Everest Advance Base Camp Trek


Start your journey to Tibet with a spectacular flight over the snow capped Himalayan mountains from Kathmandu and pass Mt. Everest, Malaku and Kanchenjunga.
In Lhasa we will provide you with a guided tour of the Potala, the famous palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulinkha, the great Drepung Monastery and the holy Jokhang Temple where you can stroll through the crowded Tibetan market. We will then drive past the beautiful Turquoise Lake on the way to the historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. At Shigatse we will walk through the massive Tashilhunpo monastery and visit the memorial 'Chorten' of the late Panchen Lama.
We’ll drive you to Rongbuk Monastery from where you will hike up to the North Everest Base Camp and explore the Rongbuk glacier set directly below the massive north-face of Mount Everest before ascending to Camp 2. After being in such close proximity to the world’s highest mountain you’ll return to Nayalam before returning to Kathmandu in Nepal.
The trek portion of this experience will be supported by a Tibetan or Nepali Sherpa team, including a camp cook who will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided. While trekking, clients carry small day-pack only and walk at easy pace as this trek is designed for a more relaxed pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by yaks or truck or jeep.

TREK FEATURES
Total Duration: 22 days
Trek/Drive/ Tour Duration: 22 days
Max. Elevation: 6,400m/20,992ft
Trip Grade: Strenuous
Best Season: May and September
Trek Starts/Ends: Lhasa/Nyalam
Accommodations: Hotels in Kathmandu and Tibet on bed and breakfast; rest in basic guesthouses and tented camp in Tibet, with breakfast, lunch and dinner

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Guided sightseeing to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
Experience spectacular mountain flight over the Top of the World
Visit the holiest city, Lhasa
Explore the wilderness of central Tibet

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Explore the best of Kathmandu
Day 03: Trek briefing and preparations

Leave Nepal
Day 04: Fly to Lhasa, explore and ease at leisure (3,700m/12,136ft)
Day 05: Guided sightseeing to Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, kora around Barkor Street along with Tibetan pilgrims
Day 06: Guided tour to the greatest monastery in Lhasa-Drepung; summer
Palace-Norbulinkha and Sera Monastery
Day 07: Drive to Gyantse (3,950m/12,136ft), stay in hotel
Day 08: Drive to Shigatse (3,900m/12,792ft), stay in hotel
Day 09: Morning sightseeing, afternoon drive to Xegar (New Tingri) (4,350m/14,268ft), stay in guesthouse

Trek Days
Day 10: Drive to Rongbuk (5,000m/16,400ft), stay in camp
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,200m/17,056ft), stay in camp
Day 12: Acclimatize at Everest Base Camp
Day 13: Trek to Camp (I) (5,460m/17,908ft), stay in camp
Day 14: Trek to Interim Camp (5,760m/18,892ft), stay in camp
Day 15: Rest day at Interim Camp
Day 16: Trek to Camp (II) {5,970m/19,581ft}, stay in camp
Day 17: Trek to Everest Advance Base Camp (Camp (III) {6,400m/20,992ft} and return to Camp (II)
Day 18: Trek to Base Camp (5,200m/17,056ft)
Day 19: Drive to Nyalam (215km), stay in guesthouse

Return to Kathmandu
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 21: Rest day/farewell dinner
Day 22: Trip concludes

 

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