Kharta Valley Trek - 24 Days

Upon arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Trekkers will welcome you and escort you to the designated hotel.

Overnight. 

You will spend the whole day by exploring some of the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, and preparing for the trip to the Khatra Valley. 

Overnight.

After breakfast, we will have a scenic and amazing off-road drive to Syabru Besi for overnight stay by enjoying the amazing views of rivers, hills, mountains, small settlements, and terraced fields. 

Syabru Besi is in the northern part of Nepal in the Langtang region which is 20 km far from the Nepal-China border. 

Once you reach the town, you can explore around and interact with local people of that area.

After breakfast, we will continue our drive to the border area, complete the immigration procedure, and enter Tibet. Our representative on that side will be there to welcome and assist you.

Furthur drives to Tingri for an overnight stay. 

(Note: You can also spend one more night at Kayrong to get proper acclimatization).

After a warm breakfast, we will enjoy a scenic drive to Kharta valley by catching the east road from the midpoint which grants two roads; one for Kharta valley and another for Rongbuk valley. 

Kharta is the administrative headquarters of the region.

Overnight.

After breakfast, we will begin our trek by following the jeep track along with the Kharta river and cross the bridge which leads towards Shao La.

 We will stay an overnight in a meadow (4160m) above the Dambuk Chu (river valley) which drains from the Shao La.

Today, we will start our trek very early as we have to cross the Shao La (4790m). From that pass, you can get mesmerizing views of Everest (8848m), Makalu (8475m), and Lhotse (8501m).

Then, we will further descend to some yak pasture and also cross the amazing lakes before reaching your campsite. The team members of Himalayan trekkers will already be there at campsite with good food and camp where you will stay overnight.

Overnight just above the Kaamo Tsangpo valley (4,000 m).

After breakfast, we will cross the Kaamo Tsangpo Valley and climb up the hill following the forest with juniper, rhododendron. On the way, we will observe the view of Mt. Everest and Lhotse.

After a good walk, we will reach the campsite area nearby Shalung Tsho (4420m) where we will spend the night. 

With a good breakfast, we will move forward by observing the amazing view of Lhotse Shar (8383m). After an hour's walk, we will meet the trail from Langma La.

We then descend downwards and reach our campsite in Pethang Ringmo via rhododendron forest, and small settlement of Bathang. 

From our campsite, we can enjoy the views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar.

Overnight.

Today's walk will be shorter as we will be trekking above 5000m from sea level. So, we will trek slowly by enjoying the scenic beauty.

After reaching the Kangshung Base Camp (5090m), you can either relax or explore to the west of the camp, following the crest of a long murrain for about 45 minutes to its end at 5200m. 

If we have enough energy we can climb another 2 hours to the crest of the main ridge for even more incredible views.

Overnight at Base camp.

After breakfast, you can explore to the north side from a camp where you will get stunning views of triangular peaks and also Makalu behind Jomolonzo.

We will then return back to Pethang Ringmo where we stayed overnight earlier too.

With some descents from the campsite after breakfast, we will meet the trail to Langma La which will be followed by us.  We continue through the afternoon with great views of Makalu to our camp at the base of the Langma La.

Be prepared, take well rest as we will be at the highest point and the last pass of the trip!

Overnight.

Early morning, we will climb up from our campsite by crossing the glacial lake and reach the Langma La Pass (5320m). From here we have a truly spectacular view, seeing Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.

We then descend towards Shomale via the Kharta Tsangpo valley by observing the majestic Kanchenjunga.

Overnight at Shomale. 

After breakfast, we will return back to Kharta by crossing the terraced barley fields, stone fences, bridge of Kharta river, following the river to the campsite.

Overnight.

After breakfast, we will bid farewell to the amazing Kharta valley and enjoy a scenic drive to Rongbuk Monastery.

Rongbuk monastery, a very popular pilgrimage/heritage site for Buddhists. Rongbuk Monastery is situated at the foot of Mt. Everest and claims that the highest Buddhist Shrine on the earth at an altitude of 5100 m.

It is also regarded as the gateway to the Everest as the climbers who want to attempt the Mt. Everest via north face must pass through this magnificent Monastery. 

You can interact with locals, explore the monastery area, and also learn some books related to the history, and culture of the area.

Overnight.

From Rongbuk, we will have a short drive to Everest base camp (northern side), take some pictures and enjoy the scenic drive towards New Tingri/ Shegar/ Lhatse.

Overnight.

Today, we drive to Shigatse, the second major town of Tibet.

In Shigste we can see the renowned monastery called Tashilhunpo. It was discovered by the first Dalai Lama known as Gendun Drup in 1447. It is equally important from both prospectuses either culturally or historically.

Overnight stay at Shigatse.

After breakfast, we will continue our drive to Lhasa via Gyantse.

En route, we will explore the amazing glacial lakes named Yamdork lake, Manak Dam Lake, Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa and amazing mountains too. 

After reaching Lhasa, we will explore the market and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will visit the Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lamas. This architectural masterpiece is the symbol of unity of the Tibetans. It is one of the grandest palaces in the world to date.

After a short break, we will drive towards the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred temple for Tibetan Buddhists. After spending some time at the Jokhang temple we will walk through Barkhor Street, a traditional old street in Lhasa.

Overnight. 

After breakfast, we will start the sightseeing from Norbulingka - the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas,

The second site is Drepung Monastery, built by Chojey Tashi Palden in the 14th Century. It is one of Tibet’s premier monastic educational institutions. 

Lastly, we will pay a visit to Sera Monastery, one of the most beautiful monastery compounds in the country. 

Overnight. 

Today, you depart from Lhasa with a scenic flight to Kathmandu after breakfast.

After reaching Nepal; free to explore on your own.

Overnight. 

After breakfast, you will be guided to some popular landmarks of Kathmandu valley including Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Then, we drive to Nagarkot hillstation for an overnight stay.

Overnight.

Early morning, hike to a hill station for sunrise view. After breakfast, return back to Kathmandu. 

In the evening, farewell dinner with the team of Himalayan trekkers.

Overnight.

A representative of Himalayan trekkers will assist and transfer you to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

Hope you enjoyed this trip with us and please do remember us for other exciting and amazing trips in the Himalayas.

Have a safe journey!