12 Nights / 13 Days Lhasa & EBC Tour (Private group only)
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After arrival to Lhasa and sightseeing of Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, colorful Barkhor Markets & Drepung Monastery you will set out on high altitude Everest adventure tour with our expert local Tibetan guide. Leaving Lhasa by best 4 wheel drive you will drive past through picturesque landscape, Tibetan settlements where nomadic herdsmen can be seen wandering across the wide arid Tibetan Plateau. This adventure overland journey takes you over several 5000+ meter high mountain passes amidst most amazing mountain views including majestic Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Shisapangma and many other numerous peaks. Overland adventure ride also takes you through Shigatse (Xigatse) which has significant Tashilumpu monastery and many interesting sites.
Departures: Every Saturday/Tuesday
EX - Kathmandu
Best Season: April�October
Mode of Travel: fly in/Drive out
Group Size: 4+
Suggested itinerary:
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and transfer to hotel
Day 02-03: Sightseeing in Lhasa (Potala palace, Drepung monastery, Sera Monastery & Jokhang temple)
Day 04: Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok (the turquoise Lake)
Day 05: Morning visit to Kumbum monastery, afternoon drive to Shigatse and visit Tashilhumpo monastery.
Day 06: Drive to Shegar and overnight at Guest house.
Day 07: Drive to Tingri and overnight at guest house
Day 08: Drive to Rongbuk (Everest Base Camp)
Day 09: Explore the area (Everest Base camp)
Day 10: Drive from Rongbuk to Nyalam overnight at guesthouse.
Day 11: Drive from Nyalam to Zhangmu & then to Kathmandu
Day 12: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 13: Final Departure
Services Includes:
- Airport/ Hotel/ Airport pick up & drop off by private car/ van/ bus.
- Standard accommodation in Lhasa with breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa by four wheel drive (Land cruiser or A/C Bus)
- Monastery entrance fees
- A government licence holder English speaking Tibetan Guide during the tour.
- Tibet entry permits, Chinese visa, monasteries entry fees etc.
- All our government taxes.
Service Excludes:
- Flight cost from Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu
- Airport Departure tax in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner (allow US$ 12 to 20 per person per day).
- Travel/Medical insurance (compulsory).
- Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person)
- Photography charges
- Expenses of personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag
- Tips for guides, driver and helpers
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on the tour cost.
