10 Days Best Everest Trekking Small Group Tour from Tingri to Everest Base Camp

Welcome to Lhasa (3650m)!

When you arrive in Lhasa, whether by train or flight, our friendly Tibetan guide will greet you with a Hada (the traditional Tibetan ceremonial scarf) and warm blessings.

Then, the guide and the driver will take you to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. You may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River/Brahmaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa River.

After settling into your hotel, take some time to rest and adjust to the high altitude.

In the afternoon or evening, your guide will meet you with traditional Tibetan gifts, provide travel instructions, and introduce your group members.

If you need any help or specific needs, feel free to visit our service center at Lhasa Gang Gyan Hotel.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Overnight in Lhasa

• Tibetan tour guide greets you at Lhasa Airport.

• Lhasa River

Today’s Highlight is a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, providing a glimpse into the daily beliefs and lives of the people of Lhasa.

After breakfast, your first stop is the Potala Palace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lhasa Old Town. Discover the lives and stories of the Dalai Lamas through history within the palace, and the extraordinary treasures it holds. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

After touring the Potala Palace, you will visit Longwangtan Park at the foot of the Potala Palace. Here, you can appreciate the majestic Potala Palace from a different perspective and engage in local Tibetan folk activities.

In the afternoon, you will head to the heart of Tibetan religion - the Jokhang Temple. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market.

Next, follow your guide to one of the liveliest indoor Tibetan tea houses in Lhasa. Sip traditional Tibetan sweet tea alongside local Tibetans as your guide shares insights into Tibetan social dynamics and daily life.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Overnight in Lhasa

Breakfast

• Potala Palace is always the No.1 attraction for travelers visiting Tibet.

• A Tibetan pilgrim is worshipping Jokhang Temple

In the morning, start the overland journey from Lhasa to Shigatse, which includes visits to Tibet's most beautiful lake, glacier, and a charming Tibetan village.

First, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m) to catch a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m). The Yamdrok Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7191m), the highest mountain near Lhasa. Continue to explore the lakeshore from various viewpoints, and at the end of the lake, you could visit a local family in the village and have lunch with the locals.

Next, you will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside. It is the largest glacier in Tibet. As you see the ice tongue of the glacier climb the entire hillside, you will feel the magical power of nature.

Then, continue your journey to Gyantse. On the way, you will stop at Simila Mountain Pass, where you can hang prayer flags to pray for world peace and the health of your family.

After arriving in Gyantse, you can spend some time taking photos of the ancient city of Gyantse. From Gyantse to Shigatse, you will pass by green (in summer) and golden (in autumn) Tibetan barley fields and countless farms.

Finally, we arrive in Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. After checking in to the hotel, you can take a good rest and prepare for the next day’s trip to Mount Everest.

Stay overnight in Shigatse.

Overnight in Shigatse

Breakfast | Lunch with a Tibetan Village Family

• Yamdrok Lake at Gampala Pass, where you can get a marvelous bird's-eye view of the lake.

• The Karola Glacier is so close that you will appreciate a spectacular view of the white glacier contrasted with blue sky.

Today, explore the second-largest city of Tibet and prepare for the Everest Trek!

After breakfast, we will visit the home of Panchen Lama - Tashilhunpo Monastery. It stands among the six most sacred Buddhist temples in Tibet and was built, in 1447, by the 1st Dalai Lama.

Then, we will take the tour vehicle and head to Old Tingri. Your guide will do preparations for the trek, while you may have a good view of Cho Oyu.

Stay overnight in Tingri.

Overnight in Shigatse

Breakfast

• Tashilhunpo Monastery, the home of Panchan Lama

• Tashi Lhunpo monastery, at the foot of Drolmari moutain, is the largest monastery in southern Tibet.

Today is Trek Day 1, with a trekking duration of 6-7 hours from Old Tingri to Lungjiang.

After breakfast, we will start trekking to Lungjiang in the Tingri plain. The Trekking route will pass part of the Ra-chu Valley, we will see the beautiful valley scenery with extensive meadows and packs of sheep and goats. The rest of the day we can visit a small Monastery in Choelun. This region is home only to herders and barley harvesters.

Stay in camp in Lungchang.

Overnight in Luangchang

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Tingri

• Scenery along Ra-chu Valley

Today is Trek Day 2, with a trekking duration around 8 hours from Lungjiang to Lamna-La.

The challenging trekking really starts as we go up into the mountains. Much uphill walking will be done as we climb towards the top of the Lamna-La pass (5097m). The awesome panorama of some of the highest mountains in the world is just laid out before you.

Camping.

Overnight in Lamna-La

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Trekking towards Nam-La Pass

• Catching a glance of Nam-La Valley

Today is Trek Day 3, with a trekking duration of 8 hours from Lamna-La to Chaya Pass.

Starting in the morning, the third day’s trek will allow us to meet the yak herders and their families. Our camp will be set up by the riverside, where you can enjoy a distant view of Zombuk Village.

Camping.

Overnight in Chaya Pass

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today is Trek Day 4, with a trekking duration of 3-4 hours to Everest Base Camp and Rongbuk Monastery.

On our last day of trekking, we will wind our way to the final destination, the Everest Base Camp. Along the way, we will visit the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world at 5009 meters above sea level.

Stay at the Tent guesthouse.

Overnight at Everest Base Camp

Breakfast

• Take a life-time trip to Everest Base Camp with local guide

• Rongphu Monastery is widely known as the highest monastery on this planet

Today, you will retrace the journey along the Himalayas and return to Shigatse. Once again savoring the beauty of the Himalayan mountain range.

After breakfast, we will drive back to Shigatse. On the way, you'll experience the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas from Gawula Pass (5198m), the only viewpoint in the world where you can admire five snow-capped peaks towering above 8,000 meters.

After arriving in Shigatse, you can join us for a dinner at the Langma Hall, celebrating the success of the Everest trek. Here, you will experience a unique traditional song and dance performance.

Stay overnight in Shigatse.

Overnight in Shigatse

Breakfast | Dinner

• A lovely snapshot with Everest North Face on Tibetan side

• Drive along the zigzag road to Everest Base Camp

Today marks the end of your Tibet tour.

Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa airport/railway station. Tour Ends.

Thank you for choosing Tibet Vista, and we extend a warm welcome for your return to Tibet in the future.

Notice: Please make sure your flight (or train) leaves after 14:30.

Breakfast

• Big farewell to Lhasa, and may you have a safe and pleasant journey back home!

• Your guide will escort you to Lhasa Railway Station if you depart Tibet by train.