Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped parts of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5,000 (16,000ft) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard. You will start your trip early in the morning from Kathmandu to Tibet border after that your really trip to Tibet. Along the way you may enjoy the interesting land escape. When you get Lhasa You visit the Potala the monumental palace of Kings and Dalai Lamas, with its numerous chapels. The view of the holy city from the roofs is unforgettable.

Excursion to the Sera and Drepung monasteries which were amidst the largest monastic institutions in the world. The chorten tombs of three Dalai Lamas are sited at Drepung. Sera are one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet. Drive past the beautiful Turquoise Lake on the way to the historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. At Shigatse walk through the massive Tashilungpo monastery and visit the memorial 'Chorten' of the late Panchen Lama.

At the high plains of Old Tingri meet up with the trek crew and start trekking to North Everest Base Camp. The trek will take you up the historic expedition route from Old Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery crossing the Langma La pass (16,900 ft). Later hike up to the North Everest Base Camp and explore the Rongbuk glacier set directly below the massive north-face of Mount Everest. After gazing at the world’s highest mountain scenery from Rongbuk drive by way of the amazing.  End your journey to Tibet with a spectacular flight over the snow capped Himalayan Mountains Mt.Kanchanjunga (8586m/ 28,169ft), Mt. Everest (8848m/ 29.028ft), Mt. Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft) and others.

Trip Facts
Destination: EBC, from Tibet
Trip Duration: 10 Days
Season: Spring & Autumn
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Zhangmu
Trek End: Lhasa
Trek Type: Tea House / Lodge
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight/Tourisrt Bus/CAR/Van
Altitude: 3700m - 5200m
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ITINERARY

Day 01:  KATHMANDU (1300) - ZHANGMU (2,500M)/NYALAM (3700M):
 Early morning scenic drive to KODARI (Nepal - Tibet border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities both at Nepalese, an hour adventurous uphill drive by truck (normally) or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide) to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or continue drive to NYALAM and then  Over night at hotel.

Day 02: ZHANGMU/NYALAM - TINGRI (4300M)/LHATSE (4,350M): 225 KM/244 KM
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over LALUNGLA (5,050 M), from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including MT CHO OYU (8201 M) & MT XISHAPAGMA (8012M) but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can ENJOY the magnificence of MT. EVEREST (8,848 M) and then Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: TINGRI to RUNGBUK (4 hours driving) and then overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Visit to Everest Base Camp (5200 mtr.) and return back Rungbuk and then Over night at Lodge.

Day 05: Drive to New Tingri and over night at Guest House.

Day 06: NEW TINGRI - XIGATSE (3,900M):
244 KM continue scenic drive crossing over GYATCHU LA (5,220M), the highest pass reroute to LHASA via LHATSE from where a road to MT KAILASH bifurcates to the west and then Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: XIGATSE - GYANTSE (3,950M): 90 KM
In the Morning sightseeing to the PANCHEN LAMA'S TASHILHUMPU MONASTERY and Drive to GYANTSE and visit to the KUMBUM STUPA & PHALKOR MONASTERY and then Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: GYANTSE - LHASA (3,650M): 261 KM Full day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA (5,010M), KAMBALA (4,794M), colorful YAMDROK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAHMA PUTRA (YARLUNG TSANGPO)  and then Overnight at hotel.

Days 09: IN LHASA Two full days sightseeing tour to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, and POTALA PALACE DREPUNG & SERA MONASTERIES and then  Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Early morning drive to GONGGAR airport for departure flight to KATHMANDU or to your onward destination.

Which includes:
All transfer by tourist bus to border, jeep, border -Lhasa, flight Lhasa-Kathmandu, sightseeing in route and Lhasa, lodge accommodation along the way in two in sharing basis with breakfast. Monastery entrance fees, one English speaking guide for all tour, budget hotel in Lhasa, Tibet travel permit, group visa etc.
Exclude in cost:
Meals, personal expenses, airport tax, insurance, emergency visa fees, tips, extra portering charges incase of land slide on the way porter fee etc.

Short Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements. Trekking price will be according to luxurious, classic trekking, group size so if you provide details about it we will be pleased. Customize »

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