Everest Base Camp From Tibet (10 Days)

Begin with a spectacular flight over the Himalayas followed by a widespread insight into Tibetan culture with visits to all the famous sights and monuments within Lhasa and its surrounds. Start an overland journey by Land Cruiser to the famous Monastery at Rongbuk and an excursion to the Base of Everest visiting a number of important sights of historical interest on the way.

Itinerary In Details

Day 01: Kathmandu-Lhasa by flight
Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalaya Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hours drive to cover the 93 KM. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650m. Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland Hotel, right in the heart of the old city.

Day 02-04: Sightseeing in Lhasa.
During these three days in Lhasa we visit the Potala Palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, the Narbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 05: Lhasa-Gyantse.
You begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba La (4794m) and the Karo La pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba La you come to Yamdrok Tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You will want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900m.

Day 06: Gyantse-Shigatse.
This is a busy Day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse. Here see the.giant Buddha in the famous Tashilunpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama.

Day 07: Shigatse-Shegar/Lhatse.
Takes you to visit Sakya monastery. Here you can spend the afternoon enjoying the scenery. You'll spend the nigh t in the Tibetan truck stop town of Lhatse.

Day 08: Shegar/Lhatse-Rombuk.
Begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery(5,000m). Relax tonight and stroll around the monastery.

Day 09: Rombuk-Lao Tingri.
Get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (1-way) to the base-camp (5,200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view from a toilet that your liable to get any where in the world.

Day 10: Lao Tingri - Zhangmu - Kathmandu.

Cost Includes:
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Cost Excludes:
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.