A remarkable program that will appeal to the avid trekker who is also seeking an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of Tibet. Essentially this expedition includes all the highlights of our ‘High Road to Lhasa' journey (including time in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse) with a ten-day trek to the Kangshung Face of Everest - a spectacular trek that is undertaken by only a select number of groups each season. We follow trails through conifer and rhododendron forest, past sacred lakes and across the verdant yak grazing pastures set beneath a backdrop of Lhotse, Makalu and the huge Kangshung Face (East Face) of Everest. After the trek we drive to the Rongphu Valley to appreciate the huge dimensions of the North Face of Everest before heading back to the Kathmandu Valley.

 

DAY 1 Join Kathmandu 

DAY 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley 

 

DAY 3 Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa 

DAYS 4/6 In Lhasa, visit the historic Potala Palace, the Norbulingka and the ancient Jokhang Temple 

DAY 7 Drive to Gyantse with its historic fort and Kumbum 

DAY 8 Drive to Shigatse 

DAY 9 In Shigatse, visit the Tashilhumpo, drive to Shegar 

 

DAY 10 Drive to Kharta Valley 

DAYS 11/17 Approach trek via Kama Valley to Kangshung Face Base Camp (5050 m) 

DAYS 18/20 Trek via Langma La (5330m) to trailhead 

 

DAY 21 Drive to Rongphu, view North Face of Everest 

DAYS 22/23 Drive to Zhangmu 

 

DAY 24 Transfer to Kathmandu 

DAY 25 In Kathmandu, trip concludes