10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour in Lhasa

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Highlights

Enjoy this multi-day tour and explore Tibet through some of its impressive sights: Potala Palaces, Jokhang temples, Drepung and Sera monastery, snow-capped mountains of Nyenchen Thanglha and holy lakes Yamdrok, real Tibetan villages and nomads. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world with the altitude of about 3600 meters and prides the world-highest salt lake Namtso. You will also visit the mystical Buddhist monasteries of the Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse, Tashilhunpho monastery in Shigatse.

Itinerary

Lhasa Arrival

  • Lhasa

    Admission Ticket Free
    When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

  • Potala Palace

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

  • Jokhang Temple

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.

  • Barkhor Street

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Dinner - Welcome Dinner at local Tibetan Resturant
Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery

  • Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. We will go to Dadong Village instead of Drepung Monastery.

  • Sera Monastery

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch - Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 Star
Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse

  • Yamdrok Yumtso Lake

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .

  • Karo La Glacier

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).

  • Pelkor Chode Monastery

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Shigatse(3900m) to Everest Base Camp (5200m) via Tingri

  • Qomolangma National Nature Preserve

    12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    After getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch. After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Rongpuk Guesthouse, Dorm bed
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Everest Base Camp return to Shigatse

  • Rongbuk Monastery

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    In the morning, you can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount which stands like a snow-capped pyramid in front of you at Rongpuk, the vantage point for watching Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Shigatse.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Shigatse to Lhasa

  • Tashilunpo Monastery

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    You will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Lhasa - Damxung Grassland - Namtso Lake - Damxung / Yampachen

  • Lake Namtso

    Admission Ticket Free
    In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Lake Namtso, one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and also the highest saline lake in the world. On the way, you can see snow-capped Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain Ranges and lots of nomads and their tent with grazing yak and sheep densely-populated on the flourishing grassland (in summer). Besides, you can enjoy the view of the Sky-Road Railway with snow mountain background; while standing at the famous Lagenla Pass(5190m), you can view the stunning vista of holy Namtso Lake. Then we can enjoy our time doing a leisurely trek around Tashi Dor Island and along the lakeshore. Drive back to Damxung. (For environment protection, the Lakeshore guesthouses were close by the government.) Stay overnight in Damxung.

  • Zhaxi Peninsula

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    There are five holy islets inside Lake Namsto, which are said to be the incarnation of the Five Buddhas. Among them, "Tashi Island " is the largest one that offers a full panoramic view of Lake Namsto.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Dungxumg Pema Hotel, 2 star
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Damxung to Lhasa via Chimelong Nunnery and Tsurphu Monastery

  • Chubu Temple

    3 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    After breakfast, we will first visit Chimelong Nunnery (Phyirmil Lung Nunnery). Roam over the peaceful small nunnery and get an idea of different Buddhist studies in Tibet, you may also spot a sky burial site (Tibet funeral site) in the distance. Then, we can go to Tsurphu Monastery, the seat of the Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, you can learn more about the ‘Black Hats’, the Karma Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism. In the summertime (June to September), we can also go for a ‘Linka outing’ (Tibetan-style picnic) in the small village at the foot of the hill of Tsurphu Monastery. Finally, we will drive back to Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Lhasa departure

  • Lhasa

    Admission Ticket Free
    Congratulations, you have complete the 15 days long journey more than 2000kms. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

Liability travel insurance
The invitation letter of China L Visa if needed
English-speaking Tibetan guide
All accommodation, hotels based on twin-sharing with breakfasts. Rongpuk Guest House Dorm bed
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
Airport/Train station to Lhasa city pick up/drop off
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast (9)
Tibet Handy Map
Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese L visa)
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Drinking water provided during the trip
platform service fee.
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa

NOT INCLUDED

All Hotels and Lodging, Breakfasts
Lunches and dinners
Tips to driver and tour guide.
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date
Please Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Some of the activates might be altered or cancelled due to force majeure like bad weather, close of monastery and activities etc.

Location

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Lhasa, Tibet, China

Provider

Tibet Vista

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