–› LHASA and EVEREST BASE CAMP tour (7 Nights 8 Days / VV)
We has exclusively designed this central Tibet tour package to assist ardent travelers explore cultural wealth of Tibet. You will enjoy with Tibetan architecture, cultural heritages and historical places, you also find a perfect getaway to cleanse yourself spiritually. As you bask in the grandeur of Potala palace, you bond with Tibetan culture and history. You can stroll along Barkhor markets to observe colorful mosaic of Tibetan arts, culture, custom, tradition, lifestyle and cuisine. Visits to Jokhang temple and Drepung Monastery further heighten your excitement and zest. In the towns of Gyantse and Shigatse you have an exclusive opportunity to explore monasteries and fully immerse yourselves in the Buddhist culture. On this tour, you are in for an experience of a lifetime.
» Trip Outline
Trip Duretion
11
Total days in Nepal and Tibet
14
Trip grade
04
Maximum Altitude
5000 m
Best time
Spring / Summer: February to August
Autumn : September to November
Trekking Type
Teahouse or Camping Basis
Tour per Day
5-6 Hours in average
» Detailed Itinerary
Days
Programmes
Day 01
Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03
Kathmandu - Lhasa (3660m)
Fly to Lhasa, about 1 hour flight offer panoramic Himalayan views including Mt. Everest. And other mountains ranges. Pick up from Gonggar airport, after finished immigration formalities it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes drive along 93 km road leading to Lhasa. It is advisable to rest in Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
Lhasa sightseeing:
After breakfast you will visit to Sera Monastery, Norbulinka (summer place of Dalai Lama), Jokhang temple and Barkhor markets. You are introduced about the interesting monastery, religion and market by our Tibetan guide. Finally, you head back to your hotel late afternoon for refreshment. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05
Lhasa Sightseeing:
fter breakfast, we take you to the Potala Palace (the palace for Dalai Lama) towering above city of Lhasa. Later in the noon after lunch, you will visit beautifully landscaped Drepung Monastery, Tibetan art center and museum. You can observe nuns and monks chanting and performing religious discourses. Finally you return to the hotel for delicious dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06
Lhasa
Free and leisure day to explore or re-visit a favorite monastery or option of an additional tour to visit Ganden monastery and Tsurphu monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07
Lhasa to Gyantse (3950 m)
Takes about 8 hours drive for 261 km, Passing through beautiful pass Khamba-La (4794m) with majestic views of Yamdrok-Tso Lake and Nazin Kang Sa standing proud at 7252m. On turning westwards, you come across another Karo-La pass at 5045m. If you glance at the road, you can see huge glaciers tumbling down into the road. As you getting closer beautifully landscaped Tibetan villages become visible the town of Gyantse.
Day 08
Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m) – 90 km
Morning visit to Kumbum Stupa and free market of Gyantse. You will take a 90 km drive to Shigatse, second largest city of Tibet. Tashilhunpo Monastery is a major attraction of Shigatse. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09
Shigatse to Shegar (4050m) – 244 km.
Today you will transverse along the Friendship Highway amidst picturesque landscape driving past small town of Lhatse and Gyamtso La pass at 5220m. As the route opens into plains, many monasteries and camps of nomadic herders become visible en route to Shegar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10
Shegar to Rongbuk (5000m) – 68 km.
You will drive to the south crossing Pang La pass at 5150m. Along the drive you can see the majestic views of snow-capped peaks from Makalu to Shishapangma. After driving for 68 km, you eventually reach Rongbuk at 5000m. You can then view spectacular sight of Mount Everest. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 11
Rongbuk to Tingri (4390m) – 65 km.
This morning you have the opportunity to explore Everest Base Camp, 5150m. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above you.
No tour vehicles, apart from expeditions, are allowed beyond Rongbuk so you can walk the 9kms or take a horse cart. After Base Camp return to the friendship highway and drive to Tingri. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12
Tingri to Zhangmu (2300m) – 181 km
You will drive past Tingri crossing Lalung La pass at 5124m and Shung La pass at 5200m. Savoring the enchanting views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar, you descend from the arid Tibetan Plateau to verdant Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13
Zhangmu to Kathmandu (1300m)
After finished border clearance few kilometers drive away from Zhangmu to Friendship Bridge, walk across the bridge to meet Nepalese escort to drive to Kathmandu. About 5-6 hours drive along 123 km road take you to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14
Departure: As your time excusal and programme, we departure for your next destination. Or drop to international airport for final departure.
Transportation (Pick up and drop to international airport)
Sightseeing with Nepali guide according to the itinerary
Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis (3 nigths)
Tibet:
Accommodation in twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis
Transportation by Land-cruiser / Mini coach as per group size
Sightseeing with Tibetan guide as per itinerary
Monastery entrance fees
Tibet visa and travel permit
Package includes:
Kathmandu
Food
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only / re-entry visa fees
Tibet
Food (Lunch and dinner)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Air fare (Kathmandu / Lhasa / Kathmandu)
Tibet visa fees
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
All bar bill
International airport tax US$24 per person only
Note:
We accept even only one people for all above TOURS on Group Joining basis (please check with us for the departure dates). Airfare & visa fees subject to change as per China Airlines & Embassy. Tibet visa fee in group is USD 26 net per person, except US nationals. For the US nationals, the visa fee is US$ 40 and express visa fee US$ 20 net per person. Please for further information and cost write us at: info@clubmountainc.com
