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Mt.Everest Base Camp overland 8 day tour to Kathmandu

Lhasa Tour - Stupa at Rongbuk Monastery
Trip Code: 
WT-202
Group Size: 
Minimal of 1 person.
Length Of Trip: 
8 Days
Tour Highlights: 
Lhasa - Yamdrok tso Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Shegar - E.B.C - Zhangmu - Kathmandu

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Private Tour Notes: 
All of our tours can be customized to suite your requirements, interests and budget. It is our specialty! Please feel free to contact us.
The tour price is based on 3 star standard hotels. At your request we can provide pricing for different levels of service such as budget hostel, luxury 4 star standard hotels or deluxe 5 star standard hotels.
The tour price is based on per person and shown in US dollars.
Tour Features: 
This is one of the most popular tours in Tibet, it begins from Lhasa-the historic capital of Tibet, the golden sunshine and blue sky is the dreams of many travellers all over the world, it is also the pilgrimage destination of all Tibetans, mingling with local pilgrims around the Barkhor street is an extra-ordinary feeling. This tour brings you not only through the historic palaces and operating monasteries, but lines of breath-taking natural sceneries, such as turquoise water Lake Yamdrok, mighty Nyenchen Kangsar glacier and great peaks of Himalayans, will surely enrich your knowledge of the high plateau and its geography, gradually come across the rich culture of western Tibet and then to world summit Mt. Everest Base Camp, then gradually descent down through the green valley of Matsang Tsanpo gorges to Kathmandu(1300m) of Nepal. In a nut-shell, this tour covers rich cultures and traditions, historical sights and natural beauties of Tibet.
Lhasa to Kathmandu overland via E.B.C map
Tour Itinerary: 
Day 01:
Arrival at Lhasa [3,595m]

Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide, from airport to Lhasa city is 68km, around an hour drive will take you to the holy city Lhasa. Driving along the Brahmaputra river and Lhasa river, you will not only amazed by the spectacular plateau scenery but also have a chance to see flocks of black-necked crane, wild duck and many other kind of wild birds, if you are not tired, stop at Nethang Giant Buhhda caving on the way. If you take the train to Lhasa, normally you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening, 20 minutes drive will take you to your hotel in Lhasa city. Check into hotel, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa. (B)=breakfast

 

Day 02:
Lhasa City sightseeing, visit Potola Palace & Jokhang Temple (B) - Walking tour is arranged today

Mt.Everest Base Camp overland tour to Kathmandu - Prayers at Jokhang TempleToday is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 03:
Lhasa City sightseeing, visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery & Norbulingka Summer Palace (B)

Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries and Summer Palace - Norbulingka palace. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you can visit the residences of different lineages of the Dalai Lama. The park is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt festival) in August. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 04:
Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake [4,441m] / Gyantse [3,980m] / Shigatse [3,840m], 360KM, 7hrs (B)

Mt.Everest Base Camp overland 8 day tour to Kathmandu - Gyantse CityMorning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass is wonders of the day. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day 05:
Shigatse / Sakya [4280m] / Lhatse [3,950m], 200KM, 4hrs (B)

Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, do the monastery kora which provide you a great view of the whole Shigatse city. Late morning drive to visit Sakya Monastery which is the main monastery of Sakyapa sect, houses around the monastery are also in a typical gray colour. Hike around the monastery northern ruins and drive back to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse.

Day 06:
Lhatse / New Tinggri [Shegar,4,150m]/ Rongbuk Monastery [4,900m] / E.B.C [5,150m], 190KM, 4-5hour drive (B)

Mt.Everest Base Camp overland 8 day tour to Kathmandu - Tourists at Mt. Everest Base CampEarly morning start driving to Rongbuk via Shegar, cross over Gyatsola [5200m] & Gawu la pass [5250m], from the top of the Gawu la you will see the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt.Makalu [8463m], Mt.Lotse [8516m], Mt.Everest [8844m], Mt.Cho Oyu [8201m] and Mt.Shishapama [8020m] from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to today's destination - Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and consist both monks and nuns, it is still a good point to see Mt.Everest. Afternoon start trekking from the Tent guesthouses community to E.B.C, it will take you about 2 hours (6km); or you can take the dedicated minibus (25 RMB/per person, round-trip). Overnight at local tent guesthouse or Rongbuk monastery guest house (dorm bed).

Day 07:
Rongphu / Old Tingri [4,250m] / Zhangmu [2,250m], 280KM, 6-7hrs

Morning after the sunrise at E.B.C, 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 to the sky. Overnight at Zhangmu.

Day 08:
Zhangmu / Kodari (Nepal Boarder) / Kathmandu, 122km, 5hrs,

Mt.Everest Base Camp overland 8 day tour to Kathmandu - Buddha in KathmanduAfter breakfast, our guide will help you clear the customs, your Nepalese guide / driver will pick you up there, after you clear customs at Nepali Immigration office, then drive about 5 hours to Kathmandu city, enjoy the scenery of great white waters along the way. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, end the trip.

 

Tips: After you cross the "Friendship Bridge" and enter Nepal, you need clear customs at the Nepal Immigration office. If you don’t have your Nepalese visa you can apply at the same time, normally the fee is 25 USD for the single entry visa which is valid for 15 days, 40USD for 30 days and 100USD for 90 days. To apply for the Nepalese visa, you will need to have one passport photo.

General Inclusions

All required government taxes and fees.
All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.
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.)
Where possible 3 star hotels will always be provided, if the city or town does not have then the local guest house or monastery guest house will be provided (i.e. tent / dormitory bed, no private bathroom etc.)
Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off.
Comfortable and clean Toyota Land Cruiser 4500 for groups of 4 persons or less; for larger groups minivan. All provided with driver.
Nepal border pick up and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.
All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary.

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.
Flight and/or railway ticket(s) to the first city of the tour and departure from the last city of the tour.
Optional Attractions that are not specified in the itinerary.
Sightseeing bus ticket at Everest Base Camp (E.B.C.) - 25 RMB per person. If you prefer you can hike up.

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ian taylor's picture

Lhasa Mt Everest Kathmandu for 3 adults leaving around the beginning of september. Please quote for the private tour with the best class of hotels where available

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