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Namche Renjo La Pass Gokyo Trekking
Renjo La Pass is one of the most challenging routes in the Khumbu (Everest) region. It goes through Lukla-Namche Bazaar- Thamo (3,700 m) and Thame (3900 m) are Sherpa villages, over Ranjo-La Pass and to Gokyo Ri via Gokyo. From Gokyo you cross Nagozumda Glacier to Cho-La Pass, and then follow the way to Everest Base Camp.
The lore of the Himalayas looms largest around the great 8,000-metre peak massifs of Cho Oyo, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.The remote valleys beneath these peaks are threaded by ancient trails. Some trails like the well-traveled path to Everest Base camp are well known among Western trekkers and mountaineers. Others including the trail through Nangpa La between Namche Bazar and Tibet are known to Tibetan monks and traders, but have long been forbidden to Westerners.
This exploratory trip is our attempt to offer fresh insight, little trod trails and new visual perspectives on this area of greatest Himalayan peaks. This trek also traces important history of the Sherpa people. Sherpas migrated from the eastern Tibetan province of Salmo Gang and settled in this region in late fifteenth or sixteenth century. Sherpas appear to have left their homeland and crossed the Nangpa-La pass (18,749') in to Nepal. The economy of the Sherpa Community has traditionally been agriculture, livestock herding and trading between Nepal and Tibet.
After Nepal opened its gates for travelers and mountaineers in the 1950s, this region has attracted large number of tourists as climbers and adventure trekkers. People from Tibet walk all the way down to Namche to sell their home made stuffs and salt to the locals. The most wonderful experience would be to explore this area during the end of monsoon season when flowers pop out in Nangpala, giving the trekkers the illusion that they are walking on textured carpet. The b floric fragrance refreshes the mind and feels heavenly to camp there and have a very sweet sleep at night. The caravan-style business, its remoteness, the biggest glaciers in the whole of the Khumbu region and spectacular views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho Oyo are some of the exciting features of this trek. The newly opened Renjo Pass crossing from Gokyo to Nangpala is a breath takingly beautiful walk with mountains surrounding all around.
Namche Renjo La Pass Gokyo Trekking Itinerary
Day 01 : Meet upon arrival at Kathmandu “Nepal international airport by “ Asian travelers Treks & Expedition (p) Ltd” representative and transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Proceed on sight seeing tour to Swoyambhunath stupa also known as the Monkey Temple, Patan city known as the City of Fine Arts, Pashupatinath temple the hosliest shrine of the Hindu people and Boudhnath stupa.
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Lukla (28400m) and Phakding: (2652m): Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and walk approximately 4 hrs. The trail smoothly descends toward Surkhe and passes below to Chaurikharka. The fields passed through crops of corn, potatoes, wheat and cabbage and reach to Pkakding overnight at teahouse/ lodge.
Day 04 : Phakding to Namche Bazzar: (3446m):
Today day approximately 6 hrs walking which passes through the magnificent rhododendron forest river. Several villages provide welcome teashops. Namche Bazzar is the main Sherpa village and it is very old trade center of this area. Have a rest in the afternoon and enjoy walking around the village.
Day 05 : Rest at Namche Bazaar:
This is the rest day for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. During the day, you can explore Namche Bazzar & Synbouche hill.
Day 06 : Namache to Thame (3820m):
This day is meant for acclimatization and hence we do not embark on any serious trekking. Instead, we go to a slightly lower altitude of Thame, the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, the first man on Everest. We conduct some sightseeing of the monastery there and generally rest.
Day 07 : Thame to Taranga –Lungden:
Today we start our serious high altitude trekking. We walk for about 4 hours through a stunning landscape on an old trade route to Tibet to the village of Lungden. This village has only one lodge and very aptly called the Renjo La Support Lodge.
Day 08 : Cross Renjo la Pass (5435m) to Gokyo (4750m:
The big day starts real early and it is a long day, as we have to walk about 5 hours to reach the pass, going slow because of the high altitude. After a brief stopover to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Everest Range and take photographs, we start on a remarkably difficult downhill journey for about 3 hours to reach the village of Gokyo walk along the stunning and beautiful Dudh Kunda.
Day 09 : Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak) Excursion return Gokyo
The foot of Gokyo Ri lies five minutes away from the stream the feeds the Gokyo Lake. After two to three hours walk you, reach the summit not to be disappointed for your effort at all, as the views from here are well worth the effort you put in. Everest (8848m), showing more of it is northern flank than from Kalapatthar, with Makalu (8475m) further to the east and Cho Oyu (8153m) towards the north make a mesmerizing view to watch. Return to Gokyo Ri after spending a wonderful break at the summit.
Day 10 : Gokyo to Thangna (Dragnag) (4700m)
From Gokyo the trail descends, looking at the views of the fine mountains and natural beauty, towards Thangna which is consider as the base of Cho -La Pass (5330m) .
Day 11 : Thangna (5330m) to Dzonglha (4830m)
Today the trail descends again and leads you across the moraine, to the glacier which you must cross. From here, you can see a beautiful view of the icefall before you reach Dzongla.
Day 12 : Dzongla trekking to Lobuche (4920m) The trail continues along the moraine from Dzongla affording you splendid views of Kala Pattar and Pumori before you reach Lobuche.
Day 13 : Lobuche to Gorak Shep . The trail from Lobuche follows a route, which is surrounded, by mountains. After a gradual climb you will reach Gorak Shep which is also surrounded by mountains. You are now nestled high up amongst some of the tallest peaks in the world. Guide will take you along the undulating trail to this much-coveted place to EBC. From here, you can observe the blue ice and the Khumbu icefall. This trekking will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime. Head back to Gorek Shep
Day 14 : Gorak Shep to Lobuche Early in the morning hike to Kalapattar (5545m) which is the most exciting part of the trip and take in panoramic views of Mt. Everest, the way of the South Col Khumbu, the icefall and glacier and Pumori as well. Return to Gorek Shep, for Lunch. After lunch, walk down to Lobuche.
Day 15 : Dingboche to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 16 : Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 17 : Namche to Phakding (2600m)
Day 18 : Phakding to Lukla (2840m)
Day 19 : Lukla Flight to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 20 : Kathmandu valley sightseeing or free leisure day.
Day 21 : Departure hotel, transfer to airport fly onward.
