Everest Kangshung Face Trek-20 Days

Trip Introduction

Despite being one of the most wonderful treks on earth, Everest Kangshung Face Trek, and known as the Kharta Valley Trek, is rather an "off-the-beaten-path" adventure on the Tibetan part of the Everest towards its eastern face. Tibetan side of the Himalaya contains many less-traveled trekking routes on the northern slopes of the highest peaks on earth. The Kangshung Face Trek, facing unknown grandiose of eastern face of Everest, is one of those routes. Enhanced by a cultural discovery, this program is particularly comprehensive as it also includes a tour to Tibet's historic towns including Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar, etc. The trekking trails pass through conifer and rhododendron forest, sacred lakes and yak pastures. The high peaks that we get very close to include Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Makalu and, of course, the mighty Mt. Everest itself.

After your arrival in Lhasa, spend the initial day discovering Lhasa that would also serve the purpose of acclimatizing to approaching high altitude trail during the trip. Visit the historical places such as the Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar and the monasteries of Drepung and Sera. The next few days will be spent on driving to Kharta via Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar. The actual walking begins from Kharta, set beneath a backdrop of Lhotse, Makalu and the huge East Face, the Kangshung Face of Everest. After reaching the eastern Base Camp of the Everest, we loop back to Kharta and the Tibetan rain shadow. The trek ends at Kharta and we drive to the Rongbuk Valley to appreciate the huge dimensions of the North Face of Everest and to visit Rongbuk Monastery before heading to Kathmandu via Zhangmu-Nyalam or back to Lhasa.

Our Everest Everest Kangshung Face Trek -19 days trek is a camping trek in the Tibet side of Everest designed for adventurous trekkers who are interested in trekking in the remote and 'off-the-beaten-path.' For those interested in making a classical lodge trek in the Nepal side of Everest, we recommend our Everest Base Camp-19 days in the Khumbu Valley. However, if you want to make a driving tour to the Everest Base Camp from Lhasa, our Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour via Everest Base Camp -10 days itinerary would be perfect for you!

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrive in Lhasa [3650 m/11972ft] You can arrive Lhasa either from Kathmandu, Nepal or via mainland China. If you are flying from Kathmandu, enjoy the astonishing views of the Himalaya, including Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and the Tibetan valleys during your flight. Upon ...read more »»

Trip Cost Includes

Himalayan Glacier Trekking has a philosophy with trip inclusions: as much as possible is included so HGT customers know the total cost of the adventure trip up front.

• Hotel, arrival/departure transfer
• Lhasa to Everest Base Camp - Zhang-Mu transfer by non AC Land Cruiser (4WD Toyota)
• Tibet boarder (Zhang-Mu) to Kathmandu transportation by comfortable vehicle
• All accommodations, 6 nights hotel and 13 nights in Camps (tent)
• Breakfast main cities like Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar all meals during the treks
• All cost for a Himalayan Glacier leader and assistance while on trek
• Full service camping by Sherpa staffs from Nepal
• All fees for sightseeing and Monasteries as outlined in the itinerary
• Travel & Rescue arrangements
• All government and local taxes if necessary
• Getting Chinese visa and Tibet Travel permit
• Yak and Yakmen for carrying lugagge, all trekking service like as tent, camping equipments

Trip Cost Does Not Include

• Accommodation and Meals in Kathmandu and China
• Chinese visa fee {US$ 175 for the US client and US$ 85 for the other national people }
• Lunch & Dinner in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for guides, cook and porters
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extend in Nepal or China
• Nepal visa
• Train ticket from China to Lhasa or Lhasa to China
• International flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa and China to Lhasa
• Personal clothing & accessories including sleeping bags
• Others not specified in above cost inclusions list
• Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) + oxygen

Health & Experience Required

Walking in this high land of Tibet usually require maximum 6-8 hours of walking everyday; Climbing to the high mountain and Langma La Pass at (5240m/17192ft) and Shao La ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodation has been chosen for their standard of hygiene, standard of service, location and food quality. All accommodation is based on twin share basis. During your tour we will ...read more »»

Meals

While you are in main cities like Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar breakfast is included in the package. This will be a dish of Tibetan or ...read more »»

Information about Visa and Travel Permits

Aside from visas for China, travelers to Tibet must also obtain permits from the Tibetan Tourism Bureau. Himalayan Glacier Trekking will organize your Tibet travel permit. Please send copy of ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Everest Kangshung Face Trek is a Trans Himalayan Trek and itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast ...read more »»

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