Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt.Everest Tour
- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Price:
- From USD1306
- Route:
- Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse – EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa
- Season:
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- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Tour Type:
- Private Tour
Overview
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3650m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa Sightseeing | The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street |
| 3 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Drak Yerpa, Sera Monastery |
| 4 | Lhasa- Gyantse(4040m)- Shigatse(3840m), 360km, Approx. 6hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
| 5 | Shigatse- Tingri- Rongpuk– EBC(5100m), 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Tashilhunpo Monastery, sunset of golden Everest peak |
| 6 | EBC - Shigatse, 350km, Approx.7hrs | Sunrise of Everest Peak, Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery |
| 7 | Shigatse – Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 7hrs | Yungdrungling Monastery |
| 8 | Lhasa departure | Send off to the airport/railway station |
Daily Itinerary
CollapseThis is the first day in Tibet. Your guide will greet you at Lhasa Gonggar Airport/Railway Station and transfer you to your hotel. It usually takes around 1.5 hours to drive from Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa and takes about 20mins from Lhasa Railway Station. Tourists could have a look at the Yarlung Tsangpo River, the largest and longest river in Tibet on their way to the hotel. After check-in, you can have a good rest first. And if you feel like going out, you can wander around the city. But just remember that don't take too much stuff, try to go with a light pack. Meanwhile, drink some more water, do not move strenuously. It’s really useful to get acclimatized to the high altitude.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
After resting one night, today you will recover sufficiently to launch your Lhasa city tour, with close contact with Lhasa, which is the political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism center of Tibet with a history of over 1300 years.
At first, you will go to the Potala Palace, which is the symbolic place of Lhasa and also the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. It was built by the 33rd great king of Tibet - Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century. The gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of the 33rd great king are the most worth seeing in Potala Palace.
After lunch, you are going to Jokhang Temple, which was founded at the same time and by the same king as Potala Palace. From the outside, you can see many pilgrims prostrating in front of the temple. The most precious treasure of this temple is the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of 12.
Barkhor street is the next destination that women love a lot. Because it’s a famous busy walking street where they can go shopping. There are many distinctive shops and stalls that sell different Tibetan stuff, like handicrafts, Thangka, and so on. Except for shopping, tourists can also join the Kora with pilgrims and locals, to explore Tibetan religious culture more deeply.
Optional:
You can go to visit the Tibetan handicraft art or Tibetan Traditional Medicine center if time is enough. You can also watch the Tibetan Culture Show in the evening for USD60 per person at your own expense.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
In the morning, you are heading to Drak Yerpa, the most famous meditation retreat near Lhasa. It's a monastery embedded in the cliff wall. Drak Yerpa is described as the "life tree" or spiritual axis of Lhasa. The site had strong spiritual power, having been visited by almost all great Tibetan masters. You can feel the power of the meditation caves here.
In the afternoon, you will pay a visit to Sera Monastery, which is one of the "great three" Gelug monasteries of Tibet. Monks debate from 3 pm to 5 pm. If the debate is not your type, you can also enjoy the three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock paintings of Buddha. The sight here is splendid because you can see wild roses around. That's why people also call it "the court of wild rose."
Stay overnight in Lhasa
You will go to Shigatse from Lhasa via Gyantse today. Firstly, you can have a glimpse of Yamdroktso Lake at Gampala pass(4790m), from there you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of the holy Yamdrok Lake with its turquoise color and snow-capped mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance.
Then you will see the Korala Glacier when we pass it on the roadside. After that, we will arrive in Gyantse. Here we'll visit Palkhor Chode monastery. This magnificent multi-door structure is the largest stupa in Tibet, not only well known for its architecture but also for its old sculptures and paintings all around its inner walls.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
Before we drive to Lhatse to have lunch, we will visit the famous Tashilunpo Monastery, the home of Panchen Lama.
After passing Tsola Pass(4600m) and Gyatsola Pass(5248m), we will enter the National Nature Reserve of Mt. Everest, from where tourists can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass(5198m).
And then we will go directly to Everest Base Camp(5100m). You can see the amazing sunset of the golden Everest peak at the lodging area if the weather is good.
Stay overnight at tent camp in summer (May- Oct.)
Stay overnight at the guesthouse of Rongbuk Monastery in winter (Nov. - Apr.)
The great sunrise of Everest Peak is far out of your imagination. Enjoy the peaceful and wonderful morning you’ve never had. After that, we will go to the Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world. Then we may trek to EBC from lodging area. You can have a good look at Mt. Everest from EBC and take clear photos of it. In the end, we will start to return to Shigatse.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
We will visit the last attraction of this itinerary today---Yungdrungling Monastery, a typical Buddhist monastery. And then, the driver will take you to your hotel in Lhasa. It costs 6-7 hours because of the speed-limit regulation.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Tour Price and Service
From US$1306 p/p
Based on 3-star hotels for 2 people in low seasons. Price varies according to travel season, number of people and level of accommodation.
INCLUSIONS
- Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance tickets fee for tourist attractions listed in the itinerary;
- Experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
- Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel, or guesthouse. Please tell us your preference;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Pick-up & Drop-off service from Airport/railway station;
- Travel Agency Liability insurance;
- Government tax;
- Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express);
- Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
- Oxygen tank for emergency use;
- Sleeping bags;
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
EXCLUSIONS
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese Visa/China Group Visa; (Note: we could help you by providing the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies for your Chinese Visa or the invitation letter for your China Group Visa)
- Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
- Meals are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal.
- While the gratuity for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. Each of you is suggested to tip them 5-10 USD/day in total;
- All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.2%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc.
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
I don't really think there is a lot you could do better, but maybe it would be nice to stop at more local restaurants! Sometimes we used the restaurants where all tour groups stopped, so it was always quite busy and not very cozy. On other days we stopped at smaller local restaurants on the road, wh ....
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by MARI***
2020-01-22
Hi there, We live in China and we are planning to visit Tibet during May. We would like to take the train in chengdu, do the journey you suggest to EBC, and head to Katmandu afterwards. Could you suggest dates and prices, as well as some advice on the better way to do it? Thanks in advance Mariano
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have an EBC tour from Chengdu. Taking a train to Lhasa is a good way to acclimate the altitude, and the scenery on the way is stunning. I recommend below tours, 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour May 8 If the tour date is not ok with you, we can open a tour for you on the 10th. 7 Days Lhasa Mt. Everest Kathmandu Overland Group Tour May 9, 18
Asked by Laim***
2019-09-30
I would like to come to Lhasa by train around 14 november and do an 8 day group tour, what does it cost? I booked the flight to Beijing and still have to make the china visa. greetings Peter
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Tour around Nov.14th, we have a fixed tour with departure date on Nov.11 and 18th. May I know your flight schedule to Beijing? I can check the train ticket availability for you. We can provide you paperwork for china visa application after you book the tour with us.
Asked by sant***
2019-09-04
hi im planing to come 1 April 2020 in china and want to go Lhasa what I need to do and how much cost me?
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Tour in April ,2020. We can open a tour for you at any date as you wish. We will provide supporting documents for your china visa application after you book a tour with us. At the same time, we will handle all your Tibet permits. You only need to send us a scan of your valid passport photo page and China visa. Here is the itinerary,
Asked by Etie***
2019-07-30
PLEASE TELL ME YOUR DATE IN OCTOBER AND THE PRICE BESTS REGARDS
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have the 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour in October. We have this group tour on Oct.3rd, Oct.14th, Oct.17th, Oct.24th, and Oct.29th. Which departure date do you prefer?
I will quote for you after you confirm the itinerary. By the way, which hotel star do you prefer? Economy 3-star hotel or comfortable 4-star hotel.
Asked by Terr***
2019-06-19
Hello, I am interested in the following trip, sometime in July. Is there a small group option for this tour? Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt.Everest Tour 8 Days
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to join the 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour in July. We have this group tour with the departure date on Jul.8th, Jul.17th and Jul.18th. Which departure date do you prefer?
I will quote for you after you confirm the itinerary. By the way, which hotel star do you prefer? Economy 3-star hotel or comfortable 4-star hotel.
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