Only a few people are aware
of trekking in Kharta Valley and the Khangshung face, the Eastern
face of the Mt. Everest . This isolated region along with Mt. Everest
contains the jagged Himalayan range of Makalu , to the North &
East lies the arid Tibetan Plateau. The region is famous for its
pristine wilderness, beautiful lakes and superb views of Mt. Makalu
, Mt. Karma Changri (6289m) along with the enormous Khangsung glacier
hanging from the East face of the
Mt. Everest . The trek passes through several verdant tiny valleys
and beautiful lakes along the way.
The starting point of this trek is Kharta valley which is situated
140 kilometer south-east from Xegar. Xegar is situated on friendship
highway and it is one of the gateways to the Everest region. From
Kharta valley we trek ahead to Khangsung face via Kama valley. Kamma
valley offers views of such giants as Makalu , Chomo Lonzo, Pethangtse,
Lhotse and Mt. Everest itself. This is approaching the highest trekking
territory on earth, with passes getting up to 6000 meters.
The Kharta valley & Khangsung face trek can be commenced from
Zhang-Mu (Tibetan border town) which is a 4 & half hours drive
from Kathmandu . Also, we can start our journey from Lhasa itself.
So, those travelers who are traveling in Tibet via mainland China
can join this trek too. Due to its isolation, the trek should be
organized on a fully camping basis. We have to bring all necessary
logistics (foods, camping and kitchen equipment and necessary crew)
with us from Kathmandu OR from Lhasa . The best time for trekking
to Kharta valley and khangsung face is between May and September.
A trek to Kharta valley can be combined with Lhasa tour, and as
per your convenient this trek can be organized any time.
Maximum elevation : 5100
meters
Total duration: 23 days (19 days Tibet + 4 days
Nepal )
Day 01: Transfer airport
- fly Lhasa - transfer hotel
Day 02: Lhasa sightseeing
Day 03: Lhasa sightseeing
Day 04: Drive, Lhasa / Gyantse
Day 05: Gyantse / Shigatse
Day 06: Shigatse / Xegar
Day 07: Xegar / Kharta. Overnight camp
Day 08: Trek to Yueba
Day 09: Yueba / Base of Langma-La
Day 10: Langma La / Cave
Day 11: Cave / Pethang
Day 12: Pethang / Pethang Ringmo
Day 13: Pethang Ringmo / Sharlung
Day 14: Sharlung / Sharo
Day 15: Sharo / Yueba
Day 16: Yueba / Kharta
Day 17: Drive / Xegar
Day 18: Xegar / Nyalam
Day 19: Nyalam/Zhangmu/Kathmandu - transfer hotel
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