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The trek from Kharta to Kangsung, the eastern face of the Everest , is one of the best treks in the high Himalayas in Tibet. Gorgeous valleys of infrequent human presence, Holy lakes and the spectacular scenery offered by the icy mass of Everest which looms over the high land of Tibet are enchanting. The entire region from Kharta to the Kama valley, extending to the Arun valley in Nepal, is a part of the blessed land of Guru Rinpoche. Trekking through beautiful valleys rich in vegetation and flowers and crossing over high passes to Phetang Ringmo situated in an alpine valley below the East face of Mt. Everest enhance the pleasure of hiking for the adventure seekers.

ITINERARY :

Day
1	Drive Kathmandu to Zhangmu. O/n at Zhangmu hotel.
2	Drive Zhangmu to Kharta (9-hrs). O/n camping
3	It is a rest day for packing and hiring yaks for next few days trekking. O/n camping.
4	Commence trekking hiking up Kharta Tsangpo passing several villages and following a stream. O/n camping.
5	Ascend gradually to Shao La ( 4970m. ) to get magnificent view of Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest. As descend the landscape change dramatically from barren rocky slopes to lush rhododendrons, birch, and willow trees. O/n camping.
6	A day of hiking steeply through juniper and rhododendron forests to reach the high pastures above the Kama River with views of Everest and Lhotse. The high ridges south of the Kama River drip with hanging glaciers. Enjoy great view of Khnagshung Valley. O/n camping.
7	Climbing up a ridge for magnificent sight of Khangshung Valley and spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Tshertse, Petangtse, Chomo lonzo, Makalu. Enters to Khangsung Valley after crossing Kama River, camp at Pethang. O/n camping.
8	Hike steeply up onto a large rockslide. The views of Makalu and the incredible upheaval caused by the Chomolonzo glaciers are amazing. Hiking further up along the lateral moraine provides good views of Everest, Lhotse. O/n camping at Pethang Ringmo ( 4900m. )
9	Exploration day for hiking around the Khangshung Valley and to the base camp of Everest ( 5200m ) which is used for climbing on the east face of Everest.
10	Retrace and descend along the Khangshung Glaciers to arrive Raabka Chu. O/n camping.
11	Hiking gradually up along alpine slopes and arrive at a lake at the base of Langma La ( 5330m. ) from where the views of Everest and Makalu are fascinating. O/n camping.
12	Climbing steeply up to Langma La ( 5330m. ) with great views of Makalu, Everest and other snow capped peaks which make a panorama. Descend along the rocky moraines and glaciated valleys to Troshay. O/n camping.
13	Hike along the grassy hillsides and villages and arrive at the same place where trekking was started in the beginning.
14	Driving for six hours to reach Rongbuk monastery ( 5000m. ), the highest monastery in the world. stunning Everest's north face is visible from here. Explore to Everest base camp. O/n camping / hotel.
15	Drive along Friendship Highway to Tingri and enjoy the magnificent views of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Melungtse, Gauri Shankar and more while passing Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m] to Nyalam. O/n hotel.
16	Drive to the Chinese - Nepalese border, bid farewell to Tibet and drive to Kathmandu.