Kangshung Face Trip

23 Days

Tibet

5000m

Moderate

Overview

A remarkable program that will appeal to the avid trekker who is also seeking an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of Tibet. This journey takes you to Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shighatse, with a ten-day trek to the Kangshung Face of Everest - a spectacular trek that is undertaken by only a select number of groups each season. We follow trails through conifer and rhododendron forest, past sacred lakes and across the verdant yak grazing pastures set beneath a backdrop of Lhotse, Makalu and the huge Kangshung Face (East Face) of Everest. After the trek we drive to the Rongbuk Valley to appreciate the huge dimensions of the North Face of Everest before heading back to the Kathmandu Valley.

Itinerary

DAYS	ITINERARY
01	Arrive in Kathmandu (1375m)
02	Kathmandu, Bhakatpur Sightseeing
03	Fly to Lhasa (3595m) & Drive to city
04 -05	Lhasa Jokhng, Sera & Drepung Sightseeing
06	Lhasa Drive to Gyantse
07	GyantseDrive to Shigatse
08	Shigatse City Sightseeing
09	Shigatse Drive to Shegar
10	Drive to Kharta valley
11	Trek to Dhampu
12	Dhampu to base of Shaola
13	Base of Shaola to Joksam
14	Joksam to Alpine Camp
15	Alpine Camp to Pathang
16	Kangshung Face Base Camp
17	Pathang to Langmala
18	Cross Langmala to Camp
19	Drive to Rongphu Monastery (5000m)
20	Drive to Tingri (4300m)
21	Drive to Kyirong (4130m)
22	Drive to Kathmandu
23	Departure

What is Included and Excluded

All our trekking options are completely flexible. We cater to your needs. Please note that the list below will change based on your customisation.

Price Includes

4 Nights on a twin shares basis hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
All internal transport by private bus, jeep or airport transfers
Domestic flights
Special permit and all park entrance fees and trekking permits
Japanese/ English speaking local Guide
Basic accommodation during trekking
Base Camp trek base on Lodge and Camp
3 Meals per day during trek (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Gear package: sleeping bag, down jacket liner, insulated mat and kit bag
Emergency medical kit: Gamow bag or O2 Cylinder and pulse oxy meter
Porters to carry all personal and group or camping equipment
Staffs and Porters insurance

Price Excludes

Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
Staffs Tips
International flights
Airport and departure taxes
Visa Fee
Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance which cover Helicopter Rescue
Any costs incurred caused by unforeseen circumstances such as flight delay or cancellation, political unrest and natural disasters.

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FAQs

What do we need for trekking in Nepal?

Good boots, warm clothes (we provide a packing list for each trek) and your own day pack. We provide a lot of the gear that you will need up in the mountains. Please be in touch for more info.

What size are the groups?

For our upcoming treks the groups vary between 4 to 12 people. Private trekking parties group sizes are not limited.

I'm not fit, can I still trek?

Treks can be customised to suit your trekking capabilities.

I'm travelling on my own, can you assist?

Most definitely. You are welcome to join our pre-planned treks, or if you wish to trek on your own, we can arrange a porter and guide to accompany you.

How can I offset my carbon footprint?

You could use this free carbon calculator https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffset.html and calculate your carbon footprint for your journey to Nepal (KTM: Tribhuvan Intl, Nepal) -and then choose one of the projects offered on the website to offset your carbon footprint. You could certainly find other worthwhile initiatives to make sure that you holiday in Nepal leaves as little trace of destruction of the environment and wild places that we so love, and also as little negative imprint on societies and people whom we are so privileged to meet while on our journey. We understand the world to be a completely interdependent system of human relationships and understand the responsibilities that we all have for each other – one of which is to be aware of how we travel and our externalities… despite all our good intentions. We also believe that travel is essential and hugely important in creating an inclusive, sustainable and equitable world.

What are the costs for your treks?

Each trek or expedition will be priced individually depending on group size, duration of trek, whether it is a tent or tea house trek, whether domestic flights or jeep transport is included.

How do I choose which trek is for me?

When choosing a trek consider if you wish to stay in a tea house or tent, what altitude you feel comfortable with, do you wish to participate in mountaineering or climb a peak? Use the filters on our listings pages to filter the available treks.

How do I prepare for altitude?

The secret to altitude is time. The golden rule for acclimatization at high altitude states that one should start acclimatizing at +/-10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above the sea level. Once you reach that altitude, it is recommended that you increase the elevation of your stay at no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) per night before you continue to ascend. Resting overnight at 1,000 feet (300 meters) elevation increase each day will help your body to acclimatize naturally.