Kharta and Kangshung Valley Trekking

Only a few people are aware of trekking in Kharta Valley and the Kangshung 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 Kangshung 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 Kangshung 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 and Kangshung face trek can be commenced from Zhang-Mu (Tibetan border town) which is a 4 and half hours drive from Kathmandu. Also, we can start our journey from Lhasa itself. So, those travelers who are traveling to 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 Kangshung 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.

Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu - Rasuwagadi - Kyirong Drive (3900m) / 210km / 7 - 8 hrs
Day 02: Kyirong rest day for acclimatization.
Day 03: Kyirong to Shegar Drive (4040m) / 5 hrs
Day 04: Shegar - Kharta (5150m) / 210km / 4 hrs
Day 05: Trek to Shao La (4600m) base camp / 6-7 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Kaamo tsangpo valley via Shao La [4970 m] / 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Khangsung valley / 6 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Pethang Ringmo / 7 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Hoppo / 6 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Kangshung base camp & return to Hoppo / 6-7 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Rabka Chu to Langma La Base Camp / 7 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Lundrubling via Langma La [5330M] / 6 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Kharta (4900m) / 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Drive to Rongbuk [5050m] / 5 hrs
Day 15: Drive to Shigatse [3900m] / 6 hrs
Day 16: Drive to Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse Sightseeing.
Day 17: Lhasa Sightseeing
Day 18: Final Departure.

Trekking in Tibet