Definitely, one of the best & the most popular of our Tibet tours, the trip includes visits to all the important places of interest in central & south Tibet including the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization. And the highlight of the trip is a visit to Rongbuk Monastery & the Everest Base Camp from where the view of Everest is the most spectacular of all.
Day 01: KATHMNANDU-LHASA-TSEDANG
Day 02: TSEDANG
Day 03: TSEDANG-LHASA (3650 M), 90 KMS
Day 04: LHASA
Day 05: LHASA
Day 06: LHASA-GYANGTSE (3990 M), 350 KMS
Day 07: GYANGTSE-SHALU-SHIGATSE (3860 M), 90 KMS
Day 08: SHIGATSE-SAKYA-SHEGAR/DINGRI(4350 M)
Day 09: SHEGAR-RONGBUK(5050 M)
Day 10: EVEREST BASE CAMP
Day 11: NYLAM
Day 12: NYLAM-ZHANGMU-KATHMANDU
Day 01: KATHMNANDU-LHASA-TSEDANG
Transfer to airport to connect SZ 408 KTM-LXA flight. Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to Tsedang. Tsedang Hotel.
Day 02: TSEDANG
Explore Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Visit Samye Monastery, the first monastery built in Tibet by king Trisong Detsen under the guidance of Padmasambhava & Yumbulakhang, the first castle built for a Tibetan king.
Day 03: TSEDANG-LHASA (3650 M), 90 KMS
Drive to Lhasa. En route visit Mindroling Monastery, center of learning for Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism & also for Lhasa aristocrats. Check into Hotel.
Day 04: LHASA
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet.
Day 05: LHASA
Guided sightseeing tour of Jokhang, the central cathedral of Tibet, Barkhor, the bustling Lhasa market encircling the Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Center & Norbulinka Palace.
Day 06: LHASA-GYANGTSE (3990 M), 350 KMS
Drive via Yamdrok, the Turquoise Lake to Gyangtse across Kampa la pass 5050 m& Karo la (5045 m)passes. Visit Kubum stupa & Pelkor Chode Monastery.
Day 07: GYANGTSE-SHALU-SHIGATSE (3860 M), 90 KMS
Drive to Shigatse. En route visit Shalu Monastery.
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama who is the 2nd in the Buddhist religious hierachy & Shigatse Market.
Day 08: SHIGATSE-SAKYA-SHEGAR/DINGRI(4350 M)
Drive to Shegar across Tsoula pass (4500 M) & Gyatso la pass (5220 M). En route visit Sakya Monastery.
Day 09: SHEGAR-RONGBUK(5050 M)
Drive via Pangla pass (5200 M) to Rongbuk Monastery, world’s highest monastery situated at 5200 M. O/N Rongbuk Guest House.
Day 10: EVEREST BASE CAMP
We have the option to hike or drive to Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk Guest House.
Day 11: NYLAM
After watching sunrise over Everest, we drive on to Nylam. Nylam Guest House.
Day 12: NYLAM-ZHANGMU-KATHMANDU
Drive to Zhangmu & on to Kathmandu. En route visit Milarepa Cave. We descend from the high arid Tibetan plateau into the lush greenery of Nepal.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES ARE ON THE REQUEST
What’s Included
- Airport transfers and portage.
- Entrance fees and permits.
- All excursions and activities.
- 11 nights in hotels on twin sharing basis on Bed and Breakfast plan.
What’s not Included
- Taxes
- Insurance
- Visa processing fees.
- Emergency rescue.
- Laundry, bar, Phone bills.
- Tips and trip insurance.
- Anything not expressly mentioned under Services Included.
