Renjo Cho La is the circuit trek which combines the Gokyo, Chola Pass and Renjo La pass with the Everest base camp Trek.
Renjo Cho La is the circuit trek which combines the Gokyo, Chola Pass and Renjo La pass with the Everest base camp Trek.
Renjo Cho La is the circuit trek which combines the Gokyo, Chola Pass and Renjo La pass with the Everest base camp Trek.
Day-1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Day-2: Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Day-3: Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Rammechap. Flight to Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m).
Our early morning starts around 02h00 with a 4.5hr drive to Rammechap. We then fly to Lukla. The flight into Lukla - is a lifetime experience, in itself.
The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 460 meters! You will land on an airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. After meeting with guides and porters and a short break for tea we hike away from Lukla towards Everest base camp for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to Phakding 2,610m. Once you have trekked through the small village of Ghat (2550m), Phakding is a short walk away.
Day-4: Phakding (2,610m) Namche bazaar (3,440m).
After leaving Phakding the path takes us through a magnificent forest of rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant fir trees alongside the Dhud-Kosi river through small villages like Bekar and Monju. You will crisscross over the river a few times on high suspension bridges until you eventually come to the Sagarmatha Check Point where your permits needs to be checked. The climb then goes downhill to the river and then all the way back up to Namche. The trail heads up through blue pine forests and as you climb there are rhododendron trees which bloom in Spring time. Namche is the largest Sherpa village and is the unofficial capital of the Khumbu, gateway to the high Himalayas. This relatively small town is a bustling tourist zone and trading hub literally is perched on a sloping hill. It is surrounded on all sides by mountains, from Thamserku to Kongde Ri. Trekkers heading to Mt. Everest, Gokyo, Island Peak and many other destinations for both trekking and expedition, have at least two nights stopover in Namche to acclimatise.
Day-5: Namche bazaar (acclimatisation 3,440 m)
We will spend time here on short walks to acclimatise. Although it says acclimatisation, this means you need to walk for the principle of climb high and sleep low, meaning we gain altitude, then descend again to sleep low, enabling our bodies to better adjust to the altitude. A slow and steady pace with adequate time for acclimatisation is key to success. So we hike up to Everest View hotel for just that, a view of Mt Everest, assuming the weather is clear.
Day 06: Namche (3,440m) to Thame (3,800m).
A moderately easy and beautiful walk to the Sherpa village of Thame 3800 m, situated at an important junction along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La pass. The trail leads west past a large array of prayer flags and Mani stones - some of them very picturesque. After the village of Thomde the trail descends to the river and makes a steep climb to Thame.
Day 07: Acclimatisati
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On this day you will do an acclimatisation trek
Day 08: Trek from Thame to Lumde 4370m/4-5 hours
In the morning after breakfast, we climb over the moraine and gently climb to Lumde following a route used for centuries by the traders who ferried salt and grains across the Nangpa-La into Tibet until reaching Marulung which takes about 4 hours. Then trail then continues uphill to Lumde for another an hour. Stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 09: Trek from Lumde to Gokyo 4790m/7-8 hours, via Renjo-La 5360m.
A long day starts early in the morning. The trail ascends steeply until reaching Renjo-La which offers spectacular views. From here you can see the roof tops of Gokyo shining in the distance alongside the shore of the lake. The trek takes about 4 hours and we then trek all the way down to Gokyo, arriving after about another 3 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 10: Gokyo
Early in the morning we hike to Gokyo-Ri to watch the sun rise over the snowy peaks. The trail is steep and rocky until reaching Gokyo-Ri after about 2 and half hours. We will spend a day here looking around the area
Day 11: Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo-Ri 5360m to Thangnak 4700m/2-3 hours.
Today we continue on our trek passing the Ngozumpa Glacier until reaching Thangnak. We have lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla 4830m/6-7 hours, via Cho-La Pass 5368m
Early in the morning, we start our trek. The gradually ascends through another steep rocky pass which is very hard going, to bring you to Cho-La after about 4 hours. Once at the top the trail descends until reaching Dzongla. It takes about 2 and half hour. We have lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 13: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche 4910m/3-5 hours.
Today, we start our trek to Lobuche which will take about 3.5 hours. It is on today’s trail that we will join up with the classic trek to Everest
Day 14: Lobuche (4,930m) – Gorekshep (5,140m). (5 hours)
The trail from Lobuche follows the muide, a geographer's name for the trough at the edge of the glaciers lateral moraine. A tributary glacier has piled another moraine across the trail which has to be crossed, giving a good view of Pumori. This section of the trek provides good views of the Everest group and Pumori from Gorek Shep and Kala Pattar
Day 15: Gorekshep (5,140m) - Kala Patthar (5,545m)- Lobuche (4,930m).
Hike up early in the morning to Kala Patthar to see the stunning views of Mount Everest. If you feel physically fit, optional hike to real Base Camp of Everest (5,200m) can be made. Return back to Gorekshep or Lobuche for the overnight stay.
Day 16: Lobuche (4,930m) to Tengboche (3,860m).
Trekking to Tengboche we leave behind the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche 4240 m. A western volunteer doctor, supported by The Himalayan Rescue Association is stationed here and offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continue down the valley to the less altitude. Get into the valley to Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, spiritual center of the Khumbu. Your hard work will be a
dequately compensated for by views of Mt. Amadablam and on clear days views of Mt. Everest and it surrounding peaks. Amadablam means "Mother's Charm Box" and is named after the little box that Sherpa women wear around their necks. Camp Overnight.
Day 17: Tengboche (3,860m) – Namche (3,440m).
The trail then descents the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche. The descent is long but, more takes you to the famous Sherpa habitat. Camp Overnight.
Day 18: Trek Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours).
Down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small village of Phakding. Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day 19: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs).
Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight Camp or Lodge at Lukla.
Day 20: Lukla (2,840m) - Rammechap. Drive to Kathmandu (1310m)
Fly to Rammechap and then drive back to Kathmandu, with remainder of the day free. Hotel Overnight.
Day 21: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 22: Final Departure.
Transfer to International terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the Final Departure.
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