Kharta Valley and Everest Base Camp Trek (19 days)
Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lhasa and transfer to Lhasa city Day 02-03: Two Full day sightseeing in Lhasa (visit Potala Palace , Norbulinka, Drepung & Sera monasteries, Jokhang Temple) Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse Day 05:Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse Day 06:Drive from Shigatse to Shegar Day 07:Drive from Shegar to Kharta Valley . Day 08-15: Trek begins from Kharta valley over Shao La pass (4790m) & up the Kangshung valley to East Base Camp of Mt. Everest (5000m) Day 16: Explore Everest Base Camp Day 17:Back to Shegar Day 18:Drive Shegar to Zhangmu Day 19:Drive to Kathmandu
Service Includes:
Accommodation at hotel, guesthouse as per the itinerary (based on double occupancy); in hotels, bed only in Guest houses
A private Toyota Land Cruiser and an experienced driver
An experienced Tibetan English speaking guide
Sightseeing tours with site entrance fees
All necessary Tibet travel permits
Camping equipment, tent for two persons
Yaks, yak herdman
Cook
All meals on the trek
Service Excludes:
International airfare
Domestic airfare: in China
Personal expenses like laundry, IDD calls, bottled drinks