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Everest East Face - Kangshung Valley Trek
Everest East Base Camp - The Kangshung Valley follows an ancient trading and pilgrimage route, which sees very little traffic.
Our Kangshung Valley trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu, Nepal into Lhasa, Tibet, where we spend several days sight-seeing and acclimatizing before driving west towards the beginning of our trek.
The Kangshung Valley offers a dramatically different landscape compared to the barren, glaciated, north side of Everest.
Spectacular mountain views, lush valleys and pristine forests are just a few of Tibet's wonders that await you. This trek crosses the high, rugged Tibetan plateau and requires a good level of fitness, but above all, an excellent sense of adventure.
Tibet remains a hostile place due to strong winds, scorching sun, and the unpredictability of Mother Nature; therefore, one needs to be open to itinerary changes that may require taking alternate routes and unplanned stops, all part of the adventure.
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Dates and Prices 2010
Everest East Face - Kangshung Valley Trek 23 days (10 days of trekking):
May 30 - June 21, 2010
September 05 - 27, 2010
Price: US$ 5100 (CAD$ 5300)
Single supplement: US$ 300 (CAD$ 350)
Itinerary in Short (download full itinerary)
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel and afternoon briefing
Day 02: Kathmandu, sight-seeing, temples, shopping
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Day 04 + 05: Two days of sight-seeing and free time in Lhasa, to allow your body to acclimatize
Day 06: Travel by jeep to Gyantse
Day 07: Travel by jeep to Shigatse
Day 08: Travel to Shegar-Kharta
Day 09-18: Trek to Kangshung and back to Kharta
Day 19: Drive to Tingri
Day 20: Drive to Zangmu
Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23: Departure day
Details/Accommodation
Accommodation: Upscale hotel in Kathmandu and Lhasa, mountain
lodges and tea houses, private tents throughout the trek. Meeting
point is Kathmandu airport.
Included in the price:
Upscale hotel in Kathmandu and Lhasa, hotels and mountain lodges,
private tents and all camping equipment and full board throughout
the trek, trekking guide fees, all permits, all transportation such
as jeeps, buses etc., Sherpa and Tibetan guides, porters/yaks/jeeps
for the transport of your personal belongings, flight from Kathmandu
to Lhasa, insurance fees for Sherpa guides, porters and Tibetan yak
drivers.
Trip Leaders:
- All our treks in the Himalaya are led by a certified 'Western' guide plus a team of 3 high-altitude guides.
For more information click here.
- Working with Russell Brice's company in Kathmandu allows us to hire only the best multi-lingual, high altitude Sherpas. Russell Brice is a UIAGM high mountain guide, who organizes high altitude expeditions. When not climbing Mount Everest or Cho Oyo, Chhuldim, Phurba and Lobsang put their combined knowledge of the Great Himalayan Range at your disposal. Speaking English fluently, along with Nepali, Sherpa and Tibetan, they will allow you to experience Nepal with an insider's perspective. Granted, one can never comprehend a culture in such a short time, but having someone interested in transmitting the love of his country and culture can only enhance a walker's experience.
- All of our guides are professionals, and are skilled at transmitting their tremendous
knowledge of the region/country to you.
- All our guides speak fluently English and at least another foreign language. Wherever you go with us, your guide will be able to communicate at ease, enabling him/her to take care of any problem / special wishes that might occur.
Can I do it? - Trip Difficulty, Everest East Face - Kangshung Trek
Level 5 (From 1=easy to 5=very strenuous)
Very strenuous walking on unmarked trails with mostly cross-country hiking. Scree slopes, some scrambling, steep sections, both up and down.
High probability of snow. Ridge walking with some exposure. Walking can be up to 10 hours a day, depending on conditions.
Consecutive walking for a minimum of 6 days. 1500m (5500ft) maximum elevation gain per day. Day-packs and larger.
Maximum altitude in the Himalaya 5600m (17000ft).
Example: Tour des Ruans, Kangshung Valley, Zanskar Valley Trek.
