Best time visit for the climb is April and May. Overland journey in Tibet is best from early May to middle of October. The snow condition in the high passes in the Himalayan in winter, and rain in the monsoon (July to August) are deterent factors for the overland journey in Tibet. We suggest you to avoid travel in the first week of May due to long holiday (May-day).
Itinerary:
Day 01: Fly to Lhasa. Transfer to hotel. In Lhasa (3660m)
Day 02: Sightseeing. In Lhasa (3660m)
Day 03: Sightseeing. In Lhasa (3660m)
Day 04: Drive Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m)
Day 05: Drive to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 06: Sightseeing in Shigatseh. Drive to Shegar (4050m)
Day 07: Drive to Rongbuk. (4950m)
Day 08: At Base Camp (5200m) - Acclimatization and local exploration.
Day 09: At Base Camp - Acclimatization and local exploration.
Day 10: Trek to Camp I (5460m) return to base camp
Day 11: At Camp I (5460m)
Day 12: Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 13: At Interim Camp – Acclimatization
Day 14: Trek to Camp II (5970m)
Day 15: Trek to Advance Base Camp (6,400m).
Day 16: At Advance Base Camp (6400m) - Acclimatization day.
Day 17: At Advance Base Camp (6400m) - Acclimatization day.
Day 18: Climb Lhakpa Ri (7045m) and return to Adv Base camp (6400m)
Day 19: Spare day for weather etc.
Day 20: Spare day for weather etc
Day 21: Return to Base Camp.
Day 22: Drive to Nyalam (3750m).
Day 23: Drive to Zangmu and to Kodari Bridge. Cross the bridge and drive to Kathmandu
Itinerary and schedule as outlined above is guideline only. It is subject to change due to ground condition, weather and technical reason.
Nepali climbing Sherpa is basically a high altitude staffs to accompany and assist members in their climbing. He is not a tour guide nor a mountain guide by definition. He is a professional high altitude assistant who has been in the mountain several times and does the job for his livelihood. He should be considered as assistant to help member to show the trail and help prepare camps and other logistics arrangement. His English is adequate to the extent of normal communication but not very proficient in English or other foreign language as such. He does what he is instructed to do in normal circumstances. It is best to establish rapport with him and the base camp staffs in the very beginning of the expedition. They value friendship as one of the most important element in their life.
Current Tibet visa/permit immigration procedure require about 2 visa working days to process visa in Kathmandu. You should allow at least 2/3 nights in Kathmandu before the trip and two night after depending upon the season you plan to travel.
Tibet, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Rongbuk, Lhakpa R
Maximum Altitute:
7045
m.
Activities:
climbing 7000+ peak
Cost Include:
• Ground transportation by Toyota Land cruisers and support truck.
• Nepali climbing-Sherpa/assistant (one), his equipment, wage and accident Insurance.
• Nepalese staffs at base camp- cook and kitchen (total 2)
• Tibetan / Chinese guides as per regulation.
• Tibet permit and documentation.
• Climbing permit for Lakpa Ri.
• Yaks and Yak drivers to carry personal baggage 15 kg and climbing equipment.
• Meals and camping arrangement at Base camp.
• All ground transportation.
• High altitude camping and group climbing equipments.
• Accommodation in Lhasa and en-route to BC on bed and breakfast.
• Airport transfers.
• Airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Cost Exclude:
• Personal equipment and climbing gear and sleeping bag.
• Emergency evacuation, oxygen, medical expenses.
• Visa fees and airport tax.
• Personal accident and health / medical and emergency rescue insurance.
• Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips.
• Expenses due to flight delay, sickness, landslide and other contingencies.
• Services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned.
• Special permit for film (documentary or feature) making.
• Porter or yak if required to carry extra baggage or photographic equipment.
• Additional truck / transport in case due to landslide, rain or snow.
• Communication equipments
