Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek is a sensational journey to the northern face of the mighty Mt. Everest which is also commonly referred to as the roof of the world. Set out for this amazing journey and appreciate the pinnacles of wild mountains because the feeling of being on the top of the world; amidst the Tibetan plateaus and high mountains is beyond any mere imagination.
Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek doesn’t require any kind of physical exhilaration as required while trekking to Everest Base Camp from Nepal therefore walking long distances through difficult paths is not a problem. An overland drive will take you to the base Camp. The main difficulty one can face while opting for Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek is fighting with the rising elevation.
Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek is not just a trekking journey but a tour that lets you admire the beautiful places in Lhasa City. Lhasa city is a beautiful city decorated with artistic monasteries, palaces, temples and many other attractions. In Lhasa, you can visit Potala Palace which is a beautiful palace on the top of the hill. As soon as you enter Lhasa city, the palace dominates your vision as it is grand and lies on the top of a hill. Besides, Potala Palace, you can visit Norbulingka Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, etc.
Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek starts with a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu which is followed by an awesome flight to Lhasa. Upon your arrival in Lhasa, you can enjoy sightseeing at some magnificent temples, monasteries and palaces in Lhasa city. The fine art and architecture in these palaces and monasteries are fabulous.
The sightseeing tour in Lhasa is followed by a wonderful overland drive to Shigatse. The drive is accompanied by awesome views of Tibetan plateaus, mountains, high passes, lakes, dzongs and many others. You can also visit Natang and Sakya Monastery on your way to Rongbuk. From, Rongbuk, you can trek to base camp and then to high camp. The high camp offers some impressive views of Himalayan peaks along with the Rongbuk glacier. Your journey ends with a return journey back to Kathmandu via Nyalam from base camp.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu
- Day 02: Obtain Chinese visa and Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
- Day 03: Fly to Lhasa
- Day 04: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
- Day 05: Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
- Day 06: Drive to Shigatse
- Day 07: Drive to Tingri/ visit Natang and Sakya Monastery
- Day 08: Drive to Rongbuk
- Day 09 & 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Day 11: Trek from Everest Base Camp to Camp 1
- Day 12: Trek to Interim Camp
- Day 13: Rest day at Interim Camp
- Day 14: Trek to Camp 2
- Day 15: Trek to ABC and return to Camp 2
- Day 16: Return to Base Camp
- Day 17: Drive to Nyalam
- Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 19: Leisure Day
- Day 20: Farewell
