Rachu Valley Trek

After visiting Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse and Shigatse we trek through the, little visitted, Rachu Valley to the North Everest Base Camp situated below the awesome Mt. Everest. After exploring North Everest Base Camp and surrounding area we will follow the trail through the beautiful Tibetan landscape, rich in vegetation and flowers over high passes and get to Shisa Pangma Base Camp. After a full day excursion of Shisa Pangma Base Camp we drive through the spectacular trans-Himalayan drive along the Friendship Highway to Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01 Upon arrival transfer to hotel/welcome dinner followed by brief
Day 02 Day at leisure/hotel
Day 03 Full day Kathmandu sightseeing/hotel
Day 04 Fly to Lhasa in Tibet (3660m) / Hotel
Day 05 Lhasa sightseeing/hotel
Day 06 Lhasa Sightseeing/hotel
Day 07 Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok lake/hotel
Day 08 Drive to Shigatse/hotel
Day 09 Drive to Shakya/hotel
Day 10 Drive to Tingiri/camp
Day 11 Trek to Lungjiang (4150m) via Yalung Drok/camp
Day 12 Trek to base of Lamma la (4880m) via Lamdu Drok/camp
Day 13 Trek to Zangbo village (4790m) at Rachu Valley/camp
Day 14 Trek to Rongbuk Monastery (4980m)/camp
Day 15 Excursion to Everest Base Camp/camp
Day 16 Drive to Selung (4690m)/camp
Day 17 Explore Shisha Pangma Base Camp (5330m)/camp
Day 18 Drive to Nyalam  via Tongla (5200m)/Guesthouse
Day 19 Drive to Friendship Bridge and to Dhulikhel/hotel
Day 20 Day at Leisure/shopping day/evening farewell dinner/hotel
Day 21 Drive to airport for return journey

Note: Customized itineraries for private groups are possible. Please let us know your time frame and interest.

Cost include:
Kathmandu
- International airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara category in 3 star in double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinner

Tibet
- Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis
- Transportation by 4500 model Land-cruiser / Mini coach as per group size
- Sightseeing with Tibetan guide as per itinerary
- Monastery entrance fees
- Tibet visa and travel permit
- Grassland fees
- Fully catered camping trek supported by Nepalese (Guide, Cook, Helpers) crew & Tibetan guide

Does not include:
Kathmandu
- Food
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only / re-entry visa fees

Tibet
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- All bar bill

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

4 nights in Kathmandu
8 nights camping in Tibet
8 Nights Hotel in Tibet

Highlights on this tour
Visit Kathmandu, touring of palace and Monasteries in Lhasa, Visit Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, trek to East Everest BC & Glacier, explore Shisha Pangma Base Camp, Superb mountain views, great passes, Nomad, spectacular scenery, picturesque Tibetan village, friendly people and many more......

Season
June till October

Tour grade
STRENUOUS 

Group size
From 2 persons

Trip cost
On request

Departure Date
Any day during season