10 Day Ganden & Mt Everest to Nepal

Day1. PICK UP FROM TRAIN STATION OR AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO 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 with 200 meters from Jokhang 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 with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple

Breakfast

 

DAY3. LHASA SIGHTSEEING

In Lhasa (3700m) we tour the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama built in the 17^th century by the fifth Dalai Lama, and Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, built in the 18^th 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 with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple

Breakfast

 

DAY4. LHASA -GANDEN MONASTERY HIKE - DRAK YERBA MEDITATION CAVE HIKE - LHASA

Today in the morning we drive to Ganden monastery, located around a 1-hour drive from Lhasa towards the east. There is a beautiful 2 hours kora hike where  Travelers can see the whole view of nature and the valley, also its the place where many great masters of Ganden monastery meditation before with only a few clothes even during the rainy season so there is lots of blessing. 

After the Ganden monastery, drive around 1-2 hours to Drakyerpa meditation caves to meditate and visit the meditation caves of great masters including Guru Rinpoche, Guru Atisha, and King Srongtsen Gampo.

Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple

Breakfast

 

DAY5. LHASA - YAMDROK LAKE - RALUNG MONASTERY - GYANTSE 

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. Less tourist 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

 

DAY6. GYANTSE - SHALU MONASTERY - SHIGATSE

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 2^nd 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

 

DAY7. SHIGATSE - SAKYA MONASTERY - PELBER ( NEW TINGRI )

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

 

DAY8. PELBER - RONGBUK MONASTERY - EVEREST BASE CAMP

On the scenic drive from Pelber to Everest Base Camp, we will cross the Gau-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. 

The new rule to protect the environment of Everest national park, Travelers can only reach the Rongbuk monastery, which is 4km before the previous camp.

Overnight at Rongbuk monastery dormitory in offseason and Black Yak hair tent from April mid to October mid (No private bathroom and no shower) 

Breakfast

 

DAY9. RONGBUK MONASTERY - KYIRONG - NEPAL BORDER

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 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.