7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tibet Tour via EBC

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa, Lhasa Airport/Train Station pick up.

1. Lhasa
   Pass by
   Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station.
   
   You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages.
   
   After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water.
   
   Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.

Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

1. Potala Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the 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.
2. Jokhang Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
3. Barkhor Street
   1h
   Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.

Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery

1. Sera Monastery
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
2. Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery, Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, it is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family.
   
   Now, we will not visit Drepung Monastery and visit Dadong Village instead.

Day 4: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse

1. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
2. Karo La Glacier
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).

Day 5: Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri

1. Tashilunpo Monastery
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
2. Mount Everest Base Camp
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.

Day 6: EBC to Gyirong Border 370km

1. Rongbuk Monastery
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   In the morning, you can appreciate the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area and then visit the Rongbuk Monstery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Later, we can visit the Everest Base Camp and take pictures of Mt. Everest at the closes distance in EBC. After that, we can drive from EBC to Kyirong border. On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
2. Peikucuo Lake
   Pass by
   On the way from EBC to Kyirong border, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
3. Gyirong County
   Pass by
   When down to Gyirong County from above 5000m, you will see the forest and waterfall scenery which is differenct from the snow land

Day 7: Gyirong to Nepal border

1. Gyirong County
   Pass by
   Tour Guide will assist the clients to exit China. And see clients off at Gyirong border. Service ends.
   Clients can choose to take the jeep transfer to Kathmandu, the addtional cost is US$ 60

Pickup details

Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station.

You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages.

After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water.

Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Book at least 12 working days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
• Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
• Please Note: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needs to be arranged by the tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. Customers need to apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need to ask for an invitation letter from the tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need to apply for their China L Visa from the China Embassy in their country.
• A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required during the travelling period.
• Hotels are based on double occupancy (twin-bedded rooms) by default. If you prefer a single room or if room sharing isn’t possible, a single room supplement is required