Khang Sung face is one of the unique approaches to Mt. Everest from the Tibetan side. The trek follows the beautiful Karma valley following the trails through conifer and rhododendron forest, past sacred lakes and across the verdant yak grazing pastures set beneath the back drop of Lhotse, Makalu and the huge Khang sung face of Everest. On the way back we drive to the Rongbuk valley to see the famous north face of Everest before getting to Kathmandu.

DAY 01 : Arrive Kathmandu 
DAY 02 : Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu 
DAY 03 : Fly to Lhasa 
DAYS 04-05 : Sightseeing in and around Lhasa, including Potala, Jokhang, Sera and Drepung 
DAY 06 : Drive to Shigate. Visit Tashilunpo 
DAYS 07-08 : Drive to Kharta 
DAYS 09-10 : Trek up the Kharta Valley to the base of the Shoa La 
DAY 11 : Cross the Shoa La into the Karma Valley 
DAYS 12-14 : Trek along the Karma Valley to the Kangshung Face Base Camp at Pethang Ringmo 
DAY 15 : Exploration around the base camp 
DAYS 16-17 : Return down the Karma Valley to the base of the Langma La 
DAYS 18-19 : Cross the Langma La (5350m) back to Kharta
DAY 20-21 : Drive to Rongbuk monastery and explore Everest North Base camp
DAY 22 : Drive across the Himalaya to Zhangmu
DAY 23 : Cross into Nepal and drive to Kathmandu
DAY 24 : End Kathmandu

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

Chitwan National Park: It provides excellent opportunities to view the rare species such as sloth bear, bison, rhinoceros, leopard and the exclusive tiger. Early morning jungle walks and safaris on elephant back are amongst the most popular activities. The jungle lodge can be reached from Kathmandu either by air or by private vehicle.

White Water Rafting: On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight: An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Cultural Tour 
Nepal boasts a rich cultural diversity, and it is well worth exploring. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is a dream-world for many and reality for some. Once experienced they can never be forgotten, never dismissed from memory whether ones experience of them is visiting age-old Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and royal palaces with amazing sculptures, paintings, legends and living rituals. Nepal is not only regarded as "Shangri-la" for adventurers but a scenic revelation and an educational in itself to all visitors. Once seen they become a part of you, habit-forming and intrusive. We have put our best effort to incorporate all cultural delights as well as natural beauty that Nepal has to offer, which you can chose depending on your time availability.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.