10 Day Everest to Kyirong hike & Nepal
10-Day Group tour from Lhasa & Mount Everest Base Camp with Hike at Kyirong Valley to Nepal Border. This journey will start by exploring the holy city of Lhasa. Next, you will make the scenic drive to the North Face Base Camp of Mt. Everest where you will be rewarded with an up-close view of the world’s highest peak!
From Everest, you will then drive to Old Tingri where you will see more views of the Himalayas and travel to the Kyirong town border between Nepal.
At Kyirong we will spend a full day Hike to the meditation cave of Maha Guru Rinpoche cave. The Hike allows Travelers to see the beauties of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and local people. Next day travel to Kathmandu, Nepal via crossing the border town Rasuwa between Kyirong.
Group Price & Size
1,666 US Dollar Per Person
Minimum 4 People & Maximum 12 People
Single room occupancy supplement: 350USD (hotels only)
Tour Type: Group Tours
Group Size: 4 to 12 People
Tour Duration: 10 Days
Price: 1,666 USD
- All travel permits for Tibet
- English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
- Pick up and drop off by airport bus
- All transportation in Tibet per itinerary, a vehicle for the trip outside of Lhasa, taxis inside Lhasa
- Vehicle tolls and vehicle repairs(if necessary)
- All administrative fees
- All meals and accommodations for your guide
- All lodging listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast each morning
- Entrance fees for the places listed in the itinerary
- One-time welcome meal for the group
- One box of mineral water plus shared
- Oxygen tank in the car
- Transport vehicle private Jeep from the Nepal border to Kathmandu
- Transportation costs to and from Tibet
- Chinese visa fees and passport fees
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses (laundry, photography fees, souvenirs, etc)
- Tips to the driver and guide
Day1. PICK UP FROM THE TRAIN STATION OR AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
Arrive in Lhasa, Tibet via plane or train. Upon arrival in Lhasa (3700m) you will be welcomed by your English-speaking Tibetan Guide and Tibetan Driver and we will bring you to your hotel.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city 200 meters from Jhokang Temple
DAY2. LHASA SIGHTSEEING
In Lhasa (3700m) we explore the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred monastery in Tibet, and the surrounding Bharkor bazaar, the bustling Lhasa market. In the afternoon we go to Sera Monastery to watch the monks debate in a centuries-old manner.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city 200 meters from Jhokang Temple
Breakfast
DAY3. LHASA SIGHTSEEING
In Lhasa (3700m) we tour the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama built in the 17th century by the fifth Dalai Lama, and Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, built in the 18th century by the seventh Dalai Lama.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city 200 meters from Jhokang Temple
Breakfast
DAY4. LHASA - YAMDROK LAKE - RALUNG MONASTERY - GYANTSE (280km)
On this day we drive approximately 290km, first stopping along the banks of Yamdrok-Tso, the sparkling turquoise lake, for photos. After, on the way to Gyantse we cross Kampa-la (5050 m) and Karo-la Pass (5045 m) to view the Mt. Nojin Kangtsen Glacier falling down near the road. Upon arriving in Gyantse (3950m)
We will visit the Ralung monastery of Drukpa Kagyu School where Travelers can witness the ruins and beauties of the hidden monastery. Fewer tourists at Ralung monastery.
Later we travel to Gyantse and visit the seven-story-tall Kubum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery. Also, we admire the Gyantse Dzong (fort) overlooking Gyangste, famous for the British military siege led by Colonel Younghusband in 1903.
Overnight at 3-star Yeti Hotel (Breakfast)
DAY5. GYANTSE - SHALU MONASTERY - SHIGATSE (110km)
After breakfast, we drive 90km from Gyangtse to Shigatse (3900m). On the way, we will visit Shalu Monastery for beautiful wall paintings.
In Shigatse we visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, to see the future Buddha’s golden shrine. The Tashilhunpo Monastery is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the 2nd highest in the Tibetan Buddhist religious hierarchy. We also visit Shigatse Market and view the panorama of Shigatse Dzong (fort), with its architecture reminiscent of the Potala Palace.
Overnight at 4-star Gesar Hotel (Breakfast)
DAY6. SHIGATSE - SAKYA MONASTERY - PELBER ( NEW TINGRI ) (240km)
We leave Shigatse in the afternoon and drive to Shegar across Tsou-la Pass (4500m) and Gyatso-la Pass (5220m), with good weather you can see your first views of Mt. Everest. At the end of the day’s 230km journey, we arrive in the evening at Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m).
Overnight at 2-star Roof of the World Hotel (Breakfast)
DAY7. PELBER - RONGBUK MONASTERY - EVEREST BASE CAMP (100km)
On the scenic drive from Pelber to Everest Base Camp, we will cross the Gawu-la Pass (5200m) and see 4 mountains above 8,000 meters, such as Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Cho-Oyo (8201m), and Mt. Makalu (8463m).
We then arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, 4km from Everest Basecamp. The 100km drive takes approximately 4 hours due to unpaved roads.
Overnight at tea tent dormitory or off-season from November to March at Rongbuk monastery dormitory (No private bathroom and no shower) ( Breakfast )
DAY8. RONGBUK MONASTERY - KYIRONG (320km)
On the final day, we drive to Kyirong, crossing over Lalung-la Pass at (5,050m) and, taking in beautiful panoramas of the Himalayan Range including Mt. Everest (8,848m). On the way, we will also pass by Phikutso Lake and view Shishapangma Mountain 8012M fully planted in Tibet. Once arriving at Kyirong, you will spend a night at Kyirong at a Guesthouse.
Overnight at Guest House with private bathroom ( Breakfast )
DAY9. KYIRONG VALLEY HIKE
Today we will start our day with a hike to the meditation cave of Maha Guru Rinpoche. The Hike is one of the best ways to witness the beauties of nature ( Mountains, rivers, waterfalls, green nature)
On the way, we will pass by local Tibetans from Kyirong selling local handicrafts.
Overnight at Phuntsok Rapsel Guest House with private bathroom ( Breakfast )
DAY10. KYIRONG BORDER- KATHMANDU -NEPAL
On the final day, you will cross the Kyirong bridge and our Nepal agency car will be waiting for you for the trip to Kathmandu. On the way, you will pass by Langtang National Park where we can see the beautiful nature view and drive to Kathmandu. This trip is around 170km but the road is quite bumpy which takes us around 8 hours to Kathmandu. (Accommodation in Kathmandu is Excluded) After arriving in Kathmandu our service ends. Thank you for choosing Tibet Travelers.
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