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Arrive in Lhasa by plane or by train
Lhasa train station/ airport picking up. You will be warmly greeted by our local guide and driver, transfer you to reserved hotel in Lhasa. Today is your first day in Lhasa, so have a good rest to acclimate the high altitude.
Overnight in Lhasa
Tibetan tour guide greets you at Lhasa Airport.
Potala Palace at night
Lhasa Sightseeing: Drepung Monastery/Sera Monastery
Today, you will visit two monasteries in Lhasa, the Drepung and the Sera. Drepung monastery is situated at 8km away from central Lhasa and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. It was biggest monastery in the world in 17th century, housed over 10000 monks in 1614 and Ganden podrang in Drepung was the Tibet governmental administration from which former Dalai Lamas had practiced contral over Tibet. Later moved to Potala palace by fifth Dalai Lama, Lobsang Gyatso. After lunch, continue to visit the Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa’s disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive is Monks debating which is related to logic, is held there in the courtyard at around 3pm to 4:30pm.
Overnight at Lhasa
Drepung Monastery
Sera Monks Debate
Lhasa Sightseeing: Potala Palace/Jokhang Temple/Barkhor Street
In the morning we arranged you to visit the Potala Palace which is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Inside Potala palace, you will see the throne room of Dalai Lamas and their golden funeral stupa. Afternoon section is to visit the most sacred shrine and spiritual heart of Tibet, the Johkang Temple, which is built in 7th century by 33RD King Songtsen Gampo. Barkhor street, most known ritual circumambulation where you can see Tibetan locals prostrating and murmuring mantras in strong faith. After you can ask your guide to take you to Local tea stall to have some sweet milk tea.
Overnight at Lhasa
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Lhasa/Yamdrok lake/Gyangtse/Shigatse
Driving over Kambala pass 4794m, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok lake and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise colored Lake Yamdrok lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass are wonders of the day. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, Gyantse was third city in ancient days. Drive to Shigatse.
Overnight in Shigatse
Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake
Shigatse/Lhatse/Tingri (Shegar)/Tingri/Rongbuk Monastery
You will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery monastery where you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa(future god) in Tibet and golden funeral tomb of former Panchen Lamas. Drive to Everest base camp through Lhatse and Shegar over Gyatsola pass 5248m high, one of highest pass in Tibet. Shegar to Everest base camp we have to drive over unpaved road. From top of the Gawu la pass 5250m, you will see the highest mountains of Himalayan Ranges and its snowy peaks viz Mt.Makalu 8463m, Mt.Lotse 8516m, Mt.Everest 8848m, Mt.Cho Oya 8201m and Mt.Shishapama 8020m from Left to right, climbing down through zig-zag roads lead to Tashi Zom village and then to today’s destination – Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and consist both monks and nuns, it is still a good sight to take pictures of Mt.Everest. You will get late in evening at Everest base camp. So you can hike around and take a rest.
Overnight at local tent guesthouse or Rongbuk Hotel
Gyawu La Pass
Rongbuk Monastery and Mount Everest
EBC/Mount Shishapangma/Gyirong Town
Early in the morning, with good weather, you may capture the golden sunrise over Mount Everest. After visiting Mount Everest Base Camp, you will travel along the Friendship Highway to Gyirong Town, where Gyirong Port is located. On the way, you can enjoy stunning views of the Himalayas and see Mount Shishapangma, the world’s 14th-highest peak (8,027m) and the only 8,000-meter mountain entirely within Tibet.
Overnight in Gyirong Town
Sunrise of Everest
Gyirong Border Town
Gyirong Town/Gyirong Borde/ Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to border and your guide will clear the China customs and assist you cross the border to exit China. The pleasant journey to Tibet is over, we look forward to welcoming you again. Tashi Delek!
Dates & Prices
| Month | Date | Price | Booking |
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| Nov | 2025-11-10 | $ 889 | Book now |
| 2025-11-20 | $ 889 | Book now | |
| Dec | 2025-12-10 | $ 889 | Book now |
| 2025-12-20 | $ 889 | Book now | |
| Jan | 2026-01-05 | $ 889 | Book now |
| Feb | 2026-02-05 | $ 889 | Book now |
| Mar | 2026-03-20 | $ 889 | Book now |
| Apr | 2026-04-10 | $ 919 | Book now |
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| May | 2026-05-10 | $ 919 | Book now |
| 2026-05-20 | $ 919 | Book now | |
| Jun | 2026-06-10 | $ 919 | Book now |
| 2026-06-20 | $ 919 | Book now | |
| Jul | 2026-07-10 | $ 999 | Book now |
| 2026-07-20 | $ 999 | Book now | |
| Aug | 2026-08-10 | $ 999 | Book now |
| 2026-08-20 | $ 999 | Book now | |
| Sep | 2026-09-10 | $ 919 | Book now |
| 2026-09-20 | $ 919 | Book now | |
| Oct | 2026-10-10 | $ 889 | Book now |
| 2026-10-20 | $ 889 | Book now |
