Gokyo Renjo la pass trek info
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Aeroplane/Car
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5360 meters
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Tea house/Guest house
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High pass trek
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March-May & Sep-Nov
Departure date for Gokyo Renjola pass Circuit Trek
Itinerary for Renjo la pass Gokyo valley trek
• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Time – 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity – Relax at hotel
Our company representative will transfer you to hotel. In the evening; briefing about Everest renjola pass trekking and last minute preparation for the trekking. We will also tell about the tour program happening the very next day.
• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Special – Katahmandu City Tour
• Time – full day
• Activity – Sightseeing of UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Kathmandu sightseeing tour by private vehicle includes Pasupatinath (also known as cremation place in Kathmandu), Buddhanath (huge stupa near city center), Monkey temple (real name is Swyambhunath temple) and Kathmandu durbar square (also known as Kumari place). It is a full day tour with government licensed tour guide.
In the evening you’ll have time to finish your last minute preparation for the trek to renjola pass gokyo trek in Everest.
• Altitude – 2610 meters
• Special – Scenic view from plane and during trek
• Time – 3/4 hours and 25 minutes
• Activity – Flying in plane and 2 hours hiking
25 minutes flight in a small plane carrying 14 people will take us to Tenzing Hillary airport at Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to trekking trails in Everest region. After breakfast at a local guest house in Lukla, we start our trekking downhill to Phakding village. Phakding is a small village on the side of Dudh Koshi River. Attraction of the day is Dush Koshi River (colour of water in this river is like water) and its stunning river valley. We will descent from Lukla to Phakding; altitude variation approx. 200 m today.
• Altitude – 3440 meters
• Special – Namche and Durpin Danda
• Time – 8/9 hours
• Activity – Hiking through suspension bridges along with the river valley
Phakding to Namche is the longest trekking day in “Everest renjo la Pass gokyo valley Trek”. We cross 5 suspension bridges and trek towards the sagarmatha national park protected zone. In between Jorsalle village & Monjo village, we buy tickets to enter the sagarmatha National park, the ascent begins. Sagarmatha national park conserves thousands of wildlife and keeps Mt Everest inside its boundary – in boarder with China to the northen side.
• Max Altitude – 3962 meters
• Special – Hotel Everest View
• Time – 3/7 hours
• Activity – Hiking 3 hours or up to 7 hours as opted.
Main reason for acclimatization during multiday hike is to trek higher and sleep low. This helps acclimatize our body with the altitude and make sure altitude sickness will not bother while ascending higher. In the acclimatization hike we will trek to the famous view point at the Sagarmatha national park visitor center premises – here we can visit to the national park museum. To acclimatize properly, we hike higher up to 3880 meters to Everest View hotel. It takes 3 to 4 hours to trek up to Everest view hotel.
• Destination Altitude – 4000 meters
• Special – River valley view with wide view of Mt Thamsherku
• Time – 5/7 hours
• Activity – Hiking along the riverside
Namche to Dole is a river valley trekking experience. Trekking trail follows the well maintained trail towards gokyo lake. Once we get to Portse tonga the trail is by the side of Gokyo river. The river comes from the lakes of Gokyo.
At Dole a small opening towards Mt Thamsherku & Mt Kangtega is stunning on the back side of where we have been trekking all day today.
• Altitude – 4200 meters
• Special – Beginning of No tree line zone
• Time – 4 to 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking with approaching view of Mt Cho yu
Trekking from dole to Machhermo is the shortest of all. Because of change in elevation - this day has been made shorter.
Trekking trail is comparatively narrower than that of Everest base camp trekking trail but view of river valley from no tree line zone is appealing.
Once reached at Machhermo, village is in the valley, right next to Kyajo ri. Evening here is nice and less windy.
• Altitude – 4700 meters
• Special – Gokyo lakes (1st, 2nd & 3rd lake)
• Time – 5 to 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking by the 1st & 2nd lake; sleep next to 3rd lake
Trekking from machhermot to Gokyo is beautiful than your expectation. Trail is right next to the mountains and pass by glacial lakes.
Machhermo to gokyo trek needs gentle trekking with careful pace/speed while walking. As you do not want to ruin your beautiful Gokyo night with bad headache.
Trekking trail goes along the river valley. On the back of where you are walking - wide range of Khumbu range will be seen and forward will be stunning view of Mt Cho yu. Mt Cho yu approaches in your every steps.
Trekking route passes by few villages like Luza with interesting thing to encounter on the route.
• Altitude – 5000 meters
• Special – Cho yu basecamp & 4th, 5th & 6th lake
• Time – 5 to 6 hours
• Activity – Side trip as acclimatization hike
Do not push during this day. But there are many things you can do at Gokyo village.
As the rule of acclimatization while trekking in everest region, Nepalgram team will take you higher up to basecamp of Cho yu or en route towards the basecamp of Cho yu. After hiking up - we will sleep in the same tea house by gokyo lake.
Hiking up to Gokyo ri can be an option today, but the view from the top of Renjo la pass and Gokyo ri is pretty similar; that is why - saving energy by not climbing 2.5 hours uphill from Gokyo village to Gokyo ri is not recommended.
• Altitude – 5360 meters
• Special – Pass day with magnificent view
• Time – 7 to 9 hours
• Activity – Trekking over the pass & early start
Renjo la pass connects Gokyo village with Thame. Today we will start trek early in the morning. Trail towards the summit of Renjo la pass is by the 3rd lake of Gokyo. On the other side of the pass, there is only one route to get down to Lungden village.
Difficulty for trekking over Renjo la pass depends with your adaptation for the high altitude. If things go right with your acclimatization - view from the top of renjo la pass is overwhelming.
Pack lunch for renjola pass day is highly recommended. Our trekking guide will take care of this management.
• Altitude – 3440 meters
• Special – Thame valley & approaching view of the mountains by the side of Namche bazzar
• Time – 6 to 7 hours
• Activity – Trekking downhill with monastery visits
Trekking downhill is easier and faster than you have imagined. Although the trekking trail is not as wider as in other side of Renjo la pass trekking route - you will enjoy the scenery on the other side of the pass.
Thame is the last river valley in everest region. If trekkers want to cross Thame valley - they will either get to Gokyo (where we have been trekking from) or they will get to Rwolwaling region in Gaurishnaker conservation area.
View of mountains, very few trekkers in the region, interesting villages & local monasteries are nice to enjoy your descent - along the trail.
At Namche - hot shower and warm rooms will be waiting. Night life of Namche in the mountains pubs and bars is charming, or have a warm night at your hotel at Namche.
• Altitude – 2880 meters
• Special – Back to the same trail
• Time – 8 to 9 hours
• Activity – Memories in reflection
At Namche, Renjo la pass Gokyo valley trek makes a complete loop. After ending our circuit trek - we walk on the same route that we have done in our day 01 and Day 02.
Tall suspension bridge, monjo, Phakding, National park entrance gate - everything will come back to farewell the adventure in renjo la pass circuit trek.
Tonight is the time for farewell dinner, dance at your hotel or go to the pubs at Lukla. Lukla has clubs where you can dace with trekking boots and hiking gears.
Fly to Kathmandu
Taking a short flight in a small plane by the side of tall mountains is nice. Air turbulence and small plane makes the flight adventurous but admit it - it is safe in the air.
• Altitude – 1450 meters
• Special – Traditional farewell
• Time – 15 minutes to airport
• Activity – Airport shuttle with our team
Nepalgram team will take you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.
Overview
About Gokyo Renjola Pass circuit Trek
Gokyo Renjola pass circuit trek is considered as non-technical pass. Even the yak (transporter of Everest region and entire Nepal Himalaya) crosses the pass with heavy load on the back.
Easy trek but stunning view point and a high pass; renjo la pass trek via gokyo lake is best single pass trek in Everest.
If you do not want to trek to Everest base camp or have been there; gokyo renjola pass circuit trek can be an ideal choice for your adventure. Nature, mountains, culture in the hidden valley of everest, different side of Khumbu; renjo la pass won’t disappoint you.
Walking on the wider trail in peace, less crowd of the trekkers will make gokyo renjola pass circuit trek as your dream trek.
It will be interesting to meet solo adventurers doing Everest 3 high passes trek along the route. Whereas birthplace of 1st successful summiteer of Everest is always nice to visit.
Thame valley has a monastery in the hilltop. Which is nearly invisible and located away from the village. The view of mountains from Thame is appealing; whereas summit view of renjo la pass will make your lifetime experience trip in the route. Gokyo lakes, White Mountains, blue sky and 360 degree view of the Himalaya from both Nepal and Tibet will surely amaze anyone standing at the top of Renjo la pass.
Near to Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek there are famous Amalapcha pass and tingri pass that connects Tibetan village with Nepali villages of Everest.
Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek overview
Apart from Everest base camp trek there are many other trekking trail, enough to say off the beaten trekking trails. AMong off the beaten trekking trails of Everest region, Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek is highly rated trekking experience.
Gokyo valley or the lakes of Gokyo are stunning part of EVerest region, Thame valley is birthplace of Tenjing norgey sherpa. Tenjing is the first man to climb Mount everest with Eudmund hillary. Because of these 2 famous valley of Everest included in the ititnerary of Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek, this will give best expereince in your everest region trek.
Have you done Everest base camp trek? Are you looking forward to trek in EVerest region without EVerest base camp? Are you trying to see everest but want to skip the crowd of Everest base camp route? All of these question can be well answered by Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek.
However, if you have not done everest base camp and wish to do EBC with renjo la pass; check Everest 2 high pass trek. This trekking pacakge includes Everest base camp, Chola pass to get to Gokyo valley and Renjo la pass to get to hidden valley Thame.
View of Mount Everest is stunning from the top of Gokyo ri. Lakes of Gokyo and infinte mountain range including everest can be seen from the top of renjo la pass; all these insights of Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek claims itself to be a best trek in Everest.
Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek difficulty
Renjo la pass is one of the pass of famous everest 3 high pass trekking. But interestingly, Renjo la pass is the easiest and magnificient among all 3 high passes of Everest. Trekking to Gokyo is alway regarded as an easy trekking in Everest. And thame valley trek is a part of Everest panorama trek. Everest Panorama trek is easiest trek of all routes of Everest region.
Rnajo la pass being easiest trekking pass and gokyo ri trek being an easy trek; Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek is not difficult trek. But the weather change might change the level of difficulty of this trek
Yaks are transporter of Everest and these transporters walk over the renjo la pass. So, excluding bad weather, Gokyo Renjo la pass circuit trek is easy & the veiw is more than beautiful.
Gokyo Renjo La pass circuit trek vs Everest base camp chola pass trek
Both of these are trekking over the high passes of Everest region. Trekking itinerary for both destinations takes trekkers to the most stunning valley of Everest, to Gokyo valley.
In contrast to the similarity, trekking package with renjo la pass does not include Everest base camp. Whereas, trekking with chola pass includes base camp of mount Everest. Among these 2 trekking routes, Gokyo renjo la pass circuit trek is easier and beautiful, eventhough it does not take trekkers to the base camp of Everest.
Regarding the number of days required for trekking in these 2 different trails of Everesr region. Everest base camp trek with Chola pass requires more days than Gokyo renjo la pass circuit trek. As everest base camp trek is high altitude trek in comparision to Gokyo trek, it is obvious that; trekking package with base camp will be high altitude trek.
Who should sign up for thi trek?
If you have already been to Everest base camp in your previous Nepal trip, if you do not care about trekking to Everest base camp or if you do not want spend night in higher altitude above 5000 meter. In all the cases, Gokyo renjo la pass circuit trekking will be a suitable trekking destination for you.
To see the admiring view of Mount Everest from the top of renjo la pass, to summit the top of Gokyo ri for stunning panoramic view of Everest and thousands of surrounding moutanins and numerous lakes of gokyo and Nagzumba glacier; Renjo la pass should be your choice.
Renjo la pass itself is a easy trekking pass among 3 high passes of Everest region. That is why, if you are looking for a small adventure in your Everest trek, this trekking package will give you your choice. Everest base camp is skipped in the itinerary of Gokyo renjo la pass circuit trek, but the view of Mount Everest is fantastic.
What is Renjo La Pass?
Renjo la is the lowest (5360 meters) altitude high passes among 3 famous high pass of Everest region. Renjo la pass is also a connection route of Gokyo valley with Thame valley.
Renjo la pass is famous for its panoramic view of the mountains seen from the top. Top of renjo la pass is compared with the view from the summit of Gokyo ri. 360 degree view of white Himalaya with view of Gokyo lakes is another meaning of Renjo la pass.
Where is Renjo La Pass?
Renjo la pass is in Everest region. Inside political boundary of Sagarmatha national park; Renjo la pas connects Gokyo lakes with Thame valley. Renjo la pass boarders with Tibetan Himalaya range for Nepal.
The trekking route of Everest base camp chola pass Gokyo valley connects with hidden valley of Thame via Renjo la pass.
How high is Renjo La Pass?
5360 meters or 17580 feet high renjo la pass is lowest among 3 high passes of Everest. Height of renjo la pass is as equal as nearest peak “Gokyo Ri”and slightly lower than the height of Everest base camp itself.
Highlights of Renjo la pass Gokyo trek
- 360 degree panorama of white Himalaya from the top of Renjo la pass; the best view point of entire Everest region trek
- View of Gokyo lakes seen from Renjo la pass top
- Few trekkers, no crowd and easy/wide trekking route
- Thame & Gokyo valley with distinction in landscape
- Chance to visit to Cho yu base camp (Mt Cho yu 8188 meters & sixth tallest in earth)
- Villages like Thamo, Thame, Gokyo, Namche, Khumjung & monasteries in those villages
- Short and beautiful mountain flight of Kathmandu-Lukla
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
- 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
Gokyo Renjo La trek is a challenging trek of the Everest region, but with a good vision, you can complete the trek with easy. You need to build your leg strength and train your body to cope with a higher environment.
Gokyo Renjo La Trek is suitable from September to November and March to May. However, we can arrange the trek during other months, but the views might not be as stunning as the best months. So if you arrive in season than you can see lots of beautiful views rather than season.
You need to walk a minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 7 hours each day. If this is your primary time, we recommend strolling, as walking fast can cramp your legs.
Yes, we provide trekking gear and equipment as it is a part of the package. We give you a down jacket, sleeping bag, hiking poles, and duffel bags. But you need to return them after completing the trek.
The Accommodation facilities in tea houses are good during the trek. But note that the services get basic as you reach higher in the altitude. Also, you need to pay extra to use wifi, hot showers, and bar bills.
The problem of Altitude sickness is common in the Himalayas, and Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek is no different. There is a high probability of suffering from altitude sickness as you head up to 5000 m. So, it would help if you cared about your health and body.
It depends upon how much you are willing to spend on your trek. You can trek luxuriously by spending or you can backpack. It all depends upon how much your bank balance allows you to.
Availability of drinking water is not the problem. The problem is the cost of it at higher altitude. As you gain height, the price of water rises up to 2-3$ per liter.
An alternative way of getting drinking water is by having your water bottles filled in tea houses. Tea houses will provide you boiled water for about 0.4-0.7$ per liter. They are completely safe for drinking.
To some places, yes. But trekking solo in the restricted area is completely banned. You will have to trek in a group.
Yes, you need travel insurance for Renjo La Pass Trekking. Your travel insurance must cover the following things:-
Emergency removal up to 5,500 meters elevation.
Loss of property & theft
Medical bills
Trip Cancellation
More information about Gokyo Renjola pass Circuit Trek
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.
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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