Experience the adventure of a 17-day journey through the Kharta Valley to Everest Base Camp via Lhasa, reveling the breathtaking views of Everest East face from Khangsung. Embark on an unforgettable trek to EBC North, navigating the challenging Langma-La Pass at an impressive altitude of 5330 meters, making it the highest point of the trek.
Arrive at Lhasa (3660 m): Overnight at Hotel.
Full-Day Lhasa Sightseeing Tour; Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera & Drepung Monasteries, Barkhor Streets Overnight at Hotel.
Drive Lhasa to Shigatse city (280km, 4/5 hours): Overnight at Hotel.
Drive from Shigatse to Kharta (3690m,Qudang Town), around 370 km, 9/10 hours, halt at Dampu (4300m), rest and camping
Trek from Dampu to Shawu Tso (4600m); 4-5 hrs 9KM
Trek from Shawu Tso-Shawu La pass (also called Shao-La 5030m) to Joksham 4100m (View Makalu Qomolongtse, etc); 5-6 hrs 7KM
Trek from Joksham to Thangsum (4300m); see trees Khata Valley view-Black Lake view, camping; 5-6 hrs; 4.5KM
Trek from Thangsum to Pethang (4300m), camping; 4-5 hrs; 2.5KM
Trek from Pethang to Pethang Ringmo (4900) 5-6 hrs; 6KM
Day hiking to Kangshung base camp [5100 meters] & East Base Camp of Mt. Everest- get back to Pethang Ringmo. O/N
Trek from Pethang Ringmo to Rabgachu (4300m), camping; 4-5 hrs
Trek from Rabgachu (4300m) to Tsoshutima (5000m, see almost all Mountain Peaks!), camping; 5-6 hrs
Trek from Tsoshutima to Langma-La pass (5330m, highest pass)-Lhundrobling, drive to Khada Town-Tsashi Tsong Town-Rongbuk (5000m), drive to Campsite (4km to North E.B.C)
Trek 4 km to E.B.C; Explore around and drive to Kyirong (Kerung) Border
Early in the morning, drive to the immigration, finish border formalities, say goodbye to Tibetan Guide and Drive to Kathmandu via Rasuwagadi highway. It takes approx six hours to reach Kathmandu.