Everest Base Camp Trek from Kangshung Face | The Remote North Face Route (18 Days)

Touch down in Lhasa—Tibet’s spiritual and cultural heart. You’ll be greeted by our local team and transferred to your hotel in the city. Spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatizing. Take a gentle walk through nearby markets if time allows.
Hotel | Welcome dinner

Spend the day immersed in the spirituality and architecture of Lhasa. Visit the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, once home to the Dalai Lama, followed by the sacred Jokhang Temple, a pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. End your day circling the Barkhor pilgrimage kora with monks and devotees.
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A scenic drive over mountain passes unveils Tibet’s natural grandeur. You’ll pause to admire the sparkling Yamdrok Lake, a turquoise jewel set amidst barren mountains. Continue to Gyantse, a small town rich in history and art.
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Journey through the Tibetan plateau to Shigatse, where you’ll explore the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. Then continue to Shegar, the last major settlement before your trek begins.
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Leave the paved roads behind as you venture into the remote Kharta Valley, the true gateway to Everest’s east face. Set up camp near the trailhead and meet the yak caravan and local trekking crew.
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Day 6–7: Trek to Lundrubling and Yulok (4,200m) Begin your walk through pristine forests and alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers and herders’ huts. These first days help your body adjust to altitude. Camp beside yak pastures and enjoy warm meals under a sky full of stars.
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Day 6–7: Trek to Lundrubling and Yulok (4,200m) Begin your walk through pristine forests and alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers and herders’ huts. These first days help your body adjust to altitude. Camp beside yak pastures and enjoy warm meals under a sky full of stars. Camping | B, L, D

Cross Shao La Pass (4,970m)Today’s ascent over Shao La is your first true test—and the reward is breathtaking. From the summit, feast your eyes on Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest rising dramatically across the eastern horizon. Descend into the remote Joksum Valley.

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Trek to Pethang Ringmo and Acclimatization Push deeper into the wild as you make your way to Pethang Ringmo, a high-altitude meadow nestled below the imposing Kangshung Face. Spend an extra day here to acclimatize—rest, explore side trails, or take short glacier walks with your guide.
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 Trek to Pethang Ringmo and Acclimatization

Push deeper into the wild as you make your way to Pethang Ringmo, a high-altitude meadow nestled below the imposing Kangshung Face. Spend an extra day here to acclimatize—rest, explore side trails, or take short glacier walks with your guide.
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Today is the spiritual high point of the journey—Kangshung Base Camp. Few people ever stand here. Watch the towering wall of Everest’s East Face cast its shadow over the valley. Snap photos, meditate, or just soak in the raw power of the Himalayas.
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Retrace your route through Rabka Chu Valley and climb toward Langma La, a high and windswept pass that offers one final, unforgettable panorama of Everest and its neighbouring giants. Descend gradually to your final campsite.
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Retrace your route through Rabka Chu Valley and climb toward Langma La, a high and windswept pass that offers one final, unforgettable panorama of Everest and its neighbouring giants. Descend gradually to your final campsite.
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Make your final descent to the Kharta trailhead, where your vehicle awaits. The journey continues to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on Earth. Spend the night near its walls under Everest’s shadow.
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Make your final descent to the Kharta trailhead, where your vehicle awaits. The journey continues to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on Earth. Spend the night near its walls under Everest’s shadow.
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Take a short drive to the Tibetan Everest Base Camp. Though more accessible than Kangshung, this side offers striking views of Everest’s formidable north ridge. It’s a different perspective—more barren but equally majestic.
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Begin your journey back through the Tibetan plateau. The road is long but captivating, passing by nomadic settlements and ancient passes before reaching the bustling town of Shigatse.
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