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Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass

Highlights:
Trip duration: 12 nights and 13 days.
Trip destination: Khumbu/Everest region.
Trip start/end: Fly in and out at Lukla Airport.
Trip grade: Difficulty due to high alititude.
Trip-style: Teahouse/lodge.
The best trip season: September to December and March to May.
The highest elevation: Renjo La (5,360 meters).
Ethnic group: Majority of Sharpa community.
Villages: Phakding, Namche, Khumjung and Khunde etc.
Views points: Mong La and Gokyo Ri.
Culture: Buddisum.
Monasteries: Khumjung, Thame and Thamo monasteries.
Glacier: Nagozumba glacier.
The Himalayan scenery: Kwangde, Thamserku, Tabuche, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Nutpse, Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Machhermo Peak, Gechungkan, Kyajo Ri, and Parchhemo Peak.
The Lakes: There are six Lakes into the Gokyo Valley.
Gokyo Lake Gokyo Lake
Mt. Cho Oyu Mount Cho Oyu (8,201 meters)
Gokyo Lake Gokyo Lake views from Gokyo Ri
Mt. Everest Mt. Everest views from Gokyo Ri
Gokyo Ri Mark and Emily at Gokyo Ri (5,360 meters)
Gokyo Lake
Mt. Cho Oyu
Gokyo Lake
Mt. Everest
Gokyo Ri

The Gokyo Lake Trek is located within the Sagarmatha National Park in the Everest region. It is a scenic trek through the Valley and the Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters) viewpoint. We can explore the bright turquoise Lakes (1st to 6th) and the largest Nagozumba glacier in the Himalayas of Nepal. We also ascend to Gokyo Ri (5357m) for a superb view of four peaks above 8000 meters: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Moreover, it is less crowded and a great alternative to the Everest Base Camp Trek.

The Gokyo Lake Trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and a hike up to Namche Bazaar. We take a side trip to the Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde villages, where we can experience the rich culture of the Sherpas. Then, we head up to Mong La, Dole, Machhermo, and along the Lakes. Besides mountains, the Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar (mountain wild goats), and Pheasant (Nepali national bird can be seen en route.

Next, we cross the less-trodden Renjo La (5,360 meters) from Gokyo to reach Thame Village and Namche Bazaar through Bote Kosi Valley. The Renjo La offers spectacular views of Everest, Lake, and Nangpa La (5,700 meters), an ancient trade route to Tibet from the Everest region. We return to Lukla from Namche Bazaar.

Gokyo Lakes:

Furthermore, the Gokyo Lakes are situated at elevations ranging from 4,700 meters to 5,000 meters in the Gokyo Valley. It is one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes. Gokyo Lake (also known as Dudh Pokhari, the third lake) is the main attraction in this region, covering an area of 42.9 hectares and revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. The pilgrims visit the Lake during the Janai Purnima festival, which is the full moon in August. There are six Lakes in the valley, north along the Nagozumba glacier to Mt. Cho Oyu Base Camp.

Finally, we see the lodges at the third Lakeside. From 4th Lake (Thonak Tsho), there are splendid views of Mt. Cho Oyu and Gyachungkang. A viewpoint located on top of some moraines, right above Fifth Lake (Nagozumba Tsho), offers magnificent views of the giant mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. Lastly, the guide leads you to the fifth to sixth Lakes (Gyazumba Tsho) at the base of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 meters).

Day to day itinerary:

Our company representative will help you transfer to the Hotel from the Kathmandu International Airport.

All include:- Airport pickups, bed, and breakfast.
We will brief you about the daily trek schedule and necessary gear for the Gokyo Lake Trek. Then, in the afternoon, we visit Sawayambunath (a monkey temple).

All include:- bed and breakfast.
We fly to Lukla in the morning. We follow the trails to Phakding village, 2610m, by descending to the Dudh Kosi River and passing many stones and boulders carved with Tibetan Buddhist prayer inscriptions. We continue to walk along the Dudh Kosi green valley and stop at Manju, 20840m.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Soon, we pass the Sagarmatha National Park check post at Manju. Then, we descend to Jhorsale village. There is a steep climb to the high bridge (Hillary Bridge). We continue ascending to Top Danda, where we get the first glimpse of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. Then, we walk into the pine and Rhododendron trees to get up to Namche Bazaar.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We do a day hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung school (Hillary school), visit the monastery to see a Yeti skull, and then continue walking to Khunde village and hospital before descending to Namche for a second night.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
On leaving Namche, we can take an easy way to Kyangjungma, which has a fabulous view of Khumbu Valley, Mt. Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and Peak 38. There is an uphill walk to Mong from Kyangjungma. Mong La is on the hilltop where was born Lama Sange Dorje introduced Buddhism in the Khumbu Valley. We can see the sunset on Mt. Ama Dablam in clear weather.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Soon, we descend to Photse Thanga for an hour. Then, we climb through Pine and Rhododendron trees to Dole village. On this trail, we might see Musk deer and Himalayan Thar (mountain goats).

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We hike to Lapharma, a steep climb that takes about 45 minutes. Then, there is an easy way to Luza and Mechhermo village, where we get an amazing view of Mt. Cho Oyu, Tabuche, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kyajo Ri, and Machhermo Peak. Sherpas believe that Yeti is hiding around Machhermo. The Yak was killed, and a young Sherpa girl was pushed by Yeti about 40 years ago.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We hike above the tree line along the Dudh Kosi River, which originated from Gokyo Lake and Nagozumba glacier. The continuous journey takes us to witness the first, second, and third Gokyo Lakes. There are teahouses at Gokyo Lakeside (3rd Lake). Gokyo Valley is dominated by Cho Oyu (8201m), which we see from Gokyo Lakeside.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We do a day hike to the 4th, 5th, and 6th Lakes in the remote upper part of the Gokyo valley. There are splendid views of Mt. Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and the Nagozumba glacier. It is an adventurous walk at a high altitude.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We start ascending to Gokyo Ri early in the morning. When we climb towards the Gokyo Ri, the views become even more fantastic, and we can see four of the above 8,000-meter peaks from the top. Actually, Ri means viewpoint. Gokyo Ri is a classic viewpoint from which to see Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. It overlooks the lakes and the most expansive Ngozumba glacier. The round trip takes around 3-4 hours.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We cross the less trodden third high Pass - Renjo La 5360m from Gokyo to Lungden in a day. Leaving Gokyo, we walk along the Lakeside trail before we branch off steep uphill toward Renjo La. We see breathtaking views across Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu while ascending to the summit of Renjo La. It is a more scenic high pass among the three. We descend through a newly upgraded trail of stone stairs to approach Angladumba Tsho (lake) on another side. From here, we descend continuously through grassy slopes to reach the lodge at Lungden. We see Nangpa Valley (an ancient trade route to Tibet) and Kongde Peak en route.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We walk on the ancient trade route of Khumbu, and Tibet returns to Namche. This trail is more interesting because we pass through picturesque villages on the lap of the mountains. The trail is lined with carved mani mantras on stone walls, Stupas, monasteries, and Pine and Rhododendron forests. We see a mountain range of Kongde on the right and upfront—Thamserku and Kusum Khang en route.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We hike downhill through Rhododendrons and Pine trees to Jhorsale. A half-hour uphill walk leads to Manju, where National Park is the exit. We continue walking to Lukla, bypassing Bangker, Phakding, Ghat, and Chaurikharka villages along the Dudh Kosi valley.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We fly to Kathmandu in the morning. It is a scenic half-hour flight. We arrange to transfer to the Hotel from the Airport.

All include:- Airport pick up, breakfast, and accommodation in Kathmandu.
We can arrange a guide for you to visit Boudhanath and Pashupatinath upon your request.

All include: B & B at the Hotel.
We can arrange a guide upon request for a guided sightseeing tour of Patan and Bhaktapur.

All include:- B & B at the Hotel.
We arrange International Airport transfers.

Include:- Breakfast and Airport transfer.
The itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip and additional acclimatization days if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions regarding Gokyo Lake Trek? Or would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the trip departure dates do not meet your needs, please contact us, and we will be happy to customize your trip for the date you require.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Gokyo Lake Trek
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
17 Sep 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
24 Sep 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
4 Oct 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
11 Oct 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
18 Oct 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
25 Oct 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
17 Sep 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
12 Nov 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
19 Nov 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
26 Nov 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
12 Dec 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
19 Dec 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
26 Dec 2025 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
3 Mar 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
10 Mar 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
17 Mar 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
24 Mar 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
31 Mar 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
7 Apr 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
14 Apr 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
21 Apr 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
28 Apr 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
5 May 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
12 May 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
19 May 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
26 May 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
2 Jun 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
22 Sep 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
29 Sep 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
6 Oct 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
13 Oct 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
20 Oct 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
27 Oct 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
3 Nov 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
10 Nov 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
17 Nov 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
24 Nov 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
1 Dec 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
8 Dec 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
15 Dec 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
22 Dec 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
29 Dec 2026 Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass $1,450 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • Two nights accommodation at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Sagarmatha (Everest/Khumbu) National Park hiking passes.
  • Khumbu - Everest Trek Card fees.
  • Round trip Lukla flight tickets for clients and guide.
  • Teahouse meals for clients: 12 Breakfasts, 11 Luches and 11 Dinners with tea/coffee etc. Meals can be selected from menu and will have enough daily.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at the lodge.
  • Trekking staffs: an experienced guide and porters.
  • Salary and meals for guide and porters.
  • Inusrance of guide and porters.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, bolied water, coke, fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, buscuit, sprite, beer and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc. Note:- Tour guide and transpotration can be arranged on client's request.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa (you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully. The cost includes and does not include the above. All meals are included with tea and coffee while on the trek. We do not provide drinking water, which can be purchased at the lodge for $1 to $3 per liter. You can opt for water-purifying tablets as a more affordable solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi is $20 for 10 GB and $30 for 20 GB per card. The battery charge is $3 to $ 10 per device (you can use a power bank for a cheaper solution), and it provides a full charge. The gas shower is $3 to $7 per head.

If the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you are responsible for any additional hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for the extra days. Refrain from requiring extra payment to reschedule Lukla’s flight due to weather cancellations. But, there can be less priority for flight-canceled passengers on the following day. In the event of unexpected circumstances, such as flight cancellations due to weather conditions, we offer you an alternative trip.

We ensure the trekking staff are provided with warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance covering flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please purchase a policy covering trekking activities up to 5,550 meters for your trekking days.

Inquiry

    Trekking gears packing list:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Snow gaiters and micro-spikes for the winter trip.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (35L).
    • Rucksack or duffel bag large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    Note: We have down jackets and sleeping bag rental facilities for our clients. The rental fee is $1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket per day.

    The following are the reasons for booking a trip with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Govt. We are a healthy and up-to-date local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip with a minimal advance and pay the rest of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu/Nepal.
    • You can book the trip with a minimal advance and pay the balance of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138.
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit via Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note: Please pay any amount charged to you by the bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME to transfer the booking advance in money to us.
    • Once you book the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. If you want to postpone the trip departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trips. Our package is with all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and activities as you need. Let us know your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide always remembers your questions about plants, people, animals, and the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can also call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (our 24-hour support team).

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