Unforgettable Journey: Don't Miss the Everest Base Camp Tour in Tibet
Latest Update: June,19 2023
To both professional landscape photographers, adventurers and other ordinary holiday-makers, having a Tibet tour from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp has ranked high on their bucket list. Despite the possible discomfort due to extreme altitude (EBC5200m), the second-to-none scenery at the foot of Mt. Everest (8844. 43m) is worth a visit for most travelers.
First Stop: Potala Palace, the Landmark Building of Tibet
For tourists, Potala Palace will be the first stop and initiation into Tibetan culture. Tourists can slowly ascend the grand white-washed marble steps to view the panorama of Lhasa city and tour the historic white and red palace respectively with the detailed introduction of our guide.
On the Way to Visit Drepung Monastery
Drepung Monasery is the biggest one of the top three Gelugpa Monasteries in Lhasa, and the other two are Sera Monastery and Ganden Monastery. Tourists can hike along the long flight of steps to reach the top of the monastery. And the long walk will pay off with incredible panorama of Lhasa valley. The enormous displaying platform of gigantic Thangka Buddha will be used during grand Tibetan festivals such as Shoton Festival.
Enjoy Lhasa Beer in Lhasa
Normally, it’s not advisable to drink alcohol for the first day after you arrive in Lhasa, because your body is acclimatizing to the high altitude. However, once you get used to the altitude in Lhasa (3650m), you are free to taste alcohol like famous Lhasa beer. The superb ingredients such as Himalayan spring water, barley, saaz hops and yeast make Tibet the only place where you can enjoy such fine drink.
Yoga Time on the Mountaintop of Manla Reservoir
As the tour group travel southwest from Lhasa, they will pass Manla Reservoir. And our tour driver will stop the tour vehicle for tourists to take photos. Upon seeing the turquoise lake, a lovely lady couldn’t help stretching her arms and legs by doing Yoga.
Light-hearted Ambience inside the Tour Vehicle
Days of group tour make many international tourists become friends. Throughout the tour, wherever they go, there is laughter and friendly chat. And take selfie is probably one of the most entertaining moments.
Tour Tashilhunpo Monastery: the Biggest Gelugpa Monastery in Shigatse
Tashilhunpo Monastery is the major Gelupa monastery in Shigatse. It’s been said that more than 4 thousand monks used to live the gigantic Buddhist academy at its prime time. Tourists can enjoy the world’s largest statue the Buddha of the Future and the residence of the Panchen Lamas and the tremendous Thangka Buddha unfolding platform during traditional festivals, etc.
Pass Gawula Pass: The Best Place to enjoy the Stunning Vista of Top 5 Mountains along Himalayas
Having visited attractions in Shigatse, tourists would move from Tingri to Everest Base Camp (5200m). On the way, you will pass well-known Gawu La Pass(5210m) which is the most ideal place to enjoy the breathtaking vista of top 5 highest mountains along Himalayan Range. And there lofty mountains are known as Makalu(8463m), Lhotse(8516m), Mt. Everest (8844.43m) and Cho Oyu (8201m)and Shishapangma(8012m).
Reach the Landmark of Everest Base Camp (5200m)
Mt. Everest (also known as Mt. Qomolangma in Tibetan) has an altitude of 8844.43 and is formed by the collusion between Indian Plate and Eurasian plate around 50million ago and Mt. Everest is still growing today due to the continual movement of these two plates.
Stand on the Viewing Platform to Enjoy Magnificent North Face of Mt. Everest
The best time to enjoy Mt. Everest at EBC is from April to June and Sept. to Nov when the view will not be shrouded in mist or dense clouds largely due to monsoon’s influence. The best time to photograph Mt. Everest would be at twilight or when the famous “flag-clouds” appears over the summit of Mt. Everest.
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