Tibet Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu

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Trip Facts
Trip Grade: Moderate
Country: Tibet
Group Size: 1-10

Highlights

  • Beautiful view of places like Potala palace, Jokhand temple, Barkhor bazaar, Drepung monastery, Sera monastery, and many more.
  • Pass through the asphalted and long roads like Kora La pass and Kamba La, waterfalls, beautiful villages, and many more.
  • Touch three largest and most prominent towns, Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, in Tibet region.
  • Great opportunity to view and understand Tibetan cultures and lifestyle of people living there.
  • Close view of Mt. Everest from north side.

Explore the beautiful Tibetan plateau and witness the majesty of Mount Everest at base camp on this unforgettable tour from Kathmandu.

Tibet Everest base camp tour is one of the best tour in Tibet to  visit the Everest Base Camp where you will be compensated with surrounding and stunning perspectives of Mount Everest from the north side. The primary day of tour starts with early  in the morning scenic flight to Tibet (Gongaar airport) (1hr.) On arrival at airport our representative will take you to your respective hotel, it will be about 1 hour drive from airport to hotel, full  rest for acclimatization.You can see the high mountains like Mt. Cho Oyu & Mt. Xishapagma.

Lhasa two full days of your consideration and visit. Here you will visit Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Potala Palace, Drepung & Sera Monasteries. After tour heads to Xigatse passes in a grand drive traverse Gyatchu La Mountain. On this way you will discover a course to the Mt. Kaikash. You will need to hold up for the morning touring and Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu cloister visit after which you will head to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu religious community and return to your inn to stay overnight. we take an exhilarating drive to Ronbuk – 5000m and a mere 7km below Everest Base Camp. The perspective from here is totally awesome! Ronbuk is unquestionably the most astounding religious community on the planet which was first implicit 1902 by the Nyingma Lama and initially housed more than 500 friars. 

ountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and the highest peak of the world Mt. Everest from both countries Nepal & Tibet.  It is located at the height of 8848m Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas playing the role of the international border between Nepal and China (Tibet). This peak is also known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan languages. Reaching the base camp and viewing beautiful Nepal from up is something very beautiful and satisfying that everyone may have a dream to reach this place at least once in a lifetime.

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Itinerary Overview and Route Map

Day 1:Fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu.
Day 2:Sightseeing Tours in Lhasa
Day 3:Lhasa Days Sightseeing Tour In Lhasa
Day 4:Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m) 261km
Day 5:Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 6:Shigatse to Ronbuk (4980m) 334km
Day 7:Ronbuk to EBC to Kerong
Day 8:Kerong to Kathmandu

Tibet Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu.

Today is the first day of our tour. Early in the morning, we fly from Kathmandu and land at Lhasa Gonngar Airport. We further drive for 1 hour to our hotel in Lhasa and take rest there for acclimatization. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Sightseeing Tours in Lhasa

Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery – Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3

Lhasa Days Sightseeing Tour In Lhasa

We visit different culturally and naturally beautiful places in Lhasa. Some places that we visit are Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Drepung monastery (one of the largest monasteries in the world with around 10,000 monks), Sera monastery (one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet), and many more. We have breakfast and roam around managing time for all places. We will have Tibetan food in their own style and get a close look at their cultures and traditions staying with them.

Day 4

Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m) 261km

Today we drive from Lhasa to Gyantse. Gyantse is approximately 260.1 km far from Lhasa and will take about 5 hours to reach there. On the way, we pass from a very beautiful lake Yamadroke and pass through Kora La (5,010m) and Kamba La (4,794m). Kora La is a mountain pass between Tibet and upper Mustang which lies at the elevation of 4,660m (15,290 feet) and Kamba La is 307 Province Road in China which is asphalted and very continuous and long in length. The high mountains, hills and natural diversities are the major attractions while having this drive. Stay overnight at hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,950m (12,959ft)
Day 5

Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m)

Early in the morning after having breakfast, we go for sight-seeing around Gyantse. It is the third largest and most prominent town in Tibet region. Here, we visit Philkor and Kumbum monasteries which carry all cultural and historical importance. By the dusk, we will start travelling to our next destination of the day Shigatse which is approximately 93.2 km away from Gyantse and will take about 1 hour 55 minutes to reach there. This drive will offer you a very pleasant view of typical Tibetan countryside. Stay overnight at hotel.

Max Altitude: 3,900m (12,795ft)
Day 6

Shigatse to Ronbuk (4980m) 334km

After having a light and hygienic breakfast, we will visit Panchen Lama’s Tashi Lhunpo monastery. Monastery carries huge historic and cultural importance mainly for Buddhists and it symbolizes peace and prosperity among all creatures. Then we drive to Xegar crossing over Gyatchula (a pass of 5,200m). Finally, we drive to Ronbuk through the beautiful Tibetan countryside. Reaching Ronbuk is followed by exploring Ronbuk monastery which is the highest monastery in the world. We spend our night at Guest House.

Day 7

Ronbuk to EBC to Kerong

Finally, today comes the day when we will go upward to the Everest Base Camp. The path to the camp is covered with beautiful dense forests, lakes and many more attractive scenarios. We explore around the base camp and take lots of photographs for keeping memory. Then we march towards Ronbuk and finally drive to Kerong which will take approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach there. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 8

Kerong to Kathmandu

Today we first drive to Rasuwagadi Border where many border formalities are to be performed. After completing all the necessary formalities, we finally drive back to Kathmandu.

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Cost Details

Includes

  • All airport Pick up and Drop
  • Tibetan Travel permit and EBC Permits
  • Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
  • English Speaking Tibetan Guide
  • All land transport in private vehicle ( minivan, van, Hiace depends on group size)
  • Sightseeing and Monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
  • Daily breakfast during the trip

Excludes

  • Flight Ticket (Kathmandu-Lhasa/Lhasa-Kathmandu)
  • Lunch and dinner during tibet tours. 
  • Personal expenses such as bar bills, laundry and other expenses
  • Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
  • Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available)
  • Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in a program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage or otherwise
  • Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).
  • Tipping to guide. 

Essential Information

A private tour refers to a personalized travel experience where you have exclusive access to a guide, driver, and vehicle. This means that you will not be sharing your transportation with other tourists, even if you are a solo traveler. The guide will be dedicated solely to your group and will provide you with their undivided attention, sharing their knowledge of the local culture and stories.

One of the benefits of a private tour is that you have the freedom to customize your itinerary to suit your preferences. For instance, you can take breaks or stop to take photos along the way, and you can choose the order in which you visit tourist sites. This flexibility allows you to create a more comfortable, enjoyable, and stress-free travel experience.

A private tour is an excellent choice for those traveling with family or friends, as it offers exclusivity and privacy. You can enjoy your vacation at your own pace, without having to worry about the needs and preferences of other travelers.

Upon your arrival in Lhasa, our guide will be waiting for you at the designated pick-up area, holding a name sign and greeting you with a warm smile. You will be safely transferred to your hotel. We recommend drinking plenty of water, resting well, and taking time to acclimate to the high altitude on your first day in Lhasa.

Accommodation in Tibet Tour

We offer a variety of accommodation options to meet your needs and preferences. For private tours, we can arrange budget guesthouses, 3-star hotels, 4-star hotels, high-end luxury hotels, or boutique heritage hotels. If you have a preferred hotel in mind, just let us know and we will handle the booking arrangements according to your interests.

Meal Choices during Tibet Tour

Our tour packages generally include breakfasts. However, lunch and dinner options are flexible and can be arranged either by you or by us. Lhasa has a great selection of restaurants and your guide will be happy to provide suggestions for you. The cost of meals will vary depending on your food choices:

  • For noodles, the cost is around RMB 10-15 per person.
  • For fast food like KFC, the cost is around RMB 20-35 per person.
  • For decent restaurant food, the cost is around RMB 50-70 per person.
  • For local Tibetan hotpot, the cost is around RMB 80-100 per person, which is highly recommended.