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Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Epic

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Epic

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Epic

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Epic

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Epic

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Epic

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

  • Destination

    Tibet

  • Trip duration

    8 days, 7 nights

  • Price

    From 12900 cny

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min 8

  • Transport

    Minibus

  • Accommodation

    local 4* hotel

From Lhasa, the real adventure begins as you start the epic road trip through Central Tibet into the Himalayas. You will start by photographing Yamdrok Tso, one of Tibet’s most beautiful lakes. From there, you will get up close to the Karo La Glacier beforevisiting the quaint, historic town of Gyantse and the Pelkhor Chode Monastery.

Passing through quiet farming villages, you will then go to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. In Shigatse, you will explore the massive monastery of Tashi Lhunpo and walk the ancient pilgrimage circuit. After Shigatse, you will work your way overland to Mt Everest’s spectacular North Face Base Camp Region at Rongphu (Rongbuk) Monastery, where you will get the single best view of the world’s highest peak.

Through Tibet To Everest Base Camp

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Ben Cubbage, environment and local lore specialists has traveled and trekked extensively in Tibet and Nepal and has guided trips to the base camp of Mt. Everest, the headwaters of the Yellow River, and the base of Amnye Machen. He participated in and staffed multiple 90-hour Wilderness First Responder trainings.  Ben has also thru-hiked the 2,150 mile (3,440 kilometer) Appalachian Trail along the east coast of the US and actively involved in conservation and sustainability in western China. You can also travel with Ben also on 19 June to the Yellow River Headwaters, and on 8 July to the Dharma Shaman Festival. Check our website for details

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Day 1

Arrival Lhasa

You will be met at the Lhasa airport by your Tibetan guide and transferred to the Hotel which is located in the Old Town of Lhasa, elevation 3600 meters. You can then explore the nearby Old Town of Lhasa and the markets lining the famous Barkhor Square where all the pilgrims worship and prostrate around the most holy temple of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Lhasa at 3,656 meters

Food

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Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 2

Lhasa

DAY 2: JOKHANG TEMPLE AND SERA MONASTERY After breakfast, you will visit the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in all of the Himalaya. Each day, many thousands of Buddhist pilgrims come here to worship. Many local nomads have traveled well over a thousand kilometers by foot to see this 1400 year old temple. After lunch, you will visit the 600 year old monastery complex of Sera. While at Sera, you canwatch the monks engage in entertaining Buddhist philosophical debates where the reverent monks passionately work out the finer points of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. In the evening, you will have free time to wander around the old town on your own and walk with pilgrims around the Barkhor Square. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Lhasa at 3,656 meters. 

Food

B/ -/ D

Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 3

Lhasa

DAY 3: POTALA PALACE AND NORBULINGKA PALACE Today you will start your day by visiting the massive 1000 room Potala Palace, the most iconic building in Tibet. You will work your way up the steps of the Potala and then go through the most important rooms in this famous UNESCO site. After lunch, you will visit Norbulingka Palace which is known as the summer palace and retreat sight of successive lines of the Dalai Lama since 18th century. If interested then you can visit the Tibet Museum as it is not far from Norbulingka Palace.In the late afternoon and evening, you will have free time to explore Lhasa on your own or do some souvenir shopping. We can also take a night visit to do some photography in front of the lights of the Potala Palace after dinner. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Lhasa at 3,656 meters

Food

B/-/-

Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 4

LHASA – GYANTSE - SHIGATSE(280KM,5H)

DAY 4: LHASA-YAMDROK LAKE-KARO LA GLACIER-GYANTSE-SHIGATSE You will depart Lhasa in the early morning and drive through the scenic Yarlung River Valley towards Yamdrok Lake. Yamdrok is one of Tibet’s 4 main holy lakes and is regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in the Himalaya due to its stunning blue color. From the Kamba La Pass, you get a panoramic view of this spectacular lake with the nearby mountains. Next, we will drive along the lake shore to Nankartse, where you will stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will begin ascending again to the stunning Karo La Glacier. Here, you can get an up close view of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang and the glaciers coming pouring off its 7000 meter peaks. Our next stop is the pleasant town of Gyantse where we will visit the massive Gyantse Kumbum Stupa as well as the Pelkhor Chode Monastery. You will then continue to Shigatse, elevation 3,840 meters. We will spend the night in a 4 star hotel in Shigatse

Food

B/-/-

Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 5

SHIGATSE – EVEREST BASE CAMP

DAY 5: SHIGATSE-GYATSO LA PASS- EVEREST BASE CAMP (EBC) This day will take you from Shigatse to Tibet’s North Face at Everest Base Camp. Along the way, you will be passing through several small Tibetan farming villages where you will be able to photograph local culture. You will cross over the 5,248 meter high Gyatso La Pass, which offers a sweeping view of the rolling Himalayan Mountains. You will then continue on to the Everest Region crossing over another high pass. This pass, the Geu La, offers a spectacular panoramic view of the glaciers and mountains of the Himalayan Range. From here, you can see 5 of the world’s 15 highest peaks, including Mount Everest. As you arrive in Rongbuk Monastery, you will have the option of walking a short way up to Everest Base Camp for some sunset photos over the world’s highest peak. Accommodation in Tent or Monastery Guest House at Everest Base Camp. Note: If time permits in afternoon, then we can do an optional short hiking around EBC and the Rongbuk monastery for more good views 

Food

B/-/-

Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 6

EBC - SHIGATSE

DAY 6: EVEREST BASE CAMP - SHIGATSE After watching the sunrise on Mt. Everest, you will make the journey back to Shigatse. You will stop again at Rongbuk Monastery and at the Geu La passes for some final views of Mt. Everest. In Shigatse, you will stay again at the 4 star Gesar Hotel. The driving distance from Everest to Shigatse is 350 kilometers and the driving time is 7 hours. Visit the local market in Shigatse in the afternoon. Overnight in Gesar hotel. Note: If time permits, then you can do a pilgrimage walk around Tashi Lhunphu monastery and the historical market where you can actually bargain and find some unique souvenirs for the last time

Food

B/L/D

Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 7

SHIGATSE - LHASA

DAY 7 : SHIGATSE - LHASA After breakfast, you will explore Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the main attraction in Shigatse. This is the largest monastery in the Central Tibet area. You will then follow the beautiful Yarlung River back to Lhasa. You will arrive in Lhasa in the late afternoon with enough time to wander the Old Town one last time and to do any last minute shopping. The distance from Shigatse to Lhasa is 270 kilometers and the driving time is 7 hours. Overnight at 4 Star hotel in Lhasa. 

Food

B,L,D

Accommodation

Local 4* hotel

Day 8

LHASA - OUT

DAY 8: DEPART LHASA In the morning, you will be transferred to the Lhasa airport or train station. We will say our goodbyes to these beautiful nomadic people as we leave with a lifetime full of memories. 

Food

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Accommodation

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Local 4* hotel

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As of 2020 Asian Trails has introduced a voluntary carbon offsetting initiative for our travellers to compensate for unavoidable emissions during their tours with us. Emissions during multi-day package tours (not including international flights to our destinations) are pegged at a cost of $1.50 per traveller per day. This amount is based on average daily emissions of travellers across our eight destinations. Contributions from clients to our carbon offsetting initiative will go into a destination-specific fund to support climate protection projects certified to Gold Standard in that country. Certification to Gold Standard assures that the projects supported through our carbon offsetting initiative not only reduce harmful emissions but also positively contribute to sustainable development. Our contributions to projects in a country will be relative to the CO2 emitted by our travelers in that destination. To know more about this project: https://marketplace.goldstandard.org/collections/projects/products/more-efficient-cooking-and-heating-china

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