A journey to Tibet Everest Base Camp is an extremely scenic one; we spend 3 days in Lhasa for sightseeing, adjusting to this ancient culture which allows enough time to acclimatize. Day 4, set off for the four day drive to our destination, Tibet Everest Base Camp (Rongbuk). The first day drive is particularly scenic, Traversing along the banks of the Yarlung River. After crossing the River, will be a climb up to the high pass of Khamba-La overloading the magnificent view of Yamdruk Tso ( Turquoise Lake). The Lake is the largest fresh water Lake in Tibet it appears almost serene with the Tibetan Plateau stretching into the distance. After lunch, we continue over another high pass (Karo-La) before a descent to Gyantse. Arrive Gyantse by evening. A famous ancient trading hub in Tibet, the following morning will be a visit the major sites before a short drive to Shigatse and overnight.

The journey to Lhasa contries via Sakya. Situated 21 km off the friendship highway, Sakya is a beautiful valley settlement with visit to its famous Monastery before continuing to Lhatse. Lhatse been transformed ever the years into a transport town and offers little attraction. However, it is necessary to stop in the telon.

An early morning start with the crossing of the Gyatso La pass which takes about 4 hours to reach Xegar (New Tingri). From here, continue traveling south to Rongbuk, home of the highest Monastery in the World. After in overnight rest is the trek to Base Camp, A 2 to 3 hours journey along a gentle valley, from this bantage position the north face of Everest looms ever larger. It is not possible to go directly to the Everest Base Camp as there is a Chinese check post which only allows authorized climbing groups to enter. Return to Rongbuk for the night before heading to Nyalam. The next day is a 2 hour drive to the border, after completing formalities travel back to Kathmandu.

Tibet-Everest Base Camp Tour 11 Days

Fly in / Drive Out
Mode of Transport : Land Cruiser
Maximum Elevation : 5100 m.

Day 01 : Lhasa
Transfer airport - fly Gonggar ( Tibet) - transfer hotel (3650 m.)

Day 02 : Lhasa
Guided sightseeing - Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 03 : Lhasa
Guided sightseeing - Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace.

Day 04 : Lhasa at leisure
Free day for independent activities.

Day 05 : Lhasa/Gyantse (3950 m.)
After crossing the Yarlung ( Brahmaputra) River, the road climbs steeply to the Kamba - La with its magnificent views of the turquoise waters of Yamdruk Tso. Continue to Gyantse with its fascinating Kumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and fort.

Day 06 : Gyantse/Shigatse (3900 m.)
A short drive from Gyantse, visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most important monasteries in Tibet

Day 07 : Shigatse/Lhatse (3950 m.)
We continue across the vast Tibetan plain, crossing the Yalung - La before making a side tour to Shakya Monastery.

Day 08 : Lhatse/Rongbuk (Everest Base Camp - 5000 m.)
Near Xegar, leave the main highway....head towards Rongbuk Monastery, the highest Monastery in the world. The views up the valley towards Mt Everest are simply stunning

Day 09 : Rongbuk / Tingri (4342 m.)
A morning excursion at Rongbuk, we then drive onwards to the small Tibetan town of Tingri.magnificent views of Mt. Everest and Cho - Oyu can be seen from the Hotel.

Day 10 : Tingri / Nyalam (3750 m.)
One last spectacular day of our journey across the Tibetan plateau. On the way we stop for a while at Loblung-La (5050m) from where a breathtaking vista of Mt. Shisapangma and Langtang can be seen. The journey continues towards Nyalam.

Day 11 : Nyalam / Zhangmu/Kathmandu
The road then descends to the border town, Zhangmu, today's last destination inTibet after immigration we proceed to our hotel in Kathmandu.