Lhasa Everest tour from Kathmandu has proven to be a unique way to visit and explore this mysterious land and enjoy the diverse culture, nomadic and old civilization and natural attractions. Journey to Mt. Everest from Lhasa is one of the cultured and wilderness tours on the Tibetan Plateau, trip to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp from Nepal which starts once we follow Friendship Highway through some of the most amazing landscapes on earth.
Everest Base Camp and Lhasa tour – we spend 03 days in Lhasa to visit several historical and cultural places like: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, old cities and old Buddhists monasteries and spending these days in Lhasa sightseeing provide us a good acclimatization for our trip. We start the trip on four-wheel drive with Tibetan guide through several passes, beautiful lakes, spectacular mountain views and Tibetan valleys.
Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour – The region of the highest mountain peak Mt. Everest (or Sagarmatha in Nepali) is popularly known as Khumbu region. The region is UNESCO World Heritage Natural site. Government of Nepal has declared the region as Sagarmatha National Park. It is also home of Sherpa. we cross Gyantse and Shigatse old towns where we get different standard hotels, restaurants and visit further monasteries. After a small town Xegar we enter a Rongbuk Monastery which is good place overlooking Mt Everest and it is the highest monastery on the earth, with an altitude of 5100 meters. Next day we drive further about 9 kilometers to explore Mt. Everest Base camp which is 5180 meters. Exploring the Base Camp, we drive to Kathmandu through Kerong border.
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Day 1:
Fly to Lhasa.
Early morning take an hour scenic flight to Gonggor Airport, our Tibetan guide will receive you and transfer to the Lhasa city on private coach takes about 1/2 hours driving (90km).After arrive in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize. O/N at Hotel
Full day guided sightseeing program in Lhasa city on private coach. Places to visit are: Norbulinka, Sera and Drepung Monasteries and many more old and famous places. O/N at Hotel.
The day begins with our overland journey towards Everest Base Camp. We cross Kamba La (4795m) and Karo La (5045) via beautiful Yamdrok-tso lake.After few hours' drive pass the beautiful valley and colorful Tibetan village arrives in Gyantse. O/N at Hotel.
Early morning we visit some old places in Gyantse then start our journey to Shigatse takes about 2/3 hours only. Shigastse is second largest city of Tibet where you get a good opportunity for both relaxation and exploration. Here we visit Tashilhunpo Monastery which is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet. O/N at Hotel.
After breakfast we start our journey to Xegar which is about 6/7 hours driving. This day we cross the highest pass Gyatmso La (5220m). While travelling the plains we will see many nomadic herders, quite countryside and old monasteries. This place also known as New Tingri. O/N at at Hotel.
This day we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La(5150m) towards the main Himalayan range. After the pass we enter in to the Rongbuk valley. We can see magnificent view of Mt Everest from here. O/N at Guest House.
Hike to Everest Base Camp (5180m) and drive to Kerong border.
This is the main highlight journey today as you have the opportunity to explore Everest Base Camp. The views of Mt Everest are so close making the mountain seem even more spectacular than before. You will see full length panoramic view of North Face of Mt Everest(8848m). After that our drive to Kerong border via Pekutso Lake with stunning view of mt Shishapangma. O/N at Hotel.