High Camp Trekking > Nepal > Hiking and Trekking in Nepal > Everest Region > Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass
Duration: | 12 nights and 13 days. |
Destination: | Khumbu/Everest regoin. |
Trek start/end: | Fly in and out at Lukla Airport. |
Trek grade: | Difficulty due to high alititude. |
Trek-style: | Teahouse/lodge. |
Trek season: | Middle of September to middle of June. |
Highest elevation: | Renjo La (5360m). |
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. |
Gokyo Lakes: | 1st to 6th Lakes into the Gokyo valley. |
Himalayan scenery: | Kwangde, Thamserku, Tabuche, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Nutpse, Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Machhermo Peak, Gechungkan, Kyajo Ri, and Parchhemo Peak. etc. |
Gokyo Lake Trek is in the Sagarmatha National Park in the Everest region. It is scenic trekking into the Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Ri (5357m) viewpoint. We can explore the bright turquoise Gokyo Lakes (1st to 6th) and the largest Nagozumba glacier in the Himalayas when we hike up to the Gokyo Valley. We also ascend to Gokyo Ri (5357m) for a superb view of four above-8000 m peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. It is less crowded and a great alternative to the Everest Base Camp Trek.
The Gokyo Lake Trek begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and a hike up to Namche Bazaar. We do a side trip to Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde villages, where we can see the rich culture of Sherpas. Then, we head up to Mong La, Dole, Machhermo, and Gokyo Lakes on the less crowded trail compared to Everest Base Camp. The Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar (mountain wild goats), and Pheasant (Nepali national bird can be seen en route to the Gokyo Valley trek. We cross the less trodden Renjo La (5360m) from Gokyo to reach Thame Village and Namche Bazaar through Bote Kosi Valley. The Renjo La has spectacular views of Everest, Gokyo Lake, and Nangpa La (5700m) – an ancient trade route to Tibet from the Everest region. We return to Lukla from Namche Bazaar.
Gokyo Lakes is located at an elevation of 4700m to 5000m in the Everest region. It is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Gokyo Lake (3rd Lake – Dudh Pokhari) is the main attraction in this region, covering an area of 42.9 ha (106 acres), sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. The pilgrims visit the Lake during the Janai Purnima festival full moon in August. There are six Lakes in the valley, north along the Nagozumba glacier to Mt. Cho Oyu Base Camp. There are teahouses at Gokyo Lakeside (third Lake). There are splendid views of Mt. Cho Oyu and Gyachungkang from 4th Lake (Thonak Tsho). A viewpoint on the top of some moraines right above the Gokyo Fifth Lake (Nagozumba Tsho) gives splendid views of the giant mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. Our guide leads you to the fifth or sixth Lakes (Gyazumba Tsho) to the end of Gokyo Valley or the base of Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).
The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the Gokyo Lake Trek departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.
If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.
Gokyo Lake TrekTrip Date | Trip Name | Price | Space Left | Status | - |
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9 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
16 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
23 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
30 Dec 2024 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
7 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
14 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
21 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
28 Mar 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
7 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
14 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
21 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
28 Apr 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
4 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
11 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
18 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
25 May 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
24 Sep 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
4 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
11 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
18 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
25 Oct 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
5 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
12 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
19 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
26 Nov 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
5 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
12 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
19 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open | |
26 Dec 2025 | Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass | $1450 per person | 15 | Open |
More info for extra cost:
Please read carefully. The cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking or boiled water, which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi is $20 for 10GM and $30 for 20 GB per card. The battery charge is $3 to 10 per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution) full charge. The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.
If the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for any additional 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. If there are unexpected circumstances, such as flight cancellations due to weather conditions, we offer you an alternative trip.
We insure trekking staff and provide 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 the policy covering trekking activity up to 5550m for your trekking days.
Note: We have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. The rental fee is US$1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket daily.
Note: The names of other agencies are more similar to ours. Please remember that we are known as “High Camp Trekking.”