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8 Day Group Tour From Lhasa to Kathmandu via E.B.C

Trekkers at Everest Base Camp - Tibet
Trip Code: 
FTD-05
Length of Trip: 
8 Days
Group Size: 
Maximum of 12 people.
Tour Highlights: 
Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Shegar - E.B.C - Zhangmu - Kathmandu
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Group Tour Detail

Detailed Itinerary
Tour Features: 

Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu with our small tour groups affords not only the numerous highlights along the Friendship Highway, but also an affordable way to see Lhasa, the Tibetan Plateau, Everest Base Camp, and finally Nepal.

  • Day 01: Arrival in Lhasa
  • Day 02: Lhasa City Sightseeing
  • Day 03: One Day Tour to Ganden and Sera monastery
  • Day 04: Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse / Shigatse
  • Day 05: Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse
  • Day 06: Lhatse / Shegar / E.B.C
  • Day 07: E.B.C / Old Tingri / Zhangmu
  • Day 08: Zhangmu / Kodari ( Nepal Boarder)
Tour Itinerary: 
Day 01:
Arrival in Lhasa [3658m]
Highlights: 
Spectacular scenery of the Tibetan plateau along the way from airport or train station to your hotel

 

Your Tibetan guide will greet you at the Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Lhasa railway station, and transport you to your hotel in the city. From the airport to Lhasa is 68 km (42 mi), roughly an hour drive to your hotel. The drive from the train station is only 15 km (9 mi) and takes 20 minutes. During the course of the ride, you will not only be amazed by the spectacular scenery of the Tibetan plateau, the scattered Tibetan villages, but certainly by the hospitality of your guide and driver, as well! After checking into the hotel, you will have the remainder of the day to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude.  

 
Day 02:
Lhasa City Sightseeing (B=breakfast)
Highlights: 
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Lhasa Old Town

 

Lhasa travel - Tourists climbing the Potala Palace

Potala Palace is the best known cultural landmark in Tibet. It is most renowned as the residence of the lineage of Dalai Lamas (Avalokiteshvara), though the massive structure contains a small world within itself. It was first built by 33rd ruler of his dynasty, King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century, but still is in surprisingly good repair because of continual rejuvenation projects.

 

Jokhang temple is the most scared building in Tibetan Buddhism, located in the heart of Lhasa old town. It is the most sought after pilgrimage destination for all Tibetans.

 

Barkhor Street is a popular Kora (holy walking path) which surrounds the Jokhang Temple. Always full of Tibetan faithful, visitors may find mingling with local pilgrims around the Barkhor Street uniquely engaging. It is also a popular shopping district where you can buy gifts for your family and friends.

 

Lhasa old town gives a glimpse into the daily life of Lhasa Tibetans, which has remained largely unchanged for centuries. You can visit the outdoor markets and specialty stores of handmade bags, carpets, etc.

 
 
Day 03:
One Day Tour to Ganden Monastery and Sera Monastery(B=breakfast)
Highlights: 
Short hike at Ganden monastery and famous monks debate at Sera monastery

 

Tibet's Ganden monastery

Ganden Monastery is the largest of the six major monasteries of Buddhism's Gelugpa sect. In addition to its magnificent architecture and religious importance, there is an extremely fabulous view on top of the Ganden Wangpo Hill. Kichu Valley is behind Ganden monastery, and we suggest visitors hike around the monastery and for an exquisite bird's-eye view of the valley.

 

Sera monastery's famous debating monks go back and forth in their debates every day between 3 pm to 5pm (except on Sunday), a performance well worth seeing. After lunch at Ganden monastery, the tour visits Sera.

 

Optional program: In the evening, your guide can take you to enjoy a local Tibetan performance (price is not included).

Day 04:
Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse [4040m] / Shigatse[3836m], 360 KM 7 hours' drive (B=breakfsat)
Highlights: 
Yamdrok Lake, Karo la glacier, Gyantse Kumbum, Tsampa Workshop

 

Tibet's Gyantse kumbum - outside of LhasaYamdrok Lake  is one of the 3 holiest lakes in Tibet and the easiest one to reach from Lhasa. The scenery on the way to Yamdrok Lake is fantastic - the road winds through snow-capped mountains and drives along the lake for about half an hour, during which you can get out of the car to go down to touch the blue water and take photographs.  

 

Karo La pass [5100m] overlooks Mt. Nyenchen Kangsar glacier. A short stop is arranged for this great photo opportunity.

 

Gyantse Kumbum is one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. A kumbum is a type of Tibetan chapel, and Gyantse's boasts multiple levels and 108 small chapel rooms.

 

At the Tsampa workshop, you can see how barley is made into Tsampa (the Tibetan staple food) by a series of small machines and water-powered mills.

 
Day 05:
Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse 200 KM about 4 hours' drive (B= breakfast)
Highlights: 
Shigatse local market, Tashilunpo monastery and its Kora, Sakya monatery and hiking around its north ruins

 

Hiking at Tibet's Sakya monasteryShigatse local market features bamboo products, and special ornaments and decorations. While your guide makes final arrangements for your Everest permit, you can explore the market on your own.

 

Tashilunpo monastery is one of the six prominent yellow hat sect monasteries and is the seat of the Panchen Lama lineage. There is a panoramic view of the whole monastery from the entrance, as well as a massive Jamba Buddha Statue. Around the monastery is another Kora path, which is a leads to a great hike behind the monastery and provides a great view of the whole city of Shigatse.

 

Sakya Monastery which is the main monastery of Buddhism's Sakyapa sect, also known as the Master Monastery of the Striped Sect. The monastery is an expansive complex and has a long and well-known history in Tibet, and is considered very influential in Tibetan culture. The now-destroyed north monastery complex was built in 1073 and named Sakya (meaning “gray” in Tibetan) as it was situated on a gray mountain, and the houses around the monastery are also the typical gray color. Hiking around the monastery's northern ruins give an idea of how big it was in its heyday and some of the effects of China's Cultural Revolution. 

 
Day 06:
Lhatse [4021m] / Shegar [4300m] / E.B.C, 190 KM, 5 hours' drive (B)
Highlights: 
Gyastsola pass, Gawula pass, winding roads, sunset at E.B.C

Gyatsola [5200m] & Gawu La pass[5250m] : When you arrive at these two passes, you will have a chance to get out of your car to enjoy the view and take pictures of these majestic wonders. At Gawu La pass, you will see the spectacular Himalayan Range and the glorious peaks of Mt. Makalu [8463m], Mt. Lotse[8516m], Mt. Everest[8844m], Mt. Cho Oyu[8201m] and Mt. Shishapama [8020m] (from left to right in your view at the pass).

 

Mount Everest in Tibet - Tibet trekking - Everest Base CampSunset at E.B.C: Most people say that sunset over Everest is more stunning than sunrise, but since one can only go to E.B.C once per ticket, the group can choose to see the sunset or the sunrise. The trekking from  E.B.C. from Rongbuk guest house or the Tent guest house community to E.B.C will take you about 2 hours  to hike the 6 km (3.7 mi). Or you can take the dedicated minibus (25 RMB/per person, round-trip). For winter tours, your driver will drive you there as there is no sightseeing bus there.

 

Optional program: Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and is functioning with both monks and nuns. You can visit and see the workings of the monastery (price is not included).

Note: It is cold and windy in the valley, so we recommend taking a sleeping bag with you. Also, food options are scarce, so be sure to prepare for providing your own meals at Rongbuk.

Day 07:
E.B.C / Old Tingri / Zhangmu, 280KM, 7-8 hours' drive
Highlights: 
Sunrise at E.B.C, winding roads, beautiful scenery on the way

 

Tibet travel near Mount EverestIf you did not go to see the sunset at E.B.C the day before, rise early on day 7 to see the sunrise.   Afterwards, start driving to Zhangmu via Old Tingri & Nyalam, crossing Thongla [5300m] pass, savoring the enchanting views of the surrounding peaks of Shishapangma [8020m], Cho Oyu [8201m], Menlungtse and Gauri. The road driving over the pass of Tongla is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks and it is like a road straight into heaven. 

Day 08:
Zhangmu / Kodari ( Nepal Boarder) (B)
Highlights: 
Scenery on the way

 

After breakfast, our guide will help you clear the customs,  concludeing the trip.

Tips: After you cross the "Friendship Bridge" and enter Nepal, you must clear customs at the Nepal Immigration Office. If you don’t have your Nepalese visa, you can apply at that time - normally the fee is 25USD for a single entry visa which is valid for 15 days, 40USD for 30 days, or 100USD for 90 days. To apply for a Nepalese visa, you will need to have one passport photo. After clearing the immigration process, you can start your journey to Kathmandu. Outside of the Immigration office there are plenty of taxis and buses waiting to ferry passengers to Kathmandu, or you can easily rent a car with other travelers usually priced around 600-900 rupees (about 15-20USD) per person. 

Service Standards
Lodging details and options: 
DayCityBudget Hotel(s)3 Star Hotel(s)4 Star Hotel(s)
Day 01:
Lhasa
Old Mandala Hotel
Yak Hotel
Thangka Hotel
Day 02:
Lhasa
Old Mandala Hotel
Yak Hotel
Thangka Hotel
Day 03:
Lhasa
Old Mandala Hotel
Yak Hotel
Thangka Hotel
Day 04:
Shigatse
Shigatse Yak Hotel
Shigatse Manasarovar Hotel
Shigatse Manasarovar Hotel
Tashi Choe Ta Hotel
Tashi Choe Ta Hotel
Day 05:
Lhatse
Farmer Adventure Hostel
Farmer Adventure Hostel
Lhatse Shanghai Grand Hotel
Day 06:
Rongbuk (EBC)
Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
Day 07:
Zhangmu (Nepal Border)
Sherpa Hotel
Caiyuan Hotel
Caiyuan Hotel

General Inclusions:

All required government taxes and fees.
All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.
3 Stars hotel (shared twin room, private bathroom and daily breakfast)
Lodging at E.B.C. will be at either Rongbuk Monastery's Guest House or E.B.C Tent Guest House (dormitory bed with semi-private bathroom)
All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary.
Local Tibetan guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)
Transportation will we be provided via a comfortable and clean car, minivan or tourist bus depending upon the groups size.

General Exclusions:

Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Tips for your guide and driver.
Nepal visa (you can get upon arrival at Kodari, USD 25 for a 15 day tourist visa)
Meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Optional Attractions that are not specified in the itinerary.
Flight tickets or train tickets in and out of Lhasa (Please note: We can offer you train and/or plane tickets in and out Lhasa from all cities within China. Please check the latest price with us via email.)
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