Kathmandu – EBC- Lhasa / Lhasa – Ebc – Kathmandu ( V/V)
The combined tour of Mt. Everest Base camp & Lhasa will provide you sightseeing of Tashilumpo monastery in Shigatse, Khumbum Monastery in Gyantse , In Lhasa we will have sightseeing and excursion of the Potala Palace (A great museum with its proportions and priceless treasures) Jokhang Temple (the holiest of Tibetan shrines, houses two images of the Buddha brought as dowry by Songtsen Gampo's Nepali and Chinese queens) along the bustling street of Barkhor Market. In Lhasa you will also visit Norbu Lingka (the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas), Drepung and Sera Monasteries. On The way we will drive to Rongbuk & visit North Face of Mt.Everest Base Camp. We can start this trip from Lhasa or from Kathmandu.
| DAY 01: |
KATHMANDU - LHASA(3650m) |
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Fly on China South West Airlines flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, you shall be met by your Tibetan Guide and transfer provided to Lhasa City. O/N Hotel. |
| DAY 02/03 : |
LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR |
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Visit The Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar. |
| DAY 04: |
LHASA - GYANTSE (3650M) 259 KMS |
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Drive to Gyantse crossing The KAMBA LA (4794m) & KARO LA (5010m) PASS via The Lake Yamdrok-Tso. O/N Hotel. |
| DAY 05: |
GYANTSE - SHIGATSE (3900M) 90 KMS |
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AM Visit The Khumbhum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery at Gyantse.Embark on a pleasant 2 hrs. drive to Shigatse.PM Sightseeing Tour of The Tashilunpo Monastery and the free Tibetan market. O/N Hotel. |
| DAY 06: |
SHIGATSE - XEGAR (3900) 244KMS |
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Drive to (Approx. 8 hrs) Xegar . O/N at Guest House. |
| DAY 07: |
XEGAR - DZA RONGPHU (4920M) 60 KMS |
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Drive over rocky terrain on 4-WD by Landcruiser/s to the village of Dza Rongphu. O/N Guesthouse. |
| DAY 08: |
EVEREST BASE CAMP EXCURSION (5090M) |
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A 2 hr. trek from The Ronghu Monastery will lead you the base of the highest peak on earth The North Face Of Mount Everest (8848m) Or Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan. Explore the Base Camp and The Rongphu Glacier. Retreat to lodge. Later in the afternoon, return to Tingri (approx 96 Kms/ 3hrs). O/N Hotel. |
| DAY 09: |
TINGRI - NYALAMU (3750M) 214 KMS |
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Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes The Lalung La (5082m) & Nyalamu (3800m) PASS. O/N Guesthouse. |
| DAY 10: |
NYALAMU – KATHMANDU (1200M) 123 KMS |
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Drive downhill to Zhangmu and to The Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the Groups final journey to Kathmandu. |
The cost of Trip
The cost depends upon mode of transportation, accommodation and group size.
The cost includes
- All sightseeing & transportations.
- Tibet permits, Guide, Landcruser in Tibet.
- Night's accommodation on BB Basis in Tibet as per itinerary.
The cost doesn’t include
- Personal beverages, Photography charge, Chinese visa charge US$ 45 (for American Nationals US $ 45 + US $ 14).
- International air tickets ( Lhasa – Kathmandu)
- Personal tips.
- Personal insurance & personal tips.
- Nepal re-entry visa fee.
- Cost not mentioned in cost includes.
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