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- Group Size: 1-12 People
- Min. Age: 12
- Max. Altitude : 5360 m / 17585 ft
- Arrival on: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal PID:TR132
An unforgettable walk past the stunning Gokyo Lakes and Renjo La. This trekking adventure is for those looking for a challenging terrain. Walk past a wild and solitary trail filled with icy glaciers and jade green lakes. Cross a high mountain pass, Renjo La, and climb Gokyo Ri to savor views of Mount Everest and other 8000 metre peaks....
Trek to Gokyo Valley and walk through a surreal landscape filled with high-altitude lakes and frozen glaciers. Trekking above 4000 meters, you pass through some of the highest human habitations in the world. Enter the dramatic Gokyo valley and hike along the banks of the emerald Gokyo Lakes. Ascend Gokyo Ri to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Gokyo Valley and Nzogumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal. A hike to the viewpoint of‘Scoundrel’s View’ takes you close to Tibet. Enjoy a glimpse of the rocky north-face Mount Everest. Moreover, a challenging ascent up the Renjo La Pass ups the thrill factor.
What will you discover en route?
The first day’s trek takes you from Lukla to Phakding. You follow a trail filled with mani stones and mule packs and hike through Sherpa villages and pine forests. Cross swaying suspension bridges and walk alongside yak trains; the sound of their bells filling the quiet mountainside. Once you step into Gokyo Valley, you will be trekking in a treeless, high-altitude desert filled with glaciers and icy lakes. Pay heed to your experienced trek leader as he guides you up the challenging Gokyo Ri and Renjo La. Finally, celebrate the completion of your adventure in Lukla with your teammates and crew.
An Everest adventure along a quiter and less crowded route
This trek (Gokyo Lakes Gokyo Ri Renjo La Pass) is ideal for those seeking an Everest adventure along a quieter and less crowded route. Within a short duration of just two weeks, you get to explore Gokyo Valley, climb a mountain pass and gaze at the summit of Mount Everest. Our itinerary ensures a comfortable acclimatization before you reach the higher elevations. Join this trek and let the nomad in you roam the vast frozen expanse of Gokyo Valley!
Been there, done that and now looking for other similar options?
Another challenging option is the Manaslu Circuit Trek. You follow a less crowded route and walk from the verdant Budi Gandaki Valley to the arid Tibet like landscape of Nubri Valley. Experience the unique cultures of the mountain dwellers – the Bhotias and the Gurungs. If you are short on time but still want to walk in the mountains then you can book our luxury Everest Heli Trek. You trek from Lukla to Namche and from there you board a helicopter. Fly over EBC and Gokyo Valley before finally landing in Lukla.
Best Time To Go
The best seasons are pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (late September to December). Trekking in Autumn (post-monsoon) promises clear skies and stunning mountain vistas. During Spring (pre-monsoon) walk on alpine meadows filled with flowers. The higher you go the colder it’s going to be. Above 4000 meters, one can expect snowfall and temperatures to plummet below zero degrees. Nighttime temperatures can drop to as low as -10 degrees.
Notice : Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu will remain closed from 10 PM to 8 AM starting from 1st April to 30th June, 2019 for runway extension work. Flights scheduled to and from Lukla during this period will be rerouted to Ramechhap Airport.
Why Gokyo Lakes Gokyo Ri Renjo La Pass?
- Ascend Gokyo Ri for astounding mountain views
- Challenging crossing of Renjo La (5360m), a high mountain pass
- View the north-face of Mount Everest from ‘Scoundrel’s View’
- Visit the Gokyo Lakes and walk alongside Nzogumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal
- Experience Sherpa culture and hospitality
Is this trip suitable for you?
- This is a challenging trek that takes you to elevations above 5000 metres. You need to be physically as well as mentally strong to do this trek.
- Though no technical climbing is involved, this trek takes you across a difficult and inhospitable terrain. Not for beginners.
- The actual trekking lasts for 10 days. Each day you will be spending around 5-6 hours on the trail.
- You will be stopping at teahouses (mountain lodges) run by locals for food and rest. Beyond Namche, the facilities offered at teahouses may be very basic and utilitarian.
- Not many trekkers choose this route. Expect to walk along a secluded trail. If you prefer to keep your distance from the hordes of trekkers, you will certainly love this trek.
Private Departure
*TOURS DEPART EVERYDAY OF THE YEAR
| No. of People | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | USD 1560 USD 1404 |
| 2 - 4 | USD1280 USD 1152 |
| 5 - 8 | USD1200 USD 1080 |
| 9 + | USD1130 USD 1017 |
| No. of People | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | USD 2340 USD 2106 |
| 2 - 4 | USD 2090 USD 1881 |
| 5 - 8 | USD 1990 USD 1791 |
| 9 + | USD 1910 USD 1719 |
Fixed Departure
Selected Package: Standard
Accommodation and Meal
Accommodation
Accommodation for 10 nights in the mountain is included in this package. You will be accommodated at clean and comfortable mountain lodges run by the locals. Though Everest Region lies in a remote corner of the Himalayas, the region has well-developed facilities for trekkers. Most of the local teahouses till Namche offer hot showers, wi-fi, rooms with en suite bathrooms and variety of meals. Please note one has to pay extra for hot showers and wi fi. While trekking you will be accommodated at these lodges - Mountain Resort in Phakding, Hotel Namche in Namche, Machhermo Inn at Machhermo, Himalayan Eco Resort in Gokyo, the best available lodges at Phortse Thanga and Lumde, and Lukla Nombur Hotel in Lukla.
Accommodation in Kathmandu is not included in this package. Kathmandu has an abundance of accommodation options, from luxurious five star hotels to budget hostels. If wish to stay at a 3-star category hotel then we highly recommend the centrally located and popular Oasis Kathmandu Hotel. It lies close to the former royal palace and major sightseeing places. Do let us know if you want us to book rooms for you.
Accommodation is on twin-sharing basis. If traveling solo, you will share the room with someone of the same sex. In case you need a single room, it will be made available at an extra cost. Do click on the ‘single supplement’ tab while booking your trip. Please be informed, single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and at lower elevations while trekking; but at higher reaches it is very difficult to get a single room.
Meals
No meals included in this package. In Kathmandu there are many restaurants (high end as well as mid-range) serving international food. There are also many local eateries if you want to try out Nepalese traditional cuisines. If you need any help choosing a restaurant, do let us know. We will be more than happy to oblige. Meals will be at local teahouses during the trek. At most of the teahouses you will find these items- dal-bhat (rice, lentils, curry), momo, Tibetan bread, chapattis, noodles, pizza, pancake etc.
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Day to Day Itinerary
Arrival on: Kathmandu, Nepal | Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal
DAY 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) & Trek Preparation 
Filled with medieval pagoda-roofed temples and modern high-rises, the city of Kathmandu is Nepal’s nerve centre. After landing at the airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Rest and get refreshed. Later attend a pre-trek briefing and meet your trek leader and team members. Get answers to your queries (if you have any) and check your gear. Later on rest or stroll around Thamel and feel its lively vibe. Since you have an early morning flight to Lukla the following day, it is advisable to schedule your arrival to Kathmandu in the morning or during daytime. This will give you enough time to recover from jet lag and attend the pre-trek briefing. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 2:
Fly to Lukla (2,840m/9,318ft) & Trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
The flight to Lukla offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range. After landing at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport meet the trekking crew. Get your stuff together and start trekking. Walk past the busy Lukla bazaar and head towards Phakding, a Sherpa village. Follow a busy trail filled with trekkers, locals, yak and mule trains. Head north, following a stony path down to the Dudh Koshi River Valley. Walk across a metal suspension bridge and watch the frothing waters of Dudh Koshi (Milk River) gushing below. After trekking for a few hours you reach Phakding. Make your way to a teahouse and take some rest. Later explore the village or head down to the river and take pictures. Overnight in Phakding.
DAY 3:
Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)
From Phakding take the busy trail to Namche Bazaar, the economic heart of Khumbu Region. As the day’s trek is quite a long one, you have an early start. Entering the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo you follow a scenic trail filled with mani stones, chortens (Buddhist memorials) and snow-covered Himalayan peaks. Cross several metal suspension bridges decorated with Buddhist prayer flags and follow a zigzag path snaking past pine and rhododendron trees. You finally breathe a sigh of relief as you spy the stone cottages of Namche peering at you from above. Enter the town via a Buddhist traditional gate known as ‘kani’ or ‘gateway chorten’. Head to a teahouse and rest your sore muscles. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 4:
At Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel (3,963m/13,000ft)
Take a day off to acclimatise. Carved around a steep mountainside, Namche is the business hub of Khumbu Region. Here you will find luxury and budget lodges, coffee shops, bakeries, internet cafes, ATM booths, bars and souvenir shops. If you happen to be in Namche on a Saturday, don’t forget to visit the ‘Saturday Market’ - an open air market where traders from as far as Tibet and the Terai lowlands set up shop. Take an acclimatisation hike to the Everest View Hotel, located high above Namche, and enjoy stunning views of Mount Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The steep climb to the viewpoint takes you past the grassy airstrip of Shyangboche(3780m), one of the highest airfields in the world. If you are not too tired, visit the nearby Khumjung village and its monastery which houses the scalp of Yeti (the abominable snowman). Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 5:
Trek Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m/12,073ft)
Leave Namche and make your way to Phortse Thanga. Two trails radiate towards Phortse Thanga and you take the one chosen by your trek leader. The trail runs high above the confluence of the Dudh Koshi River and Imja Khola. Your ascent offers splendid views of Everest, Lhotse and other peaks. Walk past inspiring Himalayan scenery to reach the tiny hamlet of Phortse Thanga. Once you are at the village, head to a teahouse and rest your aching muscles. Overnight in Phortse Thanga.
DAY 6:
Trek Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m/ 14,665ft)
Following a steep trail, take the path to Dole. The trail is lined with rhododendron and pine trees. You come across alpine meadows and summer camps of yak herders and breathtaking views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu and Kantega as you walk past Dole. An uphill climb brings you to Machhermo. The village of Machhermo is a cluster of stone cottages situated below the terminal moraine of Nzogumpa Glacier. You have now reached the 4000 metre mark. Don’t forget to keep yourself properly hydrated to ward off any signs of acute mountain sickness. Overnight in Machermo.
DAY 7:
Trek Machhermo to Gokyo (4,790m/15,715ft)
Wake up early and hit the trail to Gokyo. Today’s trek takes you to a solitary and ruggedly beautiful terrain. Walking via Pangkha you take a breather to enjoy fascinating views of Cholatse. The trail follows the side of Nzogumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal which originates at the foot of Cho Oyu in Tibet and tumbles down to the Gokyo Valley in Nepal. As you traverse the glacier, tread carefully on the moraine and loose rocks. Continue on an even path and approach the first of the mesmerizing Gokyo lakes, Longbanga Tsho. Walk past the second lake and head to the settlement of Gokyo set on the eastern shore of the largest of the Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Tsho or Dudh Pokhari. Make your way to a teahouse and take a well-deserved rest. Overnight in Gokyo.
DAY 8:
Gokyo Valley: Gokyo Ri Climb (5,360m/17,585ft). Optional hike to fifth lake and ‘Scoundrel’s View’
Wake up early to climb Gokyo Ri, a small hill located near the settlement of Gokyo. Walk past the lake and a small rivulet that feeds the lake. It is a steep uphill climb to the summit of Gokyo Ri. If you make this Gokyo Ri trek before sunrise you will be rewarded with some of the most dramatic views you will ever come across in this planet. As the sun slowly rises, the dark purplish landscape gradually comes to life. Snow covered mountains turn golden and the emerald waters of the Gokyo lakes shimmer like a million diamonds. Get busy clicking as many pictures as you can !
After descending Gokyo Ri you have the option to hike to Ngozumpa Tsho (fifth lake) via Thonak Tsho (fourth and the deepest of the Gokyo Lakes) and visit the viewpoint known as ‘Scoundrel’s View’. As you approach the fifth lake you are at the threshold of Tibet. You almost reach Tibetan territory at ‘Scoundrel’s View,’ a viewpoint from where you can enjoy close up views of Mount Everest’s north-face, north ridge, west ridge and the south col. Also savour awe-inspiring views of two other eight thousanders - Cho Oyu (8210m) and Lhotse(8516m). ‘Scoundrel’s View’ lies just few minutes hike from the fifth lake and is seldom visited by trekking groups. Overnight in Gokyo.
DAY 9:
Trek Gokyo to Lumde via Renjo La pass (5360m/17,585ft)
Leave Gokyo and take a steep, snow covered trail to Renjo La. Follow your guide and tread carefully on the steep incline littered with loose stones. Pause time and again to take in the majestic views. As you approach the high pass of Renjo La, you reach the highest point of your trek at 5360m. The thin air during Renjo La Pass trekking makes every step a challenge. After reaching the top of the pass descend down and follow a zigzag route to the village of Lumde. Overnight in Lumde(4368m/14330ft).
DAY 10:
Trek Lumde to Namche Bazaar(3440m/11268ft)
Enjoy walking on a secluded trail. Few trekkers walk through this route and for the most part, you will have the trail to yourself. Trek past old gompas and chortens, walled fields and stone cottages. Stop at intervals to catch your breath and take in the lovely alpine views. Descend down the winding trail to Namche. Head to a teahouse once you arrive in Namche, and get refreshed. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 11:
Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2840m/9318ft)
From Namche retrace your steps to Lukla. In the evening have a get-together and celebrate the completion of your Everest adventure with the local crew. Make your last evening in Khumbu memorable by raising a toast and shaking a leg to local tunes sung by your Sherpa crew. Overnight in Lukla.
DAY 12:
Fly to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu by flight. Rest of the day at leisure. Lounge in your hotel room or take a leisurely stroll around Ason Market and Thamel shopping for souvenirs. You can visit the city’s iconic sites on your own or book a half-day sightseeing tour at an extra cost.
DAY 13:
Contingency/ Free Day in Kathmandu
Today has been set aside as a contingency day, in case of emergencies like flight cancellation or delay, bad weather on the trail etc. If nothing untoward happens then you can use this day as you wish. Explore more of the city on your own or relax at your hotel. Evening, enjoy a complimentary farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 14:
Final Departure
Our representative will drive you to the airport three hours before your flight departs. If you want to explore more of the Himalayas do let us know. We have just the right itinerary for you.
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Inclusion
What's Included
- Airport pick up & drop off service for international and domestic flights
- All ground transportation by comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Domestic flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
- Professional, English-speaking, government-licensed, trained in first-aid Trek Leader (Guide), Assistant Trekking Guide (5 trekkers: 1 assistant guide).
- Sherpa porters to carry luggage (Porter service -2 Trekkers:1 Porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, transportation and accommodation.
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee and Community Fee.
- Complimentary Farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant.
- First Aid kit and essential medicines (paracetamol, diamox etc.) carried by the Trek Leader.
- Third Rock Adventures' T-shirt and map
- All Local and Government taxes, administrative charges
What's not Included
- All Meals (except farewell dinner)
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fee.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- International flights
- Excess baggage fee. Baggage allowance for Lukla flight is 15kg (10kg check-in baggage + 5 kg hand baggage).
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, beverages, snacks, phone calls, extra porters, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, souvenirs, hot showers etc.)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment. Down jacket and sleeping bag(available on hire)
- Tips for guide, porter and driver (tipping is expected)
- Any unseen expenses due to circumstances beyond our control (natural calamities, strike etc.)
- Expenses not listed in the ‘Price Includes’ section
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The dates listed above are for Fixed Group Departures only. In case you want to book a Fixed Group Departure Trip but the slots are already full, we can still reserve a place for you. The itinerary is also flexible and if you want to add or deduct a day or two it can be done. Just send us an email or call us, and we will do the needful.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prior to booking this trek, it is important for you to realize that you are traveling to a remote mountainous area with few facilities. In our opinion, it is better to be informed than ignorant. For this reason, we have collected as much information as possible for you about this trip. Read more about the people, places, Nepal visa, travel insurance, permits etc. on our Additional Information.
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Trip Note
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Essential Trip InformationLATEST TRAVELLER'S REVIEWS
Travel experiences of our clients who recently returned from their trips.
United KingdomTrek to one of the most beautiful places in Nepal
This trek was tough, but overall I had a fantastic experience. Truth be told we walked through a harsh environment but the beauty of the landscape was mind-blowing. It was particularly difficult crossing the mountain pass as it snowed lightly and the temperatures were near freezing. This was one of the most difficult walks of my life. In the mountains every breathe counts as you take a step forward to reach your destination. But all the hard work was well worth the effort as I got to witness some magnificent views. The mountains were beautiful and so were the Gokyo Lakes. I wish I could have spent some more days in Gokyo. Our guide Surya was competent, knowledgeable and caring. The porters amazed me with their strength and humility. Thanks to Third World Adventures for a wonderful trip!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If possible, we would suggest you to get your own trekking equipment. You can also buy them in Kathmandu or hire as well. Please note that Third Rock Adventures will not be providing you any equipment. We can definitely help you find stores to buy or rent
During the trek, the teahouses or lodges serve you bottled and filtered water which is generally safe and have to be paid for. We encourage our guest to use iodine and other purifying agents to treat the water before drinking. Mineral water is also sold at the teahouses.
We carry a first-aid box with us while trekking. But if you want you can carry along some essential medicines like ibuprofen, codeine, paracetamol, lozenges, anti-diarrhea tablets and diamox for AMS.
The minimum age to do this trek is 14. One needs to be in good physical shape and should be free from respiratory and heart conditions. This Gokyo Everest Trek itinerary allows enough time for proper acclimatization. But to be on the safe side we advise you to visit a doctor and take proper consultation before booking this trip
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