Overview

This trek leads you to the rarely visited eastern face of Mount Everest (also known as Khangsung face).A visit to the famous North base camp of Everest is another highlight of this trip. The trail passes through alpine meadows, forests filled with wildflowers, glaciated valleys, high mountain passes, traditional Tibetan villages, ancient monasteries, rich barley fields, picturesque yak pastures, Tibetan nomadic land, emerald green lakes and so many other captivating sights.

Your adventure begins in Lhasa where you get ample time to acclimatize and to absorb the exoticism of Tibetan cultural heritage. As you are guided around the most significant and ancient monasteries of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, an expert Tibetan guide will instruct you on the intricacies and mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism.
And Everest's east base camp gives you an ultimate high altitude experience. Some of the peaks which you get to view on this trek are Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse, Gauri Shankar and the Kanchenjunga.

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive Lhasa
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 03 - Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 04 - Rest dayLhasa for acclimatization
Day 05 - Drive to Gyantse
Day 06 - Sightseeing Gyanste
Day 07 - Sightseeing & drive to Shegar.
Day 08 - Drive to Kharta
Day 09 - Rest day in Kharta for acclimatization
Day 10 - Trek to Lhundrubling
Day 11 - Cross Shao La & trek to Kaamo Tsangpo valley
Day 12 - Trek to Khangsung valley
Day 13 - Trek to Pethang Ringmo
Day 14 - Pethang Ringmo to Hoppo
Day 15 - Trek to Kangshung base camp
Day 16 - Trek to Base of Langma La
Day 17 - Cross Langma La & trek to Lundrubling
Day 18 - Trek to Kharta
Day 19 - Drive to Rongbuk, trek to Everest North face base camp
Day 20 - Drive to Nyalam
Day 21 - Drive to Kathmandu

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Trek Facts

Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Kathmandu
Team: Maximum 12
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge and camping
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck
Maximum altitude: 5390m

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