A JOURNEY TO THE MYSTERIOUS EAST SIDE OF MOUNT EVEREST

• Trek to the Kangshung Base Camp of Mount Everest in Tibet
• Breathtaking scenery across the Tibetan Plateau
• Sightseeing in the ancient capitals of Kathmandu and Lhasa
• Visit the famous Rongbuk Valley & Monastery

It is a little known fact that there is a third side to Everest, which offers arguably the most interesting approach and most dramatic view of the world’s most famous mountain – the Kangshung Face. Very few people have made the journey to this side of the mountain, although the area did receive a certain amount of publicity when, in 1988, Stephen Venables became one of the first to reach the summit of Everest via a new route from the Kangshung Glacier. After spending a day of acclimatizing and sightseeing in Lhasa, we drive to the village of Kharta. Unlike the majority of Tibet, which is dry and quite barren, the region around Kharta supports productive farmland and remarkably lush forest.

The trek in to the base camp for the Kangshung Face of Everest, at the place known as Pethang Ringmo, follows a rarely traveled route and includes some of the most beautiful alpine scenery imaginable. At an altitude of almost 14,000 feet, the forest in the spectacular Karma Valley is among the highest in the world. The high point of the walk-in to Pethang Ringmo is the 16,300 foot-high Shao La, which offers spectacular views of Chomolonzo, Makalu and Everest. Driving out from Kharta after the trip, we will take the opportunity to visit the Rongbuk Valley, Rongbuk Monastery and take in the spectacular views of the north face of Mount Everest, before continuing our overland journey to Kathmandu. This is the opportunity of a lifetime as we travel through a remote and mysterious region which sees very few foreign visitors.

The Kangshung Face of Mount Everest Trek (Camping Trip) is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. Our Classic Treks are led by an experienced, English-speaking Nepali guide and porter support crew. In 2023, we are able to arrange this incredible trek beginning on a Monday during the months of April, May, June and September through early October for groups of 2 to 10 people. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Chinese Visa Center for visa and permit processing. Hotel.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 4: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 5: Sightseeing and preparation day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 6: Fly to Lhasa. Hotel.
Day 7: Sightseeing in Lhasa. Hotel.
Day 8: Sightseeing in Lhasa. Hotel.
Day 9: Drive to Shigatse. Hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Shegar. Hotel.
Day 11: Across the Pang La to Kharta. Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Landrubling. Camp.
Day 13: Trek to foot of Shao La. Camp.
Day 14: Cross the Shao La to Zog Shum. Camp.
Day 15: Along the Karma Tsangpo to Parthang. Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Pethang Ringmo. Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Kangshung Base Camp and return to camp.
Day 18: Contingency day. Camp.
Day 19: Return trek towards the Langma La. Camp.
Day 20: Across the Langma La to Landrubling. Camp.
Day 21: Trek to Kharta, drive to the Rongbuk Valley. Camp.
Day 22: Explore Rongbuk Monastery & Everest north side area. Camp.
Day 23: Drive to Kerung. Hotel.
Day 24: Drive to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 25: Depart Kathmandu.