Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Trek

Upon our arrival at the Tribhuwan international airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Spirit Adventure and transfer to your hotel; we take a rest or visit Nepal Spirit Adventure’s office. We may also stroll around the Thamel a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some shopping for trek. In the evening we will organize a “welcome dinner” at a tropical Nepali restaurant where you will enjoy Nepalese food with warm hospitality and life cultural programs overnight in Kathmandu.

• Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel

Today is our complete rest day in Kathmandu for the trek preparation. After breakfast, we can visit the old bazaar and Thamel or can join with our regular guided city tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous “Monkey Temple” (Swoyambunath), and the Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath Stupa) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. In the afternoon we will visit the office for a pre-trip discussion, where you can meet and introduction our trek leader, other crew, and other participants of this trek. We brief you in detail about the trek and further provides the opportunity to ask any question we may have regarding our upcoming adventure overnight in Kathmandu.

• Meals: Breakfaster
• Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel

Early breakfast, as per our flight hours in the morning, we will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for a flight to Lukla a gateway destination from where our trek begins. After 40 minute flight above the breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing – Hillary airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountain peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crew members and after some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activates we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery overnight in Phakding.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Lodge
• Transportation: By Air

Today’s trek starts in the morning after breakfast. The walk today is pleasant with a few short uphills and downhill with multiple crossings over the Dudh Kosi River and a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku 6608m | 21675ft. we will pass through forests of Rhododendron, Magnolia, and giant fir. In the early autumn and late spring the flowers on the portion of the trek it a really beautiful walk which we will not forget in a hurry. We cross more bridges and reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where our trekking permits are checked in order to keep a record of trekkers and local trekking staff as well. A descend and a gradual walk brings us to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar. The walk is enjoyable through the river bed and we reach Hillary Suspension Bridge, Now, as we climb uphill towards Namche Bazzar, closer and the magnificent sight of Kwangde Peak, it is sister peaks, Kusum Kangaru. Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other wonderful mountains will be viewed closely. We stop at Chautra to admire the view. Finally, we reach the colorful village of Namche Bazaar, the main gateway of the Khumbu region overnight in the guesthouse.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Guest House

This is the first of the three scheduled "acclimatization" days. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest days instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery, and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guide will take you at Syangboche for the wonderful panoramic 360-degree view of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawache, Khumbila, Thamserku, Amadablam, and other many mountains as well. You can also visit the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture, and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Guest House

The trails easy in the begging up to Kyangjuma & climb steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests, which give way to fragrant stands of juniper and large conifers as the elevation increases. This trek is especially beautiful in spring when the rhododendrons are blooming. The trails pass many Kharkas, summer settlements used when Sherpas bring herds of yaks to graze in these high pastures. The route passes through the settlement s of Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m) to Dole where there're few hotels. You have an outstanding view of Khumbila and Tawache (6542m), Buddhist colorful prayer flags are incredible throughout the day!!

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Teahouse

Today, your trek starts steeply and climbs to Lambara at (4220m) and Luza at (4360m). The tails are steep in most places as it climbs through brush junipers. There're Kharkas whenever there are a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. The trails continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to Machhermo at (4410m). Here was in Machhermo in 1974 that Yeti killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman. This is the most credit yeti incident ever reported overnight in lodge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Lodge

We climb a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8201m). Beyond the ridge, the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangka at (4390m) then descends to the riverbank before the beginning of the climb on to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. It's a steep climb up the moraine, switch backing alongside the stream to the first small Lake at (4650m), where a family of green Brainy ducks resides. The trail now becomes almost level at (4690m) as it follows the valley past a second lake known as Tajun, finally, we walk up the path to Gokyo valley and it is a collection of stone houses and walled pasture on the shores a large lake known as a Dudh Pokhari overnight in lodge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Lodge

Rest day in Gokyo Valley is an outstanding opportunity. This acclimatization day is grasped as an opportunity to climb Gokyo Ri (5360m), during the sunset hours to enjoy the magnificent views of the Everest Region. Or, as we know Gokyo is not only popular for its grand view from Gokyo Peak but also for the six lakes which it hosts, definitely we would not miss the chance to observe the fourth lake (Thonak Tsho) and fifth lake (Ngozuma Tsho). About 3 km north of Gokyo is the fourth lake with its high cliffs and peaks rising above it. The trail continues to the fifth lake and we get mesmerized by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water. If interested, we climb on a hill at the edge of the Lakes to get amazing views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. We can see a lot more from here - the spot is called Scoundrel's Viewpoint. Beyond the fifth Lakes is the Cho Oyu Base Camp. The scenery here is breathtaking with Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang seeming just a stone's throw away. The northern part of the fifth lake provides fabulous views of Cho-Oyu Base Camp and the biggest glacier of the world- the Ngazumpa Glacier. Moved by the charm, we may even try to go sixth lake too but depends upon our own interest and time. Back to Gokyo village overnight in lodge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Teahouse

The crossing of the Renjo La Pass will be exciting and challenging as we descend into remote northern Valley where access is restricted, and the landscape is progressively that of the Tibetan Valleys beyond the border. Views from Renjo La are much like that from Gokyo Ri with third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of Ngozumpa Glacier. Continuing on from the past, the trail winds down a stone staircase and then scramble over loose scree to reach the south bank of a small lake, Angladumba Tsho. Presence of ice on the trail while descending down can make us descend a bit hazardous. Along the way we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake, today is a chance we will meet Tibetan Traders descending from the Nangpa La pass that leads through the Himalayas from Tibet with their caravans of woolly yaks laden with goods. We walk downhill through a narrow valley clogged with a massive rock to Lunde overnight in lodge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Lodge

After taking breakfast, we trek down to Thame more amazing snow peaks. We may meet Tibetan trader encampments along the way for pictures of a rare lifestyle. About 150 meters above Thame, there is a Thame Monastery established some 325 years ago, the gompa has three big images of Chenrezig (Avalokitesware), Guru Rimpoche a picturesque monastery set among the many homes of monks and laypeople. It's perched on the side of a hill overlooking the valley. This is the site for the spring celebration of the Mani Rimdu festival, held about the middle of May each year, overnight in lodge.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge | Teahouse

Today is an easy and pleasant walk downhill after crossing a bridge after then eventually reach Samde. The place offers breathtaking views. The path steeply descends down to Thamo village which hosts a monastery called Khari Goma which is a nunnery being home to some nuns and monks. After passing through a check post, we come to the world`s highest hydroelectric power station built on Austrian help. Then after, we reach the small village of Phurte where there is a Laudo monastery which is run by the Kopan monastery of Bouddhanath in Kathmandu and is popular among the westerners for Buddhist study and meditation center. We eventually reach Namche again through some Gompas, colorful player flags, Mani stones, and Chortens overnight in a guest house.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Guest House

The last day of your trekking, leaving the incredible mountain scenery behind leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla enjoying the green valley. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla and this evening is for enjoying a last celebratory dinner with your team.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Guest House

From Lukla morning scenic flight back to Kathmandu with fantastic views of mountains from the plane on landing at Kathmandu airport, Nepal Spirit Adventure staff transfers you back to respective hotels where our service completes after an enjoyable and wonderful time with us on Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass trekking evening we invite you farewell dinner.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Guest House

The journey within the mountains of Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but we just trade emails to travel companions and organize our photos. If we have more time we can do some shopping or sightseeing. At last approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a representative from Nepal Spirit Adventure escorts us to the airport. On our way home we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure trip to the wonderful country of Nepal Himalaya.

• Meals: Breakfast