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    Everest Kangshung Face Trek – 21 Days

    Trip Itinerary

    Trek on the remote Tibetan trails to reach the east face of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain on earth

    Of Everest’s three faces, the east (Kangshung) is one of the most beautiful yet least visited regions in the world. Trekking on this route will get us close to the mighty Everest and Tibet’s historic cities and towns like Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Rongbuk and Zhangmu. We begin our journey by touring Lhasa’s landmarks like Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, Tibet Traditional Hospital  and Barkhor Bazaar. We also visit Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. We begin the actual trekking from Kharta and trek towards the Everest Kangshung Face. After admiring the amazing eastern face of the mighty Everest, we trek back to our trekking point, Kharta. From here, we drive to Rongbuk via the Everest Base Camp (north face). In Rongbuk, we visit the Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world. We continue our drive to Kyirong and end our journey with a drive to Kathmandu. During our journey, we also cross several high passes and are constantly surrounded by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers which make this trek all the more rewarding.

    £4,199

    £200 per day

    Available

    Overview

    Arrival City

    Lhasa, Tibet

    Departure City

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Lodging Level

    Hotel (Kyichu Hotel)

    Meals

    21 breakfast, 13 lunch, 14 dinner

    Trip Grade

    Demanding+Challenging

    Maximum Altitude

    5,320m/17,455ft

    Activity

    Trekking and Hiking

    Styles

    Active Adventures

    Outline Itinerary

    Itinerary Maximum Altitude Walking/Hiking
    Day 01 Arrival in Lhasa 3,650m/11,976ft -
    Day 02 Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Traditional Hospital 3,650m/11,976ft -
    Day 03 Sightseeing in Lhasa: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar 3,650m/11,976ft -
    Day 04 Lhasa to Gyantse 3,950m/12,960ft -
    Day 05 Gyantse to Shigatse 3,900m/12,796ft -
    Day 06 Shigatse to Kharta 3,750m/12,304ft -
    Day 07 Kharta to Landrubling 4,800m/15,749ft 4-5 hrs
    Day 08 Landrubling to Jorpokhari 4,268m/14,003ft 3-4 hrs
    Day 09 Jorpokhari to Joksum 4,800m/15,749ft 6-7 hrs
    Day 10 Joksum to Sumthang 4,420m/14,502ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 11 Sumthang to Parthang 4,240m/13,911ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 12 Perthang to Pethang Ringmo 4,880m/16,011ft 4-5 hrs
    Day 13 Discover Pethang Ringmo and Khangshung Valley 5,320m/17,455ft -
    Day 14 Reserve Day for Contingency 4,880m/16,011ft -
    Day 15 Pethang Ringmo to Rabka Chu 4,940m/16,208ft 6-7 hrs
    Day 16 Rabka Chu to Tso Tshuringma 4,880m/16,011ft 4-5 hrs
    Day 17 Tsho Tshurigma to Troshay 4,270m/14,010ft 6-7 hrs
    Day 18 Troshay to Rongbuk 5,100m/16,733ft 4 hrs
    Day 19 Rongbuk to Kyirong via Everest Base Camp 5,250m/17,225ft -
    Day 20 Kyirong to Kathmandu 1,350m/4,429ft -
    Day 21 Final Departure - -
    • All accommodations as per the itinerary (8 nights in hotel and 12 nights in camps/tents)
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Tibet Travel Permit
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

    For Your Information, International flights aren’t included.  Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.

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