Trek to Loh La 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 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.

18 Days
Difficulty Level: Soft Adventure Trek
High Altitude: 5390m
Trip Duration: 18 Days
Group Size: Max 16 pax in a group.
Trip Start: From Lhasa
Trip End: Kathmandu
Activity Camping Trek
Accomodation: Hotel and Camping trek.
Transportation: As per the group size.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Fly to Lhasa (3660m).
  • Day 02
    Sightseeing tour in Lhasa.
  • Day 03
    Sightseeing tour in Lhasa.
  • Day 04
    Drive to Gyantse.
  • Day 05
    Gyantse to Shigatse.
  • Day 06
    Drive to Shegar.
  • Day 07
    Drive to Everest Base Camp (5200m).
  • Day 08
    At Base Camp (5200m).
  • Day 09
    Everest Base Camp trek.
  • Day 10
    Trek to West Base Camp.
  • Day 11
    Rest day at West Base Camp.
  • Day 12
    Trek to lightweight camp 1.
  • Day 13
    Trek to lightweight camp 2.
  • Day 14
    Cross Loh-La and return to camp 1 or 2.
  • Day 15
    Return to West base camp.
  • Day 16
    Trek to Everest Base Camp.
  • Day 17
    Drive to Kerung (2450m/380kms.).
  • Day 18
    Cross Nepal-China border, drive back to Kathmandu (1350m/175kms].

Includes & Excludes

  • 4 Nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Lhasa and best available en route with breakfast on twin sharing.
  • All guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and Lhasa, with entry fees.
  • Tibet Travelling permit.
  • Special permit for Everest Advance Base camp.
  • Transportation by Van or coaster with support truck during trek.
  • Fully catered camping trek supported by Chinese crew & Tibetan guide.
  • All permit charges for CTMA trekking permits and National Park fees.
  • Required yaks & yak drivers during trek.
  • Surface transfers Kerung/Kathmandu.
  • Airport transfers.
  • PAC bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) & first aid medical kit.
  • International airfare.
  • Any meals during hotel stay in Tibet.
  • Any cost incurred during emergency evacuation due to any reason (usually insurance covers this expense).
  • Nepal visa fee.
  • Tips, any expenses of personal nature.

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