Gokyo renjola pass circuit trek makes the best circuit trek in Everest region. Circuit loop starts and ends at Namche. 6 lakes and Cho yu basecamp is an attraction on the Gokyo side of this circuit trek where cultural insight of the Thame valley is refreshing and solitude is meditating.
Similar to Everest base camp chola pass trekking, this trek connects two famous valleys of Everest trekking region.
One of the famous high passes in Everest region – Renjo la, trekking pass is considered as the easiest pass among famous three high passes of Everest. In renjo la pass gokyo trek Everest base camp with Gokyo and Thame valley is along the trekking route. Renjo la pass is a narrow escape and probably the lowest altitude to cross the Himalayan range from Gokyo valley to Thame valley in Everest.
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Renjo la pass walks along the lakes of Gokyo and hence connects the route from Gokyo lakes with Thame valley. Thame valley is the birthplace of legendary Sherpa (Tenzing Norgay Sherpa) who ascended Mount Everest in 1953 with Edmund Hillary for the first time, successfully.
Gokyo renjo la Pass is considered as one of the most admiring view points for the magnificent and giant view of Mount Everest. From the summit of Renjo la pass one can see Mount Everest and its infinite mountain range. The view from the top of Gokyo ri is compared with the summit view of renjo la pass. Lakes of Gokyo, glacier and Mount Everest and neighboring mountains look awesome from the top of the Renjo la pass.
This famous Renjo la pass is a part of Everest 3 high pass, Gokyo valley, Thame village trek, Everest 2 high pass trek etc.. Renjo la pass stands at lowest altitude among 3 of the high passes. Renjo las pass at 5360 meter or 17580 feet above the sea level is less trekked but a stunning view point in Everest region. Gokyo is the last village on Everest base camp side of Renjo la pass and Lungden is the last village from the Thame valley side.
Renjola pass vs. EBC chola pass trek
Briefly, both are best on their own. But Renjo la pass with gokyo lakes circuit trek is easier.
At your ease, Gokyo renjola pass circuit trek offers a belding experience of mountains, nature and culture. Monasteries along the trekking trails, manne walls and local people in thame valley of this circuit trek are amazing. The view of Mt Everest seen from the top of Renjo la pass summit or from other few view points is admirable.
Nevertheless, Everest base camp is not comparable with Gokyo renjola pass circuit trek – if you are looking forward – ticking your bucket list item as EVEREST BASE CAMP.
But if Everest base camp is not your goal and you want the trek to be easier – go for Gokyo renjola pass circuit trek.
How hard is the Gokyo renjola pass circuit trek?
Not hard. In comparison to 3 high passes trek Renjo la pass is easiest trek of Khumbu high pass treks. Properly marked trail with steps and easy terrain towards the uphill section of Renjo la pass gokyo trek, we can consider it as a normal level trek in Everest.
Renjo la pass gokyo trek is not as easy as Everest panorama trek or Gokyo valley trek; but not tough as Everest basecamp trek.
People often do Everest base camp trek with chola pass trek to get to the beautiful gokyo lakes. In comparison to this EBC cho la pass trek; Renjo la pass gokyo trek is easier and comfortable – both trail wise and altitude wise.
The Trekking trail follows a wide trekking path from Lukla-namche-Gokyo. After reaching gokyo the trail will go over the high pass; for 6 hours the trail is in the rocky trail and stone steps. But as soon as the trekkers reach the Thame valley section of the trail – things start getting easier.
Trek variations with Nepalgram
Nepalgram has trekking packages both to trek over the Renjo la pass or to do Renjo la pass with all other 3 passes or with Everest base camp and Chola pass alone. These trekking are also famous as Gokyo renjo la pass trek, Everest 3 high pass trekking and Everest 2 high pass trekking; respectively. We as a local trekking agency claim to succeed trekking over Renjo la pass in 99.9% result.
Itinerary for Gokyo renjola pass circuit trek
- Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1380m).
- Day 2 – Kathmandu city tour; full day
- Day 3 – Fly from Kathmandu airport to Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport) (2810m), followed by a short and easy trek to Phakding (2610m). – 25 minutes flight to lukla – 3 hours walk to Phakding
- Day 4 – Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m). – 8-9 hours of trekking
- Day 5 – Acclimatization day at Namche and acclimatization hike
- Day 6 – Namche to Dole
- Day 7 – Dole to Machhermo
- Day 8 – Trekking from machhermo to Gokyo
- Day 9 – Gokyo Acclimatization day & side excursion
- Day 10 – Renjo la pass day
- Day 11 – Trek to Namche
- Day 12 – Namche to Lukla
- Day 13 – Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 14 – Departure
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Cost includes for Renjo la pass gokyo Trek-General Inclusions
- Domestic flights, to and from Lukla with airport shuttle
- Hotels in Kathmandu as per itinerary, B/B (bed and breakfast).
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek and fresh fruit every night after dinner.
- Best accommodation available during the trek.
- All necessary paperworks, local entry permits & Sagarmatha national park entrance fee.
- Fluent English speaking, trained, Government licensed guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trek and tour.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu; includes 4 UNESCO world heritage destinations.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fees for all tour sites
- Credit card fee for Online payable amount
- Added Value - (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek
- (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap - to take away
- (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide
- (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost excludes for Renjo la pass gokyo Trek-General Exclusions
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- All the personal expenses & alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, EXCEPT tea/coffee with breakfast.
- Gratitude (except to the lead guide)
- Things not illustrated in the cost includes section
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