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Leaving Lhatse. |
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The Gyantso-La Pass. |
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Gyantso-La pass, at 5220 metres above sea level; one of the highest areas of the trip. Some will experience light headedness, and possibly a headache. The key is to relax, breathe, and enjoy the scenery. |
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Don't let this pretty face fool you, there are many Tibetans at the pass asking/begging for money. |
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View of the scenery around the pass. |
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Leaving the pass. |
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Breath taking scenery on the way to Shegar. |
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You will arrive in Shegar at night. You can buy Oxygen here for 40Y. Stock up on water and food in Shegar as the prices at EBC are inflated. | |
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Arriving at the entrance of the Mt. Everest Basecamp. The 4x4's cannot go any further. You can choose to 1) hike to the basecamp (approx. 2-3hrs), 2) take a horse carriage there (20mins to camp), or 3) Stay at the Rongphu monestary. |
