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Our trip was fantastic - Nurbu and his young sherpas were as good as one could get.
Martin Humphry (South Africa)

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Everest Kangshung Face and North Base Camp

Trek to the spectacular East face of Everest in Tibet visited by small number of trekkers followed by North Base Camp. 

The trek to the East face of Everest, or the Kangshung Face, is one of the most spectacular in the world. This trek is relatively unknown and it passes through pristine, untouched valleys and lakes. Kharta and the Kama Valley are characterized by magnificent alpine scenery and rich flora containing the highest known forests in the world. Three of the world’s highest peaks Everest (8,848m), Lhotse Shar (8,382m) and Makalu (8,463m) overlook the valley.We begin our trip by exploring Kathmandu and then fly to the fabled city of Lhasa for two days sightseeing while acclimatizing to the high altitude.

We have a spectacular drive across the Tibetan plateau before meeting our trek crew at Kharta villagfe for the start of the trek to the Kangshung face of Everest. After the trek we drive to the Rongbuk monastery and then walk up to the Everest North Base Camp. The trip ends with the drive along the Friendship Highway crossing the border from Tibet to Nepal and onto Kathmandu.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Tibet
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 25 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter FRGS
  • Minimum Group Size: 5 people
  • Cost: 2010 - £2,895 (US$4,695)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
  • Twin share rooms at all hotels
  • Breakfast only at hotels in Kathmandu and in Lhasa, all meals included elsewhere
  • Twin share tents while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, yak transport and cook
  • Complimentary Everest trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance with International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg Snowcard)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Lhasa
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips (guidance on amounts included in Tibet pre departure information)
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • September 15th to October 9th 2011
  • May 3rd to 27th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Preparation day (visas etc), sightseeing 
  • Day 3Fly to Lhasa (3,650m) 
  • Day 4Sightseeing in Lhasa 
  • Day 5Sightseeing in Lhasa 
  • Day 6Drive to Gyantse (4,000m) 
  • Day 7Drive to Shigatse (3,800m) 
  • Day 8Drive to Shegar (4,350m) 
  • Day 9Drive to Kharta (3,690m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Dambu (4,260m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Sha-u Tsho (4,560m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Joksam (4,000m) 
  • Day 13Trek to Penthang (4,300m) 
  • Day 14Trek to Penthang Ringmo (4,900m) 
  • Day 15Rest day at Penthang Ringmo (4,900m) or hike to Base Camp (5,100m) 
  • Day 16Trek to Base Camp/Karbus (5,270m) 
  • Day 17Trek to Bridge Rakpa Chu 
  • Day 18Trek to Base Langma La (4,800m) 
  • Day 19Trek to Shomare (4,220m) 
  • Day 20Trek to Kharta 
  • Day 21Trek to Kharta Drive to Rongbok monastery  
  • Day 22Explore Everest North Base Camp 
  • Day 23Drive to Nyelam 
  • Day 24Drive to Kathmandu 
  • Day 25Fly back home 
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