Gokyo Lake and Renjo Ra Trek - 13 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

  Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Thai Nepal Travels. After picking up your luggage and look for our representative with a Thai Nepal Travels display board at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel. After check in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends upon your interests and condition. In the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy Nepalese cultural programs as well as a fine meal.
  
  Including meal: Dinner

• Day 2

  Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652 m/40 minutes flight) 3 - 4 hours trek

  After breakfast, we take about 40 minutes flight to Lukla (2,800m), in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. We will reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Today we only have a short hike by start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. We stay overnight at Phakding.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3

  Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) 5-6 hours

  We are walking through a Rhododendron and beautiful pine forest. We come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha Nation Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale (Thumbug; 2830m) the last settlement before Namche Bazaar a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading Centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4

  Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day

  Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Centre near the headquarters 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. We also take an interesting side trip up to Khumjung, surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well-known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. After having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we walk back down to Namche Bazaar and overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5

  Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680 m) 5-6 hours

  Today we walk descend to the east of the village down the broad valley. There is a Chorten on the ridge top at 3973 m which descend from Mt. Khumbila (5761 m). The trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dush Koshi. We stay overnight in Phortse Tanga, near the river.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6

  Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470 m) 4-5 hours

  After breakfast, we walk an uphill climb to Machhermo pass through Dhole, Labarma and Luza villages. Throughout today’s journey, we will be walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River and we are overnight in Machhermo.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7

  Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m) 4-5 hours

  Today we are walking to the north into Dhudkosi valley via Fanga. Upon crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known as Longpongo, at 4690 m. , Second Lake than third Lake. Gokyo village stands by the third lake and Cho-Oyu Mountain. After lunch, we explore around the third lake, Dudh Pokhari. We are Overnight in Gokyo.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8

  Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to 5th Lake: 6-7 hours

  This is the day of exploring the areas. We wake up early morning to Climbing to the top of Gokyo Ri is demanding as it is steep and takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach the top for 360 views including Everest and Makalu. Then we walk 3 km north of Gokyo to reach the fourth lake also called Thonak Tsho. Then continue to the 5th lake, also called Ngozumba Tsho. Then back to Gokyo and overnight.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9

  Gokyo to Marlung (4,210 เมตร) 5 - 6 hours

  After breakfast we trek to Maruleng village, cross the Renjo La Pass and follow the east bank of the Bhote Koshi to Maruleng. . It is a long hike. We follow Gokyo Valley downward, departing the main trail and turning towards the pass. We’ll reach the top of Renjo La in about three hours, from here we can see the unforgettable views of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche are unforgettable from the top. After that, we follow the east bank of the Bhote Koshi to Maruleng. And overnight in Marung village.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10

  Marlung to Namche Bazaar: 4 - 5 hours

  We'll cross the Bhote Koshi down from Marlung walk descent to Taranga cross Langmuche Khola River to Thame village. The trail from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. We walk pass many small village and the world's loftiest hydroelectric power station, many gompas, prayer flags, mani walls, and chortens en route to Namche Bazaar, And overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 11

  Namche Bazaar to Lukla 6 - 7 hours

  In the morning, walk down to Lukla providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the world's highest mountains followed by a trip to Lukla an overnight at Lukla.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 12

  Fly to Kathmandu

  In the morning, take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and we will transfer to the Hotel. We can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do today. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Thai Nepal Travels to celebrate the successful completion of our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu.
  
  Including meal: Breakfast

• Day 13

  Final departure

  Our 13 Days Gokyo Lakes Trek comes to an end today. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels and Treks will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. We hope you were enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back making another trip somewhere with Thai Nepal Travels again
  
  Including meal: Breakfast