Everest Base Camp
The trip starts from Lhasa to the world's most iconic mountain called Jomolinma in Tibetan, Everest, and way up to Nepal border, Kyirong.
Program :
Day 01: Arrival in Lhasa by flight
Flight to Lhasa, upon arrival at Lhasa airport, you will be greeted by our local guide and driver, transfer to hotel in Lhasa, upon arrival at hotel, check in the hotel and relax, rest for the rest of the day, acclimatize, we may take a short walk around the Barkhor old town area, hotel stay
Day 02 : Lhasa Sightseeing
Guided tour to Drepung monastery, the summer palace, and the Sera monastery /
Today, we will visit the Dreprung Monastery which is about 8 km west of Lhasa. Dreprung Monastery was once the world’s largest monastery with a population of about 10,000 monks. Dreprung was founded in 1416 and in 1530 and the 2nd Dalai Lama established the palace that was home to the Dalai Lamas until the 5th built the Potala. Today, there are around 500 monks in residence and 40% of the Monastery has been destroyed.
Visit the Sera Monastery which is around 5km north of central Lhasa. It was along with Dreprung one of Lhasa's 2 great Gelugpa monasteries. It was built in 1419 by one of the eight disciples of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Ge-lug-pa Sect. It covers an area of 114,964 square meters, the structure is imposing, picturesque in disorder, and splendid in green and gold. It is typical of Tibetan architecture.
Also visit the Norbulingka Palace which was developed as the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas since the mid-18th century.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Lhasa Sightseeing
Morning, provide sightseeing of Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street. Potala Palace, a fort of 13-stories that dominates the whole city, was set up in the 7th century during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo and covers an area of 41 hectares. The 13-storeys main building, 115,703 meters in height, consists of the White and Red palaces with 1,000 rooms, such as bedrooms, scripture rooms, stupas, and rooms for the monks. It is the headquarters of the Dalai Lamas and has been the home of each of the successive Dalai Lamas. It is a treasure house of traditional Tibetan culture.
Visit the Jokhang Temple in the heart of the old part of the town. It was built in the mid-seventh century. It was founded by Queen Bhrikuti on a site deemed by Queen Wencheng to be the principal geomatic power-place in Tibet.
It is at Barkhor Street that most people fall in love with Lhasa. The Barkhor circuits run through the heart of the old city where life has changed little over the centuries. The whole circuit is lined with stalls selling everything a Tibetan or visiting tourist could possibly need.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04 : Day trip to Ganden monastery
Drive Lhasa to Ganden monastery, touring the monastery the main seat of Tsong Khapa master who founded the Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddism back in the 14th century. This Ganden monastery is one of the 6 major Gelukpa monasteries in Tibet. After visiting this monastery we have an optional 3 to 4 hrs trek crossing Ganden ridge to Trup Shi village where we can visit a local Tibetan family, then meet our driver and drive back to Lhasa or we do a 40 minutes scenic walk around the monastery ( the Kora ) and then drive to Lhasa, over night stay in Lhasa. We will be back in Lhasa reasonably early in the afternoon and will allow some time for us to wander around in the old town before leaving Lhasa the next day.
Day 05 : Lhasa free and leisure day
Day in Lhasa at leisure and relaxing and wandering around here in the old town, overnight hotel in Lhasa
Day 06 : Lhasa - Tsethang full day sightseeing
After breakfast, we drive to through Yarlung valley to Tsethang with stops along the way, afternoon visit the Yumbulakang palace ( the very first palace built for the very first king of Yarlung Dynasty 200ys BC ), then visit the Tradruk temple which is another ancient Buddhist temple built around the time of Jokhang temple and Ramoche temple in Lhasa back in 7th century. Overnight hotel in Tsethang
Day 07 : Drive from Lhasa to Samye monastery / 205kms / 3 1/2 hrs
We visit the tombs of the kings of the ancient Yarlung Dynasty, the late morning we drive to Samye, ( the very first Buddhist monastery founded by the 37th king of Yarlung Dynasty with the participation of the famous Indian tantric master Guru Ringpo Che and Kenchen Shiva Tso in the 8th century. The very monastery where the very first 7 Tibetan monks had been ordained and translated the Buddhist scriptures from Sanskirit and Pali in to Tibetan ), the structure of the monastery is so unique and fascinating for its distinction! late afternoon on your free excursion to the surrounding village, and also the Hebu ri hill-top is also a beautiful option to be for views of the Yarlung valley and the monastery, ( 3600m ) overnight at Samye monastery hotel
Day 08: Samye - Chimpu Valley and its meditation caves
This is a beautiful and unusual day hike into the Chim Pu valley and its meditation caves, their history goes back to the times of the initial foundation of Samye monastery, 1200 years back, These hermitage caves are still in use for many Buddhist devotees, nuns, and monks. We have a bit of climb to take us to the caves. Late afternoon back to Samye for the night, hotel stay
Day 09 : Samye - Yamdrok lake - Gyangtse 260kms / 6hrs
Leaving Samye and the Yarlung valley towards the Khampa la pass ( 4730metres ), at the pass we have a short break for stunning views of some major white peaks in the eastern regions of Himalaya to the south and the young Norjing Gang Sang spiritual snow mountain range to the west across the turquoise-colored waving waters of Yamdrok lake, descending from the pass down close to the lake and driving passing the local nomadic and farming villages as far as to the western edge of Yamdrok lake where we have our lunch break at Nagar Tse, after lunch continue our scenic driving to Karo la pass ( 5050metres ) with a view of Norjing Gang Sang glacier peak and visiting the local nomads with the Yaks, we have our arrival in Gyangtse late afternoon, check-in hotel in Gyangtse, (3850m )
Day 10 : Gyangtse sightseeing - Shigatse 90kms / 2hrs
After breakfast we visit the local history and the cultural centers, The Palkhor Chode monastery including the Kumbum stupa ( the only survival with such distinctive structure and the thousands of artworks) and a climb to the ancient local Gyangtse fort is worthy choice by being in Gyangtse, at noon we drive through Nying Chu valley, passing local farming Tibetan villages with stops at their farm-lands and as well as stops at a few local villages with visits to a few of the local families, arriving in Shigatse afternoon, check-in the hotel, same-day afternoon touring the Tashi Lunpo monastery and the local traditional market, hotel stay ( 3800m )
Day 11 : Shigatse - Sakya monastery - Shekar 280kms / 6hr
Leaving Shigatse town, Drive continue west on the friendship high way to Sakya, visit Sakya monastery ( The main seat of Sakya pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism ) a monastery which once became the political center of the majority parts of Tibetan territory and its history dates back to the11th century contemporary to the second diffusion of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet ), It has now still the largest library for ancient Buddhist scriptures although thousands of precious scriptures were destroyed during the cultural revolution, after the visit we take our lunch there and late afternoon drive to Shekar, hotel stay ( 4300m )
Day 12 : Shekar - Rombuk / 90kms / 3hrs
Early departure, drive to Rombuk, crossing Gyawu la pass where we have sun-rising panoramic view of the greatest part of the Himalaya, continue overland trip to Romuk, afternoon excursion to Everest base camp ( Hiking from Rombuk monastery up to Everest base camp and back ), spend most part of this day in Rombuk and Everest base camp, overnight at Rombuk monastery guest house or tented guest house in Za Rombuk ( 5000m )
Day 13 : Everest - Old Tingri - Kyirong
Enjoy a sun-rising view over Mt. Everest and depart from Everest, drive pass old Tingri and then with views of Mt. Cho O Yu, and onward with view of Mt. Shishapangma and Paiku Tso lake and onward to Kyirong, overnight at hotel
Day 14 : Kyirong - Nepal border and cross border 30 KM / 40M
After breakfast, we drive to the border, cross the border, end of Tibet tour
EVEREST BASE CAMP
8 Days to Everest from Lhasa.
This program covers the world's highest mountain: Jomolingma in Tibetan, Everest, and the most popular historical sites such as Potala, Jokhang, Sera, Drepung, Gyantse Kumbum, Tashi Lhunpo, etc. The turquoise lake; Yumdrog Yumtso and glaciers are also seen along the route to Mount Everest.
Itinerary details
Mount Everest, known in Nepali as Sagarmāthā and in Tibetan as Chomolungma, is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The international border between China (Tibet Autonomous Region) and Nepal runs across its summit point.
The current official height of 8,848 m (29,029 ft), recognized by China and Nepal, was established by a 1955 Indian survey and subsequently confirmed by a Chinese survey in 1975.[1] In 2005, China remeasured the rock height of the mountain, with a result of 8844.43 m. There followed an argument between China and Nepal as to whether the official height should be the rock height (8,844 m., China) or the snow height (8,848 m., Nepal). In 2010, an agreement was reached by both sides that the height of Everest is 8,848 m, and Nepal recognizes China's claim that the rock height of Everest is 8,844 m.[6]
In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society, upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India. As there appeared to be several different local names, Waugh chose to name the mountain after his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest, despite George Everest's objections.
Mount Everest attracts many climbers, some of them highly experienced mountaineers. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal (known as the "standard route") and the other from the north in Tibet. While not posing substantial technical climbing challenges on the standard route, Everest presents dangers such as altitude sickness, weather, and wind, as well as significant hazards from avalanches and the Khumbu Icefall. As of 2017, nearly 300 people have died on Everest, many of whose bodies remain on the mountain.
The first recorded efforts to reach Everest's summit were made by British mountaineers. As Nepal did not allow foreigners into the country at the time, the British made several attempts on the north ridge route from the Tibetan side. After the first reconnaissance expedition by the British in 1921 reached 7,000 m (22,970 ft) on the North Col, the 1922 expedition pushed the north ridge route up to 8,320 m (27,300 ft), marking the first time a human had climbed above 8,000 m (26,247 ft). Seven porters were killed in an avalanche on the descent from the North Col. The 1924 expedition resulted in one of the greatest mysteries on Everest to this day: George Mallory and Andrew Irvine made a final summit attempt on 8 June but never returned, sparking debate as to whether or not they were the first to reach the top. They had been spotted high on the mountain that day but disappeared in the clouds, never to be seen again, until Mallory's body was found in 1999 at 8,155 m (26,755 ft) on the north face. Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary made the first official ascent of Everest in 1953, using the southeast ridge route. Tenzing had reached 8,595 m (28,199 ft) the previous year as a member of the 1952 Swiss expedition. The Chinese mountaineering team of Wang Fuzhou, Gonpo, and Qu Yinhua made the first reported ascent of the peak from the north ridge on 25 May 1960.
Itinerary
A week tour to Mount Everest
Day01: flight or train to Lhasa, arrive in Lhasa and rest and relax we take a short walk around Barkhor old town area in the late afternoon, Rama Karpo or similar hotel in Lhasa
Day 02: Potala Palace. monasteries and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
Day 03: Lhasa-Drepung monastery and Sera monastery
Day 04: Travel from Lhasa to Yamdrok-tso lake, then Gyantse Kumbum, and reach Shigatse. Overnight. Yak hotel in Shigatse
Day 05: visit Tashi Lhunpo monastery in the morning, then continues to Shegar. Overnight in Everest hotel.
Day 06: Everest base camp visit, overnight in Rombuk, monastery guest house.
Day 07: Drive back to Lhasa.
Dat08: Departure from the train station or airport.
What's included in the price?
- All necessary Tibet travel permits for the trip
- Local English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
- Entrance fees for the sights and national parks
- Private transfers as per the program as per itinerary
- Hotel stays with BB and guest house in Rumbuk.
- Everest national park fees.
- Food and lodge for guide and driver
- All service charges
What's excluded from this price?
- Any airfare, airport tax, or train fare
- Any meal except breakfast in Lhasa and Shigatse
- Personal gear (Down Jacket, Sleeping bag, etc. you are suggested to bring a sleeping bag for this trip)
- Porter or Yak for the trek around Kailash (Not necessary, unless you want to carry a lot of stuff with you on the trek)
- Any service in Beijing and Xining
Explore Lhasa: 7 days
OVERVIEW
This unique trip covers the most popular, historical sites in Lhasa; Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung monastery, Gandan monastery, the beautiful lake Yamdrok lake after the pass Gampa la. Glacier and snow mountains at a closer range also can be seen en route to Shigatse; was once the second-largest city in Utsang. On the way back to Lhasa, a different road is taken along the Tsangpo, Brahmaputra river.
Potala Palace, fort of 13-stories that dominates the whole city, was set up in the 7th century during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo and covers an area of 41 hectares. The 13-storeys main building, 115,703 meters in height, consists of White and Red palaces with 1,000 rooms, such as bedrooms, scripture rooms, stupas, and rooms for the monks. It is the headquarters of the Dalai Lamas and has been the home of each of the successive Dalai Lamas. It is a treasure house of traditional Tibetan culture.
Drepung Monastery is about 8 km west of Lhasa. Drepung Monastery was once the world’s largest monastery with a population of about 10,000 monks. Drepung was founded in 1416 and in 1530 and the 2nd Dalai Lama established the palace that was home to the Dalai Lamas until the 5th built the Potala. Today, there are around 500 monks in residence and 40% of the Monastery has been destroyed.
Sera Monastery is about 5km north of central Lhasa. It was along with Drepung one of Lhasa's 2 great Gelugpa monasteries. It was built in 1419 by one of the eight disciples of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Ge-lug-pa Sect. It covers an area of 114,964 square meters, the structure is imposing, picturesque in disorder, and splendid in green and gold. It is typical of Tibetan architecture.
Also, visit the Norbulingka Palace which was developed as the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas in the mid-18th century.
Overnight at the hotel.
Jokhang Temple is situated in the heart of the old part of the town. It was built in the mid-seventh century. It was founded by Queen Bhrikuti on a site deemed by Queen Wencheng to be the principal geomatic power-place in Tibet.
It is at Barkhor Street that most people fall in love with Lhasa. The Barkhor circuits run through the heart of the old city where life has changed little over the centuries. The whole circuit is lined with stalls selling everything a Tibetan or visiting tourist could possibly need.
D01. Arrival in Lhasa and transfer to hotel
D02. Visit Potala Palace and Sera monastery
D03. Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery
D04. Gandan monastery- back to Lhasa
D05. Gyangtse-Yamdork lake-Shigatse.
D06. Lhasa- drive back to Lhasa.
D07. Trains station or airport- Departure.
- Airport picking up
- Train Ticket from Xining to Lhasa.
- Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
- All necessary Tibet travel permits.
- All accommodations, based on double occupancy. Medium standard accommodation with attached bathroom on twin sharing basis.
- Meals, as noted in the itinerary.
- Admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary.
- Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges) & government taxes.
What's excluded in this price?
- China visa.
- Train ticket or airfare leaving Tibet.
- Sightseeing is not listed in the itinerary.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (all lunches and dinners).
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
- Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Single room supplement.{/xtypo_list}