Everest Base Camp Gokyo Renjo Pass Trek

<p>One of us will welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel where we will talk about the trip in more detail. This is an opportunity for you to ask any question you may have. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore around the bazaar</p>

<p>Today we are up early to take an early morning flight to the mountain airstrip of Lukla in the Everest region. The flight is around 40 minutes and provides some splendid views of the forested hills and snow-capped mountains on the way. After our arrival at Lukla and once we have organised ourselves, we begin an easy days trek to Phakding We follow the east bank of the Dudh Koshi River. passing by small settlements, before reaching Phakding. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>The trail today follows up the Dudh Koshi Valley, hiking through beautiful pine forest, crossing the river twice via small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo. Monjo is the entrance gate to the Sagarmatha National Park where our documents are checked. After entering the park there is a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls with a lot of bio diversity on the way. Today we are rewarded with our first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful large village of Namche Bazaar (3440m) a lively colorful center of trade where many tradespeople come to haggle and sell their wares. Overnight Lodge</p>

<p>As we are going to be at over 5000 metrs in a few days we need to spend a day here allowing our systems to get used to the higher altitude. Set in a beautiful natural amphitheater, Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu region. This is a good opportunity to make short acclimatization treks.One is the hike up to Khumjung, a lovely Sherpa village above Namche visit The Everest View Hotel from where there are wonderful panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, and Kwangde . Then back down to soak up the atmosphere Namche provides.Overnight Lodge</p>

<p>It's about here that the real trek begins although the start today is deceptive with a pleasant walk through the forest with magnificent views of the mountains. We follow a path that traverses around the hillside high above the Dudh Kosi River. After walking for around an hour we arrive at Phungithanga. The trail climbs past some water-powered prayer wheels and then continues with a sustained climb through a forest of tall, mature rhododendrons that act as cover for musk deer and Himalayan tahr. Tengboche (3870m), is scattered across a wide, grassy saddle below a crescent-shaped ridge covered by scrub pines and firs. From the top of the hill, the mountains reveal themselves for what they truly are, the distinctive peaks of Amadablam (6856m) Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8501m) are both inspiring and humbling. We stop to visit the renowned Buddhist Monastery at Tengboche, the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>The early morning vista of the mountains behind monasteries are spectacular from here. We leave Tengboche heading north to cross the Dudh Kosi river via a small suspension bridge which crosses the river valley. We continue on as far as Orsho to take the lower path along the west bank of the Imja Khola. Beautiful forest of birches conifers and rhododendrons. Continuing up the river past several chortens and mani walls strewn between small villages to reach our overnight destination of Dingboche. Dingboche set among an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect the barley, buckwheat, and potatoes.The village acts as a gateway to several other treks towards Chukung and farther beyond towards Makalu. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>We spend an additional day and night here to aid the acclimatization process. There are optional hikes. A short hike 400 m to climb to Nangkartshang Gompa on the ridge north of Dingboche is a good one. Good views of Makalu (8463 m) from here. There is also the possibility for a day trek to Chhukung (4,730m) approx. 4/5 hours. To the north of Dingboche, there are spectacular views of Lhotse’s huge South Face. Oernight Lodge.</p>

<p>We begin today with a descent to Pheriche village. It joins the trail below Thungla.There are some beautiful views of Cholatse across the valley. There follows another steep descent over the terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier. Today’s provides great views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-Tse (5820m) and the giant wall of Nuptse. The trail leads on through a grassy valley, rugged beauty at its best before reaching Lobuche a windswept collection of huts tucked in a narrow meadow between the glacier and Lobuche peak. Tawoche and Nuptse are particularly strong from Lobuche towering just above. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>From Lobuche we follow the narrow gap between the glacial moraine and the mountain walls. It is possible to make a detour to the edge of moraine to look over the Khumbu glacier if we have time. Wonderful views of Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, and other magnificent peaks on the way to reach Gorakshep which is the original location of the Everest Base Camp.The new camp is situated further up the valley.</p><p>After lunch we continue to Everest Base Camp Distance 3.5 km one way. The trail passes over rocky moraine and several small streams. At Base Camp we have the opportunity to experience the freezing and harsh conditions that mountaineers brave to summit this famous mountain. It is a place for climbers to gather to make their final preparations. We explore base camp and its surrounding glacier before our returning back to Gorakshep. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>We are hoping for the normal sparkling and clear day as we set off early to climb Kalapathar ( around 2 km from Gorakshep. It is now you fully appreciate your effort is rewarded by an almost surreal experience of the 360-degree dramatic panoramic view of Mt Everest and the surrounding mountains of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku along with many other peaks in the range. Spend some time to gather your thoughts before we leave for the easy walk for about 2hrs to Lobuche and onwards downhill to Pheriche. Continue down moraine then drop to the bridge over a gushing stream that flows out of the glacier to Zongla . Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>Cross Chola Pass and Trek to Thangnag (4800m.) This is another tough day as we cross Chola pass. The conditions are pretty rough as we need trek a steep path over rock boulders. Whilst the push up is difficult we are rewarded by the sheer beauty of area climbing is difficult, The glacier itself is breathtaking. From the pass we have stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The hard work is over today as we descend down the pass and trek to Thangnag Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>Stepping out of our lodge we are greeted with fabulous mountain views. The trail brings us to the Ngozumpa glacier edge which we need to skirt round. After negotiating the glacier, Nepal longest by the way we get view of the second of the Gokyo lakes of the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Lake and Gokyo Village where we finally give rest up. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>A great day with a hike to Gokyo Ri as well as exploring the nearby area. If the Gods give us good weather our climb of Gokyo RI will be even more spectacular. Some people say the views from the top are the best to be had, not only in the Everest region but when it comes to mountains, anywhere on this planet with some amazing viewpoints. Get close and personal with Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal. Outstanding views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m), Mt. Makalu (8,481 m) and Khumbu icefall as they layout before us. Return to lodge for overnight.</p>

<p>Another day,another pass the Renjo La Pass (5400m.) We need to start at dawn today as we have to trace our trail up to Langden after crossing the Renjo La. We leave the main trail and turn to Renjo La trail at Dudh Pokhari. After a slog for around 3 hours the colouful prayer flags of Renjo La are there to greet us where a dazzling vista awaits. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Taboche shimmering in the sun. The views from Renjo La are similar to the ones from Gokyo Ri with third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of Ngozumpa Glacier. The trail winds down a stone staircase from the pass and then a scramble over loose scree to reach the south bank of a small lake, Angladumba Tsho. There may well be ice on the trial so care is needed.Along the way we pass Relama Tsho and Renjo Lakes. then down through a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where there is a support Lodge but it is often closed. We walk on for an hour from Lumde along the east bank of the Bhote Kosi to finally reach Lunden. A long day. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>With much of the hard work over, today is an easy one with time to reflect on the past few days. There are still plenty of mountains however to admire on the way.This day we trek down to Thame. Thame and its neighbouring Thameteng (upper Thame) are small Sherpa villages.These were the last year-round villages on the salt trading route that existed between Tibet, Nepal and India. It is the home to many famous Sherpa mountaineers, </p><p>From the village there are great views of Thamserku, Kantenga, Kusum Kangguru. A great place to wander around. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>Today, is another easy but interesting day. On our way to Namche we stop at the Monastery at Thamo. In 1959, the Khari Rinpoche with some nuns and monks came to Thamo crossing Nangpa-La after the Chinese invaded Tibet and destroyed thousands of monasteries including Khari Gompa taking all the valuable items to China. The Rinpoche was followed by other monks and nuns, becoming the first of many Tibetan refugees that now live in Khumbhu. Carrying on a descent finally brings us to Namche Bazaar and hot showers great food and soft beds!!. Overnight Lodge.</p>

<p>The descent from Namche to the Dudh Koshi can be the hardest stage of the entire trek if you are not keen on downhills especially on the knees. Once we have crossed the suspension bridge high over the river, the path runs mostly level. A lovely trail through rhododendron and pine forests with distant views of snow covered peaks before we reach Phakding. We are now very close to our destination passing through local Sherpa villages to finally arrive in Lukla to celebrate with the team before the flight back to Kathmandu the following morning. Overnight Lodge</p>

<p>After breakfast, we say goodbye to the mountains for the flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival one of our reps will be waiting for the transfer back to the hotel.An evening meal is often arranged on the last day.Overnight Hotel.</p>

<p>Time to move on we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to meeting again. One of our team will take you to the airport as per your time schedule. Or alternatively assist you with any other plans you may have.</p>