Kathmandu – Tibet Everest Base Camp – Lhasa tour: 9 days

TRIP OVERVIEW:
Entry Point: Zhangmu (also known as Kodari in Nepal side)
Exit Point: Lhasa (You can fly out from Lhasa to Kathmandu or any other Major city of Mainland China). Alternatively you can also make a memorable train journey from Lhasa to Mainland China.
Service type: Private
Mode of transport in Tibet: TOYOTA 4WD Land Cruiser
Accommodation: Twin Sharing (Middle class hotels or Economic hotels/guesthouses, as per your choice)
Tour departure: As per your convenience

This tour literally combines the best of both worlds – the cultural splendors of the city of Lhasa with a jeep trip to the base of the highest mountain on earth! Additionally you will have an opportunity to visit the historic monastic town of Gyantse, Yandruk Tso – the beautiful turquoise lake – and Shigatse, Tibet’s second city.

The tour starts in Kathmandu with a four hours scenic drive to Kodari (the border town of Nepal) – then cross the friendship bridge and meet your Tibetan guide and Vehicle. The Everest Base Camp tour departs from Kathmandu regularly between April and October inclusive. At other times, the operation of the tour depends on the weather – Tibet has a harsh climate in winter and the high passes can become blocked with deep snow.

Our company arranges the Tibet group visa and all your necessary travel documents in advance – all you have to do is choose your departure date and send a photocopy of your passport via fax or mail. We operate this tour either for individuals or for small groups.

DAY TO DAY PROGRAM

Day 1: Drive, Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750 m.): 7 hours
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Nepal-Tibet border (Kodari) by private vehicle. After finishing immigration formalities both Nepal & China side, you will continue drive up the steep switch back road to Nyalam

Overnight at Shisapangma Guesthouse (dormitory room with common toilet)

Day 2: Drive, Nyalam to Tingri (4350 m.): 5 hours
After breakfast, you will commence our journey to the further destination, Tingri. You will visit Milareppa cave (10 km further drive from Nyalam) on the way. This cave-monastery is located down side of the highway and it requires only a 10 minutes walk to reach there.From this point, your further journey to Tingri goes across the Tibetan plateau with Spectacular Mountain views from Lablung-La pass (5050m). Tingri is an old town from where you can see more views of the Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu.

Overnight at Snow Leopard Guesthouse (dormitory room with common toilet)

Day 3: Drive, Tingri to Rongbuk village (4920 m.) – 4 hours
You are reaching to Mt. Everest Base Camp today, Rongbuk, where the highest Monastery in the world is established some 8 kms from Everest Base Camp. There are magnificent views up the valley of Mount Everest and Cho-Oyu which can be seen from the guest house.

Overnight at Rongbuk Guesthouse (dormitory room with common toilet)

Day 4: Rongbuk to Shigatse (3900 m.) – 8 hours
You will take a morning excursion to the Mt. Everest Base Camp. After breakfast, we set off for Shigatse, one of the historical towns of Tibet. On the way, we visit Sakya Monastery. Sakya Monastery is one of the largest Monasteries in Tibet for Sakyapa Sect of Buddhism.
In Shigatse we visit the Tashilungpu Monastery, the official Panchen Lama’s residence, built in 1447.

Overnight at Gang-Gyan Orchader Hotel or similar (twin-beds room with attached bath)

Day 5: Drive, Shigatse to Gyantse (3950 m.): 3 hours
After visiting the Tashilungpu Monastery in Shigatse, it’s a short drive to Gyantse with its amazing sites – Khumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong

Overnight at Hotel Zongsan (twin-beds room with attached bath)

Day 6: Drive, Gyantse to Lhasa (3650 m.) via Yamdruk Tso Lake: 7 hours
The highlight of this day is the beautiful turquoise lake (Yamdruk Tso). After crossing the Kamba- La, Karo La and the Yarlung River (Brahmaputra), the journey ends in Lhasa.

Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin-beds room with attached bath)

Day 7: A full day guided sightseeing tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Lhasa – you will visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace and Norbulinkha Palace (the summer Palace of Dalai Lama).

Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin-beds room with attached bath)

Day 8: A full day guided sightseeing tour
Guide sightseeing tour of Lhasa – you will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and Tibetan medical center.

Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin-beds room with attached bath)

Day 9: Tour Finish
Today, you may depart from Lhasa. You can fly out from Lhasa to Kathmandu or any other major city of China. Alternatively you can also make a memorable train journey from Lhasa to Mainland China.

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