A Lifetime Adventure to Everest Base Camp in Tibetan Side

If travelling in Lhasa is a fantastic appetizer for your Tibet tour, then moving from Lhasa to Shigatse to stand at the foot of world’s highest mountain, i.e. Mt. Everest (8844.43m) and appreciate its grandeur would definitely an unparalleled experience in your entire life. As the second largest city in Tibet, Shigatse is home to top 8 highest mountains of Himalayan Range in the world such as Mt. Everest(8844.43m), Lhotse(8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Shishapangma(8013m), Gyachung Kang (7952m), Chomolhari(7326m), Pumo Ri (7156m), etc.

8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour: Marvel at Mt.Everest Real Close from 4 Different Viewing Platforms

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Lhasa

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Visited Tashilhunpo Monastery, Founded by the first Dalai Lama in Shigatse

One of the biggest tourists’ draws in Shigatse is the gigantic Tashilhunpo Monastery. The Monastery, covering a massive area of 300,000 sq meters, is one of the six famous monasteries with Gelug sect. It serves as the seat of successive Panchen Lama and houses the gilt statue of Maitreya Buddha (also known as the Future Buddha), measuring 22.4m high, etc.

Hang Prayer Flags on the Mountain Pass

It’s pretty common to see colorful prayer flags fluttering with the strong wind as you pass different mountain passes in Tibet. On the prayer flags, Buddhist Mantra is written. Tibetans believe that when wind blows prayer flags high above the sky, the Buddhist Mantra will be chanted repeatedly. In this way, prayer flags can bring peace, longevity and good fortune to its hangers.

8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour: Marvel at Mt.Everest Real Close from 4 Different Viewing Platforms

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Lhasa

Price from USD949 p.p

Slowly Descended to Lower Places

Just like prayer flags, Mani Stones (big stones or rocks inscribed with Buddhist Mantra) are also a common form of prayer in Tibetan Buddhism.

Visited Rongbuk Monastery (5154m), World’s highest Monastery

It’s only 8km away from Rongbuk Monastery (5154m) to Everest Base Camp (5200m). The monastery is one of the finest places to take pictures of the sunrise and sunset of Mt. Everest. Almost all the mountaineers who attempt to summit Mt. Everest will normally come to this monastery first and receive the prayers of monks and later head to EBC for climbing.

Enjoyed the Superb Vista of Mt. Everest from Rongbuk Monastery

Unlike the south Everest Base Camp (5364m) in Nepal, Everest Base Camp (5200m) in Tibet is accessible both by tour bus and trekking. If weather permits, you can have stunning view of the massive body and summit of Mt. Everest. You may also spend the night in EBC in cozy tents and enjoy the breathtaking galaxy at mid-night.

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