8/9/2019 Everest Advance Base Camp Trek
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EVEREST ADVANCE BASE CAMPTREK
(18 days)
This trip encompasses an adventurous trek to the Everest
AdvanceBase Camp, coupled with an exploratory journey across the
Tibetanhighlands.
This tour has been designed for the traveler with the
wanderlust, someonewho is forever in the lookout for fresh
challenges and high adventure. Tibet,with an average altitude in
excess of 3500 meters, is the highest plateau inthe world. Lying to
the north of the great Himalayan range, Tibet is more orless an
untamed land of nomads (drokpas), monasteries and high altitude
desert that seem to stretch endlessly.
In Lhasa you get ample time to acclimatize and to absorb the
exoticism ofTibetan cultural heritage. As you are guided around the
most significant andancient monasteries of Lhasa, Gyantse and
Shigatse, an expert Tibetanguide will instruct you on the
intricacies and mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism.Driving down the
Friendship highway, you pass through small Tibetansettlements,
where you see nomadic herdsmen wandering across the widearid
plains, amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain peaks.
The special highlight of this trip is the trek to the Everest
Advance Base
Camp. Your trek begins from Rongbuk. En route you traverse past
theRongbuk Glacier and ascend a succession of hills and ridges. As
you climb upamidst spectacular mountain views, you get to test your
endurance andstamina. Once you reach Camp III at 6400 meters, you
know you haveaccomplished a major feat. Savor your special moment
in the shadow of theworld's highest peak, Everest (Chomolungma for
the Tibetans), while takingin the breathtaking views of the
surrounding mountains.
As you are driven from Zhangmu and across the Friendship Bridge,
there's arefreshing change in scenery. The green and verdant hills
of Nepal greetyour sight. Your trip comes to an end once you arrive
in Kathmandu.
TRIP FACTS
Trip length: 18 Days
Grade: Strenuous trek
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Kathmandu
Group size: Maximum 12
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Accommodation: Guest house and camping
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck
Maximum altitude: 6400m
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Lhasa (3660m)Day 2-3 - Sightseeing in Lhasa
(3660m)
Day 04 - Free in Lhasa (3660m)
Day 05 - Drive Lhasa Gyantse (3950m)
Day 06 - Drive to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 07 - Sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m)
Day 08 - Drive Shegar - Rongbuk (5000m)
Day 09-10 - At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
Day 11 - Trek to Camp 1 (5460m)
Day 12 - Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 13 - Rest day at Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 14 - Trek to Camp 2 (5970m)
Day 15 - Trek to Everest Advance Base camp (camp 3, 6400m) and
return to
Camp 2
Day 16 - Return to Base Camp
Day 17 - Drive Base Camp to Nyalam (215km)
Day 18 - Drive Nyalam (3750m) to Kathmandu
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information
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