Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

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Facts
Duration
8 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Maximum Altitude
3645m
Group Size
2+
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Enjoy the 8 days North Everest Base Camp trekking and tour with Global Adventure Trekking once in your lifetime!

Mt. Everest (8848m) the highest mountain in the world straddles along the border between Nepal and China (Tibetan Autonomous Region). Which means you can approach Everest base camp from either Nepal side or Tibet side.

Everest Base Camp on China side is called North Everest base camp which is located at an altitude of 5150m. Tibet Everest Base Camp tour offers you an epic journey into north Everest Base camp which offers breathtaking views of the north face of Mt. Everest, Rongbuk glacier and Rongbuk valley.

You will start the journey with an amazing trans Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. On air, you will be able to enjoy the surreal views of tallest Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma. Once in Lhasa, the administrative capital of Tibet province of China, you can visit Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera and Drepung monasteries among others.

It also provides an opportunity to explore the culture and history of Tibet as we stop over in towns such as Gyangtse Newly settlement town, Shigatse-the biggest Monastery, and Tingri for Everest Base camp.

Highlights

  • Trans Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa with spectacular Himalayan views
  • Explore Lhasa city by visiting Potala Palace, Norbulinkga, Jokhang temple, barkhor street, Sera and Drepung monasteries
  • Observe Tibetan culture and tradition
  • Visit north Everest Base Camp (5150m) for breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Rongbuk glaciers and valleys

Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Itinerary Outline

  • Day 01: Kathmandu (1310m)  - Kerung Border(2800m) 165Km./ 8 Hours Drive
  • Day 02: Kerung Town(2800m) - Tengri(4,300m)/ Lhatse(4,350m)/ 370 Km 5/6 Hours Drive.
  • Day 03: Tengri(4,300m)/ Lhatse(4,350m) – Shigatse(3,900m) 235Km/ 265Km/ 5/6 Hours Drive.
  • Day 04: Shigatse(3,900m) – Gyantse (3,950m) 90Km /5 Hours Drive
  • Day 05: Gyantse(3,950m) -  Lhasa(3,650m) 261 Km /6 Hours Drive
  • Day 6-7: Sightseeing in Lhasa (3,600m)
  • Day 08: Lhasa to Kathmandu or Main Land China.

Itinerary

Early morning scenic drive to Kerung Border Nepal Tibet Border through the beautiful Nepalese countryside after the necessary border formalities at Nepali immigration then cross-the-bridge process for all necessary customs formalities in Chinese immigration continue to drive to Kerung

Max Altitude: 2800 m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest House

After Breakfast drive uphill to the height plateau of the world with the typical view of the Tibetan landscape offering the sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world from where weather permitting, the breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt.Xishapangma (8,012m) on the way see to Pikucho lake.

Max Altitude: 4,350 m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest house

After Breakfast continue driving scenic 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. 

Max Altitude: 3,900m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Guest House

After Breakfast Morning Sightseeing at the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkhor Monastery.

Max Altitude: 3950m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

After Breakfast 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 the Hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,650m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

After Breakfast Two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Drepung, and Sera Monasteries. Stay Overnight at the Hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,650m Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

After Breakfast drive to Gonggar Airport or Train Station for your departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Cost Details

Includes

  • English Speaking Tibetan Guide throughout the trip.
  • Tibet Travel permit arrangements in Kathmandu
  • Lhasa city to Lhasa airport (Gongor Airport) or Train Station by private transport
  • All private transport throughout the trip
  • Monastery Entry permit in Tibet part.
  • Sightseeing tour as per itinerary
  • All Land transport by Jeep/Van
  • 7-night accommodation 2** hotel in Lhasa B/B plan (twin sharing basis)

Excludes

  • Lunch and Dinner throughout the trip (approximately 10-15 USD per meal)
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Tibet visa fee (American, Canadian and Brazilian cost 175 USD) and Other National 85 USD.
  • Personal expenses such as tips and drinks
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamities or political unrest
  • Flight tickets (Lhasa to Kathmandu), approximately cost 415 USD per person (subject to changeable)

Dates & Availability

Global Adventure Trekking operates the Tibet Tour Every Saturday and Tuesday. The trip leaves early morning from our head office in Kathmandu Nepal.

You should have a 6-month valid passport  

Essential Information

Unforeseen Circumstances

If Global Adventure Trekking Company cancels your trip to Tibet due to unforeseen circumstances like war, natural disasters, conflict, unfavorable climate, etc. we would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn't fit your personal interest, all monies paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of this booking are entirely your responsibility.

Papers & Documents

All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We're not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs on the absence of essential papers and documents. You should have a 6-month valid passport at the time of traveling to Tibet.

Risk & Responsibility

Your safety and enjoyment is our prime concern. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble–free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changed under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurred there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

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