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Gokyo & Renjo Trek (12 Days)

The Everest region is certainly one of the most stunning mountain areas on earth. 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.

 
Day to Day Itinerary
Day - 01 Katmandu - Lukla (2800m) by plane - Phakding (2600m) in 3h.
Great view of the Kusum Kangru (6369m).
Day - 02 Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m) in 6 h
Climb up on the right bank of the Dudh Kosi, surrounded by summits rising above 6000m
Day - 03 Namche Bazar
Acclimatisation day which gives us time for a sightseeing tour or an excursion towards the village of Thame or Khumjung
Day - 04 Namche Bazar - Phortse Thanga (3600m) in 5h
Beautiful view of the Tengpoche monastery and the verdant Phortse plateau to the east. Stunning views of the Thamserku (6608m) and Kang Taïga (6685m) to the southeast and the Taboche (6367m) to the northeast
Day - 05 Phortse Thanga - Dole (4040m) - Machhermo (4410m) in 5h
Rhododendron forests give way to junipers and tall conifers. After Dole the landscape gets rocky and only a few trees are left. First sights of the Cho Oyu (8153m)
Day - 06 Machhermo - Gokyo (4750m) in 4h.
We follow the immense frontal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier to the Gokyo lakes. Climbing up we will discover one by one these emerald drops hidden among black rocks and snow
Day - 07 Gokyo lakes
Optional ascent of the Gokyo Peak (5480m) in 5h. A breathtaking 360º view with Lhotse, Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, four of the world’s fourteen 8000m, dominating a myriad of lesser peaks.
Day - 08 Gokyo – Renjo Pass (5345m) – Rermo Pokhari (4875m) in 5h
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 - 09 Rermo Pokhari – Thame (3800m) in 5h.
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 - 10 Thame - Namche Bazar (3440m) in 4h
Many of the typical mani walls and prayer wheels are scattered on the trail to Namche.
Day - 11 Namche Bazar - Lukla (2800m) in 6h.
Numerous ascents and descents through the forest, over rocky cliffs and sheer drops overlooking the river.
Day - 12 Lukla – Katmandu by plane.
 

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