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Tibet
ACTIVITY
GROUP TRIPS
LHASA & THE KANGSHUNG FACE OF EVEREST
26 days at GBP3,194 including flights
Tripcode: TCE
A superb Tibetan trek through the Kharta and Karma valleys to the
rarely-visited Kangshung Face of Everest
This trek provides one of the most unusual and interesting approaches
to Everest. Beginning with a spectacular flight over Everest to
Lhasa, we spend time acclimatising and sightseeing. We start trekking
at Kharta, a small village on the Arun River close up against the
great barrier of the Himalaya. Crossing the Shao La into the forested
Karma Valley we trek to the base camp at Pethang Ringmo. From a
high ridgepoint above camp we have stunning views of the Kangshung
Face of Everest. We return to Kharta across the Langma La, with
breath-taking views of Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Everest. We also
have time to drive to Rongbuk for views of Everest's north face.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart London
Day 2 Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3 Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
Day 4 Fly to Lhasa.
Day 5 - 6 Sightseeing in and around Lhasa, including Potala Palace,
Jokhang, Sera and Drepung Monasteries.
Day 7 Drive to Gyantse
Day 8 Visit Kumbum Stupa and Pelke Chode Monastery. Drive to Shigatse,
visit Tashilunpo.
Day 9 Drive over the Gyatso La to Shegar.
Day 10 Drive over the Pang La, with a magnificant panoramic view
of Everest and other Himalayan giants. Drop down into the Kharta
Valley and on to Kharta.
Day 11 - 12 Trek up the Kharta Valley to the base of the Shoa La.
Day 13 Cross the Shoa La into the Karma Valley.
Day 14 - 16 Trek along the Karma Valley to the Kangshung Face Base
Camp at Pethang Ringmo.
Day 17 - 18 Return down the Karma Valley to the base of the Langma
La.
Day 19 - 20 Cross the Langma La (5350m) back to Kharta.
Day 21 - 22 Drive to Rongbuk Monastery and explore Everest Base
Camp.
Day 23 Drive across the Himalaya to Zhangmu.
Day 24 Cross into Nepal and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 25 Morning free in Kathmandu, afternoon departure.
Day 26 Arrive London.
Dates and Prices
Depart | Return | Price | updated: 22/07/08 09:12:56. |
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Group trips usually have between 10 - 18 people, with a good
mix of male and female, singles and couples, with most aged
between 25 - 55. They are run by a number of specialist companies
that we have worked with closely for many years. If you are
travelling by yourself, or enjoy the sociablility of other
like minded travellers, these are the trips for you.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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