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Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour Via Everest Base Camp

Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour Via Everest Base Camp

Maximum Altitude5250m

ActivitiesNatural and cultural sightseeing

Best TimeApril to June and August to November

Kathmandu to Lhasa tour via Everest Base Camp is an exotic journey into Tibet that will let you enjoy the exploration of some of the most beautiful Himalayan cities and visualization of mighty Mt Everest (8848m) the roof of the world. Enjoying the scenery of mighty Everest from the lap of Himalayas and exploring classic cultulra cities flourished with ancient monasteries and many more are the major attracts of this journey. In Lhasa visit some of the famous sites such as are Potala palace, Sera monastery, Drepung monastery, Jokhang Tempale, Barkhor market and Norbulingka Palace, Summer Palace of Dalai Lama.

Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour via Everest Base Camp starts upon your arrival at Lhasa (3650m). Explore this kingdom of heaven and its unseen beauty and then ride upwards towards the Himalayas passing high passes, mystical Lakes, isolated desert wilderness, Snow Covered landscape, and various ancient and historic monasteries around. Commence this exotic journey and enjoy the lifetime exploration of natural and cultural sights.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Kathmandu (1300) -Kerung Border (145 Km) 06-07 hours drive

Max Altitude: 2700 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & jeep(normally) or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-in to hotel or Continue drive to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.

Day 02

Kerung - Tingri (4300m) / Lhatse (4,350m): 225 Km/244 Km

Max Altitude: 4300 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest House.

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. 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). Stay overnight at Guest House

Day 03

Tingri to Ronbuk (4980 M): 90 Km

Max Altitude: 4980 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest House.

Drive to Ronbuk, Visit Ronbuk Monastery and Hike up to Everest Base Camp O/N at Guest House.

Day 04

Ronbuk to Shigatse (3900m) 334km

Max Altitude: 3900 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

Continue scenic drive crossing Over Gyatchu La (5,220M), the highest pass en route to Lhasa via Lhatse from where a road to Mt Kailash bifurcates to the west. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05

Shigatse - Gyantse (3,950m) to Lhasa (3650m) 351km

Max Altitude: 3650 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama's Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) – Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 6-7

Sightseeing In Lhasa

Max Altitude: 3650 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, And Potala Palace Drepung & Sera Monasteries. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 08

Lhasa - Kathmandu:

Max Altitude: 1350 Meals: Breakfast

Early morning drive to Gonggar airport or train station for your departure flight to Kathmandu

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