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Overview of Renjo La Pass Trek
Renjo La Pass is the most popular trekking route in the Everest Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal region. One of the best adventure passes during the trek is the Khongma-La Pass (5535m). Chola-La pass (5368m) and Renjo La pass (5338m). This Everest trek leads the High pass Renjo-La on the way to Tibet Border Nag pa-la and Gokyo valley.
It offers the opportunity to see ancient Sherpa settlements, cultures, and the Buddhist religion. Therefore, Everest Renjo la Pass trekking is one of the Everest region’s natural walking and hiking trails.
Compared to other passes, Congmala and Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek. The trek is our endeavor to discover the Everest region through several dazzling viewpoints. The ancient trails are believed to have been used by Sherpa’s of the late fifteenth century. During the magnificent trek, landscapes, imposing and prestigious peaks, tapering ridges, and colorful villages. Contribute to turning this trek into an unforgettable experience for the trekker.
We will fly to Lukla to start the Renjo La Pass trek.
The Everest Renjo La Pass trek begins with a dramatic scenic flight to Lukla. The trek starts downhill to the Dudh Koshi River, passing through many local villages en route. A steep climb up to the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar is full of striking views of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse face.
Namche Bazaar is the gateway of the expedition’s route to the mighty Mt. Everest. The Renjo la pass trek takes us through Sagarmatha National Park’s lush vegetation, with rhododendron flowers and pine forests. Wildlife is abundant, and along this part of the trails, there are friendly Sherpa people—warm hospitality, picturesque villages, and a great variety of cultures and traditions.
The decline continues through Thame, Lungden, following a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Renjo La pass. Sometimes, it is not passable without fixing ropes and crampons. So it is advisable to be equipped with minor climbing equipment such as ropes, Crampons, and Ice axes. A traverse onto the Renjo La to the solitary Bhote Koshi valley puts you on the historical trade route between Nepal and Tibet.
While trekking, our route passes through peaceful, beautiful, and small yak-grazing settlements Through Gokyo Lake and a gradual ascent up the valley through the birch and rhododendron forest patches, making a circuit of Tawache and Cholatse.
The ultimate dare is the hike across Cho La Pass, which covers the Everest Base Camp (EBC) area. During the Cho La Pass trek, some short and exciting ascents of Gokyo RI, Chukkung RI, Thangnak, and Dzongla exist. The Gokyo RI is considered the best viewpoint in the entire Everest Region. Heading Lobuche is ideal for spectacular views of Ama Dablam and awe-inspiring sceneries.
Best view of Mt Thamserku and Amadablam
During the Renjo la Pass trek, we enjoy the views of fabulous Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Kongtega, and numerous other mountains and icy lakes. We completed our trekking circuit from base camp by returning to Lukla down the central Khumbu Valley, including Tengboche, which was impressive.
Therefore, This Everest Renjo La Pass trek is a well-liked and admired selected trekking destination. For the walkers, the trek provides delight in adventure. It widens their experience of the expedition beyond trekking in Nepal. The Renjo-La Pass trek combines strenuous daily hiking with gratifying cultural experiences. Along with this off-the-beaten-track trail, you have the opportunity and cross-cultural privilege to stay with Sherpa families.
Itinerary of Renjo La Pass Trek
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Day 1: Flight from KTM to Lukla and trekking to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft): walking hours: 3 hours
Early in the morning, we fly from Kathmandu to Lukla via a scenic mountain flight of about 40 minutes. With clear weather, we get fantastic views of the mountains, including Everest, as we enter the deep gorge of the Dudh Kosi valley.
You begin your Renjo la pass trek from Lukla, following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. You will also view Mt Nupla (5885m), Kusum Kanguru (6367m), and Mount Kwongde Range.
We then take a leisurely walk for about two hours to Phakding village. However, if you are interested in additional activities, we can make a side trip to a nearby monastery.
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Day 2: Phakding trekking to Namche Bazzar (3,440m/11,286ft): walking hours: 5-6 hours
From Phakding, the Renjo la Pass trek trail follows the Dudh Koshi valley north, meandering through the pines, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo, the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park.
Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls and other culturally and naturally occurring items of interest. Villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of Rhododendron, Magnolia, and fir.
A steep climb up to the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar (3440m) will afford you further spectacular views and a comfortable place to spend the second night of the trek.
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Day 3: Acclimatization day in Namche
Accommodate your body to the high altitude of Namche, as you have gained a lot of height the previous day. Set in a natural amphitheater looking across the jagged ridge of Kongdi RI (6187m), Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu region.
You can hike nearby to acclimatize well for the Renjo la Pass trek. You have full-day leisure for a beautiful panoramic view or stroll around the market. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, Kwangde, etc.
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Day 4: Namche Bazaar trekking to Thame (3750m/12303ft): walking hours: 5-6 hours
The most exciting acclimatization trek, Namche, takes you along the Bhote Koshi to Thame. The trail enters a pretty forest of pines and rhododendrons. Pass the ancient mud-plastered Stupa at Phurte and follow the path to Tesho.
You’ll roll into Thamo and Thamo Gompa during our Renjo la Pass trek. At the end of the spur, the trail drops steeply to the Khumbu hydroelectric project plant and then turns to the Thame for a night stay.
Thame is at the end of Khumbu Valley, and the iconic value of Thame is its terrain, the people who are untouched by the effects of modern civilization.
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Day 5: Thame to Lungden (4500m/14764ft): walking hours: 5-6 hours
Ascending the trail to Tarngga, it’s a gentle stroll from Thame. You’ll cross mauling (4200m) on the east bank of Bhote Koshi.
The final descent to Lungden follows a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders. During the Ren jo la pass trek, you can observe a variety of plants and animals with a unique Sherpa culture.
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Day 6: Lungden – Renjola Pass (5415m/17766ft) – Gokyo Lake (4750m/15584ft): walking hours: 7-8 hours
During our Renjo la Pass trek today, After crossing, you will descend Renjo la Pass, where an eye-popping vista awaits — crossing an iron bridge over a stream, the trail levels out as it follows the valley past the first lake, known as Longpongo at 4690m, where we get a chance to observe the Lama footprints on a stone.
The second lake, Taboche Tsho, mesmerizes us with the shimmering turquoise blue sheet of water sparkling in the sun. We reach the third lake, Dudh Pokhari, linked to the previous one by a surging stream.
Gokyo village stands by the third lake and Cho-Oyu Mountain. Above, the lake provides panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache.
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Day 7: Gokyo Lake explore around and Rest day
Spend a day in Gokyo, strolling around the lakes and hiking to some mountain viewpoints nearby. Start your trek in the morning and get to a steep climb of about 30 minutes to reach the top with its traditional prayer flags.
View the Ngozumpa Glacier, the biggest glacier in Nepal. We would not miss the chance to observe the fourth lake (Thonak Tsho) and the fifth lake (Ngozuma Tsho).
From where you will have a magnificent view of the highest peaks, from west to east, are Cho you (8,153m), Gyachung Kang (7,922m), Everest ( 8848m), Lhotse (8,501m), and further way Makalu.
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Day 8: Hike to Gokyo-Ri 5360m and trek from Gokyo to Dhole 4120m/4-5 hours
We take an early morning hike to Gokyo Ri, where we observe the magnificent panorama of Mt. Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Makalu (8481m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and the other Himalayas.
We descend through steep trails and trek along the Dudh Koshi River on the moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier until we reach Machhermo.
From Machhermo, Renjo la pass trek goes for a couple of hours to get to Dole. Overnight at a lodge in Dole.
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Day 9: Trek from Dhole to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours
Today, the Renjo la pass trek is along rocky trails; we pass dense forests of rhododendrons till we reach Phortse Thanga. We then traveled to Mongla and then descended to Kyangjuma.
Following the rocky paths, we passed some monasteries and walked on stone steps through Mani walls on our way to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
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Day 10: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours
On the last day of our Renjo la Pass trek, we cross several suspension bridges over the Bhote Koshi River to reach Lukla.
We exit Sagarmatha National Park in Jorsalle and pass the villages of Monjo and Bengkar to arrive in Phakding. From Phakding, we pass several small towns, painted Mani walls, and prayer wheels to reach Lukla. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.
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Day 11: Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap or Kathmandu 15/ 35 minutes
On our final day of the Renjo la Pass trek, we enjoyed the panorama of the Himalayas for the last time on our flight back to the capital from Lukla.
After we reach Kathmandu, you will have the day to yourself. You can shop for souvenirs or taste the local delicacies well.
( Note: in season time, the flights are from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive 4 hours to Kathmandu)
Trip Extension
Suppose you have more time in Nepal after this trip. In that case, we can help you to extend your trip by running different treks in Nepal, tours in Bhutan and Tibet, Jungle safari tours at Chitwan, Bardia, and other National parks, Nepal luxury hotel booking, Rafting, Ultra-light flights, or any other travel-related services. You can get more information here.
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Duration: 21 Days from Arrival to Departure.
Max. Altitude: 5545m (Kala Patthar)
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Best Travel Time: February to May and September – to November are the best seasons. Dec & January are Winter, and cold can be snow on the trail. June, July & August are rainy times. Trekking can be done, but visibility can be poor due to rain.
Trip Snippets: 21 days, four nights hotels, 16 nights Lodges, Breakfast in the city, and All meals on the trek are included.
Departure Dates: We can offer this trek on any dates during March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, November, and December for a group of 2 to 16 people.
Equipment Rental: We advise you to bring all your clothing and gear from home; however, in Kathmandu, there are many shops where you can buy and rent trek-related equipment.
How to avoid Altitude sickness: Our entire trek itinerary is designed to climb slowly to prevent altitude sickness. When we ascend above 2500 meters, our bodies must acclimate to the decreasing amount of oxygen available. The early symptoms are a headache, extreme fatigue, and loss of appetite.
The only cure for Acute Mountain Sickness is to descend. When we climb slowly, avoid alcohol during your trek, eat crab food, and drink ¾ liters of water daily, which will help you.
Your trek Backpack/duffle bag: Our porters will carry your baggage on the trek; the maximum weight per trekker is 15 kg, including your hand move; other items not required on a trek can be stored in our office or your hotel in Kathmandu.
Transportation: Car/Van in Kathmandu, Flight Kathmandu-Lula-Kathmandu
Activity: City tour, Trekking
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Posted onVerified Thank you for the best tour we have ever had! I planned to stay at the Everest View Hotel this time and travel there because I wanted to see Everest, the highest mountain in the world, slowly, but despite the short schedule due to my children's school, all I got was a response that it was difficult to contact several tour companies. The Himaraya Trekking, Above, has worked out a smooth and safe schedule and had the best experience for me and my family. I will never forget the view of Mount Everest. Thank you very much.Posted onVerified Another Amazing Trip with Above the Himalaya This is my 3rd trip with Above the Himalaya and Puru. Each trip with Puru has exceeded expectation with the quality of the guides, porters and attention to detail. We were a team of 5 trekker and our ages were all above 67 years of age with the oldest being 73. We are all experienced hikers and trekker and our plan was to trek up the Khumbu Valley to the Cho La pass to Gokyo to the Renjo La pass to return to Lukla. However, the weather altered our plans as Cyclone Montha blanketed the country in rain at lower elevations and significant snowfall at the upper elevations. Due to the weather, no one was trekking and everyone was staying put in their current location during the storm. All the passes were closed due to the deep snow. We were in Namche when the storm was blanketing the country.This is where Above the Himalaya really shines is in the ability to adapt to the changing conditions and our safety. In conversation with our lead guide, we decided to alter our route to trek through the Gokyo valley to reach Gokyo and then do the Renjo La pass. Sitaram our lead guide and Dhurba our assistant guide was both attentive to the changing conditions and always kept a keen eye for how we were doing and feeling on the trek. The pacing was excellent as none of us had any hint of altitude sickness as we reached a maximum elevation of 5,365m.Having trekked and hiked all over the world with different tour companies, Puru’s company is simply the best. The communications, focus on safety, the guides and staff, the accommodations, and the food are all amazing. All you have to do is focus on the beauty of the mountains, enjoy the joyfulness of the Nepali people and have fun exploring the trails. I am planning my next trip with Puru for 2027 as there is no other trekking company to match Puru’s level of service.Posted onVerified Take a small step into the Himalayas I went with Above The Himalaya Trekking’s Everest View Hike in November 2025 and can only recommend with my whole heart!I had never visited Nepal or the Himalayas before and had a life long dream of seeing Mt Everest. I had though, hiked a lot in various parts of the world, but never above 2000 m, so I went with the five day Everest View Trek to take a small step and see how I would handle the altitude. From first enquiry about dates and various questions, to my arrival back from the trip, Puru has been an invaluable help, always standby on mail and WhatsApp, pulling strings and making things happen.Also big shout out to the amazing guide I was teamed with, Kamal, who did everything he could to answer all my curious questions about vegetation, animal life, Nepalese culture and everything in-between :) Kamal was the perfect gentleman, offering little treats and reminding me to take breaks, and all in all I felt very safe and in good hands all the time. He also had good banter and jokes, which lifted the spirit of even the hardest climb.It was cold most nights and mornings and even though the tea houses provided heavy blankets (and I could borrow extra) I was glad I had the sleeping bag with me, which I rented through Puru. But I could definitely have survived without and saved the space in my pack.In total, I’m very pleased I’ve got to experience this lovely country with Above the Himalaya Trekking and if I ever come back for the big leap into the mountains, I’ll chose Kamal and Puru all over again :)Posted onVerified Nepal trek-Gokyo Second trek with Above the Himalaya, this time to Gokyo and over Renjo La. Our lead and assistant guides (Sitaram and Dhurba) were excellent. Due to several days of rain at lower elevations and snow higher we needed to change our plans while in the midst of our trek. Above the Himalaya accomplished this smoothly and flawlessly, which ultimately resulted in a better experience. We’ll be back!Posted onVerified Great Experience and Friendly people. We had a great time with Above the Himalayas tour company in Oct. Ajay, the tour guide in Kathmandu is very friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to a lot of places that we can experience local authentic daily life. Puru, the owner, arranged and organized our trip in such way that we really feel comfortable and enjoyable. We are specially impressed by his quick action and management skills. Our flight to Pokhara got cancelled due to bed weather. Within minutes, Puru was able to arrange a car and a driver to drive us to Pokhara! It saved out trip.Posted onVerified Glorious trekking experience - ABC We had the most wonderful experience doing the Annapurna Base Camp trek with our fabulous guide, Tanka, and porter, Ravi. The trek was glorious, despite some rainy days, and although we weren't sure we would get to see the peaks at ABC, the weather cleared just in time and we had an amazing sunrise there. What made the whole trip so special, though, were Tanka and Ravi, who remained cheerful at all times and went out of their way to make everything as good as it could be. This included setting a pace with regular breaks which made the walking completely manageable, modifying the itinerary so we could visit additional villages, getting up in the middle of the night to see if the sky would be clear for sunrise, and bringing a sense of ease and humour to all our interactions. We just loved the whole thing and are keen to return to Nepal for another trek. It was magical!Posted onVerified Above the Himalayas goes above and beyond expectations! From start to finish everything was perfect! Puru, the managing director, was always quick with his responses to my questions when I first contacted him about planning our trek, and he continued to check to see that everything was going well throughout.Our guide Tanka and porter Ravi were fantastic! Their friendly demeanor kept our experience lively and interesting the entire time and made sure that we were well taken care of. Even small details like Ravi coming in and double checking our rooms to see that we had left nothing behind before leaving each morning, and seeing that meals were prepared the way we liked them weren't overlooked. Tanka was also quite knowledgeable about the mountains, the people, and just about everything "Nepal". He enthusiastically shared stories about his family and Nepalese life in a general way.Although there was a clear itinerary each day, and for the whole trek, Tanka allowed for flexibility in terms of time and where to stay. He was even willing and able to make changes to same-day accommodation based on how far we anticipated hiking that morning. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our hike and I would definitely recommend Above the Himalayas for anyone considering a trek.Posted onVerified Amazing tour For me and my son, Pru thought of a four-day trekking tour.His interaction was very smooth.On the first day, I went with my son to Gandrouk, and on the second day, he went to a higher place (mulde view point, Poon hill) with his guide Ashok. Ashok was very kind and took me to various local places. The food was also very good.My guide, Tangka, was very kind and helped me a lot.I recommend this travel agency because it's great.Posted onVerified Everest Base Camp Trek My friends and I just completed the EBC trek. From the time I met Puru at the Canada Place trade show in Vancouver BC, Canada I felt comfortable going to Nepal. His communications via WhatsApp were seamless answering all our questions. Everything went exactly according to plan. Our guide Suresh was amazing. He took very good care of us the whole time. From guiding us to making sure we had everything we needed to be happy. The food the whole way up and back was amazing! 5 ⭐️. Our 2 porters were great as well. I have a whole new respect and appreciation for what they do. They are the true hero’s to what we can do as a team. We chose the basic trek the lodging was to be expected. If I was to do again I would choose the luxury trek. The hotels in Kathmandu at the Hotel Aloft and the Hotel Lo Mustang were top notch as well as the buffets. Highly recommend this local company!Posted onVerified Great tour, would recommend! My friend and I completed the 10 day Annapurna circuit with Above Trekking Himalaya. Buddha our porter was a little mountain goat, pocket rocket. When I got altitude sickness he carried my bag, as well as mine and my friend’s big pack. He was friendly and loved to played cards with us, always with a cheeky smile on his face. Sitaram our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and quite serious. He was always available if we had any questions and went above and beyond to try get us the best/quietest rooms in the tea houses. Puru was fabulous working behind the scenes to ensure our trip was as smooth as possible. He was very quick to respond to any messages. It was a great experience to see Nepal with some locals and I certainly appreciated their support when I succumbed to altitude sickness. They stayed close to us the whole time and checked in frequently making us feeling safe and supported the entire time.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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