Trip Highlights

• Explore the historic cities of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse.
• Trek through the beautiful and remote Kharta Valley.
• Visit the spectacular Khangsung (East) Face of Mount Everest.
• Cross the scenic Shao La Pass (4,915m) and Langma La Pass (5,320m).
• Enjoy breathtaking views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Chomo Lonzo, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga, and other Himalayan peaks.
• Experience authentic Tibetan villages, monasteries, yak pastures, and nomadic culture.
• Visit the famous Rongbuk Monastery.
• Reach Everest North Base Camp (5,150m) for unforgettable close-up views of Mount Everest.
• Witness pristine glaciers, alpine meadows, emerald lakes, and untouched mountain landscapes.
• Experience one of Tibet’s most exclusive and least-traveled trekking routes.

The Kharta Valley Trek and Khangsung Face with Everest Base Camp is one of the most spectacular and least-explored trekking adventures in Tibet. Unlike the classic Everest Base Camp route from the north, this remarkable journey takes trekkers through the pristine Kharta Valley to the breathtaking Khangsung (Kangshung) Face, the dramatic eastern face of Mount Everest, before continuing to the famous North Everest Base Camp. The route combines untouched wilderness, traditional Tibetan culture, high mountain passes, glacial landscapes, and unforgettable Himalayan panoramas.

This Karma Valley Tibet challenging expedition begins with cultural sightseeing in Lhasa before driving across the Tibetan Plateau through Gyantse and Shigatse to the remote village of Kharta. From here, the trek follows ancient yak trails through alpine forests, flower-filled meadows, crystal-clear rivers, and isolated nomadic settlements. Trekkers cross the spectacular Shao La Pass (4,915m) and Langma La Pass (5,320m), offering magnificent views of Mount Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Chomo Lonzo, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, and many other snow-capped giants.

One of the expedition’s greatest highlights is reaching the Khangsung Face (East Face) of Mount Everest, considered the mountain’s most dramatic and remote side. Rising over 3,350 meters from the Kangshung Glacier to the summit, this immense wall of rock, snow, and hanging glaciers has inspired climbers and explorers for decades. Because of its isolation and technical difficulty, very few climbers attempt this route, making it one of Everest’s most mysterious and awe-inspiring faces.

The journey then continues across the Tibetan plateau to the legendary Everest North Base Camp (5,150m) beneath the towering north face of the world’s highest mountain. Here, trekkers enjoy close-up views of Everest’s summit, Rongbuk Glacier, and the historic Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Watching sunrise and sunset over Everest from North Base Camp is an unforgettable experience and one of the finest mountain spectacles on Earth.

Throughout the Kangshung Face Everest trek, travelers experience authentic Tibetan culture by visiting ancient monasteries, traditional villages, yak herders’ camps, and peaceful high-altitude valleys rarely visited by tourists. The combination of rich cultural heritage, dramatic landscapes, and remote wilderness makes this expedition a perfect choice for experienced trekkers seeking an extraordinary Himalayan adventure away from the crowded trekking routes.

Kharta Valley Trek and Khangsung Face with Everest Base Camp

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