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The trip starts with drive from Kathmandu through the friendship bridge. After completion of the immigration formalities at Zhangmu we drive to Nyalam, the first night. Next day we continue drive to Old Tingri and start trekking to North Everest Base Camp. The trek will follow the historic expedition route from Old Tingri to Rongbuk crossing over the Langma La pass-16,900 feet. Following the route to North Everest Base Camp you will have enough time to explore the Rongbuk glacier below the massive north-face of Mt. Everest. After having the magnificent views of worlds highest mountain scenery you will be back to Kathmandu. The trek portion will be supported by a expert Nepalese Sherpa team. Our professional chef will prepare all meals and other field staff will take care of camping and transport to the supplies (camping /kitchen materials and luggage) for which we use yaks and/or truck.

Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari ( 6 hr.) after immigration formalities in Zhangmu-2300m, continue drive to Nyalam-3450m and O/N at Guest house

Day 02: Drive from Nyalam to Old Tingri ( Xegar) and overnight at camp

Day 03/04/05/06: TREKKING Xegar checkpoint-Dza Rongbuk Monastery Full board

Kilometre Marker 5145 west of Xegar police Checkpoint-Chay-Geu La (5170m/17,060feet)-Dzongkog Pongdro-Tashi Dzom-Pasum-Cho Dzom-Rongbuk Monastery. Overnight Camping en route.

Day 07: Dza Rongbuk-Everest Base Camp Full board
Hike from Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp and free adventure in base camp
Overnight camping or in Rongbuk guest house

Day 08: Rongbuk-Nyalam
Drive from Rongbuk torwards southwest to Nyalam, overnight in guest house.

Day 09: Nyalam-Zhangmu-Kathmandu
Drive Nyalam to Zhangmu border, complete the custom and immigration formalities, drive down for 8km to Friendship bridge, meet our Nepali guide there, and transfer to Kathmandu.