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This trek is less-traveled as opposed to the commercialized trail of the traditional Everest Base Camp trek as Renjo La Pass trail is newly opened offering a less crowded option. Crossing between Gokyo and Ngapala, it provides a stunning hike through the towering Himalayas mountains, no less than four 8000 meters peaks, and completed with the crossing of infamous Ngozumpa Glacier.
Strenuous/Challenging
5480 m/18,084 ft
14 days
Tea house
Everest Region
Itinerary
Elevation: 1,350 m/4,428 ft
Accommodation: Local hotel
Welcome to Nepal and the start of our adventure!
We will be on hand to greet you upon your arrival and be with you every step of the way till the adventure ends. After transferring you to your hotel in Kathmandu, depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure. We’ll have a trek briefing in the evening to talk about the essentials of your trek and what you can expect throughout the trip so as to familiarise you of our days up in the mountains.
Elevation: 2,800 m/9184 ft (Lukla) & 2,652 m/8,698 ft (Phakding)
Flight time: 35 mins
Walking Distance: 8 km (3 to 4 hours)
Accommodation: Tea house
After an early breakfast, we will take a short domestic flight to Lukla – the gateway to Everest. Our flight will land on Tenzing-Hillary Airport which is widely known as the World’s most dangerous airport, the surrounding terrain, thin air, highly changeable weather and the airport’s short, sloping runway make it one of the most challenging landings in the world.
After introducing you to the rest of the crew, we will kick off the trek with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat where you’ll likely encounter fellow trekkers, locals, and yaks. The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkoshi River until Phakding, where we will be staying for the night to acclimatize. Having an easy first day is intentional, allowing you time to get used to the higher elevation so enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,283 ft
Walking Distance: 10 – 12 km (5 to 6 hours)
Accommodation: Tea house
Our destination today will be Namche Bazaar, the biggest Sherpa village in Nepal. This is a challenging day as you’ll start to feel the altitude. The trail also consists of a few high suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River and after trekking through the beautiful pine forest to Monjo, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment for a brief permit check. The trail gets steeper along the way, and if the weather is clear, you will get the first glimpses of Mount Everest. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,283 ft
Accommodation: Tea house
Today is a rest day but if you choose to do a hike, we will leave early for the hike up to the Everest View Hotel about an hour’s hike above Namche Bazaar. It offers a fantastic panorama view of the Himalayas and Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After enjoying the view and relaxing with a hot coffee we continue ahead to the traditional Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung. If you’re interested, we will visit Khumjung Monastery which houses the scalp of what’s said to be a Yeti. Leaving the villages, we circle back to Namche via the small airstrip at Shyangboche. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 4200 m/13,779 ft
Walking Distance: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
After a well-rested day, we head up to a small settlement of Mong-la with a nice and easy trail. At Mong-la, you’ll get to admire the amazing view of the snow-capped peaks of Shanasa. We’ll stop for lunch at Phortse Thanga before we follow the path upwards through woods of flowering rhododendron, and emerge to a perfect view of Cho Oyu. Thereafter, it’s a simple walk to Dole – our destination of the day which used to be a yak pasture. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 4,470 m/14,665 ft
Walking Distance: 4 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
We start our day trekking through yak pastures and remote Sherpa villages. Today’s trail will be enjoyable as it is short with scenic view. We’ll reach Luza in the early noon and will continue onward following along a valley high over the river to reach Machhermo by midday. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 4790 m/15,715 ft
Walking Distance: 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
We begin the day by climbing a ridge for an incredible view down the valley to Kangtaiga and also up towards the northern part of Cho Oyu (8,153 m). It’s another short day of trekking but the trail gets steeper. The trail first pass through Phangkha, descend to the riverbank before arriving at the moraines of the Ngozumpa Glacier on a steep trail.
We’ll reach the first Gokyo Lake known as Longponga (4,710) upon crossing an iron bridge over a river. At we reach the second lake, Taujung Tsho, and walk further ahead to arrive at the third lake, Gokyo Tsho. We’ll pause to appreciate the mesmerizing view of the glittering turquoise blue water of each of these Holy lakes before walking another hour to Gokyo village. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 4,790 m/15,715 ft (Gokyo Lake) & 5,480 m / 17,979 ft (Gokyo Ri)
Walking Distance: 3 to 4 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
Today is a rest day but we will take you on a hike to Gokyo Ri. Even though the climb is challenging but you will be rewarded with a magnificent & breathtaking panorama view of the Himalayas Giants – Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,481 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Nuptse (8,481m), Pumori (7,161 m) and Ama Dablam (6,856 m). After a successful climb to Gokyo Ri, we will descend back to Gokyo for breakfast and enjoy our free stroll.
Elevation: 4,368 m/14,338 ft (Lungden), 5,360 m/17,585 ft (Renjo la pass)
Walking Distance: 8 to 9 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
We will wake up bright early for a challenging 3 to 4 hours climb along steep trails and few glacial moraines to the top of Renjo La pass. It is one of the three high passes of Everest region where you can see stunning view of the Himalayas Giants of Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Cho Oyu (8,210 m) and its neighboring peaks. After admiring the stunning view, we will descend downhill to Lungden where we will spend our night. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 3,820 m/12,606 ft
Walking Distance: 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
A 4 to 5 hours walk will take us to the village of Thame – the ancient salt trading route between Tibet and Nepal which is also the home of extraordinary climbers from Tenzing Norgay Sherpa (first Everest summiter) to Appa Sherpa (who holds the Guinness book of world record).
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,283 ft
Walking Distance: 3 to 4 hours
Accommodation: Tea house
The walk to Namche Bazaar is peaceful with excellent views of the mountains as it winds in and out of the forest on the side of the canyon. But before we reach Namche, we’ll pass through a check post and arrive at the world’s loftiest hydroelectric power station, which provides electricity for the upper Khumbu region. Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 2,800 m/9,184 ft
Walking Distance: 16 km (6 to 7 hours)
Accommodation: Tea house
Today’s trail is a fairly easy one and it also marks our final day of trekking. We trek along Dudhi Koshi River toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages to Lukla, where we’ll spend our last night in the mountains. A farewell party will be held with all the trekking crew: Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you made it! Overnight stay in Tea house.
Elevation: 1,350 m/4,428 ft
Flight time: 35 mins
Accommodation: Local hotel
After spending the last morning in the mountains, we’ll hop on a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where your journey both began and ends. You’ll be transferred to your hotel upon landing and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure to catch up on your much-needed rest. Otherwise, you have the entire city at your fingertips for sightseeing before you depart tomorrow. Your conquest of the Himalayas is complete! We’ll meet up one last time for a celebratory dinner at one of the town’s finest Nepalese restaurants.
It’s your last day in Nepal! Grab some breakfast and take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu before we’ll say our goodbyes and bid you farewell. We’ll make sure you arrive at the Airport with plenty time before your flight home and have everything you need to leave well!
NOTE: The above route and walking hours serve as a guide only. This itinerary may change at any time due to weather, trail conditions or other reason.
Let us know and we will be able to help you to arrange day tours around the city or even a 3-day trip to Chitwan for safari tour.
KATHMANDU (CONTINGENCY DAY)
As mountainous weather is often unpredictable, domestic flights to and from Lukla are easily affected by any minor signs of bad weather. We advise all our adventurers to factor in at least 1 or preferably 2 days of contingency days at the end of their trip. Moreover, there are a lot of interesting places to visit in Kathmandu at your leisure.
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