Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt.Everest Tour
| Duration: | 8 Days |
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| Price: | From USD1306 |
| Route: | Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse – EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa |
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| Tour Type: | Private Tour |
Overview
This is one of our two most popular packages. This itinerary covers nearly all primary attractions of Tibet, such as The Potala Palace, Barkhor street, Jokhang Temple, etc.. Besides, tourists can see a wonderful view of holly lake Yamdroktso and Karola Glacier. In the end, the most exciting thing is to spend one night in Everest Base Camp, from where you can get a close-shot of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street |
| 3 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Drak Yerpa, Sera Monastery |
| 4 | Lhasa- Gyantse- Shigatse, 360km, Approx. 6hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
| 5 | Shigatse - Tingri - EBC, 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Gawula Pass, Everest Base Camp |
| 6 | EBC - Shigatse, 350km, Approx.7hrs | Sunrise of Everest Peak, Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery |
| 7 | Shigatse - Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 5hrs | Tashilhunpo Monastery, 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 hour to drive from Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa and takes about 20 minutes 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, and do not move strenuously. It’s really useful to get acclimatized to the high altitude.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
After a night of rest, you will begin your Lhasa city tour. As the heart of Tibet for over 1,300 years, Lhasa is home to Tibet’s most important cultural and religious landmarks.
Your first stop is the Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, it is famous for its gilded stupas and historic chapels.
In the afternoon, you will visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism, where pilgrims gather for worship throughout the day.
Later, you will stroll along Barkhor Street, a traditional street around Jokhang Temple known for its Tibetan handicrafts and lively local atmosphere.
Optional:
You can go to visit the Tibetan handicraft art or the 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 (4,790m), 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
In the morning, you will depart from Shigatse and drive westward via Lhatse and Tingri toward Everest Base Camp. Along the way, you will cross Tsola Pass (4,600m) and Gyatsola Pass (5,248m), where colorful prayer flags flutter in the mountain wind.
Entering the Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, you will continue ascending to Gawula Pass (5,198m), one of the best viewpoints to admire the spectacular panorama of the Himalayan peaks.
Afterward, you will continue to Everest Base Camp (5,200m). If the weather permits, you may enjoy the stunning sunset over the golden summit of Mt. Everest near the lodging area.
Stay overnight at a tent camp / Guesthouse
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 the 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
In the morning, you will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. Founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447, it remains one of the most historically and culturally significant monasteries in Shigatse.
In the afternoon, you will drive back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley and visit Yungdrungling Monastery, an important Bon monastery. Inside Tongzhui Lakhang, you can see the legendary gilded silver lamp, believed to reveal past and future lives, explore the century-old scripture wall in the circular corridor, and discover the unique tradition of prayer wheels spinning in the opposite direction from those in Tibetan Buddhism.
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 and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for tourist attractions listed in the itinerary;
- Experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
- Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as needed by the itinerary including gas and parking fees;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision to choose the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economical 3-star hotel, or guesthouse. Please tell us your preference;
- Breakfasts provided by hotels & a welcome dinner;
- Pick-up & Drop-off service from the airport/railway station;
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance;
- Government tax;
- Express delivery fee of the Permit (eg. SF Express);
- Food & lodging for guide & driver;
- Oxygen tank for emergency use;
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights to and from 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 flights/trains to and from 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 options for you according to your requirements. Usually, it costs USD 5-15/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 USD 8-15/day in total;
- All the commissions and taxes charged by PayPal or Bank, and government when making a payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.4%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc.
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Hone***
Hi, we are planning to travel from Beijing. Travelling date: 1/5/25 to 12/5/25. Planning to do 8 days Tibet tour and sightseeing in Beijing after Tibet. What is the best options? Flight from Beijing arrival is at 06:35hrs. We are from Singapore. Thanks.
Dear Hone****,
We can arrange the Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt.Everest Tour and Beijing tour for you. I suggest you do the Beijing sightseeing first so that we can post the Tibet Travel Permit to your hotel in Beijing. Then you can fly to Tibet and have the 8 days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt.Everest Tour. I suggest you fly back to Singapore via Chengdu because the flight fee is cheaper and the time is more short.
Ma***
Hi, we (2x 30 year olds and 1x 62 year old) are interested in traveling to Tibet and covering the below places. Could recommend the most suitable tour package and also provide some examples of the accommodations please. Potala Palace Drepung Monastery Jokhang Temple Tashilunpo monastery Yamdrok Lake Everest base camp Kharola Glacier Thank you.
Dear May***,
We can arrange a Tibet tour for you starting on 15 Oct covering all your mentioned attractions.
Clar***
like to have price quote for 4 day tour of Tibet, from Llhasa to Base Camp. Arrive Lhasa July 8 by Qinghai Lhasa train. So need hotel in Llhasa July 8 but tour starts from Llhasa July 9 to Shitgate July 10 from Shitgate to BC (like to view sunset of Mt Everest) July 11 BC to Shitgate July 12 Shitgate to Llhasa. Leave Llhasa to Xian by air July 13, Therefore, need 4 day, driving tour, 5 nights of hotel including hotel at or near BC not tent. Need 2 single occupacy rooms.
Dear Clar****,
If you are departing to Shigatse one day after arriving in Lhasa, there's a high risk of occurring altitude sickness. Usually we don't suggest you do that. Please consider at least 2 nights in Lhasa even if you are taking a train to Lhasa. If any of you suffer from altitude sickness, your travel will definitely be impacted.
Hoan***
I am from Montreal, Canada. I have two weeks in August for vacation. The second and third weeks of August.I like to see the Potala palace, fly to see the Everest. Do you have a tour for that? And what is the cost? Thanks.
Dear Hoan****, We can arrange Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour for you. But there's no flight available from Lhasa to EBC in Tibet part. Also going to Tibet from Kathmandu is not available this year as you can only fly to Lhasa via Chengdu, which is a detour. If possible, I suggest you fly to mainland China first then go overland tour to Kathmandu.
Qian***
We are 2 adults and 1 child (16yrs) Canadian. We would like to plan to take the plane to Lhasa on Aug 12 from Guangzhou, do a visit to the Lhasa including Everst base camp(4-5 day tour?) then possibly return by train from Lhasa to Shanghai or plane if too tight. With goal to arrive in Shanghai by Aug 23rd, 2023. What do you suggest? Thank You.
Dear Qian***,
We can arrange this Tibet trip for you. If you are visiting EBC, it usaually takes 7 days to 9 days as you need to adapt to the high-altitude environment in Lhasa for 3 nights. Otherwise, there's a risk of acute altitude sickness since you are going to EBC, at an altitude of 5200m. From Guangzhou to Lhasa, you can take a flight with a stopover in Chengdu/Chongqing. You also can take a train from Chengdu/Chongqing to Lhasa as time is adequate.
When you get back from Lhasa to Shanghai, it's recommended to take a flight. The purpose to take a Tibet train is to accommodate the high altitude. If you have gotten used to it and already experienced the scenery of snowy Himalayans, the Qinghai-Tibet railway scenery might not so engaging anymore. Here's my recommended itinerary. Please let me know your idea.
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