7-Day Small-Group Overland Tibet Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp (EBC)
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This 7-day small-group overland tour travels from Lhasa to Kathmandu via the Sino-Nepal highway, including a visit to Everest Base Camp (EBC). The tour begins with a pick-up from Lhasa airport or train station at designated times. From Lhasa, the route passes through the Tibetan countryside and visits the historic cities of Gyantse and Shigatse, where travelers see important religious and cultural sites reflecting Tibetan heritage. The tour includes a bus trip to Everest Base Camp, located at the foot of Mount Everest, providing views of the Himalaya and reaching the highest base camp on Earth. Transportation is by comfortable van or minibus with an experienced local driver. Accommodation is in 3-star hotels based on twin-sharing or guesthouse dormitories. Breakfast is included each day. Entrance fees to all listed tourist sites and the Everest Base Camp Echo bus are covered. Oxygen is provided in the vehicle to support health at high altitudes. The tour includes Tibet Travel Permits and other necessary permits, as well as an English-speaking local Tibetan guide. Drinking water is provided during the trip. Insurance for accidents or casualties is included. A Chinese visa invitation letter can be provided if needed. A Tibet handy map and platform service fee are also included. Lunch and dinner meals are not included. Transfers from the Nepal border to Kathmandu, a distance of 130 kilometers, are not part of the tour and must be arranged separately. Guests must provide photocopies of passports and Chinese L visas at least 20 days before travel to allow time for Tibet Travel Permit processing. Booking must be made at least 12 working days in advance to secure permits. Guests flying from Kathmandu to Lhasa should not apply for a China L visa in advance but obtain a Tibet Group Visa through the China Embassy in Kathmandu with assistance from the tour supplier. Guests flying or taking the train to Lhasa from within China must apply for a China L visa from their home country. A valid passport and visa used for the Tibet Permit application must be carried during travel. Hotels are based on double occupancy; single room supplements apply if a private room is requested or sharing is unavailable.
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Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages. After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water. Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
90 min
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
90 min
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
60 min
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
120 min
In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery, Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, it is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Now, we will not visit Drepung Monastery and visit Dadong Village instead.
180 min
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
30 min
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
30 min
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
90 min
After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.
90 min
In the morning, you can appreciate the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area and then visit the Rongbuk Monstery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Later, we can visit the Everest Base Camp and take pictures of Mt. Everest at the closes distance in EBC. After that, we can drive from EBC to Kyirong border. On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
30 min
On the way from EBC to Kyirong border, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake. After passing the Ghungtang Lhamo(5236M), we will arrive in Kyirong in late afternoon.
When down to Gyirong County from above 5000m, you will see the forest and waterfall scenery which is differenct from the snow land
Tour Guide will assist the clients to exit China. And see clients off at Gyirong border. Service ends. Clients can choose to take the jeep transfer to Kathmandu, the addtional cost is US$ 60
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- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.