Trip Facts | |
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Duration: | 24 days |
Region: | Tibet |
Max. elevation: | 5330 m |
Grade: | Moderate to Strenuous |
Best month: | September – November // March – May |
Accommodation | Hotel |
Transportation: | Car / Van / Bus |
Kharta Valley Trek is challenging yet rewarding trek will lead you through miles of steep valleys, high passes, and gorgeous glacial lakes. Trekkers visualize some of the most spectacular Himalayan scenery anywhere on earth. Snow-covered mountain peaks will be coupled with astounding flowering valleys in the warmer seasons. The highlight of the trip for many is the remote Kangshung valley, often referred to as the valley of flower.Lingam La, at a height of 5320 meters, is the highest point we will encounter on this amazing trek. The view from this point on a clear day is unparalleled in its beauty. Dozens of vast snow covered peaks including Makalu, Lhotse Shar, Lhotse and Mount Everest towards the south.
Below the snowline of these massive peaks lie, valleys and ridges bountifully covered with various grasses and thick vegetation. As many of you have dreamed about for years, we will visit the Everest base camp on our way back to Lhasa.
The Sight of Everest’s North Face from below is something, which will change your life forever.
Outline itinerary: | |
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Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Orientation about the trip. |
Day 02: | Sightseeing in Kathamandu. |
Day 03: | Drive to the Border, cross it and further drive to Nyalam. |
Day 04: | Rest day at Nyalam for acclimatization. |
Day 05: | Drive to Kharta, 10 hours. |
Day 06: | Rest day in Kharta for further acclimatization. |
Day 07: | Trek to Lundrubling. |
Day 08: | Cross Shao La 4970m and trek to Kaamo Tsangpo valley. |
Day 09: | Trek Kaamo Tsangpo valley to Khangsung valley. |
Day 10: | Trek Tsangpo valley to Pethang Ringmo. |
Day 11: | Trek Pethang Ringmo to Hoppo. |
Day 12: | Trek Hoppo to Kangshung base camp and return to Hoppo. |
Day 13: | Trek to Base of Langma La. |
Day 14: | Cross Langma La 5330m and trek to Lundrubling. |
Day 15: | Trek Lundrubling to Kharta. |
Day 16: | Drive to Rongbuk. |
Day 17: | Explore Everest base camp and drive to Lhatse. |
Day 18: | Drive to Gyantse. |
Day 19: | Sightseeing and drive to Lhasa. |
Day 20: | Sightseeing in Lhasa. |
Day 21: | Sightseeing tour in Lhasa. |
Day 22: | Fly to Kathmandu. |
Day 23: | Free day in Kathmandu. |
Day 24: | Transfer to the airport for final departure. |