Let's Immerse Yourself in the Serene Journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp
Latest Update: July,07 2023
Is there a travel route in Tibet that can show almost all the premium attractions in Tibet to first time travelers? The answer is definitely yes. Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour is exactly the one you’re looking for. The ultimate travel route incorporates stunning sacred lake, historic Gyantse city and incredible soaring mountains along Himalayan range, particularly the close observation of world’s summit, Mt. Everest (8844.43m). Tourists can full experience the profound Tibetan Buddhism and exotic culture and customs. Let’s join the group of 3rd Everest tour and share their cherished memory in Tibet.
Experience Local Teahouse in Lhasa
To understand Tibetan folk culture, an effective way is to visit places where locals meet for relaxation. Traditional tea house is a great option. Our Tibetan guide Choedon takes clients to taste the tasty sweet tea in local teahouse. In the teahouse of Lhasa, after you find a place and sit down. You only need to put small change on the table; the waitress will come to your desk to serve sweet tea, an interesting experience. Besides, you can order local delicacies like Tibetan noodle, pancake, etc.
Visit Palcho Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
Palcho Monastery and multi-story Kumbum stupa inside the religious compound are the must-see attractions as you tour historic Gyantse County. Palcho Monastery is probably the only religious site that consists of different sects of Tibetan Buddhism. You can see Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa sects coexist with each other.
While Kumbum stupa mirrors the Tibetan, Nepali and Han architectural style. Inside are grotesque sculptures and stunning murals. Ascending to the top of nine-story stupa, you will enjoy the incredible panorama of Gyantse old city against the backdrop of impressive Gyantse fortress.
Tour the Tsampa Mill in Shigatse
Tsampa, staple food of Tibet, is made of highland barley four. It plays a huge part in daily life of Tibetans. Tibetans drink butter tea with Tsampa, celebrate religious festivals with Tsampa and exorcise ghost with Tsampa and greet friends with Chema filled with Tsampa, etc. Without Tsampa, Tibetan culture will be totally different. By visiting Tsamapa mill, tourists can learn more of Tsampa making and stories beyond.
Wander in Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the Great Six Gelugpa Monasteries in Tibet
Built by 1st Dalai Lama, Tashilhumpo Monastery stands among the six most sacred Buddhist temples in Tibet. It was said that Over 4.000 monks used to live in Tashilhumpo at its most glorious years. Some of the highlights of tour are the world’s highest “Future Buddha” statue; residence of Panchen Lamas; gigantic Thangka unfolding platform, etc.
Stroll along the long alley inside Tashilhunpo Monastery
As you stroll along narrow alleys inside the massive Buddhist compound. You can’t help wondering the glorious past behind the walls of historical monk dorm, assembly hall and live of Tibetan monks behind the little-known exotic trees.
Have dinner in a restaurant of Shigatse
Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet, only next to Lhasa. Normally a three-star hotel can be easily found in there. Our clients went into a restaurant and have some decent Tibetan food before heading towards Everest Base Camp. Anyway, the taste of Lhasa beer was fantastic, which is highly recommended for all.
Enjoy the imposing view of Mt. Everest (8844.43m) at Everest Base Camp (5200m)
After long hours of drive, we finally made it to Everest Base Camp. The breathtaking panorama of the entire northeast ridge of Mt. Everest was completely beyond our expectation. To many clients, it was a time when their long-waited dream came true, certainly a lifetime experience of all clients.
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