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Lhasa Everest Trek |
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Country:
Tibet |
| Description |
The
trek
to
the
North
Face
of
Everest
Base
Camp
is
one
of
the
most
popular
short
treks
in
Tibet.
It
offers
the
attraction
of
highest
mountain
in
the
world
and
spectacular
views
of
the
Himalaya
from
stark
desert
valleys.
And
the
view
of
Mt.
Everest
North
Face
from
the
Rongbuk
Monastery
is
perhaps
the
most
dramatic
of
all
its
sides
-
Simply
Unforgettable
!
We
begin
our
trip
by
exploring
the
sights
and
sounds
of
the
fabled
city
of
Lhasa
and
drive
across
the
Tibetan
hinterland
to
Nepal
border
visiting
the
ancient
towns
of
Gyangtse,
Shigatse
en
route.
In
Dingri
we
meet
our
Sherpa
support
staffs
and
trek
for
the
next
5
days
to
the
Everest
Base
Camp. |
| Itinerary |
DAY
1:
Kathmandu-Lhasa
(3650
m),
90
kms
Transfer
to
airport
to
connect
SZ
408
KTM-LXA
flight.
Upon
arrival
you
will
be
met
by
our
Tibet
representative
and
transfered
to
Hotel.
DAY
2:
LHASA
Guided
sightseeing
tour
of
Potala,
the
winter
palace
of
the
Dalai
Lama;
Drepung,
the
biggest
monastic
university
of
Tibet
and
Nechung
Monastery,
temple
of
the
State
oracle
of
Tibet.
DAY
3:
LHASA
Guided
sightseeing
tour
of
Jokhang,
the
central
cathedral
of
Tibet,
Barkhor,
the
bustling
Lhasa
market
encircling
the
Jokhang
Temple,
Tibetan
Medical
Center
and
Norbulinka
Palace.
DAY
4:
Lhasa-Gyangtse
(3990
m),
350
kms
Drive via Yamdrok, the Turquoise Lake to Gyangtse across
Kampa la pass 5050 m and Karo la (5045 m)passes. Visit
Kubum stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery.
DAY 5: Gyangtse-Shalu-Shigatse (3860 m), 90 kms
Drive to Shigatse. En route visit Shalu Monastery. Visit
Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama who
is the 2nd in the Buddhist religious hierachy and Shigatse
Market. |
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| Included |
*
Tibet
permit
&
entrance
fees
*
Twin
sharing
accommodation
in
Lhasa
at
Kyichu
Hotel
on
BB
Plan
*
Fully
supported
camping
services
provided
by
Sherpa
staffs
from
Nepal
*
Yaks
&
Yak
herders.
*
Medical
kit
box
+
oxygen
bottles
*
Transportation
by
Toyota
landcruisers
&
support
truck
for
food
&
equipment.
*
Tibetan
English
language
guide.
*
Flight
OW
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| Departure
Dates |
| any
day
April
-
Oct.
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DAY 6: Shigatse-Sakya-Shegar/Dingri(4350
m)
Today
we
arrive
at
Dingri,
a
windblown
settlement
and
the
gateway
to
Mt.
Everest
where
we
meet
our
Nepali
Sherpa
staffs.
En
route
visit
Sakya
Monastery.
DAY
7:
Trek
to
EBC
The
next
5
days
we
trek
from
the
Dingri
plains
(14,400
ft)
to
all
the
way
upto
Dza
Rongbu
Monastery
(16,350
ft)
and
Everest
Base
Camp
at
16,900
ft.
We
begin
our
trek
along
Ra
Chhu
stream
to
beyond
Chholling
and
past
the
village
of
Lungjhang
(14,900
ft).
Overnight
Camp.
DAY
8:
We
continue
our
trek
and
pass
through
a
small
goat
or
Drokpa
encampment
and
camp
below
Lamna
La
(15,600
ft).
DAY
9:
We
climb
over
Lamna
La
(16,900
ft)
with
Gyachung
Kang
and
Cho
Oyu
off
to
the
south;
and
descend
to
Zommug,
at
15,700
ft
the
highest
permanent
settlement
in
the
Everest
region.
Zommug
is
a
center
for
animal
husbandry
and
a
supply
center
for
yaks
used
on
Everest
expeditions.
Overnight
Camp.
DAY
10:
Rongbuk
To
the
south
of
Zommug
is
the
famed
Dza
Rongbuk
Monastery
reached
by
either
a
spectacular
high
route
or
an
easier
low
path.
Once
a
flourishing
retreat
center,
it
is
built
by
Dzatrul
Ngawang
Tenzin
Norbu
in
early
1901-02.
The
majestic
Everest
stands
towering
high
above
in
full
glare.
DAY
11:
Everest
Base
Camp
Everest
Base
Camp
(16,900
ft)
and
the
Rongbuk
Glacier
are
approximately
2-3
hrs
above
the
monastery.
The
route
passes
retreat
caves,
the
ruins
of
the
nunnery
of
Sherab
Chholing
and
the
fast
flowing
Dzaka
Chu.
Just
before
the
terminus
of
the
Rongbuk
Glacier
is
Everest
Base
Camp.
Across
a
creek,
is
the
ocean
of
ice
that
composes
the
Rongbuk
Glacier,
with
views
of
the
Himalayan
range
that
are
among
the
most
spectacular
ever.
O/N
Camp.
DAY
12:
Leaving
Dza
Rongbuk,
we
drive
through
the
village
of
Chhosang,
Phadrukchi,
over
Pang
La,
across
Phung
Chhu
or
Arun
River,
and
into
Dingri.
O/N
Camp/GH.
DAY
13:
Dingri-Zhangmu
From
the
Dingri
plain
we
drive
across
the
high
Tibetan
plateau
to
the
trade
post
town
of
Nylam
and
onto
Zhangmu,
the
border
town.
En
route
visit
Milarepa
Cave
where
Tibet's
greatest
yogi
of
the
11th
century
Milarepa
meditated.
O/N
Zhangmu
Hotel.
DAY
14:
Zhangmu-Kathmandu
Across
Friendship
Bridge
where
our
representative
will
meet
you
and
drive
you
to
Kathmandu. |
| Departure |
| Kathmandu,
Nepal |
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Price:
$ 2775
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