8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest Group Tour

Today’s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery, which is the world's largest monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks; it was the residence of the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon, you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc., to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs. Then you will visit Norbulingka Palace, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden and the summer resort of the Dalai Lama. 

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Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, it was first built by 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt it later in 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama, now it is a museum and world heritage site.

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In the afternoon, you will go visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in all of Tibet, and it has always been bustling with earnest local pilgrims since the early days. After that you will take a walk around the Barkhor Street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as crowded central market of Lhasa, Barkhor Street is located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet, it is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.

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Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★

Meals: Breakfast

We will pass by Kampala pass (4794m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake, it is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, and it’s around 70km long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams. 

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Later we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway with easy access on your way to Gyantse(4040m).

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Then visit Pelkor Chode Monastery is the main monastery in Gyantse. Pelkhor Choede in Gyantse town is located about 230km to the south of Lhasa and 100km to east of Shigatse. The monastery is a short walk from the heart of the town. Then you will head to Shigatse(3840m), the second-largest city in Tibet.

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Stay overnight in Shigatse, 3★/4★

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, you will leave Shigatse for Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in a local restaurant. After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri. You will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). In the late afternoon, you enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. You can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass (5198M). Then you will drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m) to stay overnight. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of the golden Everest peak.

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From April to October, you will stay overnight at EBC tents. From November to March, you will stay overnight at Everest Town instead.

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EBC/Everest Town, Nomad Tent(Dorm Bed)/Guesthouse

­Meals: Breakfast ­

You can get up early and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at lodging area if the weather is good. And then, you will visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, also a holy place at the foot of Mt.Everest. 

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After sightseeing, we will drive back to Shigatse and enjoy the fabulous view along the way.

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Stay overnight in Shigatse, 3★/4★

In Shigatse, we will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery - the home of Panchen Lama. It was founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447 and is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse. It's located on the central hill of the city. The full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory". Drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse along the Friendship Highway, the northern route to Lhasa. On the way, you’ll see the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. 

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Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★

Meals: Breakfast

Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Before your departure, we will appreciate if you can spend a few minutes to evaluate our services either by filling the feedback form or simply send us an email when you back home. Your whole trip officially ended.

Meals: Breakfast