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Trek the Loh La: Everest West Side
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This is a pioneering high altitude trek to the crest of the Lho La, right on the remote border of Tibet and Nepal.
The efforts, and lightweight style final approach, is well rewarded by spectacular views into the Western Cwm, across the great Northern Walls Mt Nuptse, and directly into the moving "Ice River" of the Khumbu Icefall across the border. The Lhotse face and South west face are seen from here too.
This trek affords perspectives of Mt. Everest which have only been the domain of mountaineers in the past, due to access being available only by a mountaineering permit.
The route followed takes the trail to the North Side of Everest, but continues past the East Rongbuk Glacier to the site of Tilman’s 1938 "Lake Camp", (west side base camp today) continuing to the site of his old North Face Camp at around 19,000ft before breaking out across the glacier under Everest’s West Ridge to the vantage point of the Lho La. This is where in 1922 George Mallory stood and pronounced the Khumbu Icefall as ‘unclimbable’. His legacy here was to name the hanging glacier above the ice fall, the Western Cwm, as a fond memory of his welsh climbs back home in UK.
For many adventurous people, the Lho La is a more prized (and achievable) goal than the summit of Everest itself due to its historical importance, remoteness, and its unspoilt and pristine condition as an objective; all this without the inherent risks and dangers associated with higher altitude.
The journey begins with an acclimatisation phase in the Kathmandu Valley, before flying to Lhasa and visiting the Potala Palace, the Norbulinka and other Lhasa sites before crossing in 4 x4 vehicles the Tibetan Plateau to the monasteries and forts of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar.
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> TRIP FACTS
Trip length: 24 Days
Grade: Strenuous
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel and camping
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser
Maximum Altitude: 5.931m |
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HIGHLIGHTS
- A pioneering new route for trekkers and mountaineers on Mt. Everest
- Visit the unexplored side of Everest from the West
- Get up close to the 9000ft dramatic West Face of Everest, the Rongphu icefall and the super couloirs
- Cross the spectacular Lho la Glacier between Tibet and Nepal
- Witness the stupendous views into Nepal, the Khumbu Icefall, and the Western Cwm, the towering ramparts of Mt Nuptse and Lhotse, never before seen by trekkers
- Trek to over 20,000ft on the Everest Massif.
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> OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Nagarkot
Day 03 - Nagarkot to lhasa
Day 04/05 - Lhasa
Day 06 - Drive Lhasa - Gyantse
Day 07 - Gyantse to Shigatse
Day 08 - Shigatse to Xegar
Day 09 - Xegar to Everest Base Camp (5200m)
Day 10 - At Base Camp (5200m)
Day 11/12 - Everest Base Camp trek
Day 13 - Trek to West Base Camp
Day 14 - Rest day at West Base Camp
Day 15 - Trek to lightweight camp 1
Day 16 - Trek to lightweight camp 2
Day 17 - Cross Loh La and return to camp 1 or 2
Day 18 - Return to West base camp
Day 19 - Trek
Day 20 - Road to Nyalam
Day 21 - Spare day
Day 22-23 - Free day in Kathmandu
Day 24 - Depart Kathmandu
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> DATES
19 OCt 2008
> PRICE
On request
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Food:
During the trek, a mix of local and Western food, i.e. dishes based around pasta, rice, daal, chips, omelettes, chicken and mutton with fresh vegetables where possible. Good idea to take along some high energy snacks such as nuts etc.
What the Price Includes:
- Airport arrival and departure transfers and all other ground transport.
- Internal flights Kathmandu - Lhasa
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
- All internal transfers
- Guided sightseeing in Lhasa.
- Services of a Sherpa sirdar, Tamang team and porters during the trek (our porters carry a maximum load of 22kg, some operators expect upto 35kg) and lorry for equipment.
- Tented accommodation on full board basis, including water during trek.
- All permit charges for CTMA trekking permits, Tibet visas and processing, National Park fees and travel permit papers.
- Gammow bag (high altitude potable chamber) and medicinal O2.
- Additional experienced Western mountaineer leader
What the Price Excludes:
- International flights and taxes
- Nepalese visa and small Nepal airport departure tax
- Personal, Medical and evacuation insurance
- Personal clothing including sleeping bags and sleep mat.
- Personal equipment. Rental of mountain boots, crampons and ice axe if required (available in Kathmandu)
- Personal expenses, extra drinks, bottled water, tips and video camera fees in national monuments.
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> DETAILED ITINERARY
Contact us at enquiry@explorehimalaya.com for more information |
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