Everest Advance Base Camp Trek

  • Everest Advance Base Camp Trek

Overview

Highlights of Everst Advanced Base Camp Trek:

  • An incredible adventure trek along surreally sculpted Rongbuk Glacier to Camp III at 6340 meter, the advance base camp for the north Col route up Mount Everest
  • The world's highest trek that takes you as close to the summit of Everest as any non-climber can go without using any technical climbing gears and without mountaineering skill.
  • Awesome glimpse of the striated rock summit of Mt. Everest.
  • Excellent view of entire Mount Everest from Rongbuk
  • Breath-taking display of picturesque mosaic of Tibetan settlements, nomadic herdsmen, ancient monasteries, High Mountain passes, wide arid plains and awe-inspiring mountain views.
  • 4 amazing nights in Lhasa visiting Potala Palace, Norbulingkha monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Markets, Drepung monastery and Tashilumpu in Shigatse.
  • High chances to witness many Everest climbers fighting their way to the summit.

Scenic beauty is attained direct from Lhasa. For the immense excitement of the alluring views of the Himalayas throughout the world lies in Nepal. The earnest peak ever found in the world, the Mt. Everest has its own significance for the climbers from all over the world. We drive from Lhasa to Rongbuk, Everest Base Camp.

Our real trekking begins right form here. We explore the Everest Advance Base Camp from Rongbuk Everest Base Camp for six days. The immense beauty of the massive peaks can be viewed close to the eyes on the way. This is in fact highly rich trekking for each climber. A good initial preparation is required to conquer the climbing through highly acclaimed glaciers. A climber should have challenging experience at such high altitude. It is like a few inches below the summit.

Itinerary Accuracy for the Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek from Tibet:

Unique Adventure International always efforts to operate the itinerary as per the negotiation made. Not always, but extreme adventure activities being operated in remote mountain regions, bears high risk and needs to be flexible. Unpredictable incidents, accident, weather conditions or flight schedule may be the reason that forces us to make slight changes in our scheduled programs. We expect your patience and cooperation in such circumstances.

Outline Itinerary of Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek:

  • Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
  • Day 02 : Explore Kathmandu valley, Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03 : Fly to Lhasa (3650m) from Kathmandu.
  • Day 04 : Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. 
  • Day 05 : This morning we will visit the Potala Palace, which dominates the city of Lhasa.
  • Day 06 : Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu. Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] .
  • Day 07 : Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum.
  • Day 08 : Today we continue along the Friendship Highway, marvelling once more at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet. 
  • Day 09 : Shortly after leaving Shegar, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La [5150m] towards the main Himalayan range. 
  • Day 10 : We spend a night here in Base camp to acclimatise, this is a good place to read a book: just how often do you get a chance to sit and read at 5000m and with the stunning view of Everest's north face.
  • Day 11 : We spend another in Base camp to acclimatise, it is very important that we take our time and gets very well acclimatised before we go to the ABC. 
  • Day 12 : The Rongbuk Glacier is an impressive frozen ocean of ice waves; the views of the glacier and the Himalayan peaks are some of the most dramatic in Tibet. 
  • Day 13 : The trail to the Interim Camp climbs and descents over the gravel hills, always staying above the west edge of the ice.
  • Day 14 : We spend a day here for further acclimatisation. We will of course explore the surroundings on small excursions
  • Day 15 : About two hours above the Interim camp the central ridgeline leads in to a confusion of ice at the confluence with the Changtse glacier.
  • Day 16 : Depending on how the group feels, a decision must be made between moving tents up to camp 3 or visiting it as a hike and spending a second night at camp 2. Unless the group is particular interested in sleeping in Camp 3, we return to camp 2 today, this gives us a better chance to enjoy the walk back to base camp tomorrow.
  • Day 17 : The return to Base Camp is a long down hill journey, but we complete it in one day, if we start out from Camp 2 it is much more enjoyable than from camp 3, we will have a chance to get our eyes off the end of our boots.
  • Day 18 : Today we rejoin the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri. Upon leaving Tingri, we cross another two high passes, the Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m]. 
  • Day 19 : From Nyalam we drive the last 30 kilometres to the Friendship Bridge, which spans the Bhote Koshi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese border. 
  • Day 20 : Rest at Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
  • Day 21 : Departure to your own destination.

Equipments required for Advanced Everest Base Camp Trek:

Necessary Gears:

  • Good wind/rain jacket
  • Warm fleece jacket or jersey
  • Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
  • Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu)
  • A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
  • Fleece jacket or pullover
  • Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
  • Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
  • Lightweight gloves
  • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
  • Sun hat or scarf
  • Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear
  • Hiking shorts
  • Lightweight cotton long pants
  • Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
  • Fleece or wool pants
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
  • Thin, lightweight inner socks
  • Thick, warm wool hiking socks
  • Hiking boots with spare laces
  • Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Other Necessary Equipments:

  • bag rated to zero degrees F
  • Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
  • Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
  • Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
  • Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
  • Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
  • Thermarest sleeping pad
  • Water bottles (2)
  • Toiletries
  • Small wash towel

Note: You can bring the necessary gears from your own country or can buy or hire from the stores of Kathmandu.

Itinerary Details

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : Explore Kathmandu valley, Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Fly to Lhasa (3650m) from Kathmandu.

Morning transfer to the airport for the hour-long flight to Tibet. This spectacular flight, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing at Gonggar Airport and meeting our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2-hour drive by Landcruiser jeep to Lhasa where we will check in to the Hotel Dhood Gu or similer one. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.

 

Day 04 : Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet. Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa.

 

Day 05 : This morning we will visit the Potala Palace, which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world. With a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.

 

Day 06 : Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu. Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there is stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.

 

Day 07 : Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.
We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Overnight at either Shigatse Hotel or Woutse Hotel.

 

Day 08 : Today we continue along the Friendship Highway, marvelling once more at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet. Beyond the small town of Lhatse we cross the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La [5220m]. From here we descend to the plains, passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar and our overnight accommodation at Hotel Quomolongma.

 

Day 09 : Shortly after leaving Shegar, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La [5150m] towards the main Himalayan range. The view from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, Everest initially is hidden from view, but as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more impressive than ever. We stay overnight at the Gompa Guest House.

 

Day 10 : We spend a night here in Base camp to acclimatise, this is a good place to read a book: just how often do you get a chance to sit and read at 5000m and with the stunning view of Everest's north face.

 

Day 11 : We spend another in Base camp to acclimatise, it is very important that we take our time and gets very well acclimatised before we go to the ABC. Towe will explore the surroundings of the Rongbuk Everest base camp, just to get started working a little.

 

Day 12 : The Rongbuk Glacier is an impressive frozen ocean of ice waves; the views of the glacier and the Himalayan peaks are some of the most dramatic in Tibet. Along the east side of the gslacier is the trail that expeditions use to begin their climbs of Everest and this is the trail we are taking. Camp 1 [5460m] is set in a barren world of moraine hills under beautifully sculpted yellow-orange granite cliffs. The next camp is too far to reach in a single day, so to help us acclimatise we spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring the gravely snout of the east Rongbuk Glacier.

 

Day 13 : The trail to the Interim Camp climbs and descents over the gravel hills, always staying above the west edge of the ice. Intermediate camp [5760m] is a good place to spend a night acclimatizing before advancing to Camp 2. Nearby, the first ice seracs [ice pinnacles] rise like white sails from the dark debris-laden surface of the glacier we will go and take a good look at these.

 

Day 14 : We spend a day here for further acclimatisation. We will of course explore the surroundings on small excursions

 

Day 15 : About two hours above the Interim camp the central ridgeline leads in to a confusion of ice at the confluence with the Changtse glacier. Camp 2 [5970m] is only ten minutes from here, it is set in a beautiful location; glaciers large and small spill into the valley from every direction and the appropriately named Sera Highway continues to extend its unusual gravel arm trough the centre of the of the ice formations.

 

Day 16 : Depending on how the group feels, a decision must be made between moving tents up to camp 3 or visiting it as a hike and spending a second night at camp 2. Unless the group is particular interested in sleeping in Camp 3, we return to camp 2 today, this gives us a better chance to enjoy the walk back to base camp tomorrow.
Camp 3, the advanced base camp for the North Col route up Mount Everest, is situated within a group of flattened gravel mounds beside the glacier. The pinnacles, the frightening group of rock palisades that kept the Northeast Ridge unclimbed for so long, are just another 11/2 km. Further up from camp 3. Most amazing of all is the ridge extending above the Pinnacles to the southwest: the striated rock summit of Everest. The top of this mountain appears phenomenally close; it is little more than 2400 meter higher than camp 3. This is the closest non-climbers can get the top of Everest. With a pair of binoculars, you are almost there…

 

Day 17 : The return to Base Camp is a long down hill journey, but we complete it in one day, if we start out from Camp 2 it is much more enjoyable than from camp 3, we will have a chance to get our eyes off the end of our boots.

 

Day 18 : Today we rejoin the Friendship Highway and drive to Tingri. Upon leaving Tingri, we cross another two high passes, the Lalung La [5124m] and the Shung La [5200m]. Once more we are rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Now we begin our descent from the Tibetan Plateau to Nyalam just 30 km before the Nepalese border. With dramatic suddenness, everything appears incredibly lush and green.

 

Day 19 : From Nyalam we drive the last 30 kilometres to the Friendship Bridge, which spans the Bhote Koshi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese border. We say goodbye to our Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari where our Nepalese staff will meet us. After completing the re-entry formalities we continue the drive to Kathmandu, which, depending on road and weather conditions, should take about 5 hours. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 20 : Rest at Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

 

Day 21 : Departure to your own destination.

Trip Inclusion

What is included?

  •  Tibet Visa and Travel Permit. 
  • Liaison officer and Interpreter.
  • Expert professional Nepalese crew like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and our crews get all facilities from our company itself.
  •  Full Board Hotel accomodation in route to Tibet (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  •  Airfare Kathmandu - Lhasa and all ground transportation by Jeep / Mini Bus for members from Lhasa - Basecamp - Nyalam - Kathmandu.
  • All ground transportation by Jeep / Mini Bus for Nepalese crew and Truck for equipment from Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Base Camp - Zhangmu (Vice Versa).
  • Tibet Visa and Travel Permit for crew.
  •  Daily Wages, equipment fees and Insurance for Nepalese crew. 
  •  North Face V-25 or similar quality Tent from Base Camp to Advance Base camp.
  •  All camping equipments (Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Mess Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and Chairs.
  •  Yak Porter (40Kg per person's will be carried by Yak) from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp.
  •  Yak Porter (30Kg per person's will be carried by Yak) from Advance Base Camp to Base Camp.
  •  Advance Base Camp - Emergency Oxygen.
  •   Souvenir T-shirt with label and banner.
  •  Sightseeing in Lhasa with entrance fees and guide.
  •  All necessary documentation and processing costs.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What is not included?

  • Personal equipment for trekking.
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Lahsa.
  • Rescue Jeep, if in case.
  •  Radio Permit and walkie - talkie and satelite.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Entry and re-entry visa to Nepal.
  • Bar and beverage bills.
  • Your travel insurance.
  • Tips etc.

Note

We would like you to know that although we try to follow the program given above, at times local trails or weather conditions may compel us to make slight changes if necessary. The itinerary may also vary slightly subject to our trekkers' acclimatization rates. This odyssey goes into untamed territory above the timberline, so we seek to request maximum flexibility if and when required for the safety of your trip and your life. Thank you so much for your understanding. We value your precious life.

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Quick Fact of the Trip

  • Trip Duration : 21 days
  • Best Season : Spring & Autumn
  • Country : Nepal
  • Min Altitude : 3650m.
  • Max Altitude : 6340m
  • Trip starts : Kathmandu
  • Trip ends : Kathmandu
  • Group size : Min - 1

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