Tibet: Kangshung Face of Everest

This is a challenging trek to the East Face of Mt. Everest in Tibet. It is a trek in a remote region of Tibet, and would be of special interest to botanists.

This trek takes us to the remote Kharta valley just north of Mt Everest and over the Shao pass to the base camp site below the Kangshung face of Everest. This impressive eastern face of Everest, that drops 3000m from the south col between the peaks of Everest and Lhotse to the Kangshung glacier, is rarely visited by trekking parties.

In addition to the eastern face we also drive to the Rongbuk Monastery and the more frequently visited northern base camp to admire the northern face of this awe inspiring mountain.

The trip starts in kathmandu where we have an opportunity to briefly visit this fascinating city's busy bazaars and mediaeval squares while our documents for Tibet are processed. From Kathmandu we fly to Lhasa over the Himalayas where, cloud permitting, we have superb views of Everest. We stay in Lhasa two days in order to explore such sites as the Potala Palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, the Barkhor markets and of course the famous Jokhang Temple. The drive to Everest is via the important monastic centres of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar.

Our trek starts in the relatively fertile valley of Kharta from where we walk over Shao La and follow the Kama Chu river to one of its sources at the end of the Kangshung glacier. After trekking to the site of the eastern base camp we return to the Kharta valley via Langma La, 5500m. From Kharta we drive around to the Rongbuk monastery to enjoy the view of the second of the three faces of Everest. Our return to Kathmandu by road is via Tingri, where we get our last look at Everest, and Zhangmu on the Tibet/Nepal border. The trip ends upon arrival back in Kathmandu

Day 01 Travel to Kathmandu
Day 02 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 03 Kathmandu: Briefing sightseeing
Day 04 Fly to Lhasa
Day 05 Lhasa
Day 06 Lhasa
Day 07 Gyantse
Day 08 Shigatse
Day 09 Shegar
Day 10 Kharta
Day 11 Dhampu
Day 12 Base of Shao La
Day 13 Joksam
Day 14 Alpine Camp
Day 15 Pathang
Day 16 Hoppo
Day 17 Kangshung Base Camp/Pathang
Day 18 Base of Langma La
Day 19 Cross Langma La to Yuba
Day 20 Kharta
Day 21 Everest Base Camp / Rongbuk
Day 22 Everest base Camp
Day 23 Tingri
Day 24 Tibet Border
Day 25 Drive to Kathmandu
Day 26 Kathmandu
Day 27 Kathmandu
Day 28 Fly Home
Day 29 Arrive Home

World's Highest Mountain Trek
This is a combination of two treks to two of the world's three highest mountains, Kangchenjunga and Mt. Everest.

Darjeeling: Everest View Trek
Trek through villages to the Singalila ridge bordering Nepal & Sikkim and enjoy panoramic views of Everest

The Ultimate Everest Trek
Trek along three spectacular glacial valleys in the Khumbu with spectacular views of Mt. Everest.

The two faces of Everest Trek Tour
Trek to the Base of Everest in Nepal and travel from Lhasa to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest in Tibet

Everest Advance Base Camp
Trek to the Advance Camp 6340m in Tibet. The walk takes you past some spectacular ice formations and close to Everest.

Nepal: Mt Everest Base Camp Trek
This is a popular trek to the Khumbu region of Mt. Everest. You trek up to Kala Pathar for a magnificent view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and the Khumbu icefall and glacier.

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