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Duration
14 days
Max Guests
15 people
Max Altitude
5.4 km
Difficulty
Hard
Best months to visit
The Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek is an adventurous and rewarding journey deep into Nepal's iconic Everest Region, rated as a difficult trek suitable for experienced trekkers seeking an off-the-beaten-path alternative to the classic Everest Base Camp route. This 14-day expedition leads trekkers through some of the most breathtaking high-altitude scenery in the world, combining the ethereal beauty of the Gokyo Valley with the challenge of crossing the formidable Renjo La Pass at 5,360 metres — the highest point of the entire trek. Departing from the legendary Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla, the route winds through charming Sherpa villages including Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Dole, Machermo, and Gokyo. Along the way, trekkers encounter cascading waterfalls, juniper forests, yak pastures, and the majestic Ngozumpa Glacier — the longest glacier in the Himalayas. The pristine turquoise Gokyo Lakes, a series of sacred high-altitude lakes revered in both Hinduism and Buddhism, are an unforgettable highlight of the journey. From Gokyo village, trekkers ascend Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), a superb vantage point offering panoramic views of four of the world's fourteen eight-thousanders: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The crossing of Renjo La Pass on Day 9 delivers equally spectacular vistas across the Rolwaling range and the broader Khumbu landscape. The descent through Lungden and Thame — home to a beautiful centuries-old monastery — provides rich cultural immersion before looping back to Namche Bazaar and Lukla. Accommodation throughout the trek is in basic but comfortable teahouses offering beds, quilts, and full-board meals. An acclimatization day is built into the itinerary at Namche Bazaar to help trekkers adjust to altitude safely. The trek is best undertaken during Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November), when weather conditions are most stable and mountain views are at their clearest.
What's included
✓ Teahouse accommodation during the trek
✓ Twin-sharing standard hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights)
✓ Full board meals (breakfast
✓ lunch
✓ dinner) during the trek
✓ Breakfast only in Kathmandu
✓ Airport arrival and departure transfers via private vehicle
✓ Domestic flight Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu (or via Ramechhap as scheduled)
✓ Professional English-speaking licensed trek guide
✓ 1 porter per 2 trekkers (10 kg luggage limit each)
✓ Guide and porter wages
✓ accommodation
✓ meals
✓ transportation
✓ insurance
✓ and medications
✓ Sagarmatha National Park permit
✓ Khumbu Rural Municipality permit
✓ TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card
✓ Complimentary duffel bag
✓ sleeping bag
✓ trekking map
✓ water purification solution
✓ and first-aid kit
✓ Emergency evacuation support (funded by trekker's travel insurance)
✓ All government and local taxes and administrative expenses
✓ Complimentary farewell dinner
Not included
✕ Travel insurance
✕ International airfares
✕ Nepal visa fees
✕ Personal expenses (clothing
✕ device charging
✕ Wi-Fi
✕ hot water
✕ laundry
✕ extra meals
✕ etc.)
✕ Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
✕ Drinks (bottled mineral water
✕ alcoholic/cold drinks
✕ juices
✕ tea/coffee
✕ etc.)
✕ Extra baggage charges (above 10 kg limit)
✕ Extra costs due to unforeseen events (flight delays
✕ natural disasters
✕ etc.)
✕ Tips for guides and porters
✕ Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure
✕ Any costs not listed in the inclusions
🌿 Cultural Note
The Gokyo Valley and surrounding Khumbu region is home to the Sherpa people, renowned mountaineers with a rich Buddhist heritage. Trekkers should walk clockwise around mani walls, chortens (stupas), and prayer wheels as a sign of respect. Removing shoes before entering monasteries and gompa (temples) is customary. The Gokyo Lakes are considered sacred in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions and should be treated with reverence. The Thame Monastery along the return route is one of the most important religious sites in the Khumbu and is worth a respectful visit. Tipping guides and porters, while excluded from the price, is a deeply appreciated local custom.
Cancellation Policy — Moderate
Cancellation time is measured from your trip start date.
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