Journey through lofty Tibetan monasteries, pristine lakes, and glaciers and undulating Himalayan Range to the base camp of giant Mt. Everest; the 10-day tour from Lhasa to EBC is an adventure of a lifetime.

This is the Classic tour itinerary to visit Lhasa and Everest Base camp. If you are not used to the high altitude, then this is one of the best itineraries to allow our bodies to adjust to the lower levels of Oxygen in the air before moving to higher altitude. It covers 3 nights stay in Lhasa (3656 m).   During our stay in Lhasa we will explore the most beautiful places around.

9 NIGHTS/10 DAYS

  • Destinantion

    Tibet
  • Region

    Tibet
  • Max Altitude

    5200 M
  • Activity

    Tour
  • Accomodation

    Hotel
  • Trip Start

    Kathmandu
  • Trip End

    Kathmandu

Tour's Info

Height: 5200 M

Location: Lhasa, Tibet

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  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

    On your arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuwan International Airport, the representative of Adventure Extreme will welcome you & drive you to the respective Hotel . It’s a free day/evening. You can walk around Thamel for shopping.

    • local_dining FoodsBREAKFAST
    • terrain Altitude1340 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  2. Day 2 IN KATHMANDU

    We will have China visa invitation letter so on our second day we will submit the passports in Chinese Embassy. The embassy will return the passport with visa in the evening. We will go for group dinner.

    • local_dining FoodsBREAKFAST
    • terrain Altitude1340 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  3. Day 3 FLY TO LHASA FROM KATHMANDU

    The tour guide will meet at Lhasa airport and take you to your respective hotel and help you get checked in. Along the way into downtown Lhasa from the airport, you will be able to see the Yarlung Tsangpo/Bhamaputra River along the way – the largest and longest river in Tibet. Once you are at your hotel, you will have time to rest and relax to become acclimatized to the higher altitude.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, DINNER
    • terrain Altitude3656 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  4. Day 4 EXPLORE POTALA PALACE, JOKHANG TEMPLE AND BARKHOR MARKET

    Today we will start off with the fantastic Potala Palace, which historically served as the winter home of the Dalai Lama. The most valuable collections in the Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of the former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. After lunch, we will move on to the Jokhang Temple, which was also founded in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni as he was at the age of twelve – this is perhaps the most venerated object in Tibetan Buddhism. Around the temple is Barkhor Street where you can perform the “Kora” (a religious circuit around a sacred building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals. The Barkhor market is also a great place to pick up locally made handicrafts and souvenirs.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, DINNER
    • terrain Altitude3656 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  5. Day 5 EXPLORE DREPUNG AND SERA MONASTERY

    This morning we will visit the Drepung Monastery – one of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet, Founded in 1416 by Jamyang Chog. Drepung Monastery is home of Ganden Palace, which formerly served as the Dalai Lama’s palace before later moving on to the Potala Palace. In the afternoon we will move on to see another of the great three of the Gelug monasteries in Tibet (Sera Monastery). The main attraction of this monastery is the lively scene of the monks debating Buddhist scriptures in the courtyard behind the monastery in the afternoon.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, DINNER
    • terrain Altitude3656 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  6. Day 6 DRIVE TO GYANTSE VIA YAMDRUK LAKE

    This morning we’ll take a drive up to the Kampala Pass (elevation 4797 meters) where you’ll have a glimpse of Yamdrok Lake down below as well as spectacular views of the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. Yamdrok Lake is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet. Beautiful Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar is seen from the Karola Pass. We’ll also visit the Karola Glacier (5039) before continuing along the southern Friendship Highway to Gyantse.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, DINNER
    • terrain Altitude5039/4025
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  7. Day 6 DRIVE TO TINGRI-RONGPHU MONATERY AND EVEREST BASE CAMP

    After breakfast we’ll set out towards the peak of the world – Mount Everest. Departing from Shigatse and traveling via Lhatse and Tingri, you will see some of the most beautiful and unique scenery in the world – incredibly blue skies, floating high clouds, endless grasslands and the highest mountain peaks in the world. We’ll also stop by the Rongbuk Monastery – the world’s highest altitude monastery before spending the night at the Everest Base Camp.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, DINNER
    • terrain Altitude5200 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  8. Day 7 EVEREST BASE CAMP AND BACK TO SHIGATSE

    Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise at the Everest Base Camp before we journey back through the spectacular scenery to spend the night again in Shigatse.

  9. Day 8 VISIT TASHULUNPO MONATERY AND DRIVE TO KERUNG

    We will get an early start today to visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, which was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama. After visiting this ancient monastery, one of the most important sites in Tibetan Buddhism. Then we will drive to Kerung.

    • local_dining FoodsBreakfast, Lunch, DINNER
    • terrain Altitude4114 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  10. Day 9 DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU FROM KERUNG

    We will drive back to Kathmandu and check into your respective Hotel.

    • local_dining FoodsBREAKFAST
    • terrain Altitude1340 M
    • local_hotel AccomodationHOTEL
  11. Day 10 DEPARTURE

    Depending on your flight time we will drop you in Tribhuwan International airport for your final departure to your destination.

What's Included?

  • International Airport transfer (Pick up and drop from Airport Terminal)
  • Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star category Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
  • Well come dinner in Kathmandu 
  • China visa documentation
  • Tibet travel permit and visa fee
  • Flight Kathmandu to Lhasa 
  • Deluxe accommodation in Lhasa with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Guided sightseeing in Lhasa
  • An experienced English-speaking guide
  • Entry fees of the monasteries and applicable charges
  • Private transportation from Kerong to Kathmandu

What's Not Included?

  • Meals in Kathmandu City
  • Transfer in/out hotel
  • Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles phones and internet.
  • Personal gear.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa's easy to acquire upon arrival).
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Potala Palace

Potala Palace is historically served as the winter home of the Dalai Lama. It was first used in the 7th century by the 33rd king of Tibet. The most valuable collections in the Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of the former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. After lunch, we will move on to the Jokhang Temple.

Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple was also founded in the 7th century by the 33rd great king of Tibet to promote the Buddhist religion. Inside you can see the statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni as he was at the age of twelve – this is perhaps the most venerated object in Tibetan Buddhism.

Barkhor Market

Barkhor market is a place in Lhasa where you can perform the “Kora” (a religious circuit around a sacred building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals. The Barkhor market is also a great place to pick up locally made handicrafts and souvenirs.

Drepung Monastery

Drepung Monastery – one of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet. It was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge, on Tosngkhapa’s main disciples, the Drepung Monastery is home of Ganden Palace, which formerly served as the Dalai Lama’s palace before later moving on to the Potala Palace.

Gelung Monastery (Sera Monastery)

Gelug Monasteries in Tibet also known as Sera Monastery was founded in 1419 by another main disciple of Tsongkhapa, Jamchen Chojey, the main attraction of this monastery is the lively scene of the monks debating Buddhist scriptures in the courtyard behind the monastery in the afternoon.

Tashilunpo Monastery

We will get an early start today to visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, which was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama. After visiting this ancient monastery, one of the most important sites in Tibetan Buddhism, we will drove to Kyirong.

Everest Base Camp

ourney through lofty Tibetan monasteries, pristine lakes, and glaciers and undulating Himalayan Range to the base camp of giant Mt. Everest; the 10-day tour from Lhasa to EBC is an adventure of a lifetime.

 

GOOD TO KNOW:

HOW TO SAY HELLO AND THANK YOU IN NEPALI

Many Nepalese know Hello and Thank you, but hearing you speak in their language is still a sweet sound of respect. When saying Hello in Nepal, you say “Namaste” and fold your hands into a prayer.  Thank you is “Danyavad”.

HOW TO GET A NEPAL VISA UPON ARRIVAL

Once you arrive at the airport, please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival.

1st Step. Fill in ' Arrival Card ' ...

2nd Step. Make payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days) ...

3rd Step. Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport.

AVOID DRINKING TAP WATER

Tap water is not filtered or purified in Nepal. Thus, tap water is often boiled before consumption. It’s best to buy bottled water. It is relatively inexpensive. Avoid any fruits and veggies foods washed in tap water.

ROADS AND DUST

Roads in Nepal can occasionally be in disrepair, due in part to the earthquake. The government is said to be working on improving them. Still, you’ll find large potholes and a lot of dust, especially in the more urban areas of Kathmandu. You’ll see Nepalese wearing face masks when driving on the road. Women cover their faces with saris or scarves.

SQAT TOILETS ARE COMMON IN NEPAL

While westernized hotels and restaurants and tourist attractions have western toilets, you’ll find more local joints and public restrooms bearing squat toilets. 

AVOID STREET FOOD

Nepalese street food has been known to cause many bold adventurers a case of traveler’s stomach issues. Refrigeration is poor in Nepal so street food isn’t always refrigerated and food can be reused after a day of being out.  Stick to well-maintained and busy restaurants.

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Jiten Shrestha

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

Founder/Director, Mr. Jiten Shrestha was born in a village called Salleri(2413 m) of Solukhumbu District of Nepal. Solukhumbu is famous in the world for mountain tourism. The main attraction of Solukhumbu is Mt. Everest (8848 m). Jiten Shrestha spent his childhood and studied his lower secondary level in Salleri village. Later Jiten Shrestha was selected by the Government of Nepal to study in Kathmandu at Budhanilkantha School. The school was one of the best and was running by the British Government. He compled his higher secondary school from Budhanikantha School and joined Trichandra College in Kathmandu for further education.

Mr. Durga Shrestha (Kaji)

CO- FOUNDER/ADVISER

Durga Shrestha (Kaji) was born in East of Nepal, Bamti Bhandar, Bamti Bhandar is the trail to Everest region. Durga Shrestha spent his childhood in the village studying and helping his parent to run a  Lodge which was called Buddha Lodge. While running the lodge, he met and interacted with a lot of tourists from all over the world and later moved to Kathmandu to start his trekking career.


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