Renjo – La Pass Trek - 21 Days

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Our representative will transfer you to hotel from the airport. Relax and stay calm at hotel or roam around streets, Welcome Dinner in the evening.

Adventure Outdoor offers you a short sightseeing of Kathmandu city and its surrounding. The capital city boasts an intense mix of traditional cultures, rituals and many more unique local festivals. Turn the Buddhist prayer wheels at Swoyambhu- the monkey temple and meet the steady gaze of the Buddha’s eyes at the famous Boudhanath stupa. Experience the valley’s olden days at the Kathmandu Durbar Square- which has remained authentic even as modernization has crept in all around it. Visit Freak street of Kathmandu Durbar square which was popular in 1970s to all Hipi's around world. See Kathmandu, with our trained guide. (or skip this and fly to Lukla)

Regular flights from Kathmandu to Lukla take off early in the morning during clear weather. while flying to Lukla, we will see magnificent mountains, (It is advisable to be seated to the left of the aircraft to capture picturesque Himalayas) Lukla is a beautiful town and boasts sights of the Kongde and Kongde South mountains. Look around Lukla and start trekking. We spend the night in Phakding, around three hours away from Lukla on foot.

We head North, on the banks of the Dudh Koshi river (dudh means milk in Nepali and the river owes this name to its color) which is a white-water river considered too dangerous for kayaking, till we enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Jor Salle. We cross a suspension bridge above the intersection of two white water rivers (Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi)and get to Namche Bazaar, 3340m, a bustling Sherpa village.

Accommodate your body to the high altitude of Namche as you have gained a much height previous day. Set in a natural amphitheater looking across to the jagged ridge of Kongdi RI (6187m), Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu region. We will have a full day rest so that we won’t face any problem ahead. You have full day leisure for wonderful panoramic view or stroll around the market You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Kwangde and so on.

The most exciting acclimatization trek Namche takes you along the Bhote Koshi to Thame. The trail enters a pretty forest of pines and rhododendrons. Pass ancient mud plastered Stupa at Phurte and follow the path to Tesho. You’ll roll into Thamo and Thamo Gompa. At the end of the spur, the trail drops steeply to the Khumbu hydroelectric project plant and then turn to the Thame for night stay. Thame is at the end of Khumbu Valley and iconic value of Thame is its terrain the people which are untouched by the effects of modern civilization.

Ascending the trail to Tarngga, it’s gentle stroll from Thame. You’ll cross marulung (4200m) on the east bank of Bhote Koshi. The final descent to Lungden follows a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders. During the walking, you can observe varieties of plants and animals with unique Sherpa culture.

Today we can go for a visit to Napa Valley, which falls on the old trade route to Tibet. Hike to Darkyachhulung Peak. Visit Marlung sacred site of Warfield. Hike to Lake Cho Relmo, Back to stay in Lungden at a very simple guest house.

After crossing Renjo la pass you will descend down where yow will witness an eye-popping vista. Crossing an iron bridge over a stream the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known as Longpongo at 4690m, where we get chance to observe the Lama footprints on a stone. The second lake, Taboche Tsho mesmerizes us by the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun. Little we reach the third lake, called Dudh Pokhari, linked by a surging stream to the previous one. Gokyo village stands by the third lake and Cho-Oyu Mountain. Above the lake provides panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache.

Spend a day in Gokyo strolling around the lakes and hiking up to some of the mountain viewpoints nearby. Start your trek in morning and get to steep climb of about 30 min to reach the top with its traditional prayer flags. Gokyo Ri stands at an altitude of 5483 meters to accompany you the views of peaks above 8000 meters such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Gokyo lake is located on the western side of the Ngozumpa Glacier can be another reason for you to travel Gokyo. The best view during this trek is the ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang (7922 meters) is most attractive. From where you will have a magnificent view of highest peaks, from the west to east are Cho you (8,153m), Gyachung Kang (7,922m), Everest ( 8848m),

Trek down to Thangnak, enjoying the superb view of Gokyo Lake. We will cross Gokyo glacier, about 4 hours walking down to Thangnak for the night stay.

The trek to the Cho La pass can be rather a difficult route. But on the way you will be able to experience the best part of your hiking; difficult but very worthy. In good weather you can cross the Cho La with no special equipment’s, but warm clothing and an ice axe might provide added peace to mind. The path skirts around the ridge, staying mostly level. Stop overnight at the village of Dzongla.

The first step is a gentle stroll between snowy peaks that seem almost close enough to touch. The trail runs east past a series of ominous looking black boulders beneath the looking peak of Cholatse. You can turn around to see the Ama Dablam (6856m). About 4 and half hour slowly working takes you Lobuche (4910m).

On the way, you can see Dughla Lake. Stark and rugged beauty create almost moonscape campsite at Lobuche a windswept collection of huts tucked in a narrow meadow between the glacier and the Lobuche peak. Tawoche and Nuptse are particularly spectacularly from Lobuche towering.

The first section of the trail from Lobuche follows the narrow gap between the glacial moraine and the mountain walls, past turn off to the Italian pyramid. Take time to detour to the edge of moraine to look over the Khumbu glacier. Along with a windy and rocky path with the wonderful view of Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, and other magnificent peaks, we reach Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley.

After lunch, our adventure continues towards Everest Base Camp. The trail passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams. The Base Camp area provides an opportunity to experience the freezing and harsh conditions that mountaineers brave to summit this famous mountain. We explore base camp and its surroundings glacier and return back to Gorakshep and back to Lobuche.

Continue downhill to Pheriche. Continue down moraine to Dughla and drop to the bridge over the gushing stream that flows out of the glacier. We will trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. Looking east of the Dingboche village, you’ll see the snowcapped mountains and summits of Island and Imja peak.

Walk down to Tengboche(3,867 m), sits on a saddle at 3870 m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons, Kwongde (6187 m) Tawache(6542 m), Everest (8848m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) providing an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the monastery at Tengboche, the largest in the Khumbu region. Tengboche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you splendid views of Mt. Amadablam, lush green hills and river views. Dense wildlife of some species of Pheasants, Himalayan Griffons, Musk deer and wild goat can be found abundance inside the rhododendron forest. from Tengboche the trail crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River trek onwards to the Kyanjuma the junction of the trinity ways to Gokyo Valley, Khumjung village, and Namche Bazaar. Evening explores a small surrounding area with magnificent scenery.

The descent from Namche to the Dudh Koshi can be the hardest stage of the entire trek. The trail descends over the ridge past rocky cliffs and scattered pines to the tiny village of Toktok. The trail drops steeply and runs level throughout the day. Enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village arrival in Lukla. You’ll have time to stroll around the local areas.

Fly back to Kathmandu with beautiful memories of Himalayas. (It can also be a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla which makes the Lukla flight delayed and canceled.)

Enjoy free day in Kathmandu. Either you can buy some gifts or spend leisure time by roaming in the streets of Thamel- a tourist center.

Transfer to Airport (TIA) before 2 hours the scheduled flight for departure.