Day 1 - Lhasa Elevation: 3600 meters

Day 2 - Lhasa

Day 3 - Lhasa

Day 4 - Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karo La Glacier—Gyantse—Shigatse Distance: 350kms Elevation: 3840m

Day 5 - Shigatse—Gyatso La Pass—Farming Villages—Shelkar- Everest Base Camp Distance: 350kms Elevation: 5150m

Day 6 - Everest—Farming Villages—Shigatse Distance: 350kms Elevation: 3840m

Day 7 - Shigatse—Yarlung River—Lhasa Distance: 260kms Elevation: 3600m

Day 8 - Depart Lhasa

Day 1 - Lhasa Elevation: 3600 meters :

Arrive in Lhasa. When you arrive to Lhasa, you will be met by your guide and transported to your hotel. You can spend the afternoon wandering around the Barkhor, Tibet’s ancient market area that surrounds Jokhang Temple. Each day thousands of Buddhist pilgrims make their way around this sacred temple.

Day 2 - Lhasa :

You will explore the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in the Himalaya’s. Founded nearly 1400 years ago, Jokhang Temple houses the most sacred statue of Buddha. You will work your way through this fascinating temple alongside Buddhist pilgrims from the faraway regions of Tibet. The sound of pilgrims chanting mantras fills the air as does the smell of yak butter candle offerings. In the afternoon, you will go to the 600 year old Sera, one of Tibet’s largest Buddhist monasteries. Each weekday afternoon starting at 3pm, monks engage in Buddhist philosophy debates, which are fun to photograph.

Day 3 - Lhasa :

You will start the day by exploring the Potala Palace, Tibet’s most iconic building. Towering above Lhasa with more than 1000 rooms, the Potala Palace served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama’s for hundreds of years. After lunch, you will go to Ramoche Temple, another of historic Temple in Lhasa.

Day 4 - Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karo La Glacier—Gyantse—Shigatse Distance: 350kms Elevation: 3840m :

After breakfast, you will hit the road and begin the next part of your Tibet adventure. From Lhasa, you will drive along the scenic Kyi Chu River Valley and then ascend to the top of the 4794 meter Kamba La Pass, which has a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake and 7191 meter Mt. Nojin Kangtsang. You will then descend and drive along the lakeshore before making your way back up to the Karo La, a beautiful glacier that comes down almost to the roadside. From there you will explore the pleasant small town of Gyantse before arriving to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city.

Day 5 - Shigatse—Gyatso La Pass—Farming Villages—Shelkar- Everest Base Camp Distance: 350kms Elevation: 5150m :

In Shigatse, you will visit the huge monastery of Tashi Lhunpo. The excellent pilgrimage route around the monastery takes about an hour and has fantastic views. The next destination is the small town of Shelkar, located in the Everest Region. Along the way to Shelkar, you will see more farming villages and beautiful landscapes. You will cross over the 5248 meter Gyatso La Pass, which has great views of the Himalaya Mountains. After Shelkar, you will begin driving up the 5100 meter Geu La Pass. On clear days, this pass offers a stunning panoramic view of the Himalaya’s. You can see four 8000 meter peaks from this pass including Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. You will continue on to Rongphu, the highest monastery in the world at just under 5000 meters. Rongphu has an unbelievable view of Everest! From Rongphu, you will then go to Everest Base Camp to stay the night while gazing out to the world’s highest peak.

Day 6 - Everest—Farming Villages—Shigatse Distance: 350kms Elevation: 3840m :

After watching the sun rise on Mt. Everest, you will begin the journey back to Shigatse. You will stop at some farming villages as well as the small farming town of Lhatse. You will arrive in Shigatse with enough time to explore the main market street there or to hike the pilgrimage path at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery again.

Day 7 - Shigatse—Yarlung River—Lhasa Distance: 260kms Elevation: 3600m :

Your last full day in Tibet will take you back to Lhasa along the beautiful Yarlung River Valley. You will arrive in Lhasa in the afternoon with time to explore Barkhor Square, rub shoulders with Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims and walk around the mighty Potala Palace one last time.

Day 8 - Depart Lhasa :

You will be transferred to the airport or train station to depart Tibet for your next destination. All of our travel routes are built with altitude acclimatization in mind to reduce the risks of altitude-related illness.

The Trek Cost Includes:

-- All the International Arrival and Departure Transfers

-- Pre and Post Tour 5 Star Hotel Accommodations in Kathmandu Three Star and Equivalent Hotel Accommodations in BB in Tibet and Guest Houses where available

-- Flight To / From the Lhasa and the Airport Taxes

-- Kathmandu Tibet Border Transfer by Private Vehicle

-- Half Day Guided World Heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu with Entrance Fees and Transportation

-- Full Board Meals in Tibet

-- Authentic Nepali Welcome/farewell Dinner in Kathmandu

-- All the Tour, Trekking and Monastery, Palace, Travel Permits and Entrance Fess in Tibet

-- Expert English Speaking Guide in Tibet and in Nepal

-- 4WD Land cruiser everyday in Tibet

-- Field Staff Insurances

-- Down Jackets, sleeping bag, duffel bag, facilities on loan Quick Rescue supporting services in case of Emergencies

-- Communication services in case of Emergency

-- Tibet VISA processing arrangement in Nepal

-- Applicable government Taxes Nepal and Tibet Agent Management Services

The Trek Cost excludes:

-- All the personal expenses like Alcoholic beverages, Bottled drinks etc.

-- Medical and Travel Insurances

-- International Airfare and taxes to/from Nepal

-- Nepal and Tibet Visa Fees

-- Photography permits inside the Monasteries in Tibet

-- Gratuities / Tips

-- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and in Tibet Tour

-- Single Supplementary applies

-- Single Supplementary applies