Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Itinerary

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1. Day 01 Flight Kathmandu - Lhasa, Tibet

   This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the hotel, right in the heart of the old city. OR arrive in Lhasa via main land of China by flight or by train, you will be met our official representative up on arrival then transfer to hotel for rest.

2. Day 02/03 Sightseeing, during these three days in Lhasa

   we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries, the Norbulinkha and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor cultural market.

3. Day 04 Lhasa - Gyantse,

   you begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise Lake. You'll want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900 m.

4. Day 05 Gyantse - Shigatse,

   This will be a busy day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. Here see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama. Altitude 3800m.

5. Day 06 Shigatse -Lhatse,

   The journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch we stop in the small town of Lhatse. Depending on how much time we spend during the morning in Shigatse we might stay overnight in Lhatse. Altitude 4350m/4000m.

6. Day 07 Lhatse - Rongbuk,

   Begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery. Relax tonight and stroll around the monastery. Altitude 5050m., O/n at hotel.

7. Day 08 Rombuk - Lao Tingri,

   get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (one way) to the base-camp (5200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view even from a toilet that you’re unable to experience from anywhere in the world. Altitude 4200m, O/n at hotel.

8. Day 09 Lao Tingri - Kerung.

   Make sure you have some photos left for the panoramic view of the Himalayan range as you cross the many pass (5050m). In the evening relax in Kerung

9. Day 10 Kerung - Kathmandu,