10 Days, Lhasa – Everest Basecamp

Lhasa – Everest Base Camp is a popular tour package among tourist. You will begin this 10-day adventure with tours around Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, exploring major sites of religious and historical significance in the city, including the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery. This part of the trip is to ensure gradual acclimatization to the altitude.

Following in exploration Lhasa, the trip will include overland travel through marvellous landscapes and visits to some of the major sites of historic and religious significance in the southwest and central Tibet. For example, Yamdrok Lake, the Karo La Glacier, and the Pelkhor Chode Monastery in Gyantse, which is one of the oldest towns in central Tibet.

Next, you will go to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city and home to the largest Buddhist Monastery of Tashi Lhunpo. After Shigatse, the tour trajectory will take you through some of the high passes, including the Gyatso La, which offers a sweeping view of the world’s highest mountain range. From there, the destination is north-facing Everest Base Camp, from where you will appreciate an up-close view and personal feel with the world’s highest peak, the majestic Mt. Everest. You will then double back, and return to Lhasa.

Best Time of Visit

The package journey from Lhasa to Everest can be done anytime from mid-April through to late October. We can arrange this journey for groups of two to ten people. Discounts available for groups of 3 or more person. For more specific information, please contact us on our email at losal@tibetuniversaltours.com

Travel Gear:

Upon joining, each participant will be sent a list of required and recommended gear for this journey that they will be responsible for.

Accommodation:

You will be staying in the comfortable and pleasant boutique or highly-rated 3 Star Tibetan-owned hotels throughout this tour.

Eligibility:

Participants must be in good health and physically fit. You will do a fair amount of walking each day, although no trekking or hiking is required.