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Trekking In Everest Region |
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Gokyo Valley Via Renjo Pass |
Gokyo Valley Via Renjo Pass
Trek 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. |
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Facts Of The Trek |
Trekking Destination :
Kalapathar - Everest base camp- Gokyo
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 2850m.
Maximum altitude : 5480m.
Season : September to
late December and February to late June.
Grade Info : Fairly
Strenuous ***
Transportation : Aeroplane.
Total Days : 12 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour : Approximately
6 - 7 hours each
day.
Highlights : Flight to
Lukla airfield- Experience Sherpa culture in
Junbesi- Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar,
Panoramic view from Syanbuche – Experience
Sherpa culture in Khumjung village- Visit
Tyangboche Monastery- Grand mountain views from
Kalapatar- Spectacular views of glacier from
Everest basecamp- View the beautiful glacial
lake view from Gokyo peak. |
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Day 1 :
Flight Kathmandu to Lukla (2804m), we then take
an easy walk to Phakding (2610m.). |
Day 2 :
Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.). |
Day 3 :
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and
excursion around the places. |
Day 4 :
Trek to Phunki Tenga (3250m). |
Day 5 :
Trek to Machherma (4470m). |
Day 6 :
Trek to Gokyo (4790m). |
Day 7 :
This day early in the morning we have steep
climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m) ample
rewards to one attempts this trip. There are
stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the
massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible
panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas,
such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nutse, Makalu
(8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang
(7922m) can be seen. Those who explore the
glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This day we
have for acclimatization and after noon back to
the camp. |
Day 8 :
Renjo Pass (5345m) – Rermo Pokhari
(4875m).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 9 :
Trek to Thame (3800m).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:
Trek to Namche Bazar |
Day 11 :
Trek to Lukla. |
Day 12 :
Flight back to Kathmandu. |
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