Everyone talks about Chola Pass (5420 m) and Everest Base Camp when they talk about high – altitude treks in Khumbu region. In fact, Everest Base Camp Trek and the […]
Everyone talks about Chola Pass (5420 m) and Everest Base Camp when they talk about high – altitude treks in Khumbu region. In fact, Everest Base Camp Trek and the EBC Chola Pass Trek are two commercial and popular treks to do in the region. However, there are some trails which are highly underrated and offer best Himalayan experiences. The travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya have knitted the best itinerary of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley. We present you the beautiful blue turquoise lake valley and less trekked high – altitude mountain pass of the Khumbu region.
The most important thing to consider before booking a trek in Nepal is the overall trekking experiences. Furthermore, a trekker must also consider whether the trail is crowded or not. If you can get the chance to explore the trail which is less crowded yet provide mesmerizing mountain vista, then the trek is the best. The major motto of the company is to provide worth of every penny spent by our customers. Therefore, we have put in lots of efforts to create the itinerary.
Explore more Sherpa villages and relish the times in the raw areas of Upper Khumbu Nepal. The presence of villages like Thame, Gokyo, Machhermo, and major lower elevation villages on the Everest Base Camp Trek route make it the most suitable trail. Don’t worry about mountain vistas. In fact, the trek gives you chance to witness 4 mountains listed in the top ten mountains of the world. Talk to our travel planners and book the magnificent Himalayan trekking package priced flexibly suitable for all kinds of trekkers.
Check out the highlights of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley in Khumbu Nepal. Inside the Sagarmatha National Park, you can walk in the trail which is completely isolated from the crowded Everest Base Camp Trek route. Here is the list of the highlights:
There are more than 19 lakes in the Gokyo Lake system. However, 5 lakes are only accessible to normal trekkers. Therefore, we have kept a day extra for exploration and activities in the Gokyo Valley including Gokyo Ri hike. Trekkers will be able to understand the glacial lake system of Gokyo Valley.
Note down that the water in these lakes is the result of seepage from Choyou Mountain. The world’s longest glacier of more than 36 kilometers is near the Gokyo Valley. Exploring these lakes which inside the Ramsar Conservation Site offers the best experiences of blue turquoise blue lakes. Get the best Himalayan wilderness experiences by booking the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley in Nepal.
The route to the Gokyo Valley or Gokyo Lake during the Everest trek is completely different from the famous Everest Base Camp Trek route. In fact, trekkers leave the regular EBC Trek route from Kyangjuma and take the route of Mongla Danda.
The trail features best vegetation experiences from alpine forests to grassy alpine meadows. Furthermore, trekkers walk on the narrow valley ridge trail overlooking breathtaking scenery of mountains like Tabuche, Cholatse, and Choyou. If you wish to compare it with the EBC Trek route, then you are in for surprises. From Dole, you will be completely walking alongside the river originated from Gokyo Lakes. Moreover, you embrace the sight of Choyou in the distance and witness great combo of mountainous valleys.
The most iconic and challenging section of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley is the crossing of the Renjola Pass (5360 m). Please note down that the altitude of the pass is lesser than the altitude of the Everest Base Camp (5364 m). Moreover, if you trek in the Everest Base Camp trek route, the maximum altitude is the height of the Kalapathar Hill (5545 m).
The crossing starts early in the morning from the Gokyo 3rd Lake. It is full of boulders and rocks all the way to the top of the pass. Few years before, the pass used to be covered by snow but it is not the case now. In comparison to other two mountain passes of the region (Kongma La and Cho La), the Renjo La Pass is easier to cross. However, it doesn’t mean that the crossing is similar to walking in a par. It’s much more difficult than the activity. Once you are on the top of the pass, you can surely get astounding scenery of mountains including Everest and Makalu.
The reason behind choosing the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley route is to offer diverse natural and cultural attractions. If you are searching for both Himalayas and Sherpa culture, then the itinerary of the Renjola Pass Trek with Gokyo Valley is an ideal choice. Additionally, trekkers can also complete the trek with fewer threats of the altitude sickness. One should note down that the threat of altitude sickness is still in the trail but not in comparison to other commercial trails of Khumbu Nepal. Travelers must check out the highlights of the trek to know the relevancy and importance of this trekking route in Khumbu Nepal.
Iconic moments are captured during the sunrise hike of the Gokyo Ri. The vantage point is near the 3rd Gokyo Lake. Hike to the top of the vantage point takes about 2 hours but it offers magnificent time for travelers to capture the best moments in Khumbu Nepal. The sight of blue turquoise lake, mountains, valleys, and glaciers make it wonderful for trekkers. In fact, one can get the best pictures regardless of your photography skills. Imagine a picture that has blue turquoise lake, snow – capped mountains, and Himalayan landscape!
Do you know that the Everest region of Nepal is not only known for mountains? Yes, it is also the home of Sherpa People. These people are renowned across the globe for their mountaineering prowess. Multiple records in the field of mountaineering have names of the Sherpa People. Interestingly, you can’t imagine mountaineering or climbing mountain without assistance of Sherpa. Therefore, curiosity about these people is high among people from across the globe.
As mentioned above, the Renjola Pass trek is the best walking holiday to do in Everest region Nepal to know about Sherpa People. The itinerary includes exploration of Thame Village. The village is famous as the place of mountaineers. Interestingly, every household of the village has at least one Everest summiteer. Major villages where you can interact with Sherpa mountaineers are Thame, Khunde, and Khumjung. In fact, Thame is also the home of the first successful climber to conquer Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). His name is Tenzing Norgay and he climbed Everest alongside Sir Edmund Hillary for the first time in 1953.
The location of Gokyo Valley is such that a trekker can head to different trekking destinations of the region. A smart trekker is that who always looks for possible side treks to be done by customizing the original trekking itinerary. In fact, the Gokyo Valley is in the crossroads of different treks in the Everest region. The famous side trip which is possible to do from the Gokyo Valley is the EBC Chola Pass Trek in Nepal. The trek is also called as the Everest Base Camp Chola Pass Gokyo Lake Trek.
Another famous side trip to do from the Gokyo Valley is the hike to Gokyo 5th Lake. In fact, the hike is popular among trekkers from across the globe because of the different view of Mount Everest. If you are in the Everest Base Camp Trek, the sight of Mount Everest may seem same but Gokyo Fifth Lake Trek offers different view. Interestingly, the view of the mountain is much larger than the view seen during the regular Everest Base Camp Trek.
Challenging side trip to do is the Everest Three High Passes Trek. The final destination or the mountain pass during the Everest Three High Passes Trek is the Renjola Pass. Therefore, the same itinerary of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley is also possible by booking the Everest Three High Passes. Trek. However, you don’t get chance to spend overnights in Machhermo and Dole.
Gokyo Ri Hike is also the famous side trip to do from the Gokyo Valley. In fact, trekkers either choose sunset or sunrise moment to capture from Gokyo Ri. Highly recommended time to capture best photos is during sunset but unpredictable mountain weather may become hurdle for sunset hike. Therefore, sunrise hike to Gokyo Ri top is highly recommended.
Arguably, the most famous mountain pass of the Khumbu Nepal is the Chola Pass (5420 m). The pass separates beautiful Gokyo Valley from the Everest Base Camp Trek route. While comparing these two passes of Khumbu, one should also note down significances. If you are taking the Chola Pass route, then you can also reach the world’s tallest mountain’s foothill. The chance to leave footprints at the Everest Base Camp (5364 m) is not ordinary. Either the clockwise or anticlockwise, Cho La Pass (5420 m) offers more Himalayan wilderness opportunity.
In contrast, the Renjo La Pass (5360 m) offers both Himalayan wilderness and Sherpa villages. Moreover, the route of the Renjo La Pass Trek in Nepal is the best alternative trek to do in the Everest region to avoid excessive crowd. The travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya insist that you choose the Renjo La Pass route instead of Chola Pass Everest Base Camp Route if you are looking for more tranquil Himalayan experiences.
If you compare the difficulty level between Cho La Pass and Renjo La Pass, then the Chola tops. The number of days to do the Cho La Pass Trek in Nepal is more than the Renjo La Pass Trek. Therefore, the decision is up to you. You can check our Everest Base Camp Chola Pass Gokyo Trek to know more about the route.
The biggest concern a trekker must have while doing any kinds of trekking activities in the Everest region is the altitude. Besides altitude, you should also consider number of days, difficulty level, and your personal preferences. If you are looking for adventurous peak climbing during the trek, then you can book the peak climbing with trekking destination. It is also possible. However, you must not ignore different things before trekking in the Everest region. From permits to meals and from accommodation to difficulty level, one must consider before booking the trek.
In our trekking package of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley, we have sorted out four things to remember for you. The provision of guide and porter is basic but you must understand about difficulty, accommodation, meals, permits, insurance, and emergency situations before booking the trek. Moreover, you should also consider packing list, flights to Lukla, budget, etc. but these four things are the must to know things.
Understanding the difficulty level helps you to prepare for the best trekking experiences. In fact, it helps you to avoid major hassles like exhaustion, incompletion of the trek, and altitude sickness. Therefore, don’t undermine the difficulty level information of any kinds of trekking activities in Nepal. Furthermore, the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley is moderate challenging trek route.
The journey of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley in terms of difficulty level is moderate. The only thing you must consider seriously is the crossing of Renjo La Pass (5360 m). Make sure that you are well prepared both physically and mentally. Prepare your body for this adventurous pass crossing trek at least one month prior to the trek.
Exercises like cycling, running, hiking, swimming, and walking help you to boost your fitness and cardio – vascular abilities. Activities like these help you to tackle the threats of altitude sickness. Moreover, the threat of altitude sickness is the biggest hurdle for the successful trek in the Khumbu Nepal.
The Everest region of Nepal is not sort on accommodation and meals facilities. In fact, the trail is fully equipped to host plethora of trekkers from across the globe. It is one of the best commercial trekking regions of Nepal. Besides trekking, the region is popular for peak climbing activities and luxury trips like the helicopter tours or helicopter return trek from the Everest Base Camp.
Luxury mountain lodges to basic tea houses are available in the trekking route of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley. Most of the tea houses are of medium range where you get best and warm rooms with lots of amenities. Bathrooms may have to be shared but you can get best rooms considering the altitude. Meals in the Everest region of Nepal including the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley route are of high standards.
Relish hearty meals from different parts of the world. Chinese, Indian, Continental, and Nepalese cuisines are available in the trail. However, the most famous one is the Nepalese Dal Bhat. Yak stew is also popular among trekkers from across the globe.
The Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry permit are needed to do any kinds of trekking activities in the Everest region. If you book the Renjola Pass Trek in Nepal, then you must also acquire these trekking permits. Our trekking guide will obtain the permits once you book the trek.
In Lukla on first day of the trek, the guide will get the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit that costs NRs. 3000. Similarly, the cost of the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit is also NRs. 3000 to foreigners and NRs. 1500 to SAARC nationals. The national park permit for Everest trekking is available near Jorsalle Village and Monjo Village.
Valid trekking travel insurance is mandatory for any kinds of trekking activities in Nepal. Crew members’ travel insurance is the responsibility of the Hikers Himalaya but your person insurance is up to you. Leave the copy of your travel insurance in our city office before departing for the trek. During emergency, our city clerks will be notified by our guide and they will coordinate with hospital, helicopter company, and insurance company. Once finalized, you will be lifted from the spot and transfer to city. You must get insurance for Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley.
The Hikers Himalaya is one of the best and reliable trekking agencies of Nepal. The company is run by a trekking guide who has been working in the field of Nepal trekking for more than two decades. Furthermore, the company has motto to exceed expectations of clients in terms of hospitality and services. Therefore, every penny spent by you will be returned in the form of momentous memories. The trail of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley offers challenges that require insurance.
Local crew members including Rai, Magar, Tamang, Gurung, and Sherpa people help you to know about authentic conditions of people. Furthermore, you will be safe when you trek with locals especially in the higher elevation places like Gokyo and Renjo La Pass.
Contact the travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya to book an enticing trekking package of the Renjola Pass Trek via Gokyo Valley. Our trekking package is created by experienced Sherpa guides and locals. Therefore, impeccable hospitality and quality services are guaranteed while trekking in alternative areas of Khumbu Nepal.
