[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site":3,"trip-lhasa-kangshung-face-trek":81},{"settings":4,"regions":33,"counts":62},{"contact":5,"social":12,"memberships":16,"home":20},{"address":6,"phone":7,"whatsapp":8,"email":9,"mapEmbedUrl":10,"hours":11},"Budhanilkantha 06, Chyasundol, Dapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal","+977 1 4377875","+977 985 109 1715","info@goldennepaltrek.com","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=Budhanilkantha%2C%20Kathmandu%2C%20Nepal&output=embed","Sunday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 (Nepal time)",{"facebook":13,"instagram":14,"x":15},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fgolden.np\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fgoldennepaltrek\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FTrekGn",[17,18,19],"TAAN","NMA","Nepal Tourism Board",{"heroEyebrow":21,"heroTitle":22,"heroSubtitle":23,"heroImageId":24,"stats":25,"featuredTripIds":32},"Licensed Himalayan operator · Since 2011","Walk the *roof* of the world.","Treks, tours and expeditions across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, guided by people who were born in these mountains.",null,[26,29],{"value":27,"label":28},"15+","years guiding since 2011",{"value":30,"label":31},"40+","treks & tours in 4 countries",[],[34,38,41,44,47,50,53,56,59],{"slug":35,"name":36,"country":37},"everest-region","Everest","nepal",{"slug":39,"name":40,"country":37},"annapurna-region","Annapurna",{"slug":42,"name":43,"country":37},"langtang-region","Langtang",{"slug":45,"name":46,"country":37},"mustang-region","Mustang",{"slug":48,"name":49,"country":37},"manaslu-region","Manaslu",{"slug":51,"name":52,"country":37},"dolpo-region","Dolpo",{"slug":54,"name":55,"country":37},"kanchenjunga-region","Kanchenjunga",{"slug":57,"name":58,"country":37},"makalu-region","Makalu",{"slug":60,"name":61,"country":37},"ganesh-himal-region","Ganesh Himal",[63,67,70,73,75,77,79],{"country":64,"category":65,"n":66},"bhutan","trekking",11,{"country":37,"category":68,"n":69},"city-tours",6,{"country":37,"category":71,"n":72},"mountaineering",1,{"country":37,"category":74,"n":72},"tours",{"country":37,"category":65,"n":76},22,{"country":78,"category":74,"n":72},"tibet",{"country":78,"category":65,"n":80},5,{"trip":82,"related":264,"reviews":301},{"id":72,"slug":83,"title":84,"country":78,"countryName":85,"category":65,"region":24,"regionName":24,"durationDays":86,"durationLabel":24,"maxAltitudeM":87,"difficulty":24,"priceFrom":24,"offerPrice":24,"offerLabel":24,"isBestSeller":88,"summary":89,"cover":90,"groupSize":24,"bestSeason":24,"overviewHtml":103,"highlights":104,"includes":105,"excludes":106,"fixedDepartures":24,"mapEmbedUrl":24,"routeImage":24,"gallery":107,"itinerary":123,"faqs":262,"seoTitle":24,"seoDescription":89,"updatedAt":263},"lhasa-kangshung-face-trek","Lhasa and Kangshung Face Trek","Tibet",27,5330,false,"A less-visited trek to the Kangshung (east) Face of Everest through the Kharta and Kama valleys, combined with a tour of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse.",{"key":91,"alt":92,"width":93,"height":94,"variants":95,"color":101,"credit":102},"trips\u002Flhasa-kangshung-face-trek\u002F01-817abe","Lhotse, Everest, Makalu and Chomo Lonzo, the peaks above the Kangshung and Kama valleys, seen from Sandakphu",2400,1599,[96,97,98,99,100,93],480,720,960,1280,1600,"#181818","Alexkom000 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons","\u003Cp>Compared to other treks, Kangshung Face trek is less known to the people, however, Kangshung is one of the most attractive places located on the east face of Everest. You'll be introduced to magnifying beauty of mountain views, icy mass of Everest, which looms over the high land of Tibet, holy lakes, the sacred \"Kharta Tsechu\", the long life water spring and the Kama Valley. The astounding alpine scenery and fabulous flora of Kharta and the Karma Valley make it extra attractive. The entire region from Kharta to the Karma Valley that extends to Arjun Valley (on Nepal's side) is known as \"Be-yul Khembalung\" or the Hidden Valley which is a part of the blessed land of Guru Rinpoche. The glory of these valleys is supplemented with world's three highest peaks: Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8501 m), and Makalu (8463 m). The journey is completed with Lhasa tour, the ancient city of Tibet that consist of several monasteries, gompas, monuments and other Buddhist cultural heritage sites.\u003C\u002Fp>",[],[],[],[108,110,116],{"key":91,"alt":92,"width":93,"height":94,"variants":109,"color":101,"credit":102},[96,97,98,99,100,93],{"key":111,"alt":112,"width":93,"height":100,"variants":113,"color":114,"credit":115},"trips\u002Flhasa-kangshung-face-trek\u002F02-59cb08","Courtyard of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa",[96,97,98,99,100,93],"#080808","Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons",{"key":117,"alt":118,"width":93,"height":119,"variants":120,"color":121,"credit":122},"trips\u002Flhasa-kangshung-face-trek\u002F03-9c3322","Aerial view of the Kangshung (east) Face of Everest and the Kangshung Glacier from the International Space Station",1982,[96,97,98,99,100,93],"#f8f8f8","Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. 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The sightseeing includes the most popular historic places in Kathmandu such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath.",{"id":136,"dayLabel":137,"title":138,"description":139,"altitudeM":140,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},600,"Day 3","Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa","Having our breakfast early morning, we catch international flight to Lhasa and upon arriving here, you will be transferred to the Hotel. Lhasa comprises of narrow streets and white washed houses where windows are framed in black trapezoids. The new Lhasa was built around the base of the Potala and is now characterized by straight, broad streets, Chinese style department stores and government houses. Lhasa is a friendly city and you will find Tibetans with smile.",3660,{"id":142,"dayLabel":143,"title":144,"description":145,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},601,"Day 4","Lhasa Tour","In the morning, we visit Potala Palace, an architectural wonder with gold roofs high above the town, more than 300 meters above the valley. From here, the valley can be observed from directions all around. The present Potala was built in 1645 to 1693 in the Fifth Dalai Lama's reign. It was the center of religious and political power of Dalai Lamas. There are more than 1000 rooms which were the living quarters of Dalai Lama and also the magnificent golden tombs when they died. With more than hundreds of chapels and shrines, halls and corridors, thousands of gilded statues, it is Tibet's pantheon of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, saints and demons and still remains as a beloved shrine. In the afternoon, we visit Norbulingkha and Jokhang Monasteries. Norbulingkha is known as the Jewel park containing palaces of 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas while Jokhang is the spiritual center of Tibet and its oldest part dates back to 7th century.",{"id":147,"dayLabel":148,"title":149,"description":150,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},602,"Day 5","Lhasa Tour continued","We start by visiting Drepung Monastery lying 8km west of Lhasa. It was founded in 1416 AD by disciple of Tsongkhapa and had over 10000 monks governed 700 subsidiary monasteries. The monastery itself was divided into four Tantric Colleges, where they specialized in different branches of knowledge. At present, around 400 monks and novices live here. In the afternoon, we visit Sera Monastery, Sera meaning \"Merciful Hail\" lying on the northern edge of Lhasa. Sera also had three colleges but the chanting halls and chapels seem dark and demonic. Today, the monastery has 300 monks.",{"id":152,"dayLabel":153,"title":149,"description":154,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},603,"Day 6","Early morning we visit Ganden Monastery situated 70 km east of Lhasa at 4300 m in a bowl like amphitheater from where dramatic view of Lhasa River valley can be captured to the fullest. It was founded in 1409 AD by Tsongkhapa. In the evening, we take a visit at Tibetan Medicine Hospital.",{"id":156,"dayLabel":157,"title":158,"description":159,"altitudeM":160,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},604,"Day 7","Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse","We drive along the Tsangpo River to Gyantse, which was once Tibet's most important trade city route, India-Nepal-Lhasa. We will have the pleasure to witness the town dominated by rocky ridge topped by a ruined fortress.",3950,{"id":162,"dayLabel":163,"title":164,"description":165,"altitudeM":166,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},605,"Day 8","Drive Gyantse to Shigatse","With our short drive to Shigatse, we then visit Tashilunpo Monastery, meaning \"Heap of Glory\", which was the seat of Panchen Lamas. The monastery lies at the foot of Dolmari or \"Tara's Mountain\" and was founded in 1447 AD by Gendum Drubpa, who was a disciple of Tsongkhapa. The Tashilunpo includes the Jamba Chenmo (Maitreya Hall) that has 86 feet Maitreya Buddha, Kudung (the stupa of 4th Panchen Lama), Tsegchen Dukhang (Great Assembly Hall), Ngape Dratshang (Tantric College) and Tshenyi Dratshang (the debating college). We will also observe the 9 storey high thangka walls on the ground.",3900,{"id":168,"dayLabel":169,"title":170,"description":171,"altitudeM":172,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},606,"Day 9","Drive to Shegar","We visit Shegar Chode Monastery, a small Gelugpa institution on the foot of the mountain. If you are able to climb up to the wall, Mount Everest far away can also be seen at a distance. We meet the Sherpa crew here.",4050,{"id":174,"dayLabel":175,"title":176,"description":177,"altitudeM":178,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":179},607,"Day 10","Drive to Kharta","We drive along the main highway to Everest region. We are able to observe Everest views from Pant La and we move past the most beautiful valleys and reach Kharta.",3009,"Lodge or camp",{"id":181,"dayLabel":182,"title":183,"description":184,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},608,"Day 11","Rest day at Kharta","We take rest and prepare for our trekking that starts from the next day.",{"id":186,"dayLabel":187,"title":188,"description":189,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},609,"Day 12","Trek to Lundrubling","From this day, we start our trekking to Lundrubling by crossing a bridge and well-defined trail afterwards. The trail then continues to Langma La and we follow the ascent towards the valley leading to Shao La. We then reach village of Lundrubling.","Camp",{"id":192,"dayLabel":193,"title":194,"description":195,"altitudeM":196,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},610,"Day 13","Cross Shao La and trek to Kaamo Tsango Valley","We are to ascend the Shao La and gain views of Everest, Makalu and Lhotse mountains, all eight thousanders. We pass through the yak pastures and trail down through birch groves and rhododendrons and reach Joksam. It lies just above the Kaamo Tsangpo valley.",4970,{"id":198,"dayLabel":199,"title":200,"description":201,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},611,"Day 14 to 15","Trek to Kangshung Valley","We ascend through the conifer forest to the ridgeline above the Kama valley and then observe the Arun gorge. We also pass through many beautiful lakes and uninterrupted views of the Kangshung Face of Everest.",{"id":203,"dayLabel":204,"title":205,"description":206,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},612,"Day 16","Trek to Pethang Ringmo","We descend to the camp Pethang Ringmo capturing impressive peak of Chomo Lonzo.",{"id":208,"dayLabel":209,"title":210,"description":211,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},613,"Day 17","Exploration day at Pethang Ringmo","This is the place where Kangshung glacier bends to the right and the last point till where yaks can carry up the loads. Pethang Ringmo meadow are delightful and we can hike to the high ridge for spectacular vantage point. Two beautiful glacial lakes appear so beautiful from here between the rocky slopes.",{"id":213,"dayLabel":214,"title":215,"description":216,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},614,"Day 18","Pethang Ringmo to Hoppo","The trail now heads towards slope rounding the hillside of Kangshung Face and impressive glaciers at Chomo Lonzo. We camp at Hoppo.",{"id":218,"dayLabel":219,"title":220,"description":221,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},615,"Day 19","Trek to Kangshung Face base camp and return to Hoppo","We ascend through the grassy ridges to the snout of Kangshung glacier. From the vantage point, we can capture very impressive north face ridge of Mount Everest. Overnight at Hoppo.",{"id":223,"dayLabel":224,"title":225,"description":226,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},616,"Day 20","Trek to Base of Langma La","From Pethang Ringmo, we head towards Langma La by crossing yak pastures and gaining the views of Mount Makalu.",{"id":228,"dayLabel":229,"title":230,"description":231,"altitudeM":87,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},617,"Day 21","Cross Langma La and trek to Lundrubling","We climb to the summit of the pass 5330m and take steep descent to the valley floor. We observe the Kharta valley and view massif Kanchenjunga and arrive at Lundrubling.",{"id":233,"dayLabel":234,"title":235,"description":236,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},618,"Day 22","Trek to Kharta","We retrace our way back to Kharta and prepare to drive to Rongbuk the next day.",{"id":238,"dayLabel":239,"title":240,"description":241,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},619,"Day 23","Drive to Rongbuk","From Kharta, we drive back to Rongbuk via the village of Phadhruchi and observe Rongbuk Monastery, which was reconstructed after the excesses of the Cultural Revolution in the 1960. We are with unrivalled views of the Everest's north face.",{"id":243,"dayLabel":244,"title":245,"description":246,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":190},620,"Day 24","Explore Everest Base Camp","We explore the Everest Base Camp today 5200m with illuminating views around us. You are sure to be awestruck by the scenarios from here.",{"id":248,"dayLabel":249,"title":250,"description":251,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":179},621,"Day 25","Drive to Tingri","In the morning we explore the Everest Base Camp and rejoin the Friendship Highway to reach Tingri.",{"id":253,"dayLabel":254,"title":255,"description":256,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":179},622,"Day 26","Drive to Nyalam","Leaving Tingri, we cross two major passes, Lalung La (5124m) and the Shung La (5200m). Throughout our way to Nyalam, we are mesmerized by the appealing glimpses of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar.",{"id":258,"dayLabel":259,"title":260,"description":261,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":129},623,"Day 27","Drive to Kodari and Kathmandu","We descend through the arid Tibetan Plateau to Zhangmu and drive to the Friendship Bridge, which spans the Bhote Kosi River. Then, we step in Kodari and after completing the formalities, we drive our way back to Kathmandu as our trip ends here. 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