Lhasa - Everest Base Camp - Lhasa Tour
Brief
No. of Days : 10
Price : On Request
Max.Elevation: 5200m
Type of Activities: Sightseeing and Culture Tour
Type of Tour: Private
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Transportation: 4WD Land Cruiser
Starting Point: Lhasa
Ending Point: Lhasa
Size of Group: Min.2 to Max.12
Type of Activities: Sightseeing and Culture Tour
Type of Tour: Private
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Transportation: 4WD Land Cruiser
Starting Point: Lhasa
Ending Point: Lhasa
Size of Group: Min.2 to Max.12
Description
Lhasa Everest Base camp Lhasa overland tour is one among the best and the most popular tour in Tibet. The tour includes visits to all the important places of interest in central and south Tibet. And the highlight of the trip is a visit to the Rongbuk Monastery and the Everest Base camp in Tibet from where the view of Mount Everest, the North Face, is the most spectacular of all.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Lhasa from China or Nepal
Upon arrival at Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is for relaxing and acclimatizing to the altitude.
Day 02: Lhasa Sightseeing
An unforgettable day begins with a tour to the monumental Potala Palace (UNESCO). Once the residence of the Dalai Lama and the seat of the Tibetan government, the 13-story building is currently converted into a museum, which is comprised of over 200,000 statues, temples, shrines, and historical Tibetan articles. Afterwards explore the Sera Monastery, one of the three most distinguished monasteries in Lhasa. It is famous for its Tantric teachings.
Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing
Today's excursion starts with the 1,300 years-old Jokhang Temple (UNESCO), which commemorates the marriage of Tang princess Wencheng to King Songtsen Gampo. It is reputed as the first Buddhist temple in Tibet and as the sacred temple of all Tibetan Buddhists. Surrounding Jokhang is the Barkhor Street, Lhasa's old market. This area is full of vendors selling their wares, yak butter wafting in the air and hundreds of people moving in a clockwise direction. Afterwards explore the summer palace of the Dalai Lama - Norbulingkha
Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdrok Tso - Gyantse - Shigatse(3900m)
In the morning, you take a scenic drive to visit Yamdrok Tso Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, to appreciate the intoxicating beauty of snow-capped mountains and numerous streams and via the Karola Pass -- the highest road pass in Lhasa.Then explore the Palkhor Chode, a monastery having the characteristics of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture. It enjoys a high status in Tibet Buddhism history. Then transfer to the hotel in Shigatse.
Day 05: Shigatse - Xegar(43290m)
Drive to Xegar, en route visit Sakya Monastery, a castle-shaped place in which lots of historic articles exhibited. Overnight at Guesthouse,
Day 06: Xegar - Rongbuk Monastery (5150m)the highest monastery across the world
We drive over the Pang La (5150m) towards the main Himalayan range that give magnificent view stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley, we can watch the charming view of Everest. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Rongbuk - Everest Base Camp
In the morning hiking to Everest Base Camp and back to Rongbuk Monastery. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Rongbuk Monastery - Shigatse
Early morning get the wonderful sunrise and magnificent views of Mt. Everest and then take transfer to Shigatse. Along the way have a tour to Pelkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Shigatse to Lhasa
After long drive from Shigatse we will be arrived in Lhasa and transfer to hotel. Check hotel and leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Departure from Lhasa to China or Nepal
After breakfast at hotel we will drive you to Gongor Airport for your onward destination.
Upon arrival at Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is for relaxing and acclimatizing to the altitude.
Day 02: Lhasa Sightseeing
An unforgettable day begins with a tour to the monumental Potala Palace (UNESCO). Once the residence of the Dalai Lama and the seat of the Tibetan government, the 13-story building is currently converted into a museum, which is comprised of over 200,000 statues, temples, shrines, and historical Tibetan articles. Afterwards explore the Sera Monastery, one of the three most distinguished monasteries in Lhasa. It is famous for its Tantric teachings.
Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing
Today's excursion starts with the 1,300 years-old Jokhang Temple (UNESCO), which commemorates the marriage of Tang princess Wencheng to King Songtsen Gampo. It is reputed as the first Buddhist temple in Tibet and as the sacred temple of all Tibetan Buddhists. Surrounding Jokhang is the Barkhor Street, Lhasa's old market. This area is full of vendors selling their wares, yak butter wafting in the air and hundreds of people moving in a clockwise direction. Afterwards explore the summer palace of the Dalai Lama - Norbulingkha
Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdrok Tso - Gyantse - Shigatse(3900m)
In the morning, you take a scenic drive to visit Yamdrok Tso Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, to appreciate the intoxicating beauty of snow-capped mountains and numerous streams and via the Karola Pass -- the highest road pass in Lhasa.Then explore the Palkhor Chode, a monastery having the characteristics of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture. It enjoys a high status in Tibet Buddhism history. Then transfer to the hotel in Shigatse.
Day 05: Shigatse - Xegar(43290m)
Drive to Xegar, en route visit Sakya Monastery, a castle-shaped place in which lots of historic articles exhibited. Overnight at Guesthouse,
Day 06: Xegar - Rongbuk Monastery (5150m)the highest monastery across the world
We drive over the Pang La (5150m) towards the main Himalayan range that give magnificent view stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley, we can watch the charming view of Everest. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Rongbuk - Everest Base Camp
In the morning hiking to Everest Base Camp and back to Rongbuk Monastery. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Rongbuk Monastery - Shigatse
Early morning get the wonderful sunrise and magnificent views of Mt. Everest and then take transfer to Shigatse. Along the way have a tour to Pelkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Shigatse to Lhasa
After long drive from Shigatse we will be arrived in Lhasa and transfer to hotel. Check hotel and leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Departure from Lhasa to China or Nepal
After breakfast at hotel we will drive you to Gongor Airport for your onward destination.
Package Includes
-Tibet Visa & Travel Permit.
-All necessary monasteries entrance Fees.
-Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast daily
-An English speaking local Tibetan guide.
-All guided tours
-Transfers as per given itinerary in Toyota
Land cruiser
-All necessary monasteries entrance Fees.
-Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast daily
-An English speaking local Tibetan guide.
-All guided tours
-Transfers as per given itinerary in Toyota
Land cruiser
Package Excludes
-Airfare & airport tax
-Personal expenses
-Insurance & emergency rescue charges.
-Additional transportation & porter charges in the event of landslides.
-Others not specified in the above cost inclusion lists.
-Tips for guide.
-Personal expenses
-Insurance & emergency rescue charges.
-Additional transportation & porter charges in the event of landslides.
-Others not specified in the above cost inclusion lists.
-Tips for guide.
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