Renjo La Gokyo Cho La EBC Trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
Day 21

Maximum altitude
5545 M

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Modarate - Challenging

Best Season
September to May

Accomodation
Mountain Lodge

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Kathmandu

Trek Overview

The Renjo La Gokyo Cho La EBC Trek is one of the most adventurous treks in the Khumbu region. In this trek, you cross two high passes, Renjo La (5340 m/17515 ft) and Cho La (5368 m/17607 ft). Then you reach Kalapathar and Everest Base Camp (5545m/18187ft). This trek starts from Lukla, following up the Dudh Koshi River towards Namche Bazar. You spend one extra day here for acclimatization, exploring the beautiful Sherpa village of Khumjung. Then you follow the trail to Thame, Lungdeng, and Yakkharka and cross Renjo Pass. You spend an extra night at Gokyo Lake and set off to cross the Cho La Pass. The Renjo La, Gokyo, Cho La, and EBC Trek is regarded as the journey of life, which reflects the major highlights from the Everest region, and after the journey you will be able to summarize the Khumbu Valley in terms of landscape, people & mountains.

This journey is antique itself because it goes through all the highland settlements in the upper Khumbu Valley. The major attraction of this journey is Gokyo Lake after crossing the Renjo-La pass; the next day we hike up to Gokyo Ri, from where we can see four mountains over eight thousand, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Then the holy Gokyo Lake and the Ngozumba Glacier at the foothills of the valley would be the amazing scenery that we can see at a single glance. After that, we head towards Dragnag, crossing the glacier, which is the authentic experience of this journey. Then we cross another pass called Cho-La (5368 m/17607 ft), which offers the unique challenge of walking into the highland terrain.

The Renjo La Gokyo Cho La EBC Trek's final destinations of this trekking are Kalapathar (5545 m/18187 ft) and Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla, following the route to Tengboche & Namche Bazaar. While on this trek, you get an opportunity to have magnificent views of the world’s highest mountains and experience the unique lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people, the world-renowned mountaineers. The Renjo La, Gokyo, and Cho La EBC treks end at Lukla.

How difficult is Renjo La Pass?

The Renjo La, Gokyo, Cho La, and EBC Trek is Nepal’s ultimate high-altitude adventure, and honestly, it feels like one wow after another. You cross three dramatic mountain passes and see the shimmering Gokyo Lakes, and then you stand at legendary Everest Base Camp. After that, you climb Gokyo Ri for those breathtaking panoramic views. It’s a remarkable trip that blends stunning natural beauty with deep Sherpa culture, and the whole Himalayan wilderness exploration thing stays in your memory. Renjo La Pass, sitting at 5,360 meters, is basically a moderately tough high-altitude pass, and it gives every trekker—like, you know—those truly spectacular views that make you pause for a second. The climb out of Lungden village starts with a steady but really steep push over rough rock, plus you sometimes find small snow patches closer to the top. It s not the kind of route that needs technical climbing skills or serious glacier navigation the way Cho La Pass does, but Renjo La still asks for solid physical fitness, good acclimatization, and some stubborn mental grit.

On the way down toward Gokyo, you get these intense sights of the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, shimmering far down below, and suddenly every hard step feels more than worth it. If you start early morning and hire an experienced local guide, it improves your safety a lot as well as the overall enjoyment of crossing this beautiful Himalayan pass.

When is the best time to visit Gokyo Ri?

Honestly, the best time to go up Gokyo Ri is usually in spring, from March to May, and also in autumn, from September to November. In both windows you’ll get the cleanest sky, steadier weather vibes, and the kind of free-flowing, unobstructed sightlines where Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu look like they’re standing right up above the Khumbu Valley. Spring in particular brings extra charm; the rhododendron woodlands along the lower path burst into bloom, and it almost paints the slopes with bright pink-red tints, kind of like someone mixed vivid pigment. Autumn, meanwhile, tends to give you crystal-clear visibility plus pleasantly cool air, which feels just right for higher-elevation trekking and climbing. If you try the early morning summit push for Gokyo Ri, you’ll often catch the most dramatic golden sunrise panorama, stretched over the whole Himalayan skyline, and this happens in both seasons.

Is Cho La Pass dangerous?

Cho La Pass at 5,300 meters carries real risks that every trekker has to take seriously and honestly prepare for thoroughly. The upper stretch of the pass is basically coated in ice year-round, plus compacted snow, and it makes your footing kind of shaky and not really safe unless you have the right gear. Also, abrupt weather shifts can happen without much warning. You might get an afternoon whiteout, or a layer of fresh overnight snowfall that changes everything in a short time, and then that crossing can turn into a genuinely risky situation. Still, if you prepare the right way, Cho La Pass gets crossed by thousands of trekkers each year.

The key safety steps are pretty clear: hire a skilled local guide, wear crampons, carry trekking poles, and start before dawn. And please, always check the latest weather and trail conditions just before you attempt it. Treat the mountain with respect, and it will reward you magnificently.

Trek Highlights

Exciting mountain flight Kathmandu / Lukla: Fly up above breathtaking Himalayan peaks on a thrilling, kind of scenic flight to the legendary Lukla airport.

Namche Bazaar Gateway of Mt. Everest: Explore this legendary mountain town where Everest dreams and Sherpa heritage beautifully come alive.

Two high passes cross — Renjo La Pass (5,345m) and Cho La Pass (5,300m): Conquer two dramatic glacier passes, and you will get an unforgettable raw Himalayan adventure plus that seriously high-altitude achievement.

Climbing Gokyo Ri (5,483m): Go up this magnificent summit, and it rewards trekkers with one of the Himalayas' most spectacular panoramic viewpoints.

Climbing Kalapathar (5,555m): Arrive at this iconic high summit for the closest and most dramatic views of Mount Everest.

Great view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and other mountains from Gokyo Ri and Kalapathar: See Earth’s mightiest peaks rising proudly over clouds, from those two extraordinary high altitude Himalayan viewpoints.

Everest Base Camp, Ngozumpa, Khumbu Glacier and Icefall: Stand near legendary glaciers and the icefall where the world’s greatest mountaineering adventures begin every day boldly.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival in Kathmandu International Airport transfer to the hotel. Orientation of the trip.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu International Airport transfer to the hotel. Orientation of the trip. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Fly to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.

Fly to Lukla (2840m/9315ft). Then trek to Phakding (2640m/8659ft). O/n at mountain lodge.

Day 3

Trek to Namche Bazzar.

Wander through rhododendron woodlands , and cross those thrilling suspension bridges, to reach the iconic Namche Bazaar. You’ll spend the night at a lodge.

Day 4

Acclimatization. Excursion to Syangboche and Khumjung Village.

Day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Excursion to Syangboche and Khumjung Village. Back to Namche Bazaar. O/n at mountain lodge

Day 5

Namche Bazaar to Thame (3820m/12529ft).

Trek west, through a quiet valley then into the peaceful off the beaten path village of Thame, you stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 6

Thame to Lungdeng (4500m/14760ft).

Climb up through some high alpine ground kind of rough but still, to remote Lungdeng, passing over rather dramatic passes, and then you stay overnight at a mountain lodge.

Day 7

Lungdeng to Yak Kharka Camp (4950m/16236ft).

Trek a bit higher, through vast yak pasture land and then into a wild, remote high altitude camp. You’ll sleep in overnight tents, yeah, right there above the clouds.

Day 8

Yak Kharka to Renjo Pass (5340m/17515ft) and Gokyo (4790m/15711ft)

Cross the spectacular Renjo La Pass then descend, to those turquoise Gokyo Lakes, kind of, like a slow drift downhill.

Day 9

Excursion. Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m/17570ft).

Go on and explore those stunning turquoise lakes, then maybe just summit Gokyo Ri, for a breathtaking Everest panoramas. Overnight lodge stay.

Day 10

Gokyo to Thangnak (4950m/16236ft). O/n at mountain lodge.

Day 11

Thangnak to Dzongla (4830m/15842) via Cho-La Pass (5368m/17607ft) O/n at mountain lodge.

Day 12

Dzongla to Lobuche (4900m/16072ft) O/n at mountain lodge.

Day 13

Lobuche to Gorakshep(5,140m/16859ft). Same day hike to Kalapatthar (5,545m/18187ft) back to Gorakhashep. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 14

Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5365m/17597ft) Return to Gorskshep. O/n at Mountain Lodge.

Day 15

Gorakshep to Pheriche (4240m13907ft). O/n at Mountain Lodge.

Day 16

Pheriche to Tyangboche (3860m/12660ft). O/n at Mountain Lodge.

Day 17

Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) O/n at Mountain Lodge.

Day 18

Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2640m8659ft) O/n at Mountain Lodge.

Day 19

Phakding to Lukla (2840m/9315ft) O/n at Mountain Lodge.

Day 20

Fly to Kathmandu. The rest of the time in free. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 21

Transfer to the Kathmandu international airport for final departure.

Package Price

Price Table

Travelers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Silver	USD 1950	USD 1325	USD 1320	USD 1145	USD 1140	USD 1115	-	USD 1110
Gold	USD 2615	USD 1990	USD 1980	USD 1799	USD 1790	USD 1770	-	USD 1765

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The trekkers should pay by themselves the expenses of their meals and accommodation in the tea house while they're trekking. But other services are the same which are included in the Gold price and are also included in the Silver price.

Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and national park entry permits
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

We provide you with accommodation in a tea house and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), while you're trekking.

Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and national park entry permits
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Detailed Itinerary

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Kathmandu valley sightseeing

Day yoga retreat tour

Elephant safari tour in Chitwan National Park

Day 2-3

Chitwan national park tour 2 nights 3 days

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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