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Overview
This 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour with 4 stars hotel is one of the classic itineraries in Tibet. In this tour, you will not only visit the famous attractions in Lhasa and Shigatse, like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc, but also witness the the world highest mountain - Mt.Everest from the Everest Base Camp at 5200 meters above the sea level.
What's included
Tent guesthouse at Rongbuk Monastery or Everest Base Camp (EBC)
Local Tibetan tour guide
Breakfast
All site entrance tickets fee and sightseeing bus to EBC
All necessary travel permits for Tibet
6 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse
Comfortable van or minibus in Tibet with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
If you are single traveler or no one sharing the room then single supplement to be paid.
Food and drinks, personal expenses, Lunches and dinners in Tibet
Tips (recommended)
China Visa (from mainland China); Tibet Group Visa (from Nepal)
What to expect
Day 1: Lhasa Arrival
Lhasa
Pass by
After your arrival in Lhasa airport or train station, your guide is ready to pick you up and drive you to the hotel. It takes about 1 hour to drive from Lhasa Airport or approximately 20 minutes from Lhasa Railway Station to the downtown. Along the way to downtown Lhasa, the longest Yarlung Tsangpo River/Bhamaputra River with expanding broad surface can be sighted at the first time.
After checking in the hotel, you can choose to stay in the room to acclimatize the altitude or you can also go to the Potala Square where you will enjoy a colorful fountain show and get some splendid photos with the photographic background of the majestic Potala Palace.
Day 2: Lhasa city tour
Potala Palace
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Today’s tour takes you to the majestic Potala Palace which was once the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It was put to use since the 7th century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, the tour takes you to Jokhang Temple which was built by Tibet King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century. In the temple, you can see the twelve-year-old statue of Buddha Sakyamuni brought by Princess Wencheng as her dowry. Outside, you can see the devoted believers doing the pilgrimage by prostrating in front of the temple.
Barkhor Street
30m
Around the temple lies the Barkhor Street, and this is the place where you can do the Kora (a religious pilgrimage circle of a building, a lake or a mountain) with local believers or you can explore the market to find things you are interested.
Besides, you can also taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea houses. The welcome dinner will be arranged accordingly.
Day 3: Lhasa city tour
Lhasa
2h
Today we will take you to fully immerse yourself in experiencing traditional Tibetan handcraft Center, including making Tibetan incense, woodblock printing and learning about the Tibetan language.
While learning about how the refreshing Tibetan incense is made, you can also participate in making it with your own hands, which is of quite different significance from the purchased Tibetan incense. Knowledgeable teachers will introduce to you the origin of the Tibetan language and help you write Tibetan blessings or your own Tibetan name. Meanwhile, you can also experience the traditional woodblock printing. The incense, printed words and Tibetan calligraphy can all be taken home as souvenirs.
Or you will visit Tibet Museum, where you can explore Tibetan culture through displays of daily life, traditional attire, unique architecture, and festive customs. Next, you will go to Norbulingka, a classic Tibetan-style royal garden that served as the Dalai Lama’s summer retreat.
Sera Monastery
2h · Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, also a Great Three Gelug Monastery in Tibet. The very interesting activity held in Sera Monastery is the dynamic monk debate from 3: 00p.m. to 5: 00p.m. In addition, you can visit the sizable Tibetan scripture printing houses and appreciate three sand mandalas and the colorful rock painting of Buddha as well.
Day 4: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse(360km)
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
30m · Admission ticket included
Today’s trip drives you from Lhasa to Shigatse. After leaving Lhasa, you will first arrive at Gampala Pass (4,790m) from where you make your first impression on Yamdrok-tso (4,400m). The ribbon-shaped lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and you can capture a distant view of holy Mt.Nyenchen Khangsar (7,191m), the highest mountain near Lhasa.
Karo La Glacier
30m · Admission ticket included
Later, the tourist bus drives you to pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang prayer flags at Simila Mountain Pass.
2h · Admission ticket included
Then, you will be arriving in Gyantse, the third largest city in Tibet (after Lhasa and Shigatse). In Gyantse, you will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy a stunning view of Gyangtse Fortress.
After one and a half hours’ drive, you will be arriving in Shigatse City, the second largest city in Tibet. Then, you can visit the Barley Mills to witness how the Tibetan barley is ground into flour and enjoy a splendid view of the barley fields (in summer).
Day 5: Shigatse (3,900m) to Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
Mount Everest Base Camp
2h · Admission ticket included
Today, you’ll drive over Tsola Pass (4,600m), and Gyatsola Pass (5,248m). At Gawula Pass (5,198m), you can capture a great vista of Himalayas. Then, you’ll drive along the new zigzag road to Everest Base Camp (5,200m) and get closer to Mt.Everest peak.
Day 6: EBC (5,200m) and return to Shigatse (3,900m)
Rongbuk Monastery
1h · Admission ticket included
In the morning, you can enjoy the stunning sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then, you will pay a visit to Rongbuk Monastery - the highest monastery in the world.
After exploring the anciet Rongbuk Monastery, you will drive back to Shigaste.
Day 7: Shigatse (3,900m) to Lhasa (3,650m) (350km)
Tashilunpo Monastery
2h · Admission ticket included
In the morning, you will visit the traditional seat of Panchen Lamas - Tashilunpo Monastery. It is the largest monastery of the Gelug Sect in Tsang. After visiting the monastery, you will follow the Yarlung Valley back to Lhasa. Finally, your tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Lhasa.
Day 8: Lhasa Departure
Lhasa
Pass by
The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you on board.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
Pickup from Lhasa airport or Lhasa train station on Day 1
Return to original departure point on Day 8: Lhasa airport or Lhasa train station.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
