Everest Gokyo Lake Ranjo Pass La Trek is one of the most exhilarating trekking trails in Nepal. This trek is located in the Everest region of Nepal. The Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek is renowned for breathtaking views of incredible snow-capped mountains, icy glacier lakes, and historic Sherpa villages. It also offers a variety of wildlife, species of birds, and vegetation.
Leaving the busier Everest Base Camp Trek route, you can embark on an exotic, less crowded trekking route with us on our 13 days Everest Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek. This trekking has equally rewarding mountain views, rich Sherpa culture, and stunning alpine lakes.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of this iconic trek:
Trek Route Overview
Our Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo Pass trek starts in Lukla after your link flight from Kathmandu. The real adventure of the journey starts in Lukla, a Sherpa settlement village with an airport, lodges, shops, cafes, etc.
The trail leads from Lukla and passes through beautiful villages such as Phakding and Monjo en route to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is a very famous and busy commercial town in Everest Trek, known as the “gateway to Mount Everest." The path diverts towards Thame village from Namche Bazaar. Thame village has a famous monastery with Sherpa culture. The trekking continues to Gokyo Valley, passing by Marlung, Lungden village, and crossing over Renjo Pass (5,360 m). The Renjo Pass top offers breathtaking and incredible views of Mount Everest, Nagzompa Glacier, Gokyo Lakes, and the valley. The views are priceless and can’t express much in words.
Then climb Gokyo Ri for the views before trekking down to join the main trail to Everest Base Camp Trek.
Namche Bazaar - A Gateway to Mount Everest
Namche Bazaar is one of the biggest villages, and its significance lies in the Everest region. It is known as the “gateway to Mount Everest". It is a tourist hub and trading centre in the Everest region. This village is the ‘outpost’ for trekkers and mountaineers who are ascending by this way to tap some high peaks. Namche Bazaar is a very famous place on the Everest Trek. Namche Bazaar has many facilities such as big hotels, restaurants, supermarket stores, trekking gear shops, ATMs, bakeries, health posts, etc. The Sherpa Museum in Namche reflects on the local culture, history, and ancestry of mountaineering. Namche Bazaar also offers great views of Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Kwande. On the hike on acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar, everyone enjoys the spectacular views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks with natural greenery.
Thame Village
Thame village is another of the biggest settlements in the Everest region, apart from Khumjung and Kunda Village. Thame is a beautiful village with farming land and a natural environment. The village is also known for its centuries-old monastery, which carries much religious and cultural value for the local Sherpas. There are so many famous Sherpa mountaineers from this village. Apa Sherpa, one of the famous climbers who climbed Mount Everest 22 times, is from this village. The village displays the way of life for traditional Sherpa, consisting of stone dwellings decorated with prayer flags and nestled between magnificent mountains.
View from Renjo Pass Top
The outstanding panoramic views that are offered from Renjo La Pass top, we can't express in words. It is such a magnificent view over Mount Everest with its glaciers, lakes, and valleys. The Renjo top makes you feel how lucky you are to witness the 360-degree mountain view. The pass also offers a glimpse of the remote valley of Nangpa La and beyond, towards the Tibetan plateau.
In conclusion, the Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek is phenomenal. So far, it has been an unforgettable adventure, incorporating amazing natural bounties, rich culture, and daunting mountain passes. The trekkers are treated to emerald views and memories that can never fade away for the rest of their lives.
You fly to Lukla in the morning, either from Kathmandu Airport or Manthali Airport. You trek to Phakding for the first night after landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport, at Solukhumbu. Crossing a thrilling suspension bridge and passing nice settlement villages with dense forests, you reach the famous Namche Bazaar. After acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar, you go to Thame and cross the Renjo Pass, one of the best viewpoints in the Everest Trek, to reach Gokyo Valley. Gokyo is a very beautiful place, and Gokyo Ri offers an incredible view of towering mountains, glaciers, and lakes.
What makes the Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trekking more unique
- Less-crowded trekking routes in the Everest region
- Off-beat trail with fantastic mountain views, including Mt. Everest
- Explore the famous Sherpa town, Namche Bazaar, and hike to one of the world's highest hotels, the Everest View Hotel.
- Get to experience tranquil trekking and cross Renjo La Pass.
- Explore stunning Gokyo Lakes and hike to Gokyo Ri.
- Have a close glimpse of the lifestyle of Sherpas and other thriving cultural heritage of the Khumbu region.
- Come across lush rhododendron forests, beautiful villages, lovely waterfalls,
- Thrilling suspension bridges, green meadows, verdant valleys, and glaciers
Views during the Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek
The views during the Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek are phenomenal. The trek offers views of Mt. Everest (8,849 m), the highest mountain in the world, along with other eight-thousand-over peaks Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Lhotse (8,516 m). Apart from these mountains, you get to see views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), etc.
Beside high mountains, you get to see the outstanding scenery of the biggest glacier, Nagzompa, and Gokyo Lakes, surrounded by white-clustered mountains. The picturesque Sherpa villages, colorful prayer flags, thrilling suspension bridges, spectacular diverse landscape, wild animals, and Himalayan pheasants are other elements you can witness yourself on this trek.
If we talk about the internal view, the hospitality of the Sherpa people and their kindness will win your heart. There are ancient monasteries and stupas on the way. Overall, our 13-day Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek is remarkable in the Everest region. This trek is highly recommended to all travelers who are looking for an alternative trekking route with fewer crowds in Everest.
When is the best time to Trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass?
Trek to Gokyo Renjo La Pass is mainly possible in spring and autumn. It means spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) are the best times to trek to Everest Gokyo Lake, crossing over Renjo Pass.
You get to enjoy sensational mountain views in these months and lush seasonal vegetation. The starting part of the trail is bustling with fellow trekkers from all around the world, and the vibe is immaculate. The moderate temperature and clear sky of these two seasons are all you need for a smooth journey.
It is still possible to do this trek in the monsoon, but the weather doesn't stay clear. Regarding this trek in the winter season, we do not recommend it because the trail must be blocked with snow and ice. Even though you can do this Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek in winter with proper preparation.
How Difficult is the Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo Pass Trek?
Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo Pass Trek is marked as a strenuous and challenging trek in the Everest region. The trek crosses a high pass that goes over 5,000 meters, and the trail is steep and rugged too. It is a trek for travellers who can endure challenging trek routes with numerous bends and off-beat sections. The Everest Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trekking demands good physical fitness if you do not have previous trekking experience.
Look, even the trek marked easy has some level of difficulty when it comes to trekking in the Himalayas. What you have to consider is whether your body can push or not on the given terrain. Our professional guide and support team make the journey doable.
What is our Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek Package 2024?
First of all, our Everest Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek is designed for all those trekkers who are looking for a challenging walk in the Himalayas. We have offered the best price for the Gokyo Renjo Pass Hike for 2024. Our Gokyo Lake via Renjo Pass packages offer accommodation in Kathmandu, flight tickets, permits, meals, and accommodation during the trek. The package also includes our highly experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly guide and the required porters.
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