Quick Fact of The Trip
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9 nights, 10 days
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Moderate
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5220m/17123ft.
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(Autumn)September to December and (Spring)March to May
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KTM/ Gongkar Airport
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Kyirong/ Kathmandu
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Private Jeep, Van, Bus, Flights
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Hotel/Guesthouse
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Min 2 - Max 12
Trip Highlights
- Magnificent view of Nepal and Tibet Himalayas
- Visit to World heritage sites in Kathmandu
- Explore the Lhasa City
- Visit to Potala Palace and Jewel Park
- Tibetan Culture and Society
The North Lhasa Everest Base Camp tour is normally a 10-days fly in drive out tour package that primarily focuses on a visit to the Everest Base Camp. It’s a dream of Millions of people in the world to climb the highest peak of the world. But it’s neither cheap nor easy to climb the Everest. However, setting the foot to the North Everest Base Camp, the very base of the peak is neither too expensive nor too difficult. Lhasa Everest Base Camp tour Package is specially designed to take you to the nearest point of the third pole though not to the summit itself. Along with the awesome view of the Everest you will cherish myriad of beautiful places in and around Tibet.
The tour starts with an exciting scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. On flying, you will have an opportunity to observe the world’s greatest mountains. Upon arrival in Lhasa you will get time to sightseeing, acclimatize and refresh in a hotel. The second and third day of the tour will be spared for Lhasa itself. In these two days you will be visiting places like Jokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monasteries. On the fourth day you will drive to Gyantse from Lhasa via Yamadroke Lake and very high passes that are around (5,000m). The fifth day of the tour includes sightseeing in Gyantse including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monasteries followed by one and a half hour drive to Xigatze along the typical Tibetan countryside.
In the morning, you will pass through Xigatse en route to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. In the afternoon you will drive to Tingri crossing over Gyatchula (5,200m) and wrap up the day’s journey. On the next day you will drive from Tingri to Rongbuk through the breathtaking Tibetan country landscape. After seeing the highest monastery in the world at Ronbuk, you approach the Everest Base Camp. It is just about 10-15min walk to the base camp from Rongbuk. Your will be speding your entire day visiting and exploring the Everest BC. The next day you will return from Rongbuk to Old Tingri , Following a final overnight in Kyirong. The 10th or the last day of the trip is to drive from Kyirong to Kathmandu. On the way you will have some rare breathtaking views of the Nepali country landscapes. However; AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions has designed an ideal 10-days package for Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Gongkar Airport (3650m) Lhasa.
Day 02: Visit to sightseeing in and Around Lhasa
Day 03: Explore to sightseeing in and Around Lhasa
Day 04: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950m) 5-6hrs
Day 05: Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (3,900m) 4hrs
Day 06: Drive to Tingri (4348m) 5hrs from Shigatse
Day 07: Drive to Rongbuk (4,980m) from Tingri
Day 08: Drive to Kyirong (2000m) from Rongbuk
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu (1350m) from Kyirong
Day 10: Drop at the airport for the final departure.
Trip Information:
- Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request for a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please send us a message.
