Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek with two high passes is one of the most adventurous trekking routes to the Everest region of Nepal that traverses not only one but two of the high mountain passes of Nepal: Renjo La and Cho La, taking trekkers to the serene lake of Gokyo, ensuring the most thrilling experience.
At first, the route to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two high passes ventures around the classic Himalayan Trail leading to the foothills of the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest (8,848m), and gradually moves forth to cross two of the major passes connecting the Himalayan valleys, exposing you to the most secretive cultural and nautical beauty of the region hidden amidst the mountain giants.
Throughout the journey, trekkers will get to make their way through the lovely dwellings of the famous higher Himalayan people generally populated by the "Sherpas,” commonly guided by Vajrayana Buddhism, as showcased by the region’s richness in several Buddhist monuments such as gompas, monasteries, and mani walls adorned with colorful prayer flags, along with the Sagarmatha National Park, which offers an occasional glimpse of rare Himalayan wildlife such as Himalayan tahr, Musk Deer, snow leopards, pheasants, and others.
Followed by the legends of "Yeti,” the journey to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake is going to be iconic when combined, traversing two of the major high passes of the Everest region, bringing you further to some of the highest viewpoints, Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri, and successfully passing by the Gokyo Lakes and valleys, adding a surreal twist to the adventure and granting you a unique perspective on the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
Overall, trekking to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with two high passes is an exhilarating and gratifying adventure, allowing trekkers and travelers to experience the best of the Everest region, from the sensational landscapes and harmonious and warming Sherpa culture to the marvelous mountain vistas promising an unforgettable journey in the most admirable scenery in the world.
What makes the fused trek to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with Renjo La and Cho La Pass special?
The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Expedition, with the inclusion of Renjo La and Cho La Pass, is a unique high Himalayan odyssey offering a holistic and enriching trekking experience, combining two of the most iconic high mountain passes, spectacular scenery, cultural immersion, physical challenge, and adventure that comes once in a lifetime.
During this fused trek to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two high passes, trekkers and travelers traverse from the renowned Everest Base Camp hiking trail, with incredible rugged terrain and picturesque viewpoints, to the bluish Gokyo Lake in a beautiful contrast to the white snow-capped mountain peaks above, presenting its beautiful glacial lakes.
Crossing two of the substantial-high mountain passes of Renjo La and Cho La adds much to the challenge and adventure rewarding expeditors and trekking aspirants with the most stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas, along with the exclusive look out to the Everest Valleys and villages that have been flourishing in secret for centuries.
In brief, here’s what truly makes the combined journey to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes special to add to your bucket list of must-visit destinations in 2024:
The top-notch mountain vistas during the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek with two high passes
Right from the start of the trek to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with Renjo La and Cho La Pass, the thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will get to see some of the majestic mountain ranges of the Nepalese Himalayas, such as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam, including the tallest peak in the earth, Mt. Everest(8,848m).
It is just a glimpse of the gorgeous landscapes awaiting you, tracking from lush subtropical rhododendron, Mongolia, and fir forests moving along the traditional Sherpa villages to the magnificently rugged alpine formations and serene glacial lakes to keep you inspired and motivated for the entire journey to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two high passes.
As you move closer and closer to the Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake, and two high passes, the Himalayan vistas also begin to expand more and more, giving you an unparalleled sight at the fifth highest peak in the world, as well as beside the previously mentioned ranges, which look as breathtaking as they could ever be from the top of the Renjo La and Cho La Passes, followed by jaw-dropping glaciers and deep valleys stretching afar.
The adventurous two passes of the Everest Region: Renjo La and Cho La
The 18-day itinerary and route to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes take you to Renjo La and Cho La, the major two passes of the Everest Trekking region, at an elevation of 5,340m and 5,420 m, respectively. Renjo La connects the Gokyo Valley with Thame to the west, while Cho La links trekkers and travelers to the Everest Base Camp trail and Gokyo to the east.
Usually, the route to these passes consists of ascending and descending a steep and rocky trail that comes with a few scrambling over boulders and encounters of icy paths as a spicy element required for an adventurous experience in the higher Himalayas, rewarding trekkers with the most glorifying views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding peaks while the turquoise waters of the Gokyo Lakes shimmer below along with their green valleys, crafting a never-before vista.
Followed by a true sense of raw Himalayan wilderness and conquering moments, the overall Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes are generally favored by those seeking an extraordinary adventure in the Everest region, missing none of the major exhilarating highlights and making every step worth a ramble through.
The Everest Base Camp
There possibly cannot be anything that can beat the feeling of being at the lap of the highest mountain range in the globe, Mt. Everest (8,848m) at an elevation of 5,364 m, which has been stealing the hearts of every adventurer for several decades now to visit during the combined trek the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes.
Serving as the primary staging point for mountaineers attempting to summit Mt. Everest (8,848m), the hike to the Everest Base Camp will be exciting as you get to meet some of the adventurers to lift your spirit and watch the Khumbu Glacier beneath the towering peaks of the Everest region on making it through the Sherpa settlements, allowing you to live the daily life of the locals of the Himalayas.
The highest altitude gain during the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake expedition with two passes, Kala Patthar
Pumori, Kala Patthar, translating to “Black Rock” in Nepali, is one of the most appealing vantage points close to the Everest Base Camp, offering the most convenient and closer look out at Mt. Everest at an elevation of 5,545 m/18,192 ft above sea level.
Along with the mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, the panoramic sights of neighboring peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and others are the major attractions of the Kala Patthar, creating an iconic backdrop to capture with your lens, especially early in the morning during the sunrise, filling the whole ambiance in golden hues as the sun slowly begins to rise. Hence, it is no wonder KaSituated on the southern flank of one of the mountain giants of the Everest region, Mt. La Patthar is a photographer paradise.
In the 18-day voyage to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes, you will clamber this iconic viewpoint to take a closer glimpse of the world’s highest peak and enjoy the ultimate Himalayan scenery in the most tranquil setting.
The Alpine Gokyo Lake
Holding massive spiritual and religious significance for the locals of the Everest/Khumbu region, Gokyo Lakes are a series of freshwater lakes directly flowing from the melting of glaciers from the majestic mountains, usually fed by the longest glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas, Ngozumpa Glacier.
Reflecting the smashing snowcapped mountains such as Cho Oyu (the sixth highest mountain in the world), Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu ranging from approximately 4,700m to 4,900m above sea level in the striking contrast of the turquoise water, Gokyo Lake is a different world within the Everest region, including rugged mountains, alpine meadows, and rocky mountain terrain, providing travelers and trekkers a wonderful chance to experience the beauty and serenity of the vibrant lake nestled amidst the awe-inspiring majesty of the Himalayas during the 18-day combined journey to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes.
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with Two Passes 18 Days Trekking route and itinerary
The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trek with two passes takes a round trip to the region consisting of the top of the world, Mt. Everest, typically blending the classic Everest Base Camp trek with a visit to Gokyo Lakes and the challenge of the Teo High Mountain Passes, Renjo La and Cho La.
The journey traditionally begins upon your arrival at Kathmandu, which you will be exploring the next day with your licensed mountain guide, who will provide you with a precious insight into some of the top-notch UNESCO world heritage sites and their cultural, religious, and historical significance, such as Pashupatinath, Boudhnath, and Swayambhunath, and three of the ancient royal Durbar Squares: Bhakatpur, Basantapur, and Patan.
The very next day it would be thrilling to board the morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, from where the trek to the Everest region finally commences calling it a day at one of the mountain lodges, Phakding passing by extremely beautiful lush greenery, rigorous rivers, and incredible Himalayan scenery.
Then, the 18-day itinerary and route to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes take you to the capital city of Sherpa, called Namche Bazaar, for acclimatization to the arid mountainous terrain to prevent potential acute mountain sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness on an upcoming hike toward the highly elevated Himalayan terrain.
So on the very following day, on making it to Namche Bazaar, you will let your body acclimate to the surroundings by immersing yourself in the side trips to some famous vantage points nearby, including the Everest View Hotel, and simply unwinding yourself in the rich culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the locals, most of whom are Sherpa admired globally for their extraordinary adapting skills to the Himalayan surroundings.
From Namche Bazaar the trek to meet the serene water body of the Gokyo Lake begins on crossing the Renjo La Pass as you make your way through Thame and Lungden embarking far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life passing by dense woodlands of oak, rhododendron, pine, and juniper along with numerous traditional villages lying on the route.
On making it to Gokyo Lake, you will now head to another major highlight of the region, the Everest Base Camp, through Thagnak, Cho La Pass, Dzongla, Lobuche, and GorakShep, after spending two nights at the outskirts of Gokyo Lake appreciating the turquoise water bodies flowing directly from the Himalayas and its outskirt as part of the acclimatization.
Thereafter, you will reach the highest altitude of the overall journey to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with Renjo La and Cho La Pass at Kala Patthar to catch the exhilarating sunrise over the panoramic Everest Himalayas such as the Nuptse, Changtse, and Lhotse, including the closet view of the top of the planet, Mt. Everest (8,848m).
A descent to Pheriche on hiking the Kala Patthar denotes the beginning of the retracing of the route to arrive at Kathmandu, which experiences a steep downhill walk to Namche, the next day to Lukla, and finally the flight back to the Kathmandu Valley.
After spending the night in Kathmandu, according to the 18-day itinerary and route to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes, you will board the aircraft, enjoying the extra leisure day to get some souvenirs and unwind one more time in the chaotic yet spiritual hub of Nepal, Kathmandu.
18 Days Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes Group Trek cost
Although there can be a significant increment and decrease in the overall cost of the combined Himalayan Tour to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake with two passes: Renjo La and Cho La's guided trekking package comes at a delightful group discounted price, which is:
- USD 1875 for 1 pax
- USD 1175 for 2-3 pax
- USD 1725 for 4-6 pax
- USD 1,675 for 6–10 pax
If you're looking for a more luxurious experience in the Everest region in comparatively short trek days, here are some packages you might like:
- Everest Base Camp and Back to Lukla via Helicopter - 2 Days
- Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Trek - 14 Days
However, if you are hopeful of equivalently achieving sense in the Annapurna region, here’s what you might want to consider:
- The Annapurna Base Camp Expedition - 14 Days
- The Annapurna (Besishar to Jomsom) Trek - 15 Days
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Hike - 10 Days
