Walk across the plateau to the north face of Everest
Overview
A camping trek across the open Tibetan plateau to Rongbuk and the north face of Everest, with almost no other trekkers. It follows an old trading route over the Lamna La.
Fly to Lhasa for three days of sightseeing and acclimatisation, including the Ganden kora. Drive via Gyantse and Shigatse to Old Tingri, then trek four days over the Lamna La (5,150 m) to Rongbuk and the Everest viewpoint. Drive back to Lhasa and fly out.
Fit trekkers happy to camp in cold, dry, windy conditions. Walking days are 5–7 hours at 4,400–5,150 m, so a previous high-altitude trek helps.
Why book with us: A licensed Tibetan guide, a cook and yak team, and a Spanish-speaking tour leader on request.
Long days and high passes. Some previous hiking experience recommended.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Flight over the Himalaya to Lhasa and transfer to your hotel. Rest to acclimatise.
Visit the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor pilgrim circuit.
Drepung in the morning and the monk debates at Sera in the afternoon.
Drive to Ganden and walk its ridge-top pilgrim circuit as a first acclimatisation hike. 2–3 hours walking.
Cross the Kamba La above Yamdrok Lake and pass the Karo La glacier. 6–7 hours.
Visit the Gyantse Kumbum, then Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse. 2 hours by road.
Cross the Gyatso La (5,248 m) to Old Tingri, with Cho Oyu and Everest on the horizon. 5–6 hours.
Hike to the ruined fort above the village and meet the yak team. 3–4 hours.
Cross the Ra Chu river and walk across open grassland to the summer pastures of Lungjhang. 5–6 hours.
Climb to the Lamna La (5,150 m) with views of Everest and Cho Oyu, then descend to the herders’ settlement of Zommug. 6–7 hours.
Follow the Dzakar Chu valley to Rongbuk Monastery under the north face. 5 hours.
Sunrise at the Everest viewpoint, then drive back to Shigatse. 7–8 hours.
Drive back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo river. Free evening. 5–6 hours.
Transfer to Lhasa airport and fly to Kathmandu or onward.
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Best Time To Go
Recommended: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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