This expedition begins in Kathmandu to finalize entry permits into the Tibetan region of China and begin acclimatization. Then we fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa where we spend three more nights acclimatizing and meeting with colleagues with whom decades ago we set up the Everest park, and many others across Tibet (Read More).
Then, we start our drive towards the Qomolangma (Everest) National Nature Preserve (QNNP). Our first view will be this panorama below — a 17,000 foot pass where we see the world’s First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth highest summits.
At the village of Kharta on the PungChu (Arun) River we start nine days of trekking. Our thrilling expedition will proceed at the will of Everest’s weather — always unpredictable. No access is possible to helicopter; the passes are too high and the valley too remote. Yaks will carry our gear, and we will have horses to carry one of us if someone gets hurt, a full medical kit, a gamow bag if someone gets severe altitude sickness, and experienced leadership and supplies in case of emergencies.
We enter into one of the world’s most delightful regions, extending from flowered meadows, to forests with six-foot diameter, 150-feet-high trees, to mountains that are the world’s highest.
But remember: this is light mountaineering. Our expedition will be on our own, entering a valley where no people live; a pristine place, where the valley rises higher than anywhere … where Earth punctuates its jetstream, allowing weather to spin down into this valley with surprise.
Schedule:
| October 10 | Last day to arrive in Kathmandu |
| October 11 | In Kathmandu – Confirm Tibet/China permits (also begin acclimatization) |
| October 12 | Depart by air from Kathmandu for Lhasa |
| October 13 | Explore Lhasa and acclimatize — visit the Barkor Bazaar and Sera Monastery |
| October 14 | Continue acclimatizing in Lhasa – see Lalu Wetlands National Park and Dalai Lama’s Potala Palace |
| October 15 | Travel from Lhasa to Shigatse to Shegar (via Land Cruiser) |
| October 16 | Travel from Shegar over Pang La Pass to Yourpa (via Land Cruiser) |
| October 17 | Climb from Yourpa base of Shao La Pass (start of nine day trek with yak caravan) |
| October 18 | Trek over Shao La Pass (16,000′) (hard work) |
| October 19 | Trek to Yak Lake |
| October 20 | Trek to base Kangshung Glacier (15,500′) |
| October 21 | Round trip trek to Guru Rinpoche Cave (or rest day) |
| October 22 | Trek to Pethang Ringmo (easier day but still a climb) |
| October 23 | Rest day at Pethang Ringmo, or optional trek toward Base of Qomolangma/Everest |
| October 24 | Trek from Pethang Ringmo to below Lake with Floating Rock |
| October 25 | Trek from Lake with Floating Rock over Langma La Pass (17,600′) to Yourpa |
| October 26 | Drive from Yourpa to Nyalam to Kathmandu – long day with hot shower at end |
| October 27 & 28 | Extra time allocated: in-case of delays due to road conditions that may require alternate route and additional day of driving. Plan on flying out October 28, 2022. |
NOTE: October 24-27th is the huge “Festival of Lights” in Nepal (Called Diwali in India) – thus, a fun time to end our expedition in Kathmandu.
Cost:
Costs for this expedition are $18,320/person. This covers all food, room, and travel from October 10 through October 28, 2022 on our expedition. This does not include air travel to and from Kathmandu, or personal purchases. For couples, a 10% discount can be made for the second person.
For questions, contact Daniel Taylor, expedition leader
Email: dtaylor@future.edu
Office phone: +1-(304)-358-2000 | Mobile : +1(304)-358-8379
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