The Kangshung Valley Trek

The east face of Mount Everest from Tibet, China

  • 18 days
Duration
18 days
Group size
No limit
Country
Tibet

The Kangshung Valley Trek Overview

The east face of Mount Everest from Tibet, China

The east face of Mount Everest from Tibet, China

The Kangshung, the east face of Everest, is a very beautiful and little-known trail.

We fly to Kathmandu or, optionally, Lhasa and drive across the Tibetan interior to Kharta, where we meet our Sherpa team from Nepal. We then begin the trek through the alpine desert, with yaks carrying all your baggage and camping equipment. At the end of the trek we drive to Rongbuk Monastery to see the North Face of Everest, and continue by road to Kathmandu or Lhasa.

Three of the world's highest peaks, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, overlook the Kama valley and the Kangshung valley.

Key highlights of the The Kangshung Valley Trek

Itinerary

  1. Arrive in Kathmandu.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)
    On foot
    None, arrival day
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    None

  2. Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

  3. Drive to Nyalam, a town near the Nepal and Tibet border.

    Altitude
    3,750 m (12,300 ft)+2,350 m
    On foot
    None, 6–7 hr drive
    Night in
    Guesthouse, Nyalam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Drive to Shegar.

    Altitude
    4,350 m (14,270 ft)+600 m
    On foot
    None, 6–7 hr drive
    Night in
    Guesthouse, Shegar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Drive to the Kharta valley in Tibet.

    Altitude
    3,700 m (12,140 ft)−650 m
    On foot
    None, 4–5 hr drive
    Night in
    Tented camp, Kharta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Trek to Kangshung Base Camp and return to Hoppo.

    Altitude
    5,050 m (16,570 ft) at Base Camp+1,350 m
    On foot
    6–7 hrs
    Night in
    Tented camp, Hoppo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Trek to the foot of the Langma La.

    Altitude
    4,800 m (15,750 ft)−250 m
    On foot
    5–6 hrs
    Night in
    Tented camp, Shurimo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  8. Trek to Kharta.

    Altitude
    3,700 m (12,140 ft)−1,100 m
    On foot
    6–7 hrs
    Night in
    Tented camp, Kharta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  9. Drive to Rongbuk Monastery.

    Altitude
    4,980 m (16,340 ft)+1,280 m
    On foot
    None, 5–6 hr drive
    Night in
    Tented camp, Rongbuk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  10. Explore Everest Base Camp in Tibet.

    Altitude
    4,980 m (16,340 ft)
    On foot
    16 km, 4–5 hrs
    Night in
    Tented camp, Rongbuk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  11. Drive to Zhangmu.

    Altitude
    2,300 m (7,550 ft)−2,680 m
    On foot
    None, 8–9 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Zhangmu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  12. Drive to Kathmandu.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)−900 m
    On foot
    None, 5–6 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  13. Departure.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)
    On foot
    None, departure day
    Night in
    No overnight
    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

  • All airport pick-ups and drop-offs, and services in Kathmandu
  • 3, 4 or 5-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (depending on the package you choose)
  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with guides and entrance permits
  • Tibet visa and permit
  • Tents, sleeping mats and camping equipment
  • Kitchen, toilet, dining and shower tents (we normally provide twin-sharing tents; if you would like a single tent, please let us know in advance)
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing in Tibet
  • All staff, with their insurance (cook, kitchen assistant, assistant Sherpa, one Nepali guide and one Tibetan guide)
  • Transport by four-wheel drive (latest-model Land Cruiser, 4 people per jeep)
  • Truck for luggage and equipment
  • Gamow bag (portable high-altitude chamber)
  • Oxygen bag

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals in Kathmandu and in Tibet (Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse or further)
  • Bar bills (soft drinks, beer, water and so on) and other personal expenses
  • Nepal re-entry visa (for NRIs, Europeans and Americans)
  • Emergency rescue charges, if required
  • Tips for staff
  • Photography charges, where applicable in Tibet

Photos

A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.

Reviews

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Mansarovar kailash yatra

September 2019, Tripadvisor

Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Great attention to detail from Badri and his wonderful team, working tirelessly to make our yatra a fantastic and spiritual but safe journey. Would recommend without hesitation and would travel again with Badri. Thank you Badri and team for way exceeding my expections and all my co yatris for making our trip the most memorable to cherish for ever! Live to all x

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Wonderful Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

September 2019, Tripadvisor

Incredible experience!!! Our trip and trek to Mukhtinath, Kailash and Manasarovar was wonderfully organised by Earthbound Expeditions led by Mr. Rajan Sinkhada. The service and support by every member of the team was excellent, they ensured that our travel was comfortable, enjoyable and well advised. I would strongly recommend their services to all wishing to take this trip.

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Simply the best! Way better than I expected.

September 2019, Tripadvisor

This is the best agency I have been with. They gave personal touch to everyone in our group of 25. They accommodated all our requests and most of all they are always friendly with a smile and ready to serve! Truly amazing. Everyone (11 of them) in the group providing services to 25 of us are extremely dedicated to make everyone of us comfortable and taken care of. I can not imagine any better group of people who believe in the trip and are so dedicated.

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Simply the best! Way better than I expected.

September 2019, Tripadvisor

This is the best agency I have been with. They gave personal touch to everyone in our group of 25. They accommodated all our requests and most of all they are always friendly with a smile and ready to serve! Truly amazing. Everyone (11 of them) in the group providing services to 25 of us are extremely dedicated to make everyone of us comfortable and taken care of. I can not imagine any better group of people who believe in the trip and are so dedicated.

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Well Experienced Global Tour Agency

April 2019, Tripadvisor

This is the fourth time Earthbound Expeditions is arranging the tour for me. During April - May of this year I wanted to visit Japan, China, and Thailand. Badri Gajurel, Rajan Simkhada and Kedar Gajurel of Earthbound Expeditions organized an extremely well-planned Tour covering all these three countries. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Withing 30 days I visited all Tourist Spots I wanted to cover. Kudos to Badri and Team of Earthbound Expeditions for arranging such an outstanding trip to the best of my satisfaction.

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Well Experienced Global Tour Agency

April 2019, Tripadvisor

This is the fourth time Earthbound Expeditions is arranging the tour for me. During April - May of this year I wanted to visit Japan, China, and Thailand. Badri Gajurel, Rajan Simkhada and Kedar Gajurel of Earthbound Expeditions organized an extremely well-planned Tour covering all these three countries. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Withing 30 days I visited all Tourist Spots I wanted to cover. Kudos to Badri and Team of Earthbound Expeditions for arranging such an outstanding trip to the best of my satisfaction.

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