Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek: Less Crowded Trekking Route in Everest
Trip Overview
The Gokyo Renjo La Pass trek is a less crowded but equally fascinating hiking route in the Everest zone. Gokyo Renjo La Pass trekking is also among the best substitutes for the traditional Everest base camp trek. This trekking route is away from the mainstream trekking trail which leads to Everest Base Camp. However, the views that this trekking offers are no less than the Everest Base Camp.
The route of the Gokyo Renjo La Pass trek needs to pass one of the three high mountain passes of the Everest region called Renjo La. This pass is at a height of 5390 meters from sea level. Therefore it is a bit challenging too.
From the Renjo La Pass, the views of Mount Everest and other peaks are awesome. Apart from Mount Everest, it also offers outstanding Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m, and other 27 snowy capped mountains of the Everest region.
The Ngozumpa- the largest glacier in the Nepal Himalayas, beautiful Gokyo Lake, and the unique lifestyle of Sherpa are the other attractions that create excitement for all trekkers on this route.
Actually, from the pass an abundant view of the Gokyo Lake on one side, the Rermo Pokhari Lake on the other side, and the Mount Everest and other several snowy peaks in its background.
The Renjo-La Pass lies also on the ancient trade route to Tibet. At that time Sherpa people used to follow this pass to go for crossing Nangpa-La to enter Tibet to sell their homemade stuff and to buy salt.
Gokyo Renjo La Pass trekking begins at Lukla after 35 35-minute flight from Kathmandu. From Lukla, the trail moves ahead along the Dudh Koshi River and passes the villages of Chaurikharaka and Phakding to reach Namche Bazaar where you will have one day to acclimatize and excursion around Namche bazaar.
From Namche Bazaar you follow the trail to Dole, Gokyo Lake, Renjo La Pass, Lungden-Thame, and again Namche Bazaar. Finally from Namche Bazaar trek back to Lukla.
ITINERARY OF LESS CROWDED EVEREST TREK
| Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After you arrive at the airport, you will be met and welcomed by our Tour officer. Then he will transfer you to the hotel by our car. Orientation of the trip in the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day 02: Morning flight to Lukla (2804 m/9199 ft). Trekking from Lukla to Phakding (Alt. 2610m/8563ft). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Alt. 3441 m/11289 ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 04: Day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Day trip to Shyangboche and Khumjung Village (Alt. 3780 m/12402 ft) and trek back to Namche Bazaar. Walking 5 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 05: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Dole (Alt. 4110 m/13484 ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 06: Trekking from Dole to Machhermo (4400 m/14436 ft). Walking 3/4 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 07: Trekking from Machhermo trek to Gokyo Lake (4750 m/15584 ft). Walking 4/ 5 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 08: Early morning hiking up to Gokyo Ri (5360 m/17585 ft) and enjoy the splendid views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Gokyo Lake and Ngozumpa glacie and back to Gokyo Lake. Rest. Walking 3/3:30 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 09: Trekking from Gokyo to Marlung (4210 m/13810 ft) crossing Renjo La Pass (5360m/17585ft). Walking 8/ 9 hrs. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 10: Trekking from Marlung to Thame (3800 m/12467 ft). You can explore monasteries, Buddhist stupas, and Thame village. Walking 4/ 4:30 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 11: Trekking from Thame to Namche Bazaar to Monjo (2,835 m/9301 ft). Walking 5/6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 12: Trekking from Monjo to Lukla (Alt.2804 m/9199 ft). Walking 5 hours. O/n at Tea House. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 13: Flight back from Lukla. In the evening complimentary farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese Restaurant in Kathmandu with cultural dances of different communities of Nepal. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. Meal: Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 14: Departure to home country. Our tour officer will drop you at the airport and see you off. End of Service. Meal: Breakfast |
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WHY EXCELLENT HIMALAYA TREK AND EXPEDITION FOR EVEREST TREK?
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition Pvt Ltd is the leading trekking company authorized by the Nepal Government Tourism Ministry based in Kathmandu Nepal. We are managed by Nepalese tourism experts, local guides, and Sherpa who were born in Nepal and are living in Nepal. Our team has been engaged in the Nepalese tourism industry since 2002. We are also associated with different tourism organizations like TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal), NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), etc. We are the direct operator for Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek. We are not a middle travel agency. Thus, we operate each trekking on the base of ground reality providing much more happiness to the trekkers.
PACKING LIST FOR THE LESS CROWDED EVEREST TREK
This is a basic checklist of the essential items that you should not forget to bring with you during your Less Crowded Everest Trek:
• A sturdy pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
• Rucksack or daypack (50 to 65 liters) with waterproof cover
• Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
• T-shirts or shirts
• Down jacket*
• Wind/ waterproof light jacket
• Fleece jumper or jacket
• Inner Thermal (top and trousers)
• 4 to 6 pairs of Socks and underwear
• Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
• Inner and outer gloves
• Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
• Sun protection cream, lip balm, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
• Towel, flip-flop or rubber sandal, toiletries
• One-litre water bottle and water purification tablets
• 4 Season sleeping bag (good to -20 degrees C or 28 degrees F); *
• Hiking poles, if you need
• Your daily medicine if any, small personal first aid kit, aspirin, plasters (band-aids), anti-diarrhea pills, anti-headache pills, cough or cold medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills (Diamox or Acetazolamide), etc.
• A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables
*Down jacket and sleeping bag you can rent/hire from Trekking gear shops in Kathmandu
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