What to expect:
This return trek, which is challenging yet rewarding, guides you from alpine passes and gorgeous glacial lakes to miles of steep valleys. You will be impressed by the natural wonders of the most spectacular Himalayan scenery, snow-capped mountains and picturesque flowering valleys. The highlight of this trek is the remote Kangshung Valley, also called the "Valley of flowers".
Itinerary:
Katmandu-->Nyalam-->Kharta-->Lundrubling-->Kaamo Tsangpo Valley-->Khangsung Valley-->Pethang Ringmo-->Hoppo-->Khansung base camp-->Hoppo-->Langma La-->Lundrubling-->Kharta-->Rongbuk-->Everest base camp-->Lhatse-->Gyantse-->Lhasa-->Katmandu
Scenic spots on the way:
Nyamlam Pelgye Ling-->Mt. Everest-->Mt. Makalu-->Rongbuk Monastery-->Kumbum-->Pelkore Chode Monastery-->Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple-->Norbu lingka-->Barkor Street-->Potala Palace-->Drepung Monastery
Day-by-day Itinerary:
D1: Drive from Katmandu to Nyamlam via the Kodari - Zhangmu Border.
Pass through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and drive for nearly 123km to today's first destination- the Kodari - Zhangmu Border. Complete visa procedures and border formalities here and then head to Nyalam, which is one-hour (30km) drive away.
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