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8 Days Tour To Mt Everest
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| Lhasa-Gyangtse-Shigatse-Tingri-Everest Base Camp |
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa
Day 2-3: Tour of Lhasa
Day 4: Drive to Shigatse
Day 5-6: Tingri & Mt. Everest Base Camp / Shigatse
Day 7: Back to Lhasa
Day 8: Lhasa & Return Home |
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| Detailed itinerary
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Day 1 |
Arrive in Lhasa (alt. 3600m)
Welcome to the Roof of the World. On your arrival to Tibet, we will meet you at the airport/train station and transfer you to the hotel. Plan on taking it slow the rest of today, so you can adjust to the altitude. Remember to drink plenty of water and get plenty of sleep for the long journey ahead.
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Day 2 |
Tour of Lhasa [B]
This morning youll wind your way up through the stunning, awe-inspiring Potala Palace. Built in 637 AD by Songtsen Gampo, it was the former winter residence for the Dalai Lamas and is truly a splendor of Eastern architecture. Next, visit the Johkang Temple, the center of Tibetan Buddhism, also built in the 7th century on the legendary pond of Wothang. Finish the day by taking a Kora around the Barkhor. Test your bartering skills with the locals in this push-and-shove economy.
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Day 3 |
Tour of Lhasa [B]
Visit Tibet Museum for the whole morning, later after lunch, witness the famous debate sessions by the monks at Sera Monastery.
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Day 4 |
Drive to Shigatse via Gyantse [B+L]
In the morning youll start the drive to Shigatse, via Gyantse on the Southern Friendship Highway. Crossing over the summit of Kamba La (4794 m), youll see the tranquil turquoise waters of Lake Yamdrok below; one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet. Far in the distance youll spot the towering massif Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191 m), and the staggering Karo-la Glacier (5045 m). After arriving in Gyantse youll have the choice to either stroll around town; explore Gyantse Dzong, the legendary battle site of the British invasion of Tibet; or visit the Pelkor Tsode Monastery (optional, self-paid), with its huge and elaborate murals of sky burials, Sakyamuni, and even mahasiddhas (highly accomplished Tantric practitioners). Afterwards, youll drive to Shigatse, and overnight there.
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Day 5 |
Tashilunpho Monastery & Drive to Mt. Everest [B+L+D]
This morning youll have a chance to visit Tashilunpho Monastery, the home of the Panchen Lama, which is essentially a walled town with cobbled and twisting lanes that revolve around a magnificent monastery. After your visit, youll be driven to Rongphu Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. This evening youll have free time to explore the monastery, or go on short hike so you can drink in the intoxicating views of Mt. Everest. Overnight in the Rongphu Monastery Guesthouse.
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Day 6 |
Mt. Everest Base Camp & back to Shigatse[B+L]
Wake this morning below the stunning north face of Mt. Everest , (8848) the tallest mountain on earth. After breakfast, drive the remaining 8 km to Everest Base Camp, where youll have 1-2 hours to explore. In the afternoon, drive back to Shigatse, and be wrapped again in the endless vistas of the Tibetan plateau.
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Day 7 |
Back to Lhasa [B+L]
This morning youll drive back to Lhasa, but dont worry, youll take a slightly different route this morning back to Lhasa. So, sit back and enjoy another full day of breathless mountains under an endless Himalayan sky. Those with shorter tour options will be transported to the airport.
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Day 8 |
Lhasa & Return Home [B]
Free time in the morning for you to wander around Lhasa. Take a last, memorable look at the Potala Palace before being transported to the airport at 12:00 p.m.
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| For more information about our 5, 6, or 7 day options see the Tour Options page or send us your inquiry. We are also happy to help you book your extensions in/out of Tibet or arrange another private tour before/after the Group Tour. |
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Departures to Mt. Everest every 6 days |
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Join the group in Lhasa any day and take the next trip to EBC |
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