9 Day Roof of World Mount Everest
This journey will start by exploring the holy city of Lhasa. You will see the main Buddhist sites in the town including Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery, and the Potala Palace.
Next, you will make the scenic drive to Shigatse going via Yamdrok Lake, Karo La Glacier, and the Gyantse Kumbum Stupa. From Shigatse, you will visit Sakya monastery on the way to the North Face Base Camp.
Mt. Everest base camp ( The roof of the world ) where Travelers can witness the beauties of sunset, sunrise, and stars in the night at the world’s highest peak! The tour will be a fantastic journey that will allow you to see many of the best places Tibet has to offer!
Group Price & Size
1,333 US Dollar Per Person
Minimum 4 People & Maximum 12 People
Single room occupancy supplement: 300USD (hotels only)
Tour Type: Group Tours
Group Size: 4 to 12 People
Tour Duration: 9 Days
Price: 1,333 USD
Day1. Pick Up From Airport Or Train Station And Transfer To Hotel
Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide, from the airport to Lhasa city is 60km, and one hour drive will take you to the holy city of Lhasa. Driving along the Brahmaputra River and Lhasa River. If you take the train to Lhasa, normally you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening, 20 minute's drive will take you to your hotel in Lhasa city. Check into the hotel, and have a good rest to acclimatize to the high altitude.
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 Jokhang Temple
Day2. Lhasa City Sightseeing, Visit Jokhang Temple And Sera Monastery(B)
After breakfast, you will visit the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in all of the Himalayas. Each day, many thousands of Buddhist pilgrims come here to worship. Many have traveled well over a thousand kilometers by foot to see this 1400-year-old temple. After lunch, you will visit the 600-year-old huge monastery complex of Sera. While at Sera, you watch the monks engage in entertaining Buddhist philosophical debates. In the evening, you will have free time to wander around the Old Town on your own.
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 Jokhang Temple
(B)=breakfast
Day3. Lhasa City Sightseeing, Visit Norbulingka Palace, Potala Palace (B)
Today you will start your day by visiting the massive 1000-room Potala Palace, the most iconic building in Tibet. You will work your way up the steps of the Potala and then go through the most important rooms on this famous UNESCO site. After lunch, you will explore the beauties of the summer palace of Dalai Lama ( Norbulingka Palace ) after visiting many monasteries, it's a great option to visit the summer palace where Travelers can visit more than three palaces. In the late afternoon and evening, you will have free time to explore Lhasa on your own.
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 Jokhang Temple
(B)=breakfast
Day4. Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake [4,441m] / Gyantse [3,980m] / Shigatse [3,840m], 360KM, 7hrs (B)
Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise-colored Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of the pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass is wonders of the day.
We visit the Ralung monastery, which was once the biggest Buddhist college in Tibet and home of many great Tibetan Yogis from the Drukpa Kagyu sect including Ling Repa, Tsangpa Gyare, Tsang Nyon, U Nyon, Drukpa Kunley. They are no tourists and sometimes not even locals so Ralung Monastery is one of the most peaceful monasteries with beautiful landscapes.
Then along the Friendship Southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon travel to Shigatse with a driving duration of 1 hour 10 minutes through the beautiful farming culture in Tibet.
Overnight at 4-star Gesar Hotel
(B)=breakfast
Day5. Shigatse / Sakya [4,280m] / Pelber [3,950m], 200KM, 4hrs (B)
In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery after driving to Sakya and visit Sakya monastery on the way then drive to Pelber across Tsou-la Pass (4500m) and Gyatso-la Pass (5220m), with good weather you can see your first views of Mount Everest. At the end of the day’s 230km journey, we arrive in the evening at Pelber (New Tingri) (4300m).
Overnight in a 2-star Roof of the World hotel in Pelber
(B)=breakfast
Day6. Pelber/New Tingri/ Gawu La [5,200m] / Everest Base Camp [5,200m], 100KM, 4hrs (B)
This day will take you to the Gawu La, which offers a panoramic view of the glacier-covered Himalayas. From here, you can see 4 of the world’s 15 highest peaks, including Everest. From the Gawu La, you will then go to Rongphu, the highest monastery in the world at just under 5000 meters in elevation.
The iconic view of Everest from here will be a high point of your journey!
Overnight at Black Yak hair tea tent dormitory or off-season from November to March at Rongbuk monastery dormitory (No private bathroom and no shower)
(B)= breakfast
Day7. Rongbuk / Shegar / Shigatse [3,840m], 340KM, 6-7hour Drive
After breakfast, see the sunrise at Everest Base Camp then drive to Lhasa through the same route from Gawu la Pass with the last view of the Himalayan range, stop at any point if you find interest. Overnight at Shigatse.
Overnight at 4-star Gesar Hotel
(B)=breakfast
Day8. Shigatse Lhasa
After breakfast, you will explore Shigatse. You will then follow the beautiful Yarlung River back to Lhasa. The distance from Shigatse to Lhasa is 270 kilometers and the driving time is around 6 hours.
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 Jokhang Temple
(B)=breakfast
Day9. Lhasa Airport / Train Station Dropping Off (B)
Morning Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, the time comes to say your farewells to your guide and driver.
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