Kathmandu EBC Lhasa Tour - Kathmandu Everest Base Camp Lhasa Tour.

Kathmandu EBC Lhasa tour is a very comprehensive tour of Tibet with visits to the cultural and historical attractions of Tibet. The tour has all the important places of interest in central and south part of Tibet including a visit to Rongphu Monastery and Mt. Everest Base Camp.

Kathmandu EBC Lhasa tour including Everest Base Camp North is one of the dreams for every traveler. The overland journey grips you more adventure on Tibetan land. The Rongbuk monastery itself is one of oldest and Highest Monastery in Tibet.

Tibet is described with vast in terms of geographical and altitude. But Kathmandu EBC Lhasa tour it is not that much vast tour because we operate dozens of group in this area. It is 100% safe till now from the child to all kind of elder people. The concentration must be given just in the time of briefing about itinerary.

Kathmandu EBC Lhasa tour – Outline itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Nyalam, drive 7 hrs  
Day 02: Nyalam to Tingri, drive 5 hrs.
Day 03: Tingri to Rongbuk, drive 4 hrs.
Day 04: Rongbuk to Shigatse, drive 8 hrs.
Day 05: Shigatse to Gyantse, drive 2 hrs.     
Day 06: Gyantse to Lhasa, drive 7 hrs.
Day 07: Lhasa sightseeing.
Day 08: Lhasa sightseeing.
Day 09: Flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu or train to China.

Trip Cost: If you wish to make this tour as a private trip with your family, friends and colleagues then please send us an email and let us know how many members are there in your group to do this trip and the category of accommodation you want to use in Lhasa and en route, and then we quote the best price as per your requirements.

Kathmandu EBC Lhasa tour – Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3650 m.): 7 hours
You will departure from Kathmandu in the early morning to Nepal – Tibet boarder enjoying the great local landscapes driving along the friendship highway. There will be immigration formalities both Nepal and Tibet side then after you will continue drive up the steep switch back road to Nyalam. Stay a night in Nyalam with a very basic gust house (dormitory room with common toilet).

Day 2: Drive from Nyalam to Tingri (4350 m.): 5 hours
Morning breakfast then commence the journey towards Tingri which goes across the Tibetan plateau with stunning Mountain views from Lablung-La pass (5050m). Of course, Tingri is an old town, from where you will be able to watch more views of the Mt. Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu. Overnight in Tingri with a very basic guest house (dormitory room with common toilet).

Day 3: Drive from Tingri to Rongbuk village (4920 m.) – 4 hours
Today you will reach to Mt. Everest Base Camp today, Rongbuk, where the highest Monastery in the world lies. It is situated some 8 kms from Everest Base Camp. You will be able to view the magnificent valley of Mount Everest and Cho-Oyu that can be seen from the guest house. Overnight in Rongbuk with a very basic guest house (Dormitory room with common toilet).

Day 4: Rongbuk to Shigatse (3900 m.) – 8 hours
There will be a morning excursion to the Mt. Everest Base Camp. As usual after the breakfast, we head to Shigatse, which is one of the historical towns of Tibet. On the way, you will enjoy Sakya Monastery, which is one of the largest Monasteries in Tibet for Sakyapa group of Mahayani Buddhism. In Shigatse, you will visit the Tashilungpu Monastery; this is the official Panchen Lama’s residence, built in 1447. Overnight in Shigatse at a comfortable hotel with attached bath rooms.

Day 5: Drive from Shigatse to Gyantse (3950 m.): 2 hours
After the visit in the Tashilungpu Monastery of Shigatse, there will be a short drive to Gyantse with its amazing sites – Khumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Dzong. Overnight in Gyantse at a comfortable hotel with attached bathroom.

Day 6: Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa (3650 m.) via Yamdruk Tso Lake: 7 hours
The main feature of this day is the beautiful turquoise lake (Yamdruk Tso). After crossing the Kamba- La, Karo La and the Yarlung River (Brahmaputra), the journey ends in Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa at a comfortable hotel with attached bathroom.

Day 7: Sightseeing tour with guide (full day)
There will be the sightseeing tour with a guide of Lhasa. You will visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Potala Palace and Norbulinkha Palace (the summer Palace of Dalai Lama). Overnight at a same hotel.

Day 8: Sightseeing tour with guide (full day)
There will be the sightseeing tour with a guide of Lhasa. You will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and Tibetan medical center. Overnight at a same hotel.

Day 9: The tour ends / Departure from Lhasa to your desired destination.

Services Includes

• Tibet Travel Permit fee of Tibet
• Guided tour as per program
• All Monastery entrance fee
• Hotel in Lhasa with breakfast
• Best available guest houses en route with breakfast basis 
• Transportation by Toyota Land cruiser 4500 or mini bus
• Group visa fee for Tibet
• Necessary drop and pick up by private vehicle

Services Excludes 

• Lunch and dinner along the trip
• Flight ticket (Kathmandu- Lhasa- kathmandu) and airport taxes
• Emergency rescue evacuation cost
• Other personal expenses tips, donation, laundry, call and bottle drinks
• Photography charges
• Any cost arising from Landslides, road blockage & additional transportation cost.
• Nepal re-entry visa fee
• Personal travel insurance