Kathmandu – Tibet Everest Base Camp – Lhasa tour: 9 days
Mode of transport: TOYOTA Land Cruiser (4WD)
Accommodation in Tibet: Basic on room sharing basis
Tour departure: As per your convenience
Service type: Basic
Day 1: Drive, Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750 m.): 7 hours
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Nepal-Tibet border (Kodari) by private vehicle. After finishing immigration formalities both Nepal & China side, you will continue drive up the steep switch back road to Nyalam.
Overnight at Nyalam Guesthouse (dormitory room with common toilet)
Day 2: Drive, Nyalam to Tingri (4350 m.): 5 hours
After breakfast, you will commence our journey to the further destination, Tingri. You will visit Milareppa cave (10 km further drive from Nyalam) on the way. This cave-monastery is located down side of the highway and it requires only a 10 minutes walk to reach there.From this point, your further journey to Tingri goes across the Tibetan plateau with Spectacular Mountain views from Lablung-La pass (5050m). Tingri is an old town from where you can see more views of the Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu.
Overnight at Snow Leopard Guesthouse (dormitory room with common toilet)
Day 3: Drive, Tingri to Rongbuk village (4920 m.) – 4 hours
You are reaching to Mt. Everest Base Camp today, Rongbuk, where the highest Monastery in the world is established some 8 kms from Everest Base Camp. There are magnificent views up the valley of Mount Everest and Cho-Oyu which can be seen from the guest house.
Overnight at Rongbuk Guesthouse (dormitory room with common toilet)
Day 4: Rongbuk to Shigatse (3900 m.) – 8 hours
You will take a morning excursion to the Mt. Everest Base Camp. After breakfast, we set off for Shigatse, one of the historical towns of Tibet. On the way, we visit Sakya Monastery. Sakya Monastery is one of the largest Monasteries in Tibet for Sakyapa Sect of Buddhism.
In Shigatse we visit the Tashilungpu Monastery, the official Panchen Lama’s residence, built in 1447.
Overnight at Hotel Everest Friendship or similar (twin-beds room with attached bath)
Day 5: Drive, Shigatse to Gyantse (3950 m.): 3 hours
After visiting the Tashilungpu Monastery in Shigatse, it’s a short drive to Gyantse with its amazing sites – Khumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong.
Overnight at Hotel Zongsan (twin-beds room with attached bath)
Day 6: Drive, Gyantse to Lhasa (3650 m.) via Yamdruk Tso Lake: 7 hours
The highlight of this day is the beautiful turquoise lake (Yamdruk Tso). After crossing the Kamba- La, Karo La and the Yarlung River (Brahmaputra), the journey ends in Lhasa.
Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin-beds room with attached bath)
Day 7: A full day guided sightseeing tour
Guided sightseeing tour of Lhasa – you will visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace and Norbulinkha Palace (the summer Palace of Dalai Lama).
Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin-beds room with attached bath)
Day 8: A full day guided sightseeing tour
Guide sightseeing tour of Lhasa – you will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and Tibetan medical center.
Overnight at Hotel Flora (twin-beds room with attached bath)
Day 9: Tour end / Departure from Lhasa
Note:
1. For American citizen the visa cost is US $ 142.
2. If you would like to fly back to Kathmandu, the air ticket costs US $ 369.
Service includes:
1. All necessary permits
2. Tibet group visa
3. Transportation in Tibet with 4WD Land Cruiser (deluxe model)
4. Budget accommodation in Tibet on room sharing basis with breakfast
5. Two days guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa
6. Tibetan Guide (English speaking)
7. Monastery entrance fees / sightseeing entrance fees
8. Kathmandu to Nepal/Tibet border (Kodari) transfer by private vehicle + office representative
9. All applicable taxes and service charge
Service excludes:
1. Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
2. Nepal re-entry visa fee (US $ 40 per person)
3. Your travel insurance
4. Flight or train ticket for leaving Lhasa
5. Insurance for any loss and damage
6. Personal tip for guide and driver
7. Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
