| Trip code | |
| Package name | Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour |
| Duration | 8 |
| Max. elevation | 5420 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | Private Transportation |
| Accomodation | Hotels and teahouses |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 2,175 per person |
The flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa or from your home country will take place in the first day with the magnificent view of the Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayas from airplane. Upon arrival in Lhasa Bharal Adventure representative will introduce you to Tibetan guide and transfer you to the hotel. Abundance of the rest is required as you might catch with the altitude sickness.
After breakfast the iconic places of the Lhasa will be visited on this day. The visit of the Potala Palace and Norbulinka Palaces in Lhas could be mystical atmosphere. The palace was built during 17th century and can have the view of entire Lhasa city. Norbulinka used to be the summer home of Dalai Lama. The visit of Tibet museum is the last activity for the day.
On this day after breakfast sightseeing will be done on Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar. Drepung was built around 14th century. It is believed that it used to have the shelter for around 10000 monks. Sera Monastery is the sacred site where you can find the information about the mysteries of Tibetan culture and Buddhism as well. Barkhor Bazaar is very happening place with open stalls, pilgrim’s crowd and it is also regarded as the nerve of Lhasa.
The scenic and mesmerizing drive will take you to Gyantse. Crossing of the Khamba La Pass and the short halt to view the Turquoise Lake which is the sacred Lake of Tibet can be amazing. You can also have view of Nazin Sang glacier followed by the crossing of Karo La Pass. In Gyantse the sightseeing can be done in Khumbum Stupa, Gyantse Dzong and Phalkot Monastery.
Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet where we will visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This is very historically significant monastery of Tibet. It was founded by the first Dalai Lama in 1447 and his name is Gendun Drup.
From Shigatse we head towards Rongbuk. On the way to Rongbuk the visit of Sakya Monastery which is the temple of Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The visit of the Rongbuk Monastery on the foothill of Mt. Everest can be amazing with the spectacular view of Mountains and Himalayas.
We will have to leave Rongbuk early in the morning to visit the Everest Base Camp. The view of Cho Oyu, Shishapangma and others can be seen on the way. If weather permits we can drive to the camp and make 16 km of round trip or we will have to make short hiking too. After visiting the EBC we head straight to Lhasa. This could be long drive back to Lhasa and we have to catch up with the itinerary.
Bharal Adventure team will bid farewell to you from Lhasa or you can take flight to Kathmandu for further trip with us. You will have amazing memory travelling with us.