LHASA & THE KANGSHUNG FACE OF EVEREST
26 days at - including flights
Tripcode: TCE
A superb Tibetan trek through the Kharta and Karma valleys to the rarely-visited Kangshung Face of Everest
This trek provides one of the most unusual and interesting approaches to Everest. Beginning with a spectacular flight over Everest to Lhasa, we spend time acclimatising and sightseeing. We start trekking at Kharta, a small village on the Arun River close up against the great barrier of the Himalaya. Crossing the Shao La into the forested Karma Valley we trek to the base camp at Pethang Ringmo. From a high ridgepoint above camp we have stunning views of the Kangshung Face of Everest. We return to Kharta across the Langma La, with breath-taking views of Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Everest. We also have time to drive to Rongbuk for views of Everest's north face.
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| Day 1 | Depart London |
| Day 2 | Arrive Kathmandu. |
| Day 3 | Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. |
| Day 4 | Fly to Lhasa. |
| Day 5 - 6 |
Sightseeing in and around Lhasa, including Potala Palace, Jokhang, Sera and Drepung Monasteries. |
| Day 7 | Drive to Gyantse |
| Day 8 | Visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelke Chode Monastery. Drive to Shigatse, visit Tashilunpo. |
| Day 9 | Drive over the Gyatso La to Shegar. |
| Day 10 | Drive over the Pang La, with a magnificant panoramic view of Everest and other Himalayan giants. Drop down into the Kharta Valley and on to Kharta. |
| Day 11 - 12 |
Trek up the Kharta Valley to the base of the Shoa La. |
| Day 13 | Cross the Shoa La into the Karma Valley. |
| Day 14 - 16 |
Trek along the Karma Valley to the Kangshung Face Base Camp at Pethang Ringmo. |
| Day 17 - 18 |
Return down the Karma Valley to the base of the Langma La. |
| Day 19 - 20 |
Cross the Langma La (5350m) back to Kharta. |
| Day 21 - 22 |
Drive to Rongbuk Monastery and explore Everest Base Camp. |
| Day 23 | Drive across the Himalaya to Zhangmu. |
| Day 24 | Cross into Nepal and drive to Kathmandu. |
| Day 25 | Morning free in Kathmandu, afternoon departure. |
| Day 26 | Arrive London. |
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bridge over stream and Kangshung Face of Everest
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