Everest & Shisapangma Base Camp Trekking
A trekking where you will visit the Everest area on the Tibetan side. The Everest region is just as its Nepali counterpart a beautiful area for trekking. We will visit the Everest Base Camp and from here trek to Shisapangma Base Camp overcoming altitudes from 4390m (14400ft) till 5150m (16900ft).
Country
Tibet
Duration
18 Days
Difficulty
Hard
Trip Type
Treking
Max Altitude
5200m/17060ft
Best Season
Mar-Dec
Accomodation
Hotel, Lodge and Camping twin sharing bed basis during the trip
Meals
Full board Meals ( Lunch , Dinner and Breakfast) with cup of hot drinks during the trip.
Start/End Point
Gyantse/Nyalam
Highlights & Overview
Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the HimalayasExplore UNESCO-listed Potala Palace and sacred Jokhang TempleDrive via Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most stunning alpine lakesTrek from Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp (North)Experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest’s north faceVisit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monasteryExplore Shishapangma Base Camp, Tibet’s only 8000m peak entirely in TibetOverland return to Nepal via the dramatic Nyalam route
Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping in Tibet at altitudes between 4390m/14400ft and 5150m/ 16,900ft. Overland travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, with nine days trekking in the Mt. Everest and Shisapangma areas. The trek portion of this tour is supported by a Nature Trails Sherpa team which includes a camp cook and helpers who will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided and the trek will be led by a Nature Trails guide. Whilst trekking, clients carry a small day-pack and walk at an easy pace as trek is leisurely and designed for a more relaxed experience. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters or pack-animals
Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa (3600m/11811ft)
- Day 2: Lhasa Sightseeing and Acclimatization (3600m/11811ft)
- Day 3: Lhasa Sightseeing – Potala and Monasteries (3750m/12303ft)
- Day 4: Drive Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake (3950m/12959ft)
- Day 5: Drive Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m/12795ft)
- Day 6: Drive Shigatse to Tingri (4300m/14107ft)
- Day 7: Trek Tingri to High Plateau Camps (4600m/15091ft)
- Day 8: Trek Toward Rongbuk Valley (4800m/15748ft)
- Day 9: Trek to Rongbuk Monastery (4980m/16339ft)
- Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp North (5200m/17060ft)
- Day 11: Trek Return Toward Tingri (4800m/15748ft)
- Day 12: Trek Back to Tingri (4300m/14107ft)
- Day 13: Drive Rongbuk to Tingri (4300m/14107ft)
- Day 14: Drive Tingri to Shishapangma Base Camp (5000m/16404ft)
- Day 15: Hiking Around Shishapangma Base Camp (5000m/16404ft)
- Day 16: Exploration Day at Shishapangma Base Camp (5000m/16404ft)
- Day 17: Drive Shishapangma Base Camp to Nyalam (3750m/12303ft)
- Day 18: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Price Includes
Tour/trekking GuideTibet PermitsRoad permitsAccommodation on Bed and Breakfast Basis,Transportation during the tripPrice Doesn't Include
FlightsGuide TipsDriver and helpersChina VisaAdditional Services if requirePersonal EquipmentsOther services if requireEverest & Shisapangma Base Camp Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa (3600m/11811ft)
You take a spectacular trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Upon arrival, our Tibetan representative welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is reserved for rest and acclimatization at altitude.
Max Altitude
3600m/11811ft
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 2: Lhasa Sightseeing and Acclimatization (3600m/11811ft)
Today you explore the spiritual heart of Tibet, visiting Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, where pilgrims perform ritual circumambulations. The gentle pace supports proper acclimatization.
Max Altitude
3600m/11811ft
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 3: Lhasa Sightseeing – Potala and Monasteries (3750m/12303ft)
You visit the iconic Potala Palace followed by Drepung and Sera Monasteries, gaining insight into Tibetan Buddhism, monastic life, and historical governance.
Max Altitude
3750m/12303ft
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 4: Drive Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake (3950m/12959ft)
A scenic drive takes you across high passes and alongside the stunning Yamdrok Tso Lake. You arrive in Gyantse, home to the famous Kumbum Stupa and ancient fortress.
Max Altitude
3950m/12959ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 5: Drive Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m/12795ft)
You continue to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city, where you visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama.
Max Altitude
3900m/12795ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 6: Drive Shigatse to Tingri (4300m/14107ft)
Driving deeper into the Tibetan Plateau, the landscape opens into vast grasslands with distant Himalayan views. Tingri serves as the gateway to Everest’s northern approaches.
Max Altitude
4300m/14107ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 7: Trek Tingri to High Plateau Camps (4600m/15091ft)
The trek begins across open plains and gentle valleys, gradually gaining altitude as you approach Everest’s northern region.
Max Altitude
4600m/15091ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 8: Trek Toward Rongbuk Valley (4800m/15748ft)
The trail continues through barren high-altitude terrain with expanding views of Everest and surrounding peaks.
Max Altitude
4800m/15748ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 9: Trek to Rongbuk Monastery (4980m/16339ft)
You reach Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, set beneath the towering north face of Mount Everest.
Max Altitude
4980m/16339ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp North (5200m/17060ft)
A highlight of the journey as you trek to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Everest’s north face and surrounding peaks.
Max Altitude
5200m/17060ft
Accomodation
Tent
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 11: Trek Return Toward Tingri (4800m/15748ft)
You begin the return trek, descending gradually through familiar valleys with new perspectives of the Himalayan landscape.
Max Altitude
4800m/15748ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 12: Trek Back to Tingri (4300m/14107ft)
The final trekking day brings you back to Tingri, marking the end of the Everest Base Camp trekking section.
Max Altitude
4300m/14107ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 13: Drive Rongbuk to Tingri (4300m/14107ft)
After packing up, you drive back to Tingri, enjoying the rugged beauty of the high plateau.
Max Altitude
4300m/14107ft
Accomodation
Teahouse
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 14: Drive Tingri to Shishapangma Base Camp (5000m/16404ft)
You drive to the remote Shishapangma Base Camp, situated below Tibet’s only 8000-meter peak entirely within the country.
Max Altitude
5000m/16404ft
Accomodation
Tent
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 15: Hiking Around Shishapangma Base Camp (5000m/16404ft)
A day of acclimatization hikes and exploration around the base camp area, offering close-up views of Shishapangma’s glaciers and ridges.
Max Altitude
5000m/16404ft
Accomodation
Tent
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 16: Exploration Day at Shishapangma Base Camp (5000m/16404ft)
Another day to explore surrounding valleys, glaciers, and viewpoints, enhancing acclimatization and photography opportunities.
Max Altitude
5000m/16404ft
Accomodation
Tent
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 17: Drive Shishapangma Base Camp to Nyalam (3750m/12303ft)
Descending toward the Nepal border, the landscape changes dramatically as greenery gradually reappears.
Max Altitude
3750m/12303ft
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodge
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Day 18: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Cross the border and continue the scenic drive back to Kathmandu, concluding your unforgettable Tibetan Himalayan adventure.
Max Altitude
1300m/4264ft
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Packing Lists
Cloathing
Heavy down jacket for extreme coldInsulated mid-layer and fleeceWaterproof shell jacket and pantsThermal base layersTrekking pants and shirtsWarm hat, sun hat, neck gaiterInsulated gloves and liner glovesWool trekking socksGears
High-quality trekking bootsCamp shoes or sandalsTrekking polesDaypack with rain coverCold-rated sleeping bagPersonal Items
Sunglasses with high UV protectionSunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balmPersonal medications and altitude medicineToiletries and quick-dry towelOther Items You Can Bring
Passport and Tibet permitsHeadlamp with spare batteriesCamera and power bankRefillable water bottles or purifierEnergy snacks and electrolytes