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Trek the Loh La: Everest West Side (24 days) 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. TRIP FACTS Trip length: 24 Days Grade: Strenuous - Grade Explanation Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel and camping Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser Maximum Altitude: 5.931m 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. • 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 If you want to more information please go to oue website: www.explorehimalaya.com If you want to enquiry please go to enquiry@explorehimalaya.com.
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