Arrive in TIA (Kathmandu Internatinal Airport) You will be met by our Nepali tour host and will be transferred to the hotel where you can acclimate in comfort. Briefing about the trip.
Today you will fly to Lhasa, Tibet. You will be taken from the hotel to the Kathmandu International Airport for the flight to Lhasa. Enjoy viewing different kinds of mountainous views including Mount Everest while flying to Lhasa. Be greeted by your Tibetan guide in Lhasa. The elevation of Lhasa is 3658 meters (12,000 feet.) After getting settled in your hotel you will enjoy dinner at a local Tibetan restaurant. The evening can be spent acclimating to the altitude or you are free to explore the city. B D Accommodation: Three-star hotel.
Sightseeing in Lhasa (3658M – 12,000 feet). Today you will be guided through the Potala Palace, the highest palace in the world and the former residence of the Dalai Lama. Your guide will explain the details of the palace and the history of Buddhism. At the top the palace (called the golden roof); you will have a bird’s-eye view of the whole of Lhasa. In the distance are undulating mountain ranges, the beautiful Lhasa River, tracts of fields, tree-shaded villages and the glistening Jokhang Temple which you will visit after lunch. The temple was first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century. You’ll find that many pilgrims pray before the monastery and you may be present for a ceremony within the temple. Later on you will have free time to just look around or shop at the Barkhor Market near Jokhang Temple. The day will be completed with a visit to a local family. The visit will give you a feel for the real Tibetan’s lifestyle and culture. Dinner this evening is in a local restaurant. Accommodation: Three-star hotel. B L D
Lhasa – Gyantse - Shigatse (3736M – 12,250 feet) This morning you will be driven over Ganbala Pass and past beautiful Yamdrok Tso (Turquiose Lake) on the road to Gyantse. The drive is around 280kM and travels over several high passes. At Gyantse, you tour the Palkhor Monastery which contains the Kumbu Pagoda. Gyantse is at an elevation of 4040M (13,250 feet.) After a leisurely tour of the monastery, you continue on to Shigatse for the evening. If you arrive with sufficient time (and energy), you may visit the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery home of the Panchen Lama. Shigatse is a 600 year old city. Accommodation: 2 star hotel. B L D
Shigatse - Tingri (4300M – 14,104 feet) Today we are driving from Shigatse to Old Tingri which is about 240kM from shigatse. Your guide will do the necessary preparations for the trek to Everest Base Camp hiring either yaks or horse carts. You will have good views of Mt. Everest (highest), Makalu (5th highest), Gyan Kung, Cho Oyu (6th highest.) Do preparation for walking to Everest Base Camp, hire yak men and yaks there today. Accommodation: Guest house. B L D
Trek to Tsojan Village (4500M – 14,760 feet) the elevation of Tsojan Village is 4500m and 4–6 hours of trekking is needed. The trek begins in Old Tingri and you pass through Lunja as you head south towards Everest in the distance. The high flat plain typical of Tibet allows for gradual elevation gains during the day. A water-powered barley mill is passed along the way. Accommodation: Tents. B L D
Trek to Lama La Pass (5100M – 16,730 feet) The elevation of Lama La Pass is 5100m and you will need 4-6 hours for trekking. As you continue trekking to the valley. Everest disappears behind the mountains and as the trail turns to the southeast and begins to climb to the pass. Accommodation: Tents. B L D
Trek to Zemukh (4910M – 16,100 feet) On this third day of trekking, you will continue along the way towards the main road. The village of Zemukh is one of the highest occupied villages in the world. The elevation drops only slightly as we approach the main road. We will camp in the high valley near Zemukh as we continue towards Rongbuk. Accommodation: Tents. B L D
Trek to Rongbuk (5200M – 17,060 feet) Today you will connect with the main road and continue on to the Rongbuk Monastery. The trek will take 4-6 hours. Rongbuk is a small village with the monastery, a guesthouse, and some accommodations for villagers. Everest dominates the southern view at the end of the valley. This location provides terrific sunsets and sunrises on Everest. Accommodation: Tents. B L D
Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp (6240M – 17,200 feet) Everest Base Camp to Lhatse. From Rongbuk you will either take (4 people per car) or a local horse cart depending on availability. Either way, we will arrive in Everest Base Camp in the morning and be face-to-face with Chomolungma (the Tibetan name for Everest.) Relax enjoying the spectacular view or stop by one of the local support tents for a cup of tea. You will return from base camp and rejoin your local vehicle for the return drive to Lhatse where you arrive in the evening to spend the night. Accommodation: Guest house. B L D
Lhatse to Lhasa today is a long driving day. The distance to Lhasa is about 500km and will require about 9hours. Accommodation: 3-star hotel. B L D
Fly Lhasa to Kathmandu or chose your other destination suitable for you. Flying Kathmandu will transfer you to the same Hotel you lived before. Dinner with Neplai cultural show and end of the program.
