Birth place of Tenzing Norgay and the North Face of Everest
This unique trip takes you on a journey to the small village of Moyey near Yueba, where Tenzing Norgay Sherpa was born. His direct relatives still live there – beneath the great east face of Mt Everest.
You will travel with Tenzing’s grandson Tashi, who climbed Everest twice, himself in 1997 -2002– first flying from Kathmandu to Lhasa for a tour of this ancient and magical city. You then drive on to Gyantse, site of Tibet’s great battle with the British Younghusband expedition of 1903/4 and one of Tibet’s great fortress towns. The great Kumbum pagoda here, crafted by artisans from the Kathmandu Valley, is remarkable. Then on to Shigatse – home of the Panchen Lama and Tashilumpo Monastery, one of Tibet’s greatest and still most active.
From here you drive east towards Everest, which towers above the vast Tibetan plateau. Yueba village is located very near to Kharta, a rather substantial village on the north-astern side of Everest. You will spend three nights here, visiting the Tenzing family in Yueba and Kharta and soaking up the atmosphere of life in a remote and traditional village.
From Kharta you will drive around the massive base of Everest to the snout of the Rongbuk Glacier which flows down from Everest’s north face. Camp will be made here and you will have two full days to absorb this magnificent view of Everest – easily the best aspect of the great mountain from any side. You will visit the small but most revered Dza Rongphu or Rongbuk Monastery. This remote and very austere set of buildings is highly regarded across the Himalaya and a visit here brings great blessings on those few privileged to come.
From Rongbuk you will travel by road back across the great Tibetan plateau and through the narrow and dramatic gorge of the Sun Khosi River which cuts through the main Himalayan Range and flows into Nepal. Once through the gorge you exit Tibet and drive down to cross the Sun Khosi and enter Nepal. A most scenic drive brings you to Kathmandu – the “city of wood” and your journey’s end.
This trip offers a truly personal insight into Tibet, its history and culture and as a guest of the Tenzing family you will be welcomed as no others can be.
You will travel with Tenzing’s grandson Tashi, who climbed Everest twice, himself in 1997 -2002– first flying from Kathmandu to Lhasa for a tour of this ancient and magical city. You then drive on to Gyantse, site of Tibet’s great battle with the British Younghusband expedition of 1903/4 and one of Tibet’s great fortress towns. The great Kumbum pagoda here, crafted by artisans from the Kathmandu Valley, is remarkable. Then on to Shigatse – home of the Panchen Lama and Tashilumpo Monastery, one of Tibet’s greatest and still most active.
From here you drive east towards Everest, which towers above the vast Tibetan plateau. Yueba village is located very near to Kharta, a rather substantial village on the north-astern side of Everest. You will spend three nights here, visiting the Tenzing family in Yueba and Kharta and soaking up the atmosphere of life in a remote and traditional village.
From Kharta you will drive around the massive base of Everest to the snout of the Rongbuk Glacier which flows down from Everest’s north face. Camp will be made here and you will have two full days to absorb this magnificent view of Everest – easily the best aspect of the great mountain from any side. You will visit the small but most revered Dza Rongphu or Rongbuk Monastery. This remote and very austere set of buildings is highly regarded across the Himalaya and a visit here brings great blessings on those few privileged to come.
From Rongbuk you will travel by road back across the great Tibetan plateau and through the narrow and dramatic gorge of the Sun Khosi River which cuts through the main Himalayan Range and flows into Nepal. Once through the gorge you exit Tibet and drive down to cross the Sun Khosi and enter Nepal. A most scenic drive brings you to Kathmandu – the “city of wood” and your journey’s end.
This trip offers a truly personal insight into Tibet, its history and culture and as a guest of the Tenzing family you will be welcomed as no others can be.
Itinerary
Dates and Price
Includes Excludes
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Trip Note
Days 1-2: Fly to Kathmandu, at leisure. Days 3-4: Fly to Lhasa – commence cultural tour Samye. Days 5- 7: Visit Lhasa city. Days 8-11: Vist Gyantse- Sigatse- Segar. Days 12 -14: Drive to Kharta valley & camp. Days 15- 16: In Rongbuk. Day 17: Drive to Dzangmu. Days 18-19: In Kathmandu. Day 20: Depart KathmanduFix Departure Dates are yet to be announced. If you are interested for this trip, please click the button below for the further inquiry
Cost Includes
- A Sherpa leader or celebrity (grandson of Tenzing Norgay and himself a triple Everest summiteer) and Sherpa support staff
- All internal flights and hotel/airport transfers
- 5 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, bed and breakfast basis
- All road transport by private vehicles with 4 wheel land cruiser in Tibet
- Costs of all porterage and their insurance
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- A free high-quality Tenzing Asian Holidays kit bag
- Full porterage
- All meals and accommodation on 3-4 star hotel in Tibet including sightseeing throught Tibet .
- Morning ‘bed’ tea on trek and gourmet =food while camping
- All temples and monastery fees
- International flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa with taxes
- Tibet Visa fee
- Welcome & farewell dinner in kathmandu
Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Nepal Visa fees
- Single supplements (see box below)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- Bar bills and laundry
- Optional trips
- Tips
Will the trek run?
Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 3 persons.
In the rare event that we cancel a trek we will refund you in full and give you at least 6 weeks warning. During 2009 many treks were full, therefore if you want to secure a place(s) on the dates of your choice we do advise you to book early.
Trek Leader: Local Leader – Tashi Tenzing
HOTELS:
KATHMANDU: We use the five star Annapurna, Yak & Yeti & Shangrila Hotel; They are all very comfortable and very close to the city . They do have a swimming pool .
MEAL PLAN: Bed and breakfast in Kathmandu, all meals on trek.
FLIGHTS: Please check this with your own travel agent at home.
SATELLITE PHONE: Tenzing Asian Holidays will be carrying a Sat phone for use in the rare case of a medical emergency. If you want to make a call home to your love ones then it will cost you USD 8 per minute.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! On treks such as this there will doubtless be changes to the itinerary above, in terms of anything from the on-the-spot choice of tea house to when a rest day is taken. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, availability of porters and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The Trek Sirdar will ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy-going nature is an asset!
Timings given are approximate.
TENZING ASIAN HOLIDAYS aims to offer the best value for money. We do not charge extra for meal packages or local charges and try to ensure that all the key elements of your holiday are included - you won't get any nasty shocks!
AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES AND SUPPLEMENTS
Wherever possible we try to absorb these, however from time to time it may be necessary to pass on these additional costs. All trip prices therefore may be subject to change due to such external factors and the prices for each individual departure may vary slightly from those published in the current brochure. Any changes to the price of an individual trip will be advised before a booking is confirmed.
Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 3 persons.
In the rare event that we cancel a trek we will refund you in full and give you at least 6 weeks warning. During 2009 many treks were full, therefore if you want to secure a place(s) on the dates of your choice we do advise you to book early.
Trek Leader: Local Leader – Tashi Tenzing
HOTELS:
KATHMANDU: We use the five star Annapurna, Yak & Yeti & Shangrila Hotel; They are all very comfortable and very close to the city . They do have a swimming pool .
MEAL PLAN: Bed and breakfast in Kathmandu, all meals on trek.
FLIGHTS: Please check this with your own travel agent at home.
SATELLITE PHONE: Tenzing Asian Holidays will be carrying a Sat phone for use in the rare case of a medical emergency. If you want to make a call home to your love ones then it will cost you USD 8 per minute.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! On treks such as this there will doubtless be changes to the itinerary above, in terms of anything from the on-the-spot choice of tea house to when a rest day is taken. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, availability of porters and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The Trek Sirdar will ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy-going nature is an asset!
Timings given are approximate.
TENZING ASIAN HOLIDAYS aims to offer the best value for money. We do not charge extra for meal packages or local charges and try to ensure that all the key elements of your holiday are included - you won't get any nasty shocks!
AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES AND SUPPLEMENTS
Wherever possible we try to absorb these, however from time to time it may be necessary to pass on these additional costs. All trip prices therefore may be subject to change due to such external factors and the prices for each individual departure may vary slightly from those published in the current brochure. Any changes to the price of an individual trip will be advised before a booking is confirmed.
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