9 nights/10 days Lhasa Tour + Everest Base Camp
Tibet » Fixed Departure Tours » Lhasa Tour + Everest Base Camp
In the morning we transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for the breathtaking hour long trans-Himalayan flight to Lhasa & on completion of our Lhasa stay we make the overland drive to China -Nepal border (Khasa). During the drive we come to view of the Himalayas, high mountain passes, ancient monasteries, fortresses & a people & culture of the bygone era. The highlight of this trip is a visit to the Rongbuk Monastery & the Everest Base Camp.
Departures: Every Saturday/Tuesday
EX : Kathmandu
Best Season: April - October
Mode of Travel: fly in/Drive out
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: (Sat) Fly Kathmandu (1400m) - Lhasa (3660m)
Day 02: (Sun) In Lhasa sightseeing
Day 03: (Mon) In Lhasa sightseeing
Day 04: (Tues) In Lhasa sightseeing
Day 05: (Wed) Drive Lhasa-Gyantse (3950m, 261 km)
Day 06: (Thu) Drive Gyantse (3950m)/Shigatse (3900m, 90 km)
Day 07: (Fri) Drive Shigatse (3900m)/ Shegar (New Tingri) (4050m, 244 km)
Day 08: (Sat) Drive Shegar (4050m)/ Rongbuk (5000m, 68 km)
Day 09: (Sun) Drive Rongbuk (5000m)/ Tingri (4390m, 65 km)
Day 10: (Mon) Drive Tingri (4390m)/ Zhangmu (2300m, 181 km)
Day 11: (Tues) Drive Zhangmu (2300m)/ Kodari/ Kathmandu (1400m, 123 km)
Service Includes
- Airport/ Hotel/ Airport pick up & drop off by private car/ van/ bus.
- Standard hotel accommodation in Lhasa, Shigatse & Gyantse with breakfast.
- Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa.
- Basic hotel accommodations with breakfast in twin sharing basis in other towns in Tibet.
- A government licence holder English speaking Tibetan Guide during the tour.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance of the guide and driver.
- Japanese Land cruisers (4WD, 4500 model) in Tibet
- Tibet entry permission, Chinese visa, monasteries entry fees etc.
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
- 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)
- 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.
