Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
8 Days Everest base camp tour from Lhasa to Nepal via newly opened Kyirong border takes you to visit the most charming places in central Tibet including the Potala Palace, Jokang temple..
What's included
Everest conservation fee for all members, guide and vehicle
Breakfast for entire tour
Landing and facility fees
1 Local Tibetan English speaking guide
Everest Base Camp conservation fee for all members, guide
Fuel surcharge
Accommodation as mentioned in the program
Karola glacier conservation fee
Yamdrok lake conservation fee
Oxygen in the vehicle incase needed.
Transportation by good conditioned mini van
Note: We can help you to book your flight or trani tickets, especially domestic ones)
Any extra cost in the event of landslides or any other personal nature expenses that are not mentioned above
Lunch and Dinner for entire tour
International and domestic flight/train tickets
Personal insurance, Medical & emergency evacuation
Tips for the guide and driver
Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc.
What to expect
Day 1: Day 01: Kathmandu (1,300m) – Lhasa (3,650m) (B & D)
Yaowang Mountain of Lhasa
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Departure Transport to Tribhuban Airport and Trans – Himalayan flight to Tibet (Gongaar airport) (1hr.) Drive to Lhasa (1hr.) – Full rest for acclimatization – O/N at Hotel.
Day 2: Day 02/03: In Lhasa: Two Full Days Sightseeing Tour In Lhasa (B & D)
Potala Palace
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Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery – O/N at Hotel.
Day 3: Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m) 250 Km to Shigatse (3900m) 90 Km (B)
Tashilunpo Monastery
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Drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and high passes: Kora LA (5,010m) & Kamba La (4,794m) – Sight-seeing in Gyantse including Pholkor & Kumbum Monastery. PM: scenic drive to Xigatse(1.5hrs) through the typical Tibetan Countryside – Hotel.
Day 4: Shigatse (3900m) 90 Km (B)
Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
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Visit to Kumbum Monastery
Day 5: Day 05: Shigatse (3,900m) to Everest Base Camp (5,200m) (B)
Mount Everest Base Camp
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Drive from Shigatse to Everest Base Camp, you will pass two high mountain passes – Gyatsola (5,200 m) and Pangla Pass (5,250m). On the way, you have opportunity to admire the fascinating view of Himalaya peaks that includes Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt. Shishapangama (8,020m) (from left to right in your view at the pass).
Enjoy wonderful sunset at EBC. Most of the visitors admit that the sunset over the Everest is more fascinating than the sunrise, but since one can only go to EBC once per ticket, the group can choose to view either sunset or sunrise. It takes around 2 hours to hike to E.B.C from the guesthouse (4km). Or you can opt to drive in minibus.
Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in Tibet, is abode to both monks and nuns. You can explore the monastery and perceive the ongoing rituals.
Day 6: Day 06: Explore EBC (5,200m) and back to Shigatse (3,900m) (B)
Xialu Temple
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If you don’t opt to witness the EBC sunset the day before, wake up early in the morning from magnificent sunrise view over Everest. Then, drive back to Shigatse via same route we used previously.
Day 7: Shigatse (3,900m) to Lhasa (3,650m) – 350km (B)
Lhasa Amusement Park
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After breakfast, you will explore the culturally and religiously revered Tashilunpo Monastery in Shigatse. The monastery is one of the six prominent yellow hat sect monastery and is the holy seat of the Panchen Lama Lineage. You can witness the majestic view of the entire monastery along with giant Jamba Buddha statue from the entrance point.
Drive to Lhasa via the Northern Friendship Highway with eye-catching views and incredible scenery of the Brahmaputra River.
Day 8: Depart from Lhasa (B)
Lhasa Amusement Park
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Departure
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Mountain Sun Valley treks,Thamel
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
