Trekking Tour from Tingri to Everest Base Camp (1)

There is a classic trekking tour route to Tingri to Everest Base Camp. A lot of tourists interested in the Tibet trekking tours would like to choose this route for it provides tourists the chance to go through the barren mountains and desert. Trekkers who've chose this route said that it is really an unforgettable experience to get close to the highest peak above the sea level step by step.

The trekking route between Tingri and Mt. Everest Base Camp is about 70 kilometers long. Generally, it takes about 3-4 days to finish this trekking journey. The Tibetan villages along this route could provide accommodation for the tourists. Tourists planning to trek along this route are strongly suggested to prepare the tent, sleeping bag and simple kitchen wares in case of need. Cold-proof coat should be prepared even you are planning to make this trekking tour in summer. The best season for trekking from Tingri to Mt. Everest Base Camp is between April and October.

Day1: Tingri – Gewula Mountain Pass (15 kilometers, 4-5 hours trekking)

Generally, the trekkers would like to start the trekking tour from the 5145 KM Milestone, which is about 6 kilometers away to the west of Tingri. Trekking along the footpath heading to Qiezha for about one hour, tourists will reach the Inspection Station of Mt. Everest Natural Reserve. Visitors are required to pay an environmental protection cost of 11-20 US dollars. After arriving in Qiezha, tourists could choose to spend the night in the herdsmen's house. Some of the tourists would also like to rent a yak and employ a yak keeper to help them to carry the baggage.

There are two paths heading to Tsaka Mountain Valley from Qiezha. The western road is more suitable for tourists making a self-riding tour to Mt. Everest Base Camp while the eastern path is always adopted by the hikers for it is relatively shorter. After about one hour trekking from Qiezha, tourists will reach a seasonal herdsmen's campsite with water supply. After a short rest at the campsite, tourists have to continue the journey to climb over the Gewula Mountain Pass with an altitude of 5170 meters. It will be an impressive experience to appreciate the magnificent mountain landscape of Himalayas. The world famous Mt. Makalu and Mt. Everest is in the south while the Mt. Cho Oyo is in the southwest. After about half an hour trekking along the downhill path of Gewula Mountain Pass, there is a mountain valley plain with a stream flowing through. It is a good choice to camp here.

Day2: Gewula Mountain Pass – Zhaka Mountain Valley (20 kilometers, 5-6 hours trekking)

Keep trekking along the downhill path from the campsite for about 45 minutes, tourists will reach a small Tibetan village. The Tibetans here are always glad to provide some boiled water or butter oil tea for the visitors. There is an ancient architectural site about 50 minutes trekking away from this village. Just one more hour trekking later, tourists will reach Tashizom, a relatively prosperous town where the simple food and beverage are available.