Everest Gokyo Lake/Ri - Renjola Pass Trek - 12 Days
Facts of the Trek:
Activities : Hiking & Trekking.
Start/End: Kathmadnu
Destination : Everest Gokyo Lake/Ri - Renjola Pass Trek
Trip Duration : 12 Days
Max. Altitude : 5357 meters
Group Size : Min. 2 / Max.12 + Above
Best Season : Mid February to May and October to mid December.
Grade : ^^^^ (Strenuous)
Trekking Type: Lodge & Camping Trek.
Local Culture: Community of Khumbu valley Sherpa, Tamang.
One of most popular everest region have many opportunities to do different trekking passing some passes which is particularly very famous. This short route trek is especially designed for those who have got only a limited time to discover the most famous beauties of Nepal offering breath-taking high mountain scenery through the Khumbu - Sherpa country. The trek has got 2 possible routes either Renjo Pass trek or an alternative itinerary The Gokyo Peak (5480m) ascent can be taken as the one of the highlights of the trek. There we have good time to savor the incredible scenery. From there we can observe the magnificent views of Everest (8848m), Makalu, Cho Oyo (8153m) and Lhotse (8511m), to name but a few. The Renjo Pass route is off the usual beaten track. The alternative route begins from Gokyo is much easier. From there, the trail makes the descend along the opposite bank of the Dudh Kosi.
Itinerary Details:
Day 01: Kathmandu - Phakding
Early in the morning, we drive to Tribhuwan International Airport. After 35 minutes flight to Lukla(2804 mtrs.), we begin our trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.) or Joresalee (2800m).
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar (3535 mtrs.).
Not a long day but a hard pull up to Namche Bazar; arrive for an early lunch and our overnight camp. As we climb, we have our first views of Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879m). We camp right in the heart of the village and have the rest of the day to enjoy the splendid Sherpa hospitality
Day 03: Rest day in Namche Bazzar
This is a day for an acclimatization. We have a fine walk around the valley to adjust with thin air. Namche Bazzar is known as the gateway of the Everest. We will take you to a museum too on the same day. There you can see the traditional custom of sherpa peoples. Besides, a fine view of the Everest and other mountains can be overviewed from this place.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar-Phortse
From Namche we will start ascending to cross a ridge and climb a flank to reach Phunki. We continue climbing to reach Mon La, from where we descend to reach Dudh Kosi river. We set camp on the left side of the river (opposite the village of Phortse-3500m).
Overnight at camp.
Day 05: Phortse-Luza
Continue climbing along a steep rhododendron forest slope to pass several summer settlements (Kharkas) and onto Tongba. From here the forest end and the gradual gradient of the upper Himalaya is experienced. We pass Gyele and Dole with its meadows. After a short climb, we travel a level path to finally reach Luza (4360m). Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Luza-Gokyo
We continue along the trail that climbs along the valley to Machhermo (4410m). We then climb a ridge that opens up as we pass through Pangka. Finally we descend to the riverbank before climbing onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We encounter two glacial lakes before we come across Gokyo itself (4750m). The view from here is breathtaking.
Overnight at camp.
Day 07: Gokyo
We can rest today or those feeling energetic can attempt to climb Gokyo peak/ gokyo Ri (5360m) for a panoramic view of some of the world’s highest mountains; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu ,Cho Oyu and some others.
Day 08: Gokyo - Renjo Pass (5345m) - Rermo Pokhari (4875m).
The trail climbs the gentle slope up over grassy areas. As we continue, the gradient becomes steeper, we then make our way over scree and rocks. The access to the pass is tricky and quite steep. From the top, a stunning panorama unfolds like Tengi Ragi Tau, Rolwaling Himal & the small Rermo Pokhari lake situated in the west & Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu & the Gokyo lakes to the east. There, our overnight stay will be in the tented camp, beside the lakes.
Day 09: Trek to Thame (3800m).
Via the Dudh Pokhari lakes, the trail makes the pleasent descend through meadows towards the Bhote Khosi valley to continue along the river. There possibly meet some of the picturesque yak caravans coming down from Tibet & heading towards the Namche market.
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla.
Day 12: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
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