Kharta Valley and the Khangshung Face Trek

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

Route: Kathmandu – Zhang-Mu - Kharta valley trek - Zhang-Mu - Kathmandu
Mode of transport: Land Cruiser
Time: April through end of October
Departure dates: Any time on request
Group size: Any

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Transfer airport - fly Lhasa - transfer hotel
Day 02: Lhasa tour
Day 03: Lhasa tour
Day 04: Drive, Lhasa - Gyantse (3950 m.)
Day 05: Gyantse - Shigatse (3900 m.) via Shalu Monastery
Day 06: Shigatse - Xegar (4350 m.)
Day 07: Xegar - Kharta valley. Overnight camp
Day 08: Kharta valley - Yueba
Day 09: Yueba - Base of Langma-La
Day 10: Langma La - Cave
Day 11: Cave - Pethang
Day 12: Pethang - Pethang Ringmo
Day 13: Pethang Ringmo - Sharlung
Day 14: Sharlung - Sharo
Day 15: Sharo - Yueba
Day 16: Yueba - Kharta valley
Day 17: Kharta valley - Xegar (4350 m.)
Day 18: Xegar - Nyalam (3750 m.)
Day 19: Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu.

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