Tibet Overland Tour From Kathmandu With Everest Base Camp - 7 Nights 8 Days
Whats included?
Itinerary
7x Breakfast
7x Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights
Accommodation included: 7 nights
Private transportation by jeep/ van/...
Private transportation by jeep/ van/ or coaster bus as per the group size.
Necessary Tibet travel permit.
Necessary Tibet travel permit.
English speaking Tibetan guide.
English speaking Tibetan guide.
Accommodation on twin sharing room...
Accommodation on twin sharing room basis.
Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees...
Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary.
Daily breakfast.
Daily breakfast.
All applicable taxes and service...
All applicable taxes and service charge.
Entry/Admission - Shegar Chode Monastery
Entry/Admission - Shegar Chode Monastery
Entry/Admission - Mt. Everest Base...
Entry/Admission - Mt. Everest Base Camp
Entry/Admission - Rongbuk Monastery
Entry/Admission - Rongbuk Monastery
Entry/Admission - Palkhor Monastery and...
Entry/Admission - Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
Entry/Admission - Potala Palace
Entry/Admission - Potala Palace
Entry/Admission - Jokhang Temple
Entry/Admission - Jokhang Temple
Entry/Admission - Sera Monastery
Entry/Admission - Sera Monastery
Entry/Admission - Drepung Monastery (Zhebang...
Entry/Admission - Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
Not included:
Lunch and Dinner.
Lunch and Dinner.
Flights/train out of Lhasa.
Flights/train out of Lhasa.
Insurance of any kind.
Insurance of any kind.
Any additional cost in case...
Any additional cost in case of natural calamities and unforeseen circumstance.
Personal expenses such as a...
Personal expenses such as a drink, tips & etc.
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ยAbout experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu - Kerung Border - Kerung Town(2800m)
Stop At: Kerang, Tingri County, Shigatse, China
Early morning drive toward Kerung, the Nepal Tibet border town. En-route enjoy beautiful Nepalese countryside passing along small towns, rivers & forested areas. Upon arrival at Kerung, meet the Tibetan representatives/guide and drive to the Nepal-Tibet border. After clearing the necessary immigration paperwork and continue our drive to Kerung town (20 Km).
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Kerang, Tingri County, Shigatse, China
Kerung is a village development committee in Solukhumbu District in the Sagarmatha Zone of north-eastern Nepal and the border town in between Tibet and Nepal.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Kerung.
Day 2: Kerung - Pekutso - New Tingri , Known as Shegar (4350m
Stop At: Shegar Chode Monastery, Shegar, Tingri County China
After breakfast, start the journey to the new Tingri. En-route pass by the most sacred cave of Milarepa Yogi dated back to the 11th century and also the birthplace of Milarepa. The drive continues along Pekutso Lake to old Tingri through Gongthang La pass (5000m). One can observe Mt. Shisa Pangma on the right side and Pekutso on the left along the way. If the weather permits Mt. Everest can be spotted on the way to Old Tingri. After an hourโs drive on friendship highway will reach new Tingri.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tingri County, Tingri County, Tibet
Gangga or Tingri is located in the south of Tibet and is often used as a base by mountain climbers preparing to ascend Mount Everest or Cho Oyu.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Shegar.
Day 3: Shegar Via Everest Base Camp to Shigatse (3900m)
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
At the break of the dawn around, 04:45 am start the tour to visit Everest Base Camp driving past high mountain passes, Gyantso la 5,200mts, and Tsola 4,500mts and several beautiful villages. Walk around 5 minutes ahead from Rongbuk Monastery to the Everest Base Camp viewpoint. Then return back from Base camp and drive to Shigatse. Visit Tashi lhumpu Monastery on Shigatse.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Everest Base Camp in Tibet is the North Base Camp of the mountain at 5,150 metres. South Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 metres. South Base Camp (Nepal) is used when climbing via the southeast ridge, while North Base Camp (Tibet) is used when climbing via the northeast ridge.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
Rongbuk monastery is located near the base of the north side of Mount Everest at 4,980 meters) at the end of the Dzakar Chu valley. Rongbuk is claimed to be the highest-elevation monastery in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Shigatse.
Day 4: Shigatse to Gyantse (3950m)
Stop At: Gyantse, Gyantse County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Start the journey around 9 am for the drive to Gyantse. Upon reaching Gyantse, have your lunch and visit Palchoe monastery and Khubum Pagoda stupa. Explore around the old town of Gyantse during the afternoon.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Gyantse County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Gyantse is a town located in Gyantse County in Tibet and was historically considered the third largest and most prominent town in the Tibet region.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa, Northwest of the County, Gyangze County 857400 China
A Kumbum is a multi-storied aggregate of Buddhist chapels in Tibetan Buddhism. The most famous Kumbum forms part of Palcho Monastery. The Kumbum stupa at Gyantse is a three-dimensional mandala meant to portray the Buddhist cosmos.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Gyantse.
Day 5: Gyantse โ Yamdrok Lake โ Lhasa (3600m)
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Today is the final drive to Lhasa passing along three high mountain passes namely Simi La, karo La, Kampa La respectively. Among all Karo La (5,000m) is the highest pass with its beautiful glaciers. One can see the beautiful Yamdroke Lake from the top of Kampa La pass. After a nice lunch at Nakartse located just between the Yamdrok Lake and Karo La glaciers continue the drive to Lhasa.
Duration: 1 day
Pass By: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
Yamdrok Lake is a freshwater lake in Tibet and is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. It is over 72 km long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams.
Stop At: Karo La Glacier, Provincial Road S307, Nagarze County 851100 China
Karola Glacier is a beautiful glacier perched between Ngarzhag County of Shannan and Gyantse County of Shigatse en-route Lhasa. Tourists will take a short stop here to admire its authentic beauty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 6: In Lhasa โ Sightseeing
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Today is Lhasa sightseeing tour with visits to the Potala Palace - the winter palace of Dalai Lama. The palace is located on the red hill which provides a great view of Lhasa City. Bustling religious worshippers can constantly seen at the palace. The most valuable collection of Potala Palace is the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation cave of 33rd great king of Tibet.
Later on, visit the famed Jokhang Temple devout Tibetans can be spotted praying. Thereโs the glistering statue of Sakyamuni which is considered as Tibetan Buddhismโs rarity. Then take a walk around the ancient Barkhor Street observing age-old art and architecture. Also visit Norbulingka built from 1755 and served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas. Besides you can also taste the local dishes and tea with locals in tea shops at the market.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in Lhasa and the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959. Currently, it has been a museum and a World Heritage Site since 1994.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The Jokhang Temple is a Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa. Tibetans consider this temple as the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Barkhor market is the area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Norbulingka, Xaitongmoin County, Shigatse, China
Norbulingka built from 1755 and served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 7: In Lhasa โ continue sightseeing
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
After breakfast, visit the two important monasteries in Lhasa. Drepung Monastery founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge and one of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet. Jamyang Choge is one of the main Tsongkhapaโs disciples. Also, visit the biggest monastery Kitchen inside the monastery and explore the Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung. Later on head out to Sera Monastery another one of the great three Gelung monasteries in Tibet. One can witness the Monks debate at around 3 โ 5 pm.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, It is located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Drepung Monastery located at the foot of Mount Gephel, is one of the "great three" Gelug university gompas of Tibet. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Sera Monastery. Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, five kilometers from the western suburb of Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 8: Departure from Lhasa for your onward journey.
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
After breakfast drop at Ganger Airport for your onward flight or Train Station if you going to mainland China.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Kathmandu - Kerung Border - Kerung Town(2800m)
Stop At: Kerang, Tingri County, Shigatse, China
Early morning drive toward Kerung, the Nepal Tibet border town. En-route enjoy beautiful Nepalese countryside passing along small towns, rivers & forested areas. Upon arrival at Kerung, meet the Tibetan representatives/guide and drive to the Nepal-Tibet border. After clearing the necessary immigration paperwork and continue our drive to Kerung town (20 Km).
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Kerang, Tingri County, Shigatse, China
Kerung is a village development committee in Solukhumbu District in the Sagarmatha Zone of north-eastern Nepal and the border town in between Tibet and Nepal.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Kerung.
Day 2: Kerung - Pekutso - New Tingri , Known as Shegar (4350m
Stop At: Shegar Chode Monastery, Shegar, Tingri County China
After breakfast, start the journey to the new Tingri. En-route pass by the most sacred cave of Milarepa Yogi dated back to the 11th century and also the birthplace of Milarepa. The drive continues along Pekutso Lake to old Tingri through Gongthang La pass (5000m). One can observe Mt. Shisa Pangma on the right side and Pekutso on the left along the way. If the weather permits Mt. Everest can be spotted on the way to Old Tingri. After an hourโs drive on friendship highway will reach new Tingri.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tingri County, Tingri County, Tibet
Gangga or Tingri is located in the south of Tibet and is often used as a base by mountain climbers preparing to ascend Mount Everest or Cho Oyu.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Shegar.
Day 3: Shegar Via Everest Base Camp to Shigatse (3900m)
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
At the break of the dawn around, 04:45 am start the tour to visit Everest Base Camp driving past high mountain passes, Gyantso la 5,200mts, and Tsola 4,500mts and several beautiful villages. Walk around 5 minutes ahead from Rongbuk Monastery to the Everest Base Camp viewpoint. Then return back from Base camp and drive to Shigatse. Visit Tashi lhumpu Monastery on Shigatse.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Everest Base Camp in Tibet is the North Base Camp of the mountain at 5,150 metres. South Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 metres. South Base Camp (Nepal) is used when climbing via the southeast ridge, while North Base Camp (Tibet) is used when climbing via the northeast ridge.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
Rongbuk monastery is located near the base of the north side of Mount Everest at 4,980 meters) at the end of the Dzakar Chu valley. Rongbuk is claimed to be the highest-elevation monastery in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Shigatse.
Day 4: Shigatse to Gyantse (3950m)
Stop At: Gyantse, Gyantse County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Start the journey around 9 am for the drive to Gyantse. Upon reaching Gyantse, have your lunch and visit Palchoe monastery and Khubum Pagoda stupa. Explore around the old town of Gyantse during the afternoon.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Gyantse County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Gyantse is a town located in Gyantse County in Tibet and was historically considered the third largest and most prominent town in the Tibet region.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa, Northwest of the County, Gyangze County 857400 China
A Kumbum is a multi-storied aggregate of Buddhist chapels in Tibetan Buddhism. The most famous Kumbum forms part of Palcho Monastery. The Kumbum stupa at Gyantse is a three-dimensional mandala meant to portray the Buddhist cosmos.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Gyantse.
Day 5: Gyantse โ Yamdrok Lake โ Lhasa (3600m)
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Today is the final drive to Lhasa passing along three high mountain passes namely Simi La, karo La, Kampa La respectively. Among all Karo La (5,000m) is the highest pass with its beautiful glaciers. One can see the beautiful Yamdroke Lake from the top of Kampa La pass. After a nice lunch at Nakartse located just between the Yamdrok Lake and Karo La glaciers continue the drive to Lhasa.
Duration: 1 day
Pass By: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
Yamdrok Lake is a freshwater lake in Tibet and is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. It is over 72 km long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams.
Stop At: Karo La Glacier, Provincial Road S307, Nagarze County 851100 China
Karola Glacier is a beautiful glacier perched between Ngarzhag County of Shannan and Gyantse County of Shigatse en-route Lhasa. Tourists will take a short stop here to admire its authentic beauty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 6: In Lhasa โ Sightseeing
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Today is Lhasa sightseeing tour with visits to the Potala Palace - the winter palace of Dalai Lama. The palace is located on the red hill which provides a great view of Lhasa City. Bustling religious worshippers can constantly seen at the palace. The most valuable collection of Potala Palace is the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation cave of 33rd great king of Tibet.
Later on, visit the famed Jokhang Temple devout Tibetans can be spotted praying. Thereโs the glistering statue of Sakyamuni which is considered as Tibetan Buddhismโs rarity. Then take a walk around the ancient Barkhor Street observing age-old art and architecture. Also visit Norbulingka built from 1755 and served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas. Besides you can also taste the local dishes and tea with locals in tea shops at the market.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in Lhasa and the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959. Currently, it has been a museum and a World Heritage Site since 1994.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The Jokhang Temple is a Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa. Tibetans consider this temple as the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Barkhor market is the area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Norbulingka, Xaitongmoin County, Shigatse, China
Norbulingka built from 1755 and served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 7: In Lhasa โ continue sightseeing
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
After breakfast, visit the two important monasteries in Lhasa. Drepung Monastery founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge and one of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet. Jamyang Choge is one of the main Tsongkhapaโs disciples. Also, visit the biggest monastery Kitchen inside the monastery and explore the Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung. Later on head out to Sera Monastery another one of the great three Gelung monasteries in Tibet. One can witness the Monks debate at around 3 โ 5 pm.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, It is located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Drepung Monastery located at the foot of Mount Gephel, is one of the "great three" Gelug university gompas of Tibet. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Sera Monastery. Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, five kilometers from the western suburb of Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 8: Departure from Lhasa for your onward journey.
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
After breakfast drop at Ganger Airport for your onward flight or Train Station if you going to mainland China.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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