Highlights
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Peikutso Lake
Brief Introduction
Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp adventure tour includes featured historic sites and natural beauty in Tibet. Taking a ‘heart beating’ walk at the Everest Base Camp, gazing at the mysterious north face of mighty Mt. Everest, watching the snowcapped majestic Himalayan mountain range passing by, you will feel the power of the nature and your spirit will be cleansing. That’s the meaning of travelling in Tibet!
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa(3600m)
Included meal: None
Welcome to Tibet! Meet your local Tibetan guide in Lhasa airport or train station. The afternoon is for you to rest and adjust to the high altitude.
Day 2: Guided tour of Lhasa
Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner
View the landmarks of Tibet’s holy and sunny capital on a guided sightseeing tour.
Visit the Potala Palace perched on the Red Mountain in the center of Lhasa, once served as the winter palace of Dalai Lama in the 7th Century
See the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet
Wander about on Barkhor Street which is the holy ritual circuit for Tibetan pilgrims as well as a bustling walking street lined with small shops
Sit down to an included dinner with your group
Enjoy a free evening in Lhasa to explore at your own pace.
Barkhor Street
Day 3: Guided tour of Lhasa
Included meal: Breakfast
Another day to immerse in Tibet’s Buddhism and culture.
Drive 8 km west of Lhasa to visit the Drepung Monastery, one of the three “pillars of Tibet”
Witness the monks debating in Sera Monastery, one of the great Gelugpa monasteries just like Drepung Monastery
Drink a cup of sweat tea or butter tea in local tea house just like the local Tibetans do
Spend a free afternoon exploring the city on your own.
Sera Monastery
Day 4: Lhasa-Gyantse(3980m)-Shigatse(3840m)(360km, about 6 hours)
Included meal: Breakfast
Drive to Shigatse, the second biggest city of Tibet.
Drive through Kambala Pass at a height of 4794m which is the first point to enjoy the great beauty of the Yamdrok Lake
Have a close touch with the Yamdrok Lake by going to the lakeside
Stop by the Karola Glacier, one of Tibet's three major continental glaciers
Visit the Pelkor Monastery that have the architecture characteristics of Han, Tibet and Nepal
Stay overnight in Shigatse and have a good sleep. There will be long driving the next day.
Namtso Lake
Day 5: Shigatse-Rongbuk(4980m)-Everest Base Camp(5150m)(350km, about 8-9 hours)
Included meal: Breakfast
Forward to the Everest Base Camp today. Be prepared for the stunning scenery along the way. (Your guide will do the PSB application in the morning which might takes about 1.5hours.)
Explore the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the Great Four centers of the Gelugpa tradition and the seat of the successive lineage of the Panchen Lamas
Drive through the Gyatso-La Pass & Gawu-La Pass where you can see the extraordinary view of the Himalayan Range and the main peaks such as Mt. Makalu [8463m], Mt. Lhotse [8516m], Mt. Everest [8844m], Mt. Cho Oyu [8201m] and Mt. Shishapama [8020m]
Pay a visit to the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world with the residence of both monks and nuns
Enjoy the great beauty of the Mt. Everest and the nearby mountains, the tranquil and starry night
Tonight stay in the Rongbuk Guesthouse or tent guesthouse.
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Day 6: Everest Base Camp-Gyirong(2900m) (370km, about 7 hours)
Included meal: None
Get up early to catch up the sunrise and shoot great pictures. Head towards Gyirong.
Stop by Peikutso Lake, the biggest lake in Shigatse area, where you might encounter Tibetan Wild Donkey, Black-necked Crane, Bar-headed Goose etc.
Stay in Gyirong town tonight.
Everest Base Camp
Day 7: Gyirong Port Send off
Included meal: Breakfast
Your Tibetan guide will see you off in the China and Nepal border. Once crossing the border, you need to arrange your entry into Nepal yourself. If needed, we can also arrange transfer to Kathmandu with extra fee. Thanks for traveling with GROUPTIBETTOUR.
Includes & Excludes
- What's included in this price?
- Tibet Permit application and delivery
- Airport and train station pick up and send off in Lhasa at specific times(3 times free airport pickup a day, train station pickup is always free)
- Well-maintained vehicle(vehicle size to be decided according to the final group numbers)
- Three star hotel for twin beds room
- 5 Breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner
- All entrance fee to the scenic spots listed above, including the eco-bus to the Base Camp
- Experienced English-speaking local Tibetan guide
- Government tax and service charge
- Bottled water each day
- Tourist accidental insurance
- Oxygen supply in the vehicle
- What's excluded in this price?
- Transportation to and out of Lhasa
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Tips to the guide and driver
- Other personal expense
- Service on Nepal side
Date & Price
Group Tour Departure Dates for 2023 | ||||||||
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Apr | 1 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 29 | ||
May | 1 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 28 | |
Jun | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 25 | ||
Jul | 2 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |||
Aug | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 | |||
Sep | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 30 | |
Oct | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 30 | |
Nov | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | ||||
Dec | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
Price Quotation:
Comfortable Class | Jan. to Mar. | Apr. to Jun. | Jul. to Aug. | Sept. to Oct. | Nov. to Dec. |
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price/person (USD) | 950 | 1000 | 1135 | 1085 | 980 |
price/person (CNY) | 6650 | 7000 | 7945 | 7595 | 6860 |
Single Supplement:
The above quotations are based on two tourists sharing one twin room. If anyone need a single room, the single room suppliment will be added.
Comfortable Class | Jan. to Mar. | Apr. to Jun. | Jul. to Aug. | Sept. to Oct. | Nov. to Dec. |
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price/person (USD) | 105 | 120 | 139 | 139 | 105 |
price/person (CNY) | 740 | 840 | 970 | 970 | 740 |
Why Choose Us
Each of our tours is intensively designed inclusive of the very best landmarks and attractions. All our tour groups max out at 12 people, so that every tourist’s needs can be considerably catered for. More reasons for why taking a Tibet tour with us? Check out below.
- Our Strengths
- Unbeatable Price & Great Service
- 100% Tibet Permit Guarantee
- English-speaking Tibetan Guide
- No Shopping & No Hidden Cost
- Free Cancellation
- Our Guest Reviews
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Thank you for all your help organising our trip to Tibet.
We had a fantastic time, and thought that Dondrup was a superb guide – very knowledgeable and friendly, while Dawa was a great driver and always very helpful. Thank you again – we will be recommending you to our friends.
Tom Gregory-Smith
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