NEPAL
GOKYO LAKES AND RENJO LA TREKKING
Lace up your boots for an ultimate custom trekking journey through the remote Sherpa villages of the Everest region, with an opportunity to venture to the Gokyo Lakes region and up over Renjo La (5,360m/17,585').
Activity Type: Trekking | Cultural
TRIP OVERVIEW
This custom trek explores the high mountain villages of the Everest region and ventures to the lesser visited Gokyo and Thame valleys. Touching down in Kathmandu, we stay in a quiet residential neighborhood with our guiding partner’s family. Once acclimated, we take a short, scenic mountain flight to Lukla, the jumping off point for our trek. Our route heads up the valley to the famed mountaineering village of Namche and then veers off the main Everest Base Camp route. We explore the high alpine lakes of Gokyo and venture up Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Our trek culminates with ascending Renjo La and venturing to the remote Thame valley, a traditional caravan route for trade with Tibet. This trek is for the more adventurous who wish to get off-the-beaten path and explore the heights of the Everest region. It is truly the trip of a lifetime, gaining spectacular views of the highest peaks in the world from Gokyo Ri and Renjo La, as well as experiencing traditional Sherpa culture and hospitality.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Staying at our Sherpa family home in Kathmandu.
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Getting off the main trekking route to visit less-frequented, traditional Sherpa villages and remote Buddhist monasteries.
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Trekking to the spectacular high lakes region of Gokyo and up over Renjo La with incredible views of Everest.
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Optional early morning ascent up Gokyo Ri (5,357m/17,575'), for spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan range.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
This challenging trekking journey is rated ‘4+’ on a scale of 1-5. The activity level on this custom journey will depend on the route we design for your private group. The trails are generally well-maintained and heavily traveled, with a number of rock steps, several suspension bridges, and some steep, narrow sections with exposure and fixed ropes. Although the actual distances traveled are moderate, the high elevation, dust, strong sun, and basic level of amenities on this trek make it more challenging.
TRIP DATES
Trip Length: 20 days
September 27-October 16, 2025
We’ll design a custom journey for your private group of friends and family. Please inquire with us to plan your trekking adventure today!
TRIP COST
Trip Cost (2025): $5,150 per person (4+pax) | $5,495 per person (2-3pax), based on double occupancy | $650 per person (helicopter Lukla/KTM; return flight Lukla/ Rammechap.
*Custom quotes are provided for each private journey.
*A portion of our proceeds go toward supporting community based projects in Nepal.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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International flights
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Visas
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance
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Optional tips to trekking crew
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Items of personal nature (i.e., laundry)
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Hot showers on trek (paid directly to lodge owners)
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Wi-Fi and device-charging on trek (paid directly to lodge owners where applicable)
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Drinks other than what’s included at mealtime
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Potable water (boiled water is provided at meals)