Lhasa and the 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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Itinerary
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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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10 nights hotels (of which one is very basic), 13 nights camping.
Comfortable Hotel, Lodge or Gite – twin rooms with en suite facilities, reliable electricity and water supply, good service and some added amenities.
Standard Hotel, Lodge or Gite – no-frills hotel, usually with twin rooms and en suite facilities. Service and amenities are generally adequate.
Basic Hotel, Lodge or Gite, Mountain Hut, Village House – Can be communal, often consisting of just a bed and shared facilities. Bed linen not normally provided. Running water, toilets and electricity may be inconsistent or
non-existent. Cleanliness is not always assured.
Full-service Camping – two person tents sometimes in a private or public campsite that contains a communal ablutions block and other amenities and sometimes in a wild camp with toilet tents and mess tent or dining equipment provided. All camp chores are done for you from erecting / dismantling of your tent, to cooking & washing up.
In Kathmandu we use the Royal Singi Hotel, a good 4 star hotel with all rooms having private facilities. The hotel is situated in the central part of Kathmandu, and many shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance. In Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar the hotels are reasonable standard with twin bedded rooms with an attached bathroom.
In Zhangmu we use a simple guesthouse with common showers and toilets. The rest of the trip is fully supported camping. Whilst camping we use spacious two-person tents with a mess tent and toilet tent.
Single Accommodation A single supplement is available. Please contact your sales consultant if you wish to enquire about this option.
Extra Accommodation Extra accommodation is available before and after your trip in Kathmandu. If you wish to book extra nights please advise your sales consultant. A £5 booking fee will apply. |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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