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9 days tour

Kathmandu To Lhasa Tour Via Ebc

$ 2,439 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Kathmandu To Lhasa Tour Via Ebc

This tour includes:

Optional

Complimentary Trekking Pole/ Stick Overland T-Shirt

Meals

Breakfast only

Guide

English Speaking, trained and experienced Tibetan guide

Others

All the necessary Tibet travel permits Assistance in acquiring a Chinese Visa Pick up and drops from airport(s) and Hotel(s) Everest National Park admission fee and Grass dame charge Transportation on private vehicle(s) (Van/Hiace/Bus) Accommodation in Tibet on a sharing basis with breakfast English Speaking, trained, and experienced Tibetan guide All fees for sightseeing and visits to monastries as outlined in the itinerary All applicable tax and service charges

Accommodation

3-star hotel, Accommodation in Tibet on a sharing basis

Transport

Pick up and drops from airport(s) and Hotel(s) All the Ground Transportation on private vehicle(s) (Van/Hiace/Bus)

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Others

Accommodation in Kathmandu Chinese Visa fee International flights to Kathmandu and out of Lhasa Travel Insurance Meals other than breakfast in Tibet Tips for guides and driver Nepal visa

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Itinerary of your trip Kathmandu To Lhasa Tour Via Ebc

  • Day 1 Kathmandu To Nyalam (3,800M/12,467Ft): 153 Km, 5 โ€“ 6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kathmandu To Nyalam (3,800M/12,467Ft): 153 Km, 5 โ€“ 6 Hours

      After breakfast, we drive along the Friendship Highway, an 800-kilometer scenic route connecting Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, with the Nepalese border. The route offers a beautiful landscape with cascading waterfalls, rivers, and hillside villages. We will stop for lunch at the border and pass through the Nepalese customs and immigration checkpoints. Upon crossing the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge between Zhangmu and Kodari, we will be in Tibet! Then, we take a 30-minute drive from Kodari to Zhangmu where we must pass the Tibetan immigration checkpoint. From Zhangmu we drive up a steep winding road to Nyalam, a small Tibetan town near the Nepal border. Overnight in Nyalam.

  • Day 2 Nyalam To Lotingri (4,050M/13,284 Ft): 150 Km, 3 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nyalam To Lotingri (4,050M/13,284 Ft): 150 Km, 3 Hours

      In the morning, we stroll around Nyalam to help you acclimatize to the high altitude of 3,750 meters. After lunch, we depart for Lotingri, also known as Dingri which used to be an important trading post where Sherpas from Nepal exchanged rice, grain, and iron for Tibetan wool, livestock, and salt. During the journey, we will stop by the Milarapha Cave and Chamda Hot Spring. We will also enjoy fabulous views of two spectacular passes, the Thong La Pass (5050m/16,568ft) and Lalung La Pass (5082m/16,668 ft), and the Himalayan mountain range including Mt. Everest (8848m/29,028 ft) and Shishapangma (8,013m/26,289 ft). We spend the night in Lotingri.

  • Day 3 Lotingri To Shegar (4,150M/13,615 Ft) Via Everest Base Camp (5,250M/17,220Ft): 270 Km, 9-10 Hours Rongbuk Monastery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lotingri To Shegar (4,150M/13,615 Ft) Via Everest Base Camp (5,250M/17,220Ft): 270 Km, 9-10 Hours Rongbuk Monastery

      We drive to Rongbuk, an adventurous route with coarse and bumpy roads. In Rongbuk, we will visit the Rongbuk monastery, which is the highest monastery in Tibet. Then we drive towards the Everest Base Camp (5,250m/17,220ft) while enjoying views of high peaks such as the Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906 ft), Shishapangma (8,013m (26,289 ft) and the mighty Everest, known as Mt. Chomolungma in Tibet. We will make an approximately 16km round trip around the Everest Base Camp. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the view of Everest is spectacular with its north face towering above us. Overnight in Shegar.


      Note: On rare occasions, due to bad weather or political riots, the local government may close down the road to the Everest Base Camp for safety reasons, and without prior notice!

  • Day 4 Shegar To Shigatse(3,900M/12,795 Ft) Via Sakya Monastery: 300Km, 5 -6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shegar To Shigatse(3,900M/12,795 Ft) Via Sakya Monastery: 300Km, 5 -6 Hours

      We drive towards Shigatse via Sakya. In Sakya, we visit the Sakya Monastery, which is the ancestral temple of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The main architecture inside the castle is the Dajing Hall, the Buddhism Hall, and the hall where the Sakya archbishop lived. We continue our drive to Shigatse, the second biggest city in Tibet. Overnight in Shigatse.

  • Day 5 Shigatse To Gyantse (3,950M/12,959 Ft)Via Shalu Monastery: 95Km, 2 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shigatse To Gyantse (3,950M/12,959 Ft)Via Shalu Monastery: 95Km, 2 Hours

      We visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447. We then continue our drive to Gyantse, located in the Nyang Chu Valley on the ancient trade routes from the Chumbi Valley, Yatung, and Sikkim. On the way, we visit the Shalu Monastery., founded in 1040 and known for its beautiful ancient mural paintings. In Gyantse, we visit the Khumbum Stupa, Phalkot Monastery, and the Gyantse Fortress which was constructed in 1390 and guarded the town. The town is surrounded by a wall 3 km long. Overnight in Gyantse.

  • Day 6 Drive To Mt. Everest Base Camp (5150M/16897Ft)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Mt. Everest Base Camp (5150M/16897Ft)

      We drive to Lhasa crossing the Karo La (5,010m/16,432 ft) and Kamba La (4794m/15,725 ft) passes and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake), one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, also believed to be a transformation of a Tibetan goddess. Then, we cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river and view the Potala Palace from a distance. Overnight in Lhasa.

  • Day 7 Lhasa Sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace And Tibet Museum: 5 โ€“ 6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lhasa Sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace And Tibet Museum: 5 โ€“ 6 Hours

      Sightseeing in Lhasa begins with a visit to the Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand staterooms, and chapels. Norbulingka Palace is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and houses what is considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Next, we visit the Tibet Museum, the official museum of Tibet, which has a permanent collection of around 1000 artifacts related to the cultural history of Tibet. Overnight in Lhasa.

  • Day 8 Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple And Barkhor Bazaar: 5 โ€“ 6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple And Barkhor Bazaar: 5 โ€“ 6 Hours

      We visited the Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. The Drepung Monastery, which was built in the 14th century, is believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the past. The history, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people are strongly concentrated and centered in this marvelous monastery. The Sera Monastery is a preserved monastery with white-washed walls and golden roofs. Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site that unravels more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. We then stroll through the Barkhor Bazaar (market). With its open-air stalls, shops, and a crowd of pilgrims, it is the epicenter of Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa.

  • Day 9 Final Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Final Departure

      Your adventure in the Himalayas has come to an end. You can do some shopping, return to Kathmandu, or continue to mainland China.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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