Gokyo Rinjo Pass Trekking
The Everest region is certainly one of the most stunning mountain areas on earthrs. This short route enables trekkers who have a limited time to discover the most famous beauties of Nepal. Set amongst breath-taking high mountain scenery, the route leads through the Khumbu - Sherpa country. 2 routes are possible Renjo Pass trek or an alternative itinerary. The trail to Gokyo is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Through small yak-grazing settlements, we reach the Gokyo lakes. The Gokyo Peak (5480m) ascent is the one of the highlights of this circuit. We stay here to savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest (8848m), Makalu, Cho Oyo (8153m) and Lhotse (8511m), to name but a few. The Renjo Pass route is off the usual beaten track. At the pass, a great view of the Gokyo lakes on one side, the Rermo Pokhari lakes on the other side, and a myriad of snowy peaks in the background provides this incredible atmosphere. The alternative route is much easier. From Gokyo, the trail descends along the opposite bank of the Dudh Kosi River.
Fact of the trip
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley Afternoon free.
Day 03: Katmandu - Lukla (2800m) by plane - Phakding (2600m):3 hrs hrs. Great view of the Kusum Kangru (6369m).
Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m) in 6 hrs: Climb up on the right bank of the Dudh Kosi, surrounded by summits rising above 6000m. Namche Bazar is the Sherpa capital of the region.
Day 05: Namche Bazar: Acclimatisation day which gives us time for a sightseeing tour or an excursion towards the village of Thame or Khumjung.
Day 06: Namche Bazar - Phortse Thanga (3600m) in 5hrs: Beautiful view of the Tengpoche monastery and the verdant Phortse plateau to the east. Stunning vista of Thamserku (6608m) and Kang Taïga (6685m) to the south-east and Taboche (6367m) to the north-east..
Day 07: Phortse Thanga - Dole (4040m) - Machhermo (4410m) in 5hrs: Rhodo7endron forests give way to junipers and tall conifers. After Dole the landscape gets rocky and only a few trees are left. First views of Cho Oyu (8153m).
Day 08: Walk through Ngozumpa glacier to the Gokyo lakes. Climbing up we will discover one by one those emerald drops lost into black rocks and snow.
Day 09: Gokyo lakes.: Optional ascent of the Gokyo Peak (5480m) in 5hrs. A breathtaking 360 º view with Lhotse, Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu--four of the fourteen 8000m on earth--dominating the myriad of lesser peaks.
Day 10: Gokyo – Renjo Pass (5345m) – Rermo Pokhari (4875m) in 5hrs: Gentle slope up over grassy areas. The gradient becomes steeper as we go and we end by walking over scree and rocks. The access to the pass is tricky and quite steep. At the top, a stunning panorama unfolds: Tengi Ragi Tau, Rolwaling Himal and the small Rermo Pokhari lake to the west and Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and the Gokyo lakes to the east. We camp beside the lakes.
Day 11: Rermo Pokhari – Thame (3800m) in 5hrs.: Via the Dudh Pokhari lakes, we descend pleasantly through meadows towards the Bhote Khosi valley to continue along the river.We will probably meet some of the picturesque yak caravans coming down from Tibet and heading to the Namche market.
Day 12: Thame - Namche Bazar (3440m) in 4hrs.: Many of the typical mani walls and prayer wheels are scattered on the trail to Namche.
Day 13: Namche Bazar - Lukla (2800m) in 6hrs.: Numerous ascents and descents through the forest, over rocky cliffs and sheer drops overlooking the river.
Day 14: Lukla – Katmandu by plane.
Day 16: Drive to Chitwen National Park via 3 hrs Rafting in Trisluli River.
Day 17: Full Day Jungle activities.
Day 18: Drive Back to Kathmandu.
Day 19: In Kathmandu.
Day 20: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.
- Insurance: You must be insured to join one of our trip.
- Single Supplement: Only applies if you specifically request single accommodation.
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