16 Day Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek Cost 2026/2027
The total cost of the 16 Day Trek to Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass starts from US $1699 per person and varies according to your group size. Variations in the price can also result when you customize your own itinerary, making changes such as hotel upgrades, add-ons, extra nights at Kathmandu, or no porter required for the trek, which can increase or decrease the overall cost.
Best Time for the Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek
Honestly, if you can pick your dates, spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November) is the best time. Both give you good weather and most importantly clear mountain views, which is what you're out there for.
Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trekking in Spring season ( March-May)
Spring is a lovely season if you enjoy colorful trails, and love to see the rhododendron forests burst into bloom. Daytime temperatures during spring usually range between 11-18°C, with nights dropping well below freezing as you climb higher toward Gokyo and Renjo La Pass.
The trails are generally dry and stable around this period, though afternoon can get foggy, so our guides always recommend early start in the morning for the clearest view. Also, spring is a peak season and the routes are often crowded, which means if you prefer a quiet trail spring might not be the best one for you. However, Gokyo Lake - Renjo la Pass trail is a bit less crowded compared to the EBC route.
Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trekking in Autumn season (September-November)
This season is the one most people go for, and therefore is the most crowded one; even more than the Spring season. But there are reasons why this is the most popular one.
Daytime temperatures during autumn typically range between 7-14°C, with nights getting considerably colder near Gokyo and Renjo La Pass. By this point in the year the monsoon ends, leaving behind clear air and some of the best visibility you'll get all year, providing excellent views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
Furthermore, October and November are the festive months here in Nepal. The festivals Dashain and Tihar are the biggest ones celebrated, and to experience these festive vibes most plan their trek around the autumn season.
If your dates match the timeline of these festivals, you can experience it with our family. Most of our previous guests have been a part of our celebration and this has made us even closer, marking this season a special one for us.
Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trekking in Winter season (December-February)
The winter season is not quite famous for the Gokyo Lake - Renjo la Pass Trek, but it is possible too and on top of that, genuinely beautiful. The air is clear and there are very few people on the trail, making it ideal for those avoiding big crowds.
Daytime temperatures typically hover in the low single digits, while nights can fall to -15°C or colder near Gokyo Lake and the pass itself. Winter is very cold and with constant snow fall on the Renjo La Pass, navigation becomes much more challenging, so this season is better suited for and mostly recommended for experienced trekkers who are comfortable with snow and cold rather than first timers.
Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek Trekking during off-season (June-August)
Summer or monsoon season is not an ideal time for the Gokyo Lake - Renjo la Pass Trek, but that said, it’s the quietest the Khumbu valley ever gets, and you even get to see the clear views if you’re flexible with timing.
Between June to August, the daytime temperatures are mild, but humid, with regular afternoon rain that turns lower trails muddy and many leeches are also seen at this time.
Therefore, the downside being muddy trails, leeches, and humid weather, if you prefer trekking during a quiet, less crowded time, June to August is ideal for you.
Travel Insurance for the Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek
Travel insurance is non-negotiable. Your policy must explicitly cover:
- Trip cancellations, delays, and lost baggage.
- Medical insurance, high-altitude trekking coverage up to 6,000m. Standard travel insurance often excludes trekking above certain elevations.
- Emergency Evacuation. In case of altitude sickness or injury, evacuation from remote areas can be extremely costly without good insurance.
- Accident & injury, protect against trekking - related accidents, includes hospitalization and treatment costs in Nepal or abroad.
- Repatriation. Ensure safe return home in case of serious medical emergencies.
Key tips:
- Check the Policy altitude limit for what it covers
- Verify that the helicopter evacuation is included
- Keep the insurance with you, and carry a printed copy of your insurance policy as well
- Buy insurance before flying to Nepal
Logistics - Getting to Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek and Permits 2026/27
Kathmandu to Lukla: It is normally a 30-40 minute flight. But during peak season (mid-March to mid-May, and mid-September to mid-December), flights often get rerouted through Manthali Airport in Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu, because of runway congestion. This means a 4-6 hour drive to Ramechhap first, then a shorter 20-minute flight up to Lukla.
End of trek: you'll fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu (or Manthali, followed by the drive back).
Two permits are required:
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit: around NPR 3,000 per person
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit: around NPR 2,000 per person
We handle both the permits. You just provide us with a scanned passport copy so that we can take care of the paperwork. Your guide carries the original permits and shows them at the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint just past Monjo, you can just enjoy the view with zero hassle.
Once again the Lukla flight is weather dependent, and can be delayed. So it is always safe to have 2-3 buffer days after your Everest Base Camp Trek. If a flight does get delayed, we sort the rebooking immediately, but if it drags on, a shared helicopter is available as a backup, at extra cost
Altitude Sickness - What to Know for Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek
The Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek is a real altitude trek. You'll go from Lukla at 2,860m to Renjo la at 5,360 meters where altitude sickness becomes a genuine concern, regardless of how physically fit or fast you are.
Mild symptoms can start showing up when you reach roughly above 2,500-3,000m, which is around Namche. Also, serious altitude sickness (AMS, HAPE, HACE) is less common but can occur above 4,000 m. This is exactly why acclimatization days are important and built in within our itinerary. These aren't optional, no matter how good or energetic you're feeling.
Watch for: headache (usually the first sign), nausea, loss of appetite, poor sleep, dizziness, unusual fatigue. A mild headache at altitude is normal and common. A headache that's getting worse, especially alongside vomiting, confusion, or trouble walking straight means descend immediately, no debate. Safety comes first, completion of trek is not as important as your health.
Our guides always carry a pulse oximeter with them and check every trekker from Namche onward. This is to identify any altitude sickness symptoms and prevent it from getting worse. Also, if your guide says to descend, we descend immediately. We tell this to every trekker on Day 1, and it's non-negotiable.
Some trekkers use Diamox to prevent altitude sickness, and it is highly recommended to talk to your doctor about this before you travel, not on the trail. In a genuine emergency, helicopter evacuation is available from multiple points on the route. This is exactly why proper travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and evacuation isn't something to skip.
Accommodation on the Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek
On this 16-Day Gokyo Lake - Renjo La Pass Trek, you'll stay in teahouses/lodges for about 11-12 days and in a hotel in Kathmandu for the remaining nights.
Teahouses in the Khumbu region on this route are basic, family-run and that’s the charm of every trek here in this region as well throughout other parts of Nepal. You'll stay in twin-share rooms, thin mattresses, shared toilets (mostly squat-style the higher you climb), and no heating in the bedrooms themselves. The dining room, warmed by a wood or yak-dung stove, is where you'll actually spend your evenings talking about your day and discussing the plan with your guide for the next day. This is honestly the best part of most nights on this trek; getting to know about your guide, porters and other fellow trekkers in a warm room.
Hot showers are usually available at teahouses below about 4,000m for a small fee (roughly $3-$5, more as you climb the gas has to be carried up by hand). Above that, don't expect one, and do not take showers often, especially once you're heading toward Gokyo and over Renjo La to avoid getting cold at altitude.
Wi-Fi is available at most teahouses on the trail up to Gokyo for a small daily charge of USD$2-3, but it gets patchy to practically non-existent once you're past Gokyo and heading toward Renjo La and Lungden. And speaking of Lungden, it's worth mentioning that this is genuinely the most basic stop on the whole route, but after 8-10 hours crossing the pass, most trekkers are too exhausted to care, it's just part of the adventure at that point.Also, for charging your phone or camera, bring a power bank, because paying per charge at 5,000m adds up to your expense fast.
As this trek passes through some of the more popular villages like Namche Bazaar, Phakding, and Gokyo, you'll find slightly more comfortable teahouses here compared to the higher, more remote stops. If you're looking for an upgrade to luxury lodges,it is available in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche Bazaar, and can be added within this package as well but with an added cost.
Food and Meals on the Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass Trek
Every meal is included across the trekking days, plus breakfast at your Kathmandu hotel.
Dal bhat (a plate of rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry, pickle) is the trek's staple and most reliable meal at every altitude, and it's usually all-you-can-eat. Our guides and porters eat it themselves almost every day on the trail. They are true to a famous Nepali saying “Dal Bhat Power, 24 hour”.
Below and in Namche, the menu has lots of options: eggs, pancakes, porridge, noodles, pasta, pizza, momos, Tibetan bread, soups. But once you're above 3,500m or so, this option narrows down a bit. Even though the menu shrinks, you must have your fill so that you are fit and energized to complete your trek.
One thing we always mention: avoid meat above Namche. Most teahouses this high up don't have a reliable refrigerator, and the meat could be a few days old. So, to avoid any kind of sickness, it’s best to look out for your meal choice.
Vegetarian trekkers or trekkers with any sort of allergies are advised to inform us when booking the trek, so that we can inform the tea houses about your condition beforehand to prevent any kind of mix up in your meals.
NOTE: You can add a cook guide to come along the trek to ensure that your dietary restrictions are kept in mind while preparing any meal for you. They will personally prepare your meal according to your requirement throughout the trek.
Also, it is always a best option to bring snacks from Kathmandu if you can. Chocolate, nuts, energy bars are cheaper there, and very useful to grab a bite during your trek or on the Kala Patthar and base camp days when options are limited.
Why Trek Gokyo Lake - Renjola Pass with Advent Himalaya Treks?
Anyone can get you to Gokyo Lake and Renjola Pass. What we think actually matters is who you're doing it with, and what happens around, before and after the trek.
- We're a family-run business, not a franchise. Advent Himalaya Treks was started by Babu with his family by his side and is still run day-to-day by the same family. When you email us or message on WhatsApp before you book, you're talking to Babu who actually knows about the trek you are asking about, not a chatbot or AI.
- Come learn to make momo with our family. Before or after your trek, you're invited into our family's kitchen for a hands-on momo-making session either for lunch or dinner; anything that works with you. You will get to learn the recipe that has been in our family for decades, taste the actual local and authentic momo; the one we actually cook at our home. It's a small thing, but it's the experience our guests bring up for a long time. Also, if you want to learn to make any other dishes, our family is ready to share the recipe and cook it together with you.
- Our guides and porters are basically part of the family. Many of our guides and porters have been with us since the beginning, climbing each step alongside. Dawa has been with us for 19 years, and is there on almost every trek.
- Your guide has more than a decade of experience. The guide from our team who you will trek with will be an experienced guide who has completed this specific trek at least 9-10 times, and has been the main guide for at least 5 times. Also, an assistant guide with 2-3 years of experience will be on the trek with you if you have a large group.
- Private airport pickup/dropoff. Either Babu, Meera or both of them will be there with a private vehicle to welcome you at the airport as well as to drop you off for your flight back home.
- We handle the behind the scene stuff so you don't have to worry about it. Permits, Lukla flight rerouting, weather delays, gear rental if you need it; we sort it in the background so your energy goes toward the trek, not logistics.
- A real, in-person briefing before you fly to Lukla. You'll sit down with Babu or your assigned guide at our office or in the hotel you are staying at, walk through the route, the altitude plan, a gear check, and ask anything that's on your mind. Most of our guests tell us that the trip starts feeling real to them after this briefing.
- No gear? We've got you covered. Advent Himalaya Treks can provide you with a sleeping bag and down jacket if you don’t have one. And if you require any other gears such as poles, gloves, a headlamp, crampons our team will help you purchase it at Thamel or take you to a rental place if you just want to rent it.
- Personalized support. You will be provided with personalized support throughout your time in Nepal. If you or your group are sensitive to new food or have specific allergies, a cook guide will be assigned to you and your team during the trek to ensure that your meal is properly taken care of.
