Tibet Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour

Take a scenic flight, over the Nepalese and Tibetan Himalayas, from Kathmandu to Lhasa with an aerial view of peaks, including Everest (8848m) and Kanchenjunga (8536m). Upon arrival, our Lhasa representative will receive you and escort you to your hotel.

Begin sightseeing in Lhasa by visiting the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas, Norbulingka Palace, which is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage sites. Later, visit the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, Potala Palace, which has now been turned into a museum and is also a world heritage site. The former quarters of Dalai Lama can be visited inside the Potala Palace, which lies on a hill facing Lhasa.

Visit Drepung Monastery. The Tibetan people’s past, philosophy, and spiritual beliefs are strongly exhibited in this marvellous monastery. Then, we will visit Jhokang Temple, a sacred site that loosens more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. Later, stroll through the Barkhor market.

We take a scenic drive to Gyantse. We cross the Khamba La Pass (4,794m) with a brief stop to enjoy the beauty of the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake), one of the three most extensive holy ponds in Tibet, and the stunning Nazin Kang Sang glacier (7,252m). En route to Gyantse, witness massive glaciers as you cross Karo La Pass (5045m). Upon arrival in Gyantse, visit Buddhist monasteries like Kumbum Stupa, Phalkot Monastery, and Gyantse Dzong to experience the best-conserved form of Tibetan Buddhism.

Drive towards Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet. On the way, we visit Shalu Monastery, where Sakyamuni and his disciples are enshrined amid the old murals covering its walls. In Shigatse, we visit the home of the Panchen Lamas, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. The monastery is a symbol of resistance in itself, as it has not seen any renovation post-destruction by the Chinese army in 1960.

Leave Shigatse and then drive to Lhatse. En route, visit Sakya Monastery, where we will get to look into the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Upon arrival in Xegar, we can see the picturesque Shegar Chode Monastery and also hike up to the ruins of Shegar Dzong, which was built in the 13th century. We will get a good view of Mt Everest (8848m) from a distance.

As we leave behind Xegar, we stop at the famous Gawu La Pass (5198m) for a panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Everest (8848m), Shishapangma (8013m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), and Cho Oyu (8201m). After a 4 to 6 hours drive, we arrive at the Rongbuk monastery, situated on the northern base of the mighty Everest (8848m) and holds high religious value to the Buddhist pilgrims.

Hike on dunes and moraines for a few hours early in the morning to witness the beautiful rays of the rising sun on the northern face of the giant Mt Everest (8848m), also known as Chomolungma in Tibet, along with the splendid vista of Shishapangma (8013m) and Cho Oyu (8201m). After enjoying the breathtaking scenery, hike back to Rongbuk Monastery.

We drive to Nyalam, a small Tibetan town near the border. En route to Nyalam, we cross Lalung La Pass, which gives you breathtaking surrounding views. Later, we pass Nyalamu Pass, which offers a scenic view to see Mt. Shishapangma (8031m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), and Mt. Everest (8848m).

Today is the final day of the trek before we drive back to Kathmandu. Due to zigzag roads, it takes about 45 minutes to reach Nyalam to Zhangmu. We can see picturesque waterfalls and greenery all around until we reach Kathmandu.