From Kathmandu, you enjoy an exciting flight to Lukla (2860m, 9384ft). Trek  to Phakding. (2622m, 8603ft). Take some time to visit the monastery located in the rocks above Chheplung. Cross over the Dudh Kosi River to the west bank to reach the lodge.

Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m, 10959ft).  Sagarmatha National Park has its new entrance here and you will have to show your permit. The path then climbs above the valley floor to one of the highest suspension bridges in Nepal. From there the trail continues climbing steeply through the forest. Namche Bazar is the largest village and the administrative center of the Khumbu region. Situated in a horseshoe-shaped valley high above the Bhote Kosi and surrounded by steep hills, it faces the impressive north face of Mt. Kwangde peak (6187m).

Trek to Khumjung (3790m, 12435ft),  called the green valley. One of the most interesting hikes is the climb up the hill north of town to the Shyangboche airstrip area and Khumjung. You will enjoy the fantastic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Kangtega, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. Visit the local Khumjung Gompa, the school, hike to Kunde and visit the hospital and the Gompa.

Trek to Thame.(3800m, 12468ft) Thame is the last outpost on the ancient trading route over the Nangpa La Pass between Tibet and NepalFrom now on you will enjoy the splendor of world's highest and impressive mountains. Your tented camp will be in Thyangmoche, close to one of the oldest stupa's on the old trading route to Tibet. In the afternoon visit the interesting and famous monastery of Thame.

Completely out of the busy trekking trails, you follow the left side of the river and cross the bridge near Marilung, a yak settlement. From now on you start climbing slowly to Langden.(4350m, 14272ft)

From Angladumba Tso, cross a moraine, take a traverse and a last short steep part before crossing Renjo pass, (5340m, 17521ft)  with your first view on a distant Gokyo Lake. Fixed ropes will be placed if necessary and in case of snow.  A long and sometimes steep walk down to Gokyo Lake (4750m, 15585ft). Depending your conditions crossing and down will take you an intensive 5-6 hrs walk.

Trek to Lukla. Down hill through the pine forest leaving behind Everest and cross the several bridge on the Dudkosi river. Enjoy the greener vegetation and cultivation along the Sherpa villages. Have lunch in Phakding. There is no rush to reach Lukla today. On arrival stay at a hotel near the airstrip. The airstrip itself is an interesting place. Without actually seeing it happen, you might not believe a nineteen-passenger plane could fly in and out of here.

Grading

This trek to Gokyo Lake by Renjo Pass is strenuous but does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 6-9 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Experienced Sherpa guides will be assisting you.

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