7 Days Lhasa Mt. Everest Kathmandu Overland Group Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival⌄

   Pick up and transfer to the hotel.

   Overnight: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

2. 2Lhasa Suburb⌄

   Today’s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks; it was the resident of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, you will continue to visit the Sera Monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje.

   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.

   You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

3. 3Lhasa City⌄

   In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit the 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 the 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama, now it is a museum and world heritage site.

   In the afternoon, we will go to visit the Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims from the early days.

   you will take a walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as a 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.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

4. 4Lhasa- Gyantse(4040m)- Shigatse(3840m), 360km, approx 6hrs⌄

   Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams.

   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.

   Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery. Pelkhor Choede in Gyantse town is located about 230km to the south of Lhasa and 100kmto east of Shigatse. The monastery is a short walk from the heart of the town.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

5. 5Shigatse - Tingri - EBC(5100m), 350km, approx 7hrs⌄

   In the morning, you will leave Shigatse to Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in the 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 Himalaya at Gawula Pass (5198m). Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Rongbuk or the Tent Camp to stay overnight. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of the golden Everest peak.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in Nomad Tent (Dorm Bed)

6. 6EBC – Gyirong Border⌄

   You can get up early this morning and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at the lodging area if the weather is good. And then, we will drive you to the Everest Base Camp. After sightseeing, we will drive forward to Gyirong Town, the border connects Tibet & Nepal. You can enjoy a breathtaking vista of Mt. Shishapangma and Pekutso Lake on the way. you will arrive in Gyirong in the late afternoon.

   Overnight: Overnight in the guesthouse

7. 7Gyirong To Nepal Border⌄

   Today, your tour guide will assist you to exit China and you will cross the border and go to your new destination. You can rent a jeep or take a bus to Kathmandu. There is about 130km from Gyirong to Kathmandu, which takes about 9 hours by a local jeep.