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Gokyo Lake Trek and Rejo La
Experience Gokyo Lakes Beyond Renjo La
Starting from
USD 1,420
(THB 46,900)
Duration
13 Days
Difficult
Moderate
Max Altitude
5,360 m (Renjo La Pass)
Best Season
March to May,
October-December
Overview
The Gokyo Lake & Renjo La Pass Trek is a spectacular journey through one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas of the Everest region. Instead of following the busy Everest Base Camp trail, this route leads you into the stunning Gokyo Valley, where crystal-clear glacial lakes, dramatic mountain scenery, and authentic Sherpa culture create an unforgettable trekking experience.
Highlights include climbing Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, visiting the famous Fourth and Fifth Gokyo Lakes, and crossing the breathtaking Renjo La Pass (5,360 m). This trek is ideal for adventurous travelers looking for incredible Himalayan scenery, fewer crowds, and a rewarding high-altitude adventure.

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Trip Highlights
Trek through the beautiful and peaceful Gokyo Valley.
Visit the stunning Gokyo Lakes, Nepal's highest freshwater lake system.
Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for one of the best panoramic viewpoints in the Himalayas.
Cross the spectacular Renjo La Pass (5,360 m).
Explore the Fourth and Fifth Gokyo Lakes.
Walk beside the impressive Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal.
Experience authentic Sherpa culture in Namche Bazaar and traditional mountain villages.
Visit ancient monasteries, mani walls, and colorful prayer flags along the trail.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Pumori.
Stay in traditional Himalayan teahouses throughout the trek.
Trek with experienced local guides from Thai Nepal Travels & Treks.
Itinerary Day By Day
Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu then check in hotel
Meals: -
Activities:
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Meet our representative from Thai Nepal Travels & Treks.
Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Enjoy free time to relax or explore the local markets around Thamel.
Driving Time: 25-30 minutes.
Accommodation:
Altitude: 1,400 m
Day 2
Drive to Ramechhap by private vehicle and fly to Lukla then walk to Phakding
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Early morning drive to Ramechhap Airport by private vehicle.
Scenic flight to Lukla, one of the world's most exciting mountain airports.
Meet your trekking crew and porters.
Begin the trek to Phakding.
Follow the Dudh Koshi River through traditional Sherpa villages.
Driving Time: 4 hours (Kathmandu-Remechhap incase high season)
Flying Time: 15 minutes from Remechhap
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,651 m.
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.
Pass through beautiful forests, monasteries, and Sherpa villages.
Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo.
Cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge.
Enjoy your first views of Everest, Lhotse, Kusum Kanguru, Kongde Ri, and Thamserku.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,440 m
Day 4
Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Acclimatization hike to Khumjung Village or Syangboche.
Visit the Everest View area for spectacular Himalayan panoramas.
Explore Namche Bazaar and local shops.
Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Tourist Visitor Center.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,440 m
Day 5
Namche Bazaar - Phortse Thanga
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Leave Namche Bazaar and follow the scenic trail toward the peaceful Gokyo Valley.
Enjoy spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Khumbila along the way.
Descend through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests to the Dudh Koshi River.
Cross suspension bridges and walk through quiet forest trails rich with wildlife and alpine vegetation.
Arrive at Phortse Thanga, a small riverside settlement surrounded by forests and towering Himalayan peaks.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 3,680 m:
Day 6
Phortse Thanga - Machhermo
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Begin a steady ascent through forests of rhododendron, juniper, and alpine shrubs.
Pass the traditional Sherpa villages of Dole and Luza, enjoying magnificent mountain scenery along the route.
Admire panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Taboche as the landscape becomes more alpine.
Learn about the local Sherpa culture and the history of the Gokyo Valley.
Arrive at Machhermo, where you'll prepare for higher elevations and continue acclimatizing.
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,470 m
Day 7
Machhermo – Gokyo Lake
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Continue trekking through the upper Gokyo Valley with breathtaking Himalayan scenery.
Pass the First and Second Gokyo Lakes before reaching the famous Third Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari).
Enjoy stunning views of the turquoise glacial lakes set beneath towering snow-capped mountains.
Walk beside the edge of the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal.
Arrive at the beautiful lakeside village of Gokyo, where you'll spend the night surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes.
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 4,800 m
Day 8
Acclimatization Day – Gokyo Ri & Fourth and Fifth Gokyo Lakes
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Hike to the summit of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for one of the finest panoramic viewpoints in the Himalayas.
Admire breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, and the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Return to Gokyo village for a short rest.
Continue exploring the spectacular Fourth and Fifth Gokyo Lakes.
Enjoy the peaceful alpine landscapes before returning to Gokyo for the night.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 4,790 m. (Gokyo Ri 5,357 m)
Day 9
Gokyo Lake – Lungden via Renjo La Pass
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Begin an early ascent toward Renjo La Pass (5,360 m).
Enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic viewpoints in the Everest region, overlooking Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and the entire Gokyo Lake system.
Descend through quiet alpine valleys and traditional yak grazing pastures.
Follow the less-traveled trail into the remote Bhote Koshi Valley.
Arrive at the peaceful village of Lungden for an overnight stay.
Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 4,375 m (Renjo La Pass 5,360 m)
Day 10
Lungden - Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Descend gradually through traditional Sherpa villages and scenic mountain landscapes.
Pass ancient mani walls, prayer flags, and historic monasteries along the route.
Enjoy magnificent views of the Bhote Koshi Valley and surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Rejoin the main Everest trekking trail before reaching Namche Bazaar.
Spend the evening relaxing in the vibrant Sherpa town after completing the Three Passes section of the journey.
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House
Activities: 3,440 m
Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Activities:
Follow the Dudh Koshi River back to Lukla.
Cross several suspension bridges.
Pass traditional Sherpa villages along the trail.
Complete your Everest trekking adventure.
Celebrate the successful completion of the trek.
Walking Time: 6-7 hours.
Accommodation: Tea-House
Altitude: 2,886 m
Day 12
Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive Kathmandu by private vehicle
Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
Morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap.
Drive back to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
Transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy free time for shopping or relaxing in Thamel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Flight Time: 15 minutes.
Drive time: 4 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 1,400 m:
Day 13
Final departure
Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Free time until your airport transfer (depending on your flight schedule).
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately 2 hours before departure.
Bid farewell to Nepal and conclude your Everest adventure.
Thank you for traveling with Thai Nepal Travels & Treks. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next Himalayan journey.
Drive Time: 25-30 minutes.
Accommodation: -
Altitude: -
What's Inculded
Airport transfers
Domestic flights
Hotel
Tea houses
Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
Porter for every 2 trekkers (carry weight do not over 10 kg/client)
Park Permits
Meals during trek
Duffel bag and sleeping bag (return after finish trip)
Medicine kit (carry by guide)
Nepal visa 15 days
What's Inculded
International flight
Drinking water during trek and beverage such as tea, coffee, coke, Pepsi, liquor etc.
Excess baggage charges
Insurance
Tips to guide, porter and driver
Personal expenses
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Lukla in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
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