8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel in Lhasa
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8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel
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Sep 22
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Sep 26
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Sep 29
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Hotel: 6 nights 4 stars hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse, and 1 night tent guestroom at Rongbuk or EBC.
Travelers' number: More travelers per booking, low tour cost per peson
Pickup included
Travelers' number: More travelers per booking, low tour cost per peson
Pickup included
Next availability: Sun, Sep 22
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USD 1,267.69
Highlights
This 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour with 4 stars hotel is one of the classic itineraries in Tibet. In this tour, you will not only visit the famous attractions in Lhasa and Shigatse, like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc, but also witness the the world highest mountain - Mt.Everest from the Everest Base Camp at 5200 meters above the sea level.
Itinerary
Lhasa Arrival
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeAfter your arrival in Lhasa airport or train station, your guide is ready to pick you up and drive you to the hotel. It takes about 1 hour to drive from Lhasa Airport or approximately 20 minutes from Lhasa Railway Station to the downtown. Along the way to downtown Lhasa, the longest Yarlung Tsangpo River/Bhamaputra River with expanding broad surface can be sighted at the first time. After checking in the hotel, you can choose to stay in the room to acclimatize the altitude or you can also go to the Potala Square where you will enjoy a colorful fountain show and get some splendid photos with the photographic background of the majestic Potala Palace.- Accommodations4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similar
Lhasa city tour
Potala Palace
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedToday’s tour takes you to the majestic Potala Palace which was once the winter palace of 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 IncludedIn the afternoon, the tour takes you to Jokhang Temple which was built by Tibet King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century. In the temple, you can see the twelve-year-old statue of Buddha Sakyamuni brought by Princess Wencheng as her dowry. Outside, you can see the devoted believers doing the pilgrimage by prostrating in front of the temple.Barkhor Street
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAround the temple lies the Barkhor Street, and this is the place where you can do the Kora (a religious pilgrimage circle of a building, a lake or a mountain) with local believers or you can explore the market to find things you are interested. Besides, you can also taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea houses. The welcome dinner will be arranged accordingly.- Accommodations4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa city tour
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedStarting off in early morning, today’s tour takes you to visit Drepung Monastery which was founded by Jamyang Choge, one of Tsongkhapa’s main disciples in 1,416 A.D. With approximately 10,000 monks once resided in the monastery, Drepung Monastery was regarded as the largest monastery as well as one of the Great Three Gelug Gompas in Tibet. You can visit the biggest monastery kitchen inside and enjoy the Buddhist sculpture carving workshops nearby Drepung.Sera Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, also a Great Three Gelug Monastery in Tibet. The very interesting activity held in Sera Monastery is the dynamic monk debate from 3: 00p.m. to 5: 00p.m. In addition, you can visit the sizable Tibetan scripture printing houses and appreciate three sand mandalas and the colorful rock painting of Buddha as well.- Accommodations4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse(360km)
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedToday’s trip drives you from Lhasa to Shigatse. After leaving Lhasa, you will first arrive at Gampala Pass (4,790m) from where you make your first impression on Yamdrok-tso (4,400m). The ribbon-shaped lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and you can capture a distant view of holy Mt.Nyenchen Khangsar (7,191m), the highest mountain near Lhasa.Karo La Glacier
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLater, the tourist bus drives you to pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang prayer flags at Simila Mountain Pass.Pelkor Chode Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThen, you will be arriving in Gyantse, the third largest city in Tibet (after Lhasa and Shigatse). In Gyantse, you will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy a stunning view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half hours’ drive, you will be arriving in Shigatse City, the second largest city in Tibet. Then, you can visit the Barley Mills to witness how the Tibetan barley is ground into flour and enjoy a splendid view of the barley fields (in summer).- Accommodations4-star Tashi Chota Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse (3,900m) to Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
Mt. Everest Base Camp
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday, you’ll drive over Tsola Pass (4,600m), and Gyatsola Pass (5,248m). At Gawula Pass (5,198m), you can capture a great vista of Himalayas. Then, you’ll drive along the new zigzag road to Everest Base Camp (5,200m) and get closer to Mt.Everest peak.- AccommodationsEBC tent or Rongbuk Guest House.Food And DrinksBreakfast
EBC (5,200m) and return to Shigatse (3,900m)
Rongbuk Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning, you can enjoy the stunning sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then, you will pay a visit to Rongbuk Monastery - the highest monastery in the world. After exploring the anciet Rongbuk Monastery, you will drive back to Shigaste.- Accommodations4-star Tashi Chota Hotel or similar
Shigatse (3,900m) to Lhasa (3,650m) (350km)
Tashilunpo Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning, you will visit the traditional seat of Panchen Lamas - Tashilunpo Monastery. It is the largest monastery of the Gelug Sect in Tsang. After visiting the monastery, you will follow the Yarlung Valley back to Lhasa. Finally, your tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Lhasa.- Accommodations4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa Departure
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeThe guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you on board.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Tent guesthouse at Rongbuk Monastery or Everest Base Camp (EBC)
Local Tibetan tour guide
Breakfast (6)
All site entrance tickets fee and sightseeing bus to EBC
All necessary travel permits for Tibet
6 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse
Comfortable van or minibus in Tibet with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
NOT INCLUDED
If you are single traveler or no one sharing the room then single supplement to be paid.
Food and drinks, personal expenses, Lunches and dinners in Tibet
Tips (recommended)
China Visa (from mainland China); Tibet Group Visa (from Nepal)
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Provider
Zhuoma Tour