Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Sovereign Region, at 3700 meters above sea level. Lhasa is renowned as the city of sunlight. With a long history and strong religious atmosphere, it has magnetized many travelers to take a tour. Lhasa is not only the holy site of Tibetan people, but also for Buddhist devotees all over the world.
This tour of Lhasa is the ultimate tour for the travelers. It not only includes the cultural attraction of Lhasa Gyantse and Shigaste but includes Everest Base Camp too. The trip terminates at the remarkable foot of Mount Everest. No matter which places of Lhasa you visit, there is always a place that can amaze you and become the terminus of your soul.
Highlights
- Experience Tibet tourist attractions
- Religious value of Tibet
- History of Tibet
- Everest Base Camp
EQUIPMENT LIST
Here’s a general packing list of everything you should remember to carry on your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025:
1. A sturdy pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
2. Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
3. Wind/ waterproof light jacket
4. Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
5. Inner and outer gloves
6. Towel, flip-flop or rubber sandal, toiletries
7. Water bottles and water purification tablets
8. T-shirts or shirts
9. Fleece jumper or jacket
10. Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
11. Inner Thermal (top and trousers)
12. Socks and underwear
13. Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
COMPLEMENTARY LIST
1. Daypack (50-60 liters) with a waterproof cover
2. Down Jacket
3. Duffel Bag
4. Oxygen cylinder
MAP
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1,300 m) to Lhasa (3,650 m) by flight.
Day 02: Lhasa full day sightseeing
Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa: additional day in Lhasa
Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse (3950 m) 250 Km to Shigatse (3900 m) 90 Km
Day 05: Shigatse (3,900 m) to Everest Base Camp (5,200 m)
Day 06: Explore EBC (5,200 m) and back to Shigatse (3,900 m)
Day 07: Drive Shigatse (3,900 m) to Lhasa (3,650 m) – 350 km
Day 08: Final Depart from Lhasa to Kathmandu or next destination
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop
- All meal during the tour
- All accommodation
- All ground transportation in a private comfortable vehicle
- An experienced government licensed holder guide
- All permits, entrance fees
Cost Excludes
- Any international flights
- Personal expenses
- Extra night accommodation then the mentioned itinerary
- Tips to guide, driver
Day 01: Kathmandu (1,300m) to Lhasa (3,650m) by flight.
We will make pick up at your place and drive to Tribhuvan international Airport and Trans – Himalayan flight to Tibet (Gongaar airport) (1 hr.) our Tibet agency airport representative will make you welcome and Drive to Lhasa (1 hr.) – Full rest for acclimatization – overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Lhasa full day sightseeing
After breakfast at hotel you will guided for Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar. After sightseeing those place you will back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Sightseeing in Lhasa: additional day in Lhasa
After breakfast at hotel you will guided for Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery – Those place you will Guided and back to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m) 250 Km to Shigatse (3900m) 90 Km
After breakfast you will drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and high passes: Kora LA (5,010 m) & Kamba La (4,794 m) – Sight-seeing in Gyantse including Pholkor & Kumbum Monastery. PM: scenic drive to Xigatse (1.5 hrs) through the typical Tibetan Countryside – overnight at hotel
Day 05: Shigatse (3,900m) to Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
After breakfast at hotel you will drive from Shigatse to Everest Base Camp, you will cross two high mountain passes on the way call Gyatsola (5,200 m) and Pangla Pass (5,250m).while you driving, you have opportunity to see the fascinating view of Himalaya peaks that includes Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt. Shishapangama (8,020m) (from left to right in your view at the pass).
You have Enjoy with wonderful sunset at EBC, as well as you have visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in Tibet, and is abode to both monks and nuns. You can explore the monastery and perceive the ongoing rituals. Overnight at Guest house.
Day 06: Explore EBC (5,200m) and back to Shigatse (3,900m)
Backed weather, if you don’t opportunity to see the EBC sunset the day before, wake up early in the morning from magnificent sunrise view over Everest. Then, drive back to Shigatse via same route we used previously. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 07: Drive Shigatse (3,900m) to Lhasa (3,650m) – 350km
After breakfast, you will guide too culturally and religiously revered Tashilunpo Monastery in Shigatse. The monastery is one of the six prominent yellow hat sect monastery and is the holy seat of the Panchen Lama Lineage. You can see the majestic view of the monastery along with giant Jamba Buddha statue from the entrance point. After having sightseeing drive to Lhasa via Northern friendship Highway with stunning scenery of the Brahmaputra River.
Day 08: Final Depart from Lhasa to Kathmandu or next destination
Your Experienced Lhasa-EBC tour comes to an end today. Your guide will make escort you to the airport or train station based on your departure information.