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Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trek

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Duration Duration
20 Days
Max. Altitude Max. Altitude
8848
Activities Activities
Driving | Trekking
Destination Destination
Nepal - Tibet
Start/End Point Start/End Point
Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Transportation Transportation
Trailhead Transfers
Grade Grade
Easy
Nature of Trip Nature of Trip
Lodge to Lodge Trek
Meals Meals
Full Board
Group Size Group Size
2-18 People
Best Seasons Best Seasons
Setp - Nov | March - May
Accommodation Accommodation
N/A

Overview of Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trek

Kharta Valley is a region in Tibet lying to the east of Mount Everest and centered on the Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trek. The Kama valley 40-kilometer (25 min) Kharta valley starts at the col at Lhakpa La at the head of the Kharta Glacier.  From here, Kharta Chu River flows east to join the Phung Chu just beyond Khata village. Nearby to the south, the Kama valley starts at the Kangshung Glacier at the foot of Everest’s Kangshung Face. And Kama Chu flows southeast to the Phung Chu. The 1921 British Mount Everest reconnaissance expedition discovered Kharta when reconnoitering ways to climb Mount Everest. Then they managed to reach the North Col via the Lhakpa La. Before this, Kharta has not used as a way to approach the summit of Everest. But now, these two valleys are popular are for trekking.

The Kharta and Kama valleys are within the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve. It provides a quieter area for trekking than Everest Base Camp in the Rongbuk valley. The Kama valley and the Kangshung Face tend to be the focus of the treks. However, the approach is from the Kharta valley and we can reach return back here after a round tour.

Many organizations offer trekking holidays and these are often part bookings on a larger organized expedition. A track passable by four-wheeled drives leaves the Friendship Highway at Tingri.  From Tingri, the tickets are available for the guarded Nature Preserve. The track leads to the village of Kharta. The trek may either be by backpacking or after hiring yaks at the village.

Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trekking Routes

A route typically taken (see map) goes up the valley via Yuluk and Yulba and then heads south over Shao La and descends to Kama Chu. The trail ascends the Kama valley with Chomolonzo and Makalu to the south and eventually reaching the Kangshung Glacier to see the Kangshung Face – the glacier has retreated considerably since the 1921 expedition. We will return back from Langma La back to Kharta Chu then pass through Lhundrubling and head eastwards to the start. During the time, we recommend to accompany a local guide (required by authorities for organized tours). It takes 10 days to finish the journey on foot or yak.

 

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    Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trek - Detail Itinerary

    01

    Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa.

    02-03

    Day 02-03: At Lhasa.

    04

    Day 04: Drive to Gyantse.

    05

    Day 05: To Shigatse.

    06

    Day 06: To Xegar

    07-08

    Day 07-08: To Kharta

    09

    Day 09: Begin the trek

    10

    Day 10: Trek to Kaamo Tsangpo Valley

    11

    Day 11: Trek to Khangsung Valley

    12

    Day 12: Trek to Pethang Ringmo

    13

    Day 13: Trek to Hoppo

    14

    Day 14: Kangshung Face Base Camp Excursion

    15-16

    Day 15-16: Cross Langma La and trek to Lundrubling

    17

    Day 17: Final day of the trekking

    18

    Day 18: Drive to Rongbuk Monastery

    19

    Day 19: Explore Everest Basecamp

    20

    Day 20: Drive to Zhangmu

    21

    Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu

     

     

     

    Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trek - Fixed Departure Cost & Dates

    Departure Date Trip Duration Cost/Person Availability Join Group
    Join Group
    Duration Duration
    20 Days
    Max. Altitude Max. Altitude
    8848
    Activities Activities
    Driving | Trekking
    Destination Destination
    Nepal - Tibet
    Start/End Point Start/End Point
    Kathmandu - Kathmandu
    Transportation Transportation
    Trailhead Transfers
    Grade Grade
    Easy
    Nature of Trip Nature of Trip
    Lodge to Lodge Trek
    Meals Meals
    Full Board
    Group Size Group Size
    2-18 People
    Best Seasons Best Seasons
    Setp - Nov | March - May
    Accommodation Accommodation
    N/A

    Kharta Valley is a region in Tibet lying to the east of Mount Everest and centered on the Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trek. The Kama valley 40-kilometer (25 min) Kharta valley starts at the col at Lhakpa La at the head of the Kharta Glacier.  From here, Kharta Chu River flows east to join the Phung Chu just beyond Khata village. Nearby to the south, the Kama valley starts at the Kangshung Glacier at the foot of Everest’s Kangshung Face. And Kama Chu flows southeast to the Phung Chu. The 1921 British Mount Everest reconnaissance expedition discovered Kharta when reconnoitering ways to climb Mount Everest. Then they managed to reach the North Col via the Lhakpa La. Before this, Kharta has not used as a way to approach the summit of Everest. But now, these two valleys are popular are for trekking.

    The Kharta and Kama valleys are within the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve. It provides a quieter area for trekking than Everest Base Camp in the Rongbuk valley. The Kama valley and the Kangshung Face tend to be the focus of the treks. However, the approach is from the Kharta valley and we can reach return back here after a round tour.

    Many organizations offer trekking holidays and these are often part bookings on a larger organized expedition. A track passable by four-wheeled drives leaves the Friendship Highway at Tingri.  From Tingri, the tickets are available for the guarded Nature Preserve. The track leads to the village of Kharta. The trek may either be by backpacking or after hiring yaks at the village.

    Kharta Valley & Everest Khangshung Face Trekking Routes

    A route typically taken (see map) goes up the valley via Yuluk and Yulba and then heads south over Shao La and descends to Kama Chu. The trail ascends the Kama valley with Chomolonzo and Makalu to the south and eventually reaching the Kangshung Glacier to see the Kangshung Face – the glacier has retreated considerably since the 1921 expedition. We will return back from Langma La back to Kharta Chu then pass through Lhundrubling and head eastwards to the start. During the time, we recommend to accompany a local guide (required by authorities for organized tours). It takes 10 days to finish the journey on foot or yak.

     

    Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa.

    Day 02-03: At Lhasa.

    Day 04: Drive to Gyantse.

    Day 05: To Shigatse.

    Day 06: To Xegar

    Day 07-08: To Kharta

    Day 09: Begin the trek

    Day 10: Trek to Kaamo Tsangpo Valley

    Day 11: Trek to Khangsung Valley

    Day 12: Trek to Pethang Ringmo

    Day 13: Trek to Hoppo

    Day 14: Kangshung Face Base Camp Excursion

    Day 15-16: Cross Langma La and trek to Lundrubling

    Day 17: Final day of the trekking

    Day 18: Drive to Rongbuk Monastery

    Day 19: Explore Everest Basecamp

    Day 20: Drive to Zhangmu

    Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu

     

     

     

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