenga
Altitude Phortse Tenga: approx. 3,690 m
Walking Approx. 3–4 hours
8
Climb through rhododendron and birch forest into more open alpine terrain, arriving at Dole. Take a short gentle walk above the settlement in the afternoon if acclimatization and conditions allow.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Dole
Altitude Dole: approx. 4,200 m
Walking Approx. 3–4 hours
Important Notes
Elevation gain is substantial; maintain a gradual pace.
9
Ascend along the upper Dudh Koshi valley with views of high pasturelands and distant peaks. Reach Machhermo and, subject to availability, visit the local medical/porter support facilities mentioned in the source. Take an easy acclimatization walk nearby.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Machhermo
Altitude Machhermo: approx. 4,470 m
Walking Approx. 4–5 hours
Important Notes
The source merges the end of Day 9 with the next day and omits the Day 10 heading.
10
Continue up the valley from Machhermo toward Gokyo, passing the lower Gokyo lakes and views of the Ngozumpa Glacier. Reach the lakeside settlement of Gokyo and enjoy the mountain and glacier scenery at a relaxed pace.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Gokyo
Altitude Gokyo: approx. 4,750–4,790 m
Walking Approx. 4–5 hours
Important Notes
RECONSTRUCTED FOR REVIEW: Original itinerary omits Day 10, but the next day begins from Gokyo. This stage follows the established Machhermo–Gokyo route and wording attached to Day 9; confirm with the operator.
11
Hike early to Gokyo Ri, weather and fitness permitting, for views across the Gokyo lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier. On clear days, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu can be seen. Return to Gokyo; a later optional walk toward the higher lakes is subject to conditions and group fitness.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Gokyo
Altitude Gokyo Ri: approx. 5,357–5,366 m; Gokyo overnight: approx. 4,750–4,790 m
Important Notes
Source gives Gokyo Ri as 5,366 m; published heights often cite about 5,357–5,360 m. Optional fifth lake is not guaranteed.
12
Start very early for the demanding ascent from Gokyo to Renjo La Pass. Conditions permitting, enjoy sweeping views over Gokyo Lake and the Everest range. Descend carefully on the western side into the Bhote Koshi valley to reach Lungden for the night.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Lungden
Altitude Renjo La: approx. 5,360 m; Lungden: approx. 4,380 m
Walking Source: approx. 7 hours; allow flexibility
Important Notes
High-pass crossing is strenuous and subject to snow, ice, wind, visibility, weather and guide approval. Original gives Renjo La as 5,345 m; references commonly give ~5,360 m.
13
Descend through the quieter Bhote Koshi valley along the historic Himalayan trading corridor. Arrive in Thame, a Sherpa village, and visit Thame Monastery if open and accessible.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Thame
Altitude Thame: approx. 3,800 m
Walking Approx. 4 hours
14
Return along the valley toward Namche Bazaar and continue descending on the familiar trail through the Khumbu. Walk through the national park approach to Monjo for the night.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Monjo
Altitude Monjo: approx. 2,835 m
Walking Source: approx. 6 hours; verify with guide
Important Notes
The route passes back through the Namche area. Total time may exceed the source estimate.
15
Continue through riverside villages, suspension bridges and forest sections to Lukla, completing the walking circuit. Settle into the final mountain lodge overnight.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Lukla
Altitude Lukla: approx. 2,860 m
Walking Approx. 5 hours
16
Fly from Lukla to the operating airport, subject to weather and seasonal flight routing, and transfer to Kathmandu. Enjoy free time. The original itinerary mentions an evening farewell dinner; whether it is included in the price needs confirmation.
Meals B; farewell dinner mentioned (confirm inclusion)
Accommodation Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu, twin sharing
Altitude Kathmandu: approx. 1,350 m
Driving Return flight and transfer to Kathmandu
Important Notes
The advertised 3 Kathmandu hotel nights correspond to Days 1, 2 and 16. Farewell dinner is noted but Kathmandu dinners are generally excluded.
17
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight, concluding the Gokyo Renjo La Pass trekking program.
Meals B
Accommodation No overnight stay
Altitude Kathmandu: approx. 1,350 m
Driving Airport departure transfer
Important Notes
End of the supplied 17-day program.

What's Included & Excluded

Services Included
  • 3 nights in a deluxe Kathmandu hotel with breakfast, twin-sharing basis
  • Best available local teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek, twin-sharing where available
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking days (Days 3–15)
  • Licensed trekking guide and required porter support
  • Guide and porter wages and their insurance, as supplied
  • All necessary transportation and scheduled Lukla-route flights, subject to operating-airport arrangements
  • First-aid kit carried by the trekking team
  • Half-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour as described
  • Kathmandu arrival and final departure transfers
Services Excluded
  • Traveller medical and travel insurance
  • Kathmandu lunches and dinners except any explicitly reconfirmed welcome/farewell meals
  • Tips for trekking guides, porters and other service staff
  • Beverages, bottled/mineral water and personal expenses
  • Extra services not specifically listed as included

Route Map & Video Tour

Route Map

Route overview: Lukla → Phakding → Monjo → Namche → Phortse Tenga → Dole → Machhermo → Gokyo → Renjo La → Lungden → Thame → Monjo → Lukla.

The map marks Gokyo and the surrounding region; it does not trace the trekking path and must not be used for navigation. Open the regional map.

Package price $1,900.00

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