Oct 16 - Oct 28, 2026 unconfirmed
Gokyo Valley Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse and via Renjo La
(13 days)
Everest Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 9 reviews
Difficulty: strenuous
Public trek | 1 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $404 if 1 interested trekker joins this trek
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $325 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits Sagarmatha National Park Entry and Local Everest Region Tax
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Guide's Transport
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$250 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$250 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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Trip Board (no comments)
The Gokyo Valley is the most spectacular of the Khumbu valleys. With its series of lakes and jaw dropping views of Everest, Gokyo should be a must visit on any trekkers visit to the Khumbu region. As a standalone trek or linking it to the Everest Bascamp trek via the Cho la is trek is sure to impress. If you can spare some extra time take a day hike from Gokyo to the Fifth Lake and climb Ngozumpa Tse. On a clear day, it boasts for one of the best trekking views in the Khumbu.
Side trip Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse: Gokyo valley’s 5th Lake and the rocky outcropping between the 5th and 6th lakes known as Ngozumpa Tse is a great day hike option for those who want to spend an extra day in Gokyo. The challenging hike leads up into the remote and desolate upper Gokyo Valley. The view from Ngozumpa Tse is jaw-dropping.
Side trip via Renjo La: The path via the Renjo La (5340 m) provides a more strenuous route from Gokyo back to Namche Bazaar via the barren and beautiful Bhote Valley, and the Sherpa Village of Thame. Ascending from Gokyo to the Renjo La provides jaw dropping views of Mt. Everest with Gokyo Lake below.
Weather Conditions in October
October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
October. The highest point on the trek is
Ngozumpa Tse at
5553 m. During
October, expect high temperatures of around
2.1°C (36°F)
and lows down to
-11.9°C (11°F)
at Ngozumpa Tse.
Gokyo Valley Fifth Lake & Ngozumpa Tse and via Renjo La
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(13 days /
12 nights
)
created by
Scott
| Fri Oct 16 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$250.00
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 4.2°C (40°F) in October. |
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Phakding (2860 m)
About 3 hours from Lukla Overnight |
| Sat Oct 17 (day 2) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 5-6 hours from Phakding Overnight |
| Sun Oct 18 (day 3) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.8°C (59°F) and lows of about 0.8°C (33°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 19 (day 4) |
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Phortse Thanga (3650 m)
About 2-3 hours |
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Dole (4090 m)
About 1-2 hours from Phortse Thanga Overnight |
| Tue Oct 20 (day 5) |
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Machhermo (4400 m)
About 2-3 hours from Dole Overnight |
| Wed Oct 21 (day 6) |
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Gokyo First Lake (4700 m)
About 2 hours from Machhermo |
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Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.9°C (44°F) and lows of about -7.1°C (19°F) in October. Overnight |
| Thu Oct 22 (day 7) |
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Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.9°C (44°F) and lows of about -7.1°C (19°F) in October. Overnight |
| Fri Oct 23 (day 8) |
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Gokyo 5th Lake (5000 m)
About 4-5 hours from Gokyo |
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Ngozumpa Tse (5553 m)
About 1 hour ascent from 5th Lake |
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Gokyo (4750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.9°C (44°F) and lows of about -7.1°C (19°F) in October. Overnight |
| Sat Oct 24 (day 9) |
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Renjo La Pass (5340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.4°C (38°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in October. |
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Lungden (4380 m)
About 6-8 hours from Gokyo Overnight |
| Sun Oct 25 (day 10) |
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Thame (3820 m)
About 3 hours from Lungdhen Overnight |
| Mon Oct 26 (day 11) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 2-3 hours from Thame Overnight |
| Tue Oct 27 (day 12) |
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Lukla (2860 m)
About 5-7 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Wed Oct 28 (day 13) |
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$250.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
