Kangshung Trek
Kangshung trek allows you to approach the Everest by following a more remote and different route, rather than the busier routes used more commonly today. It is fascinating to think that actually there are four main approaches to Everest. From the Nepal side on the world-famous route used in 1953, starting at the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar. Secondly the approach from the north up the Rongbuk Glacier, thirdly via the East Rongbuk Glacier and lastly the approach up to the Kangshung Face. This is the least used approach and the only reason for this is that it is tucked away in one of the remotest corners of central Tibet . The scenery is no less awe-inspiring and the route has all the advantages of not being popular.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: ARRIVE AT KATHMANDU
Day 02: A SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN KATHMANDU
Day 03: FLY TO LHASA (11,800ft/3,597m)
Day 04: DRIVE TO GYANGTSE (12,959ft/3,950m)
Day 05: DRIVE TO SHIGATSE (12,795ft/3,900m) (1-2 hrs drive, 60kms)
Day 06: DRIVE TO SHEGAR. (14,271ft/4,350m), VISIT SAKYA ENROUTE. (8 hrs drive, 244 kms/153 miles)
Day 07: DRIVE TO KHARTA. (12,300ft/3,750m) (7 hour drive)
Day 08: TREK TO BEYOND LUNDRUBLING (4-5 hrs)
Day 09: TREK TO LHATSE (16,100ft/4,900m)
Day 10: CROSS THE LANGMA LA, TREK TO OPKA
Day 11: EXPLORING AT KANGSHUNG BASE CAMP (16,400ft/5,000m)
Day 12: TREK TO KHARTA
Day 13: DRIVE TO OLD TINGRI. (14,401ft/4,390m)
Day 14: DRIVE TO ZHANGMU (8 hrs drive, 244 km/153 miles)
Day 15: DRIVE TO KATHMANDU (5-6 hrs drive, 117 kms/73 miles)
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Trip Grade:
- Total Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
- Best Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
- Start From: Kathmandu
- Ends In: Kathmandu
