Are you looking for something that is off the beaten path and provides the right thrill in 2 weeks? Well Gokyo Lakes and Renjola La Pass trek is the right option for you.
This 14-day trek option is mainly located in the Everest region and provides the right amount of thrill. From soaring peaks to lush valleys, rugged landscapes, forests, glaciers, and wild animals, there is much more to know and appreciate.
The Trek Nepal, which has been doing the Everest region trek, is proficient in completing this trek too. During the Gokyo Lakes and Renjo La Pass trek, you will get to see 4 of the tallest mountains in the world.
Renjo La Pass Trek Overview
In the period of 14 days, trekkers will have the chance to view the beautiful Gokyo Lake and also the tough Renjo La Pass. To the readers unaware, the Renjo La Pass is present at an altitude of 5360m, which is a challenge in itself.
As you go past Gokyo towards the Everest Base Camp trek, you will be heading towards the Renjo La Pass. Even though Renjo La Pass is in the Everest region, it remains in solitude.
Renjo La Pass is a more peaceful experience compared to the Everest trek. From the scenic beauty of glaciers, pine forests, mountains, and lakes, you will find wilderness even in one of the most popular treks in the world.
Highlights of The Trek
- Mesmerizing flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Chance to view the Namche and Khumjung villages
- Observe the beauty of the Ngozumpa glacier during the Renjo La Pass trek
- 360-degree view of mountains like Gokyo Ri, Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, etc
- Opportunity to enjoy the 5 emerald lakes, including the likes of Gokyo Lake
Best Time For Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek
It doesn’t matter whether you are doing an easy or a hard trek in Nepal; the best time is mainly during the spring and autumn seasons. Spring in Nepal falls during the months of September to December.
Similarly, you can also do the trek during the autumn season, from September to December. The weather remains clear during this period. With good sunshine during the day, you can enjoy a chill morning and evenings.
Calm skies, good weather, stunning views of mountains, there is much more to know and appreciate. The day temperature is around 20 degrees while the night falls to -10, which makes it interesting.
Difficulty Of Gokyo Lake along with Renjo La Pass Trek
This particular trek can be termed as a difficult section due to the vantage point of the trek. The maximum altitude is above 5000m, which makes the overall experience tougher.
Similarly, the trekkers will have to trek for 6 hours every day for 14 days, which isn’t an easy thing to do. Not only physically, but you should be mentally strong to perform this trek.
The Trek Nepal, however, assures that we will take care of everything during the trek. From experienced guides to porters and team members, you will be in safe hands.
There is some chance of altitude sickness for some people. So try and be safe on that front too. We suggest all the trekkers do some physical training before joining this journey.
Permits Required For Gokyo Lakes and Renjo La Pass Trek
There is hardly any trek in Nepal that won’t require permits in the modern day and age. The Nepal Tourism Board has assured that anyone without the permits won’t be allowed the trek.
The Trek Nepal on that front will handle all the permit arrangements for its guests, which is the key. Anyone who is thinking about Gokyo Lakes and Renjo La Pass treks should get these permits.
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
- Trekkers Information Management System Card
Major Views During the Gokyo Lake with Renjo La Pass Trek
There could be a lot of queries as to why we should do the Renjo La Pass trek with Gokyo lakes when you have the option of the Everest Base Camp trek. Well, the answer lies in the beauty of the place.
During the Gokyo Lakes with Renjo La Pass trek, you get to witness the waterfalls, streams, bridges, colorful flowers, stupas, and even chortens. Talking about the mountains, though, Kongde Ri, Kantega, Thamserku, Chamlang, and Ama Dablam can be viewed.
Along with this, you also have an option of well-known peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak, Pumori, Makalu, Cho Oyu, etc. Besides the mountains, there is much more to explore.
You can enjoy the beauty of Gokyo Lake along with the Pangboche monastery. With the deep settlement of the Sherpa people, there is also the Tengboche monastery during the journey.
The Trek Nepal allows you to explore all these key places along with the festivals like Mani Rimdu, Dumje, and Lhosar. Fair to say there is much more to explore in the remoteness during the Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass trek.
Food and Accommodation During the Gokyo Lakes and Renjo La Pass Trek
As the trekkers choose any 5000m trek in Nepal, the food and accommodation are basic most of the time. Having said that, The Trek Nepal arranges the best service available.
In the case of food, you will be served the local, authentic Nepalese food, which is full of carbs. This will allow you to do hours of trek without being too tired.
Along with the authentic Nepalese cuisine, there is also the provision of Western breakfast at lower altitudes. Every food that we consume will be organic and produced locally.
Furthermore, focusing on accommodation, we will be staying at the local lodges and tea houses for the 14 days. These tea houses and lodges will have basic facilities of a clean bed, a shower, and a washroom.
Likewise, during our stay in Kathmandu, you will be placed at the best hotel with the best facilities. Putting light into the food, we will be providing the trekkers with food three times a day.
The breakfast and dinner will be provided at the place of stay, while lunch will be on the road.
Cost of Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek
The actual cost of the Gokyo Lakes and Renjo La Pass trek is hard to predict. It is due to the fact that the price keeps changing. The overall cost of the trek is mainly based on the season of the trek.
Furthermore, the cost is directly related to the quality of service you have been looking for yourself. With The Trek Nepal, things are different, though.
Based on the client’s requirements, time, and even the budget, we can customize the overall package. Not only that if you book the group package, certain discounts will make your overall cost come below the expected rate.
As it is hard for us to predict the accurate cost, we suggest the readers and fellow trekkers contact The Trek Nepal, and we will provide them with the itinerary, the details, and the next flight to Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass trek.
Detailed Itinerary For Gokyo Lake and Renjo La Pass Trek
Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and shift to the hotel room
On the very first day, you will arrive in Kathmandu and be placed in your respective hotels. A member from The Trek Nepal will be present at the airport and also transfer you to the hotel.
We will debrief you about the Renjo La Pass trek along with the Gokyo lakes in the evening. You are free to explore the city or rest in your hotel rooms during the evenings.
Day 2: Transfer to the airport and flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
We have a beautiful breakfast early in the morning and catch the flight to Lukla. It will be a stunning opportunity to explore the beauty of the mountains.
Lukla flight is less than 30 minutes, but the beauty that comes along is the key. Landing in Lukla means we will have lunch and start the trek towards Phakding. By evening, we will reach Phakding and stay the night there.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Phakding will be the night of our stay, and we start the journey towards Namche Bazaar today. Walking the banks of Dudh Koshi, you will enjoy the beauty of the trek. Slowly, you will get views of Thamserku and later reach Jorsale.
Trekkers will get views of Sagarmatha National Park and move towards their spot, Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar was once the trade center, and we will get views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from a particular location.
Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
As we hit the higher altitude, we will be acclimatizing at Namche Bazaar. Today, the Trek Nepal team will visit the local places like Khunde and Khumjung for acclimatization.
We will interact with the locals and understand more about them. Slowly, we will also visit Khumjung Gompa and Khunde Hillary Hospital. A day of rest and understanding the local places.
Day 5: Trek from Namche to Dole
After spending a day of acclimatization, we will head towards Dole, which is above 4000m. The day starts with slow ridges of Kyanjuma. The journey will cross rhododendron, pine, juniper, mosses, and lichen forests.
During the spring and autumn, this place looks dreamy. The team will be passing through the Kharkas and Sherpa settlements. By the end of the day, with 6 hours of trek, we will reach Dole.
Day 6: Trek from Dole to Machhermo
The early morning breakfast at Dole means that the journey to Renjo La Pass moves ahead. We will be hitting almost 4500m today, so things get a bit tough. Don’t rush, but take the day slow.
Moving ahead, we will be noticing the waterfalls, narrow terrains along steep ridges. Crossing through the sandy fields and rivers along with the views of Lambara and Thamserku, we reach Machhermo.
Day 7: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo Lake
Tighten your seatbelt as we hit the Gokyo Lake on the journey to Gokyo Lake with the Renjo La Pass trek. As we finish exploring Machhermo, we will head towards Gokyo Lake.
The excellent views of the Kantega valley and Mount Cho Oyu will only make things interesting. Slowly, we will hit places like Ngozumpa glacier, Longpongo, and Raboche Tsho. Lastly, we arrive at Gokyo to spend the night.
Day 8: Hike to Gokyo Ri
Yes, it’s happening, and we will visit the Gokyo Ri today. It is at an altitude of 5357m, so things can get a bit tougher. A 3-hour trek from Gokyo will take you to Gokyo Ri. It is the view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, and other mountains that makes the visit special.
Returning back you will explore the 4th and 5th lakes. Trekkers will have a chance to visit the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the largest glacier in Nepal. By the end of the day, you have to walk back to Gokyo to spend the night.
Day 9: Trek from Gokyo to Lunden through Renjo La Pass
A challenging day awaits in the journey to Gokyo Lake and the Renjo La Pass trek. Climbing uphill, we will go through Renjo La Pass. The trail looks steep, so be careful at the start.
The mountains make the experience better as we continue through the Dudhpokhari lakes. Slippery and cold trail means that we are reaching Renjo La Pass and Relama Tsho. Slowly, we push for the Bhote Koshi valley, reaching Lunden by the end of the day.
Day 10: Trek to Thame
As you have hit the altitude of 5300m last night, we will be heading down in altitude. The destination for the day is Thame, and it just gets interesting. Through the journey, you will meet various traders on the route.
5 hours of trek leads you to Thame. From Thame monastery to Mani Rimdu festival, there is much more to explore and understand. The dense population of Buddhists and Sherpa makes the place more vivid.
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar from Thame
The journey in the Renjo La Pass trek, along with Gokyo Lake, is slowly coming towards the end. Today we will be heading back to Namche Bazaar. The descent might seem quick as we hit the 3400m mark.
Stoned cottages with settlements like Thamo and Samde mark the journey. Reaching Namche Bazaar after 6 hours means that you will be staying the night and also celebrate the journey of the Renjo La Pass trek.
Day 12: Trek back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar
As we complete the early morning breakfast, the journey moves towards Lukla today. Leaving the traces of Namche Bazaar, we will be heading towards Lukla. 5 hours of trek means that we will be heading to Lukla airport.
Crossing suspension bridges and the city of Namche, we will reach Lukla by the end of the day. The fellow trekkers from The Trek Nepal will have conversations with other trekkers and enjoy their time.
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
The early morning in Lukla suggests that we will be heading for Kathmandu today. Sadly, we will say goodbye to the beautiful Renjo La Pass trek as we head back.
Reaching Kathmandu in a short flight, you will have time to enjoy. You can either visit the city, the religious places, or also rest in your hotel rooms. Some of the trekkers buy souvenirs for their loved ones, too.
Day 14: Fly back to the home nation
Sadly, the day has come when all the trekkers will be heading back home. A member of The Trek Nepal will drop you off at the airport.
This marks the end of a wonderful journey you spent 14 beautiful days on. After promising to meet again, we bid farewell to the trekkers and were ready to welcome the new ones.