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Kharta Valley – Kangsung
Face Trek
The trek from Kharta to Kangsung , the eastern face of the
Everest , is one of the best treks in the high Himalayas in
Tibet. Gorgeous valleys of infrequent human presence, Holy
lakes and the spectacular scenery offered by the icy mass of
Everest which looms over the high land of Tibet are
enchanting. The entire region from Kharta to the Kama valley
, extending to the Arun valley in Nepal, is a part of the
blessed land of Guru Rinpoche. Trekking through beautiful
valleys rich in vegetation and flowers and crossing over
high passes to Phetang Ringmo situated in an alpine valley
below the East face of Mt. Everest enhance the pleasure of
hiking for the adventure seekers.
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ITINERARY
Day 01: Drive
Kathmandu to Zhangmu. O/n at Zhangmu hotel.
Day 02: Drive Zhangmu to Kharta (9-hrs). O/n camping
Day 03: It is a rest day for packing and hiring yaks for next
few days trekking. O/n camping.
Day 04: Commence trekking hiking up Kharta Tsangpo passing
several villages and following a stream. O/n camping.
Day 05: Ascend gradually to Shao La ( 4970m. ) to get
magnificent view of Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest. As descend the
landscape change dramatically from barren rocky slopes to lush
rhododendrons, birch, and willow trees. O/n camping.
Day 06: A day of hiking steeply through juniper and rhododendron
forests to reach the high pastures above the Kama River with
views of Everest and Lhotse. The high ridges south of the Kama
River drip with hanging glaciers. Enjoy great view of Khnagshung
Valley. O/n camping.
Day 07: Climbing up a ridge for magnificent sight of Khangshung
Valley and spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar,
Tshertse, Petangtse, Chomo lonzo, Makalu. Enters to Khangsung
Valley after crossing Kama River, camp at Pethang. O/n camping.
Day 08: Hike steeply up onto a large rockslide. The views of
Makalu and the incredible upheaval caused by the Chomolonzo
glaciers are amazing. Hiking further up along the lateral
moraine provides good views of Everest, Lhotse. O/n camping at
Pethang Ringmo ( 4900m. )
Day 09: Exploration day for hiking around the Khangshung Valley
and to the base camp of Everest ( 5200m ) which is used for
climbing on the east face of Everest.
Day 10: Retrace and descend along the Khangshung Glaciers to
arrive Raabka Chu. O/n camping.
Day 11: Hiking gradually up along alpine slopes and arrive at a
lake at the base of Langma La ( 5330m. ) from where the views of
Everest and Makalu are fascinating. O/n camping.
Day 12: Climbing steeply up to Langma La ( 5330m. ) with great
views of Makalu, Everest and other snow capped peaks which make
a panorama. Descend along the rocky moraines and glaciated
valleys to Troshay. O/n camping.
Day 13: Hike along the grassy hillsides and villages and arrive
at the same place where trekking was started in the beginning.
Day 14: Driving for six hours to reach Rongbuk monastery (
5000m. ), the highest monastery in the world. stunning Everest's
north face is visible from here. Explore to Everest base camp.
O/n camping / hotel.
Day 15: Drive along Friendship Highway to Tingri and enjoy the
magnificent views of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Melungtse, Gauri
Shankar and more while passing Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung
La [5200m] to Nyalam. O/n hotel.
Day 16: Drive to the Chinese - Nepalese border, bid farewell to
Tibet and drive to Kathmandu.
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Cost will be provided on request.
NEPAL ADVENTURE